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Gold prices ticked up in Asian trading as investors weighed murky developments in U.S.-Iran negotiations alongside looming meetings of the Bank of Japan and the U.S. Federal Reserve. Prices remained largely confined to recent ranges as traders awaited clearer policy guidance and assessed the inflationary implications of rising oil amid stalled dipl…
Shares of Dynatrace rose in after-hours trading on Monday following a report that activist investor Starboard Value has taken a significant stake in the company and has been privately engaging with management. The investor cited a draft letter urging margin expansion through reduced sales and marketing spending and accelerated shareholder returns, …
U.S. equity futures inched upward after benchmark indexes ended regular trading at fresh record levels. The move came as President Donald Trump discussed a new Iranian proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and defer thornier nuclear talks. Investors are also focused on a heavy week of megacap tech earnings and an upcoming Federal Reserve policy m…
The Department of Homeland Security reported that over 1,000 Transportation Security Administration officers have departed since a funding shutdown began in mid-February. The agency said staffing losses accelerated over the spring as 50,000 TSA employees endured six weeks without pay, producing extended security wait times at some airports. Politic…
A survey of economists finds India’s headline growth forecasts largely unchanged, yet warns that the country’s extensive informal sector is already feeling the impact of Middle East tensions that are disrupting fuel supplies. Limited real-time data on fuel costs, employment, consumption and small enterprises makes it difficult to quantify the hit, …
Oil futures climbed in early Asian trading after reports that Iran had presented a proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz - an offer Washington was considering but one that generated skepticism within the U.S. administration. With the strait largely closed and U.S. naval measures in place, crude flows remain limited, supporting prices. Talks broke…
Qfin Holdings, Inc., a leading AI-powered Credit-Tech platform in China, released its 2025 ESG report highlighting its environmental sustainability efforts, social responsibility initiatives, and corporate governance improvements. The company remains dedicated to making credit services accessible and personalized through technology for financial in…
Volaris reported a 14% increase in total operating revenues to $770 million for Q1 2026 driven by higher fares and ancillary revenues. However, the company posted a net loss of $71 million, impacted by a 16% rise in fuel costs and increased operating expenses. Passenger demand remained solid, particularly in international markets, while capacity gr…
Telix Pharmaceuticals announced an upcoming educational webinar highlighting advancements in PSMA-targeted radionuclide therapy, featuring data from the OPTIMAL-PSMA2 trial of their novel candidate TLX597-Tx. The webinar aims to discuss the potential of Telix's differentiated multi-product approach to treating prostate cancer and facilitate patient…
Two Republican members of the House Homeland Security Committee have requested that senior federal officials authorize the National Guard to bolster defenses against potential drone threats and to create a single federal security posture for the upcoming World Cup matches taking place this summer in 11 U.S. host cities.
U.S. President Donald Trump and his national security advisers have expressed skepticism about Iran's proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz while postponing talks on its nuclear program, according to reporting that cites U.S. officials. While not rejecting the overture outright, Trump questioned Iran's willingness to negotiate in good faith and t…
Churchill Capital Corp XII priced an initial public offering of 36 million units at $10 apiece, generating $360 million in gross proceeds. The units, which include one Class A ordinary share and one-tenth of a redeemable warrant, started trading on the Nasdaq Global Market under the ticker CXIIU on April 27, 2026. The company expanded the offering …
A committee of the House of Lords has recommended that Finance Minister Rachel Reeves adopt an explicit target to lower public debt from its current level within three years, arguing that the government's existing fiscal rules are insufficient to prevent a long-term rise in debt as a share of the economy.
Easter sales on confectionery, home improvement products and apparel helped push annual shop price inflation down to 1.0% in April from 1.2% in March, the British Retail Consortium said. Food inflation moderated to 3.1% from 3.4%, as retailers competed for weaker consumer spending. Industry surveys show a sharp drop in sales volumes and warnings th…
MediciNova announced that a peer-reviewed study identified MIF-CD74 signaling as a vulnerability in brain metastasis and demonstrated that its drug candidate MN-166 (ibudilast) can pharmacologically inhibit this pathway to suppress metastatic progression. The study supports biomarker-driven clinical strategies, opening new therapeutic avenues for b…
Qfin Holdings, a leading AI-driven credit technology platform in China, has filed its 2025 annual report on Form 20-F with the U.S. SEC and published a corresponding report for the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. The reports include audited financial statements and reflect the company's continued efforts in leveraging AI and machine learning to enhance c…
Churchill Capital Corp XII announced the pricing of its upsized initial public offering of 36 million units at $10.00 per unit, totaling $360 million. The units will trade on Nasdaq under the ticker CXIIU, with plans for separate trading of Class A shares (CXII) and warrants (CXIIW) after the offering closes on April 29, 2026. Founded by Michael Kl…
On April 27, Taylor Swift's rights management entity filed trademark applications for two short audio clips and a single onstage image with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. The filings identify TAS Rights Management as the owner and are aimed at strengthening protections against AI-produced deepfakes that replicate her voice or image. Trademar…
Five Star Bancorp announced its first quarter 2026 financial results, showing net income of $18.6 million, up from $17.6 million in the prior quarter and $13.1 million year-over-year. The company reported improved earnings per share, increased loans and deposits, better net interest margin, and declared an increased cash dividend of $0.25 per share…
Perspective Therapeutics (CATX) has delivered credible Phase 1/2a signals for its [212Pb]VMT-α-NET program and occupies an attractive niche in alpha-emitter radiopharmaceuticals. The stock is trading with meaningful short interest and clinical catalysts ahead; a disciplined long trade targets a move back toward prior highs while protecting against …
At the opening of the 11th review conference for the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty in New York, Iran was chosen as one of 34 vice presidents by the group of non-aligned and other states. The United States condemned the selection as an affront to the NPT and criticized Iran's record of cooperation with the U.N. nuclear watchdog. Iran's representa…
Box plans to roll out a new service called Box Automate that uses AI agents to process large volumes of unstructured corporate data such as invoices and extract key information. CEO Aaron Levie said the product will be launched within 24 hours and that the company expects it to encourage customers to move to Box’s Enterprise Advanced plan, which en…
Global Ship Lease, Inc. announced its Annual Meeting of Shareholders for June 17, 2026, discussing director elections, ratification of its auditing firm, and corporate charter amendments. The company highlighted its fleet status and charter agreements, noting stable contracted revenue and charter durations.
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson said the Senate-passed Department of Homeland Security funding measure will be revised before a House vote, potentially delaying funds for several DHS components. The Senate had twice approved the bill unanimously but excluded Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Border Patrol, prompting hardline House Republica…
Irenic Acquisition Corp. completed an initial public offering of 22 million units at $10 per unit, raising $220 million. Units began trading on the Nasdaq Global Market under the ticker IACQU on April 28, 2026. The SPAC is sponsored by Irenic Capital Management LP and will target aerospace, defense and broader industrial companies, while retaining …
