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Gemini Space Station, Inc., a NASDAQ-listed global crypto and prediction markets platform, announced it will release its Q1 2026 financial results after market close on May 14, 2026, followed by a management conference call on May 15, 2026. The company detailed multiple channels for the disclosure of material information and emphasized investor eng…
U.S. equity benchmarks looked set to finish the week with gains as a three-week extension of the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire and reports of Iran's foreign minister traveling to Pakistan reduced immediate geopolitical pressure. Still, a software-led selloff and a fresh uptick in oil prices on Thursday underscored fragile sentiment. Semiconductor names …
The State Department's chief legal officer has argued that the U.S.-led bombing campaign against Iran constitutes an act of self-defense and collective defense of Israel, describing the strikes as an extension of an ongoing conflict rather than the start of a new war. The legal rationale was made public days before a May 1 deadline under the 1973 W…
Eli Lilly’s newly introduced oral weight-loss medication, Foundayo, recorded a modest uptick in prescriptions in its second week compared with its debut, but remained well below the pace set by Novo Nordisk’s oral Wegovy. Analysts and investors are closely watching the rollout as a test of Lilly’s ability to challenge Novo’s early lead in the oral …
Diana Shipping Inc. calls on Genco Shipping & Trading to immediately announce the date for its 2026 Annual Meeting, accusing Genco's board of delaying and manipulating the meeting process to entrench itself and prevent shareholder input. Diana, holding approximately 14.8% of Genco, is pushing its all-cash acquisition proposal and nominees for Genco…
Information Services Group (III) is trading cheaply relative to its cash generation. A cyclical slowdown has pressured margins and near-term earnings, but ISG's $25m annual free cash flow, modest leverage and a ~4% dividend create a low-risk entry for a long-term trade. Entry $4.05, stop $3.50, target $5.50 over 120 trading days.
A U.S. Army master sergeant charged in connection with wagers placed on a prediction market surrounding the removal of Nicolás Maduro was released on a $250,000 bond, a Justice Department spokesman said. Prosecutors allege the soldier used confidential information about a U.S. military operation to place bets on Polymarket between Dec. 27, 2025 and…
Chinese regulators have directed leading technology companies, including prominent AI startups, to refuse U.S. investment in funding rounds unless the government grants approval. The National Development and Reform Commission and other authorities issued the guidance to several private firms. Specific startups named include Moonshot AI and StepFun.…
Planet Labs is riding favorable sector momentum and meaningful defense wins, but the stock already prices aggressive future growth. We upgrade to a tactical long with a clearly defined entry, stop and target for a long-term (180 trading days) hold — this is a high-risk, high-reward trade that depends on contract execution and sustained margin impro…
L'Oreal Chairman Jean-Paul Agon told shareholders that Coty appears to have no viable business model, rejecting comparisons between the two companies. Coty has recently pulled its full-year guidance, warned on third-quarter profits, is reviewing options for its makeup brands, and has appointed interim CEO Markus Strobel to address operational and p…
Sports Entertainment Gaming Global Corporation (SEGG Media) announced the creation of Sports Predicts Limited to develop Sports.com Predict, a new platform integrating prediction markets into their Sports.com ecosystem. Targeting a launch before the 2026 World Cup, this initiative aims to tap into the rapidly growing sports prediction market, which…
Philip McCabe, who serves as the Executive Vice President and Head of SEI's Investment Managers business, has completed a sale of 15,000 shares of SEI INVESTMENTS CO (NASDAQ:SEIC) common stock. The transaction took place on April 23, 2026, resulting in total proceeds of $1,377,300. The sell order was executed at varying price points between $91.50 …
European Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic said he and U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick agreed to accelerate conversations on steel derivatives during Sefcovic's trip to Washington. He described mutual recognition of global steel overcapacity, proposed renewed exploration of protected trading arrangements for their steel sectors, and outlined…
Rapid, social-media-fueled trading in Avis Budget Group drove dramatic swings in the company’s shares this month, producing a historic two-day decline and a sharp pullback in the Dow Jones Transportation Average. The episode highlights structural issues with price-weighted indexes and the potential for small, high-priced components to disproportion…
X-Energy's stock surged more than 30% in its Nasdaq debut, valuing the company at $11.9 billion after an upsized initial public offering that raised $1.02 billion. The proceeds and market enthusiasm come as the company accelerates efforts to bring its Xe-100 small modular reactors to commercialization, with industry observers viewing the design as …
Ukraine and Russia carried out a reciprocal prisoner of war exchange on Friday, with each side returning 193 people. Both governments said the swap was facilitated by the United States and the United Arab Emirates. Ukrainian authorities reported that the freed individuals included soldiers, border guards and police, some of whom were injured or fac…
Trade groups representing ethanol producers, farmers and convenience retailers are urging lawmakers to approve a Farm Bill amendment that would permit, but not require, sellers to offer E15 gasoline across the country throughout the year. Supporters say the move could increase options at the pump and help blunt recent price spikes linked to disrupt…
Romania has conducted live trials of the U.S.-built Merops interceptor system, which uses AI-enabled Surveyor drones, radars and launchers to counter unmanned aerial threats. Tests took place at a coastal training range near the frontline with Ukraine, where officials said the system will be deployed imminently. Observers reported mixed results as …
Toast just crossed the profitability Rubicon. With $608M in free cash flow, $342M in net income on $6.2B revenue, and an institutional buyer stepping in, the stock offers a favorable asymmetric swing opportunity around $28.35. This trade pairs a clear entry and stop with a realistic upside target backed by improving fundamentals, resilient unit eco…
Alpha Metallurgical (AMR) offers a mid-term buying opportunity. The stock has corrected from its January highs, valuation multiples are reasonable on a P/B basis, and AMR's met coal focus positions it to benefit if import demand from India firm up. The trade is a guarded long with clearly defined entries, stop and target while acknowledging executi…
Wesdome offers exposure to high-grade underground gold production with a compact asset base and clear near-term catalysts (Kiena ramp, drilling results, potential M&A optionality). We set a tactical long trade with a defined entry, stop and target and a long-term horizon to capture operational derisking and re-rating.
The United States and the European Union formalized a memorandum of understanding to cooperate on producing and securing critical minerals, and unveiled an action plan to coordinate trade policies aimed at countering non-market practices that have distorted critical minerals supply chains. Officials said the effort is intended to diversify supply s…
Jane Street reported a record $39.6 billion in net trading revenue last year, surpassing leading algorithmic trading firms and several large banks. The firm’s trading results were bolstered by gains in stakes of private companies and its flexible capital structure, while competitors including Citadel Securities and Hudson River Trading reported tra…
Charter (CHTR) plunged into oversold territory after a sharp intra-day move, but the company's cash generation, low earnings multiple and clear operational catalysts make a controlled long the highest-probability trade. Entry at $184.94, stop at $174.00, target $258.11 — mid-term setup with room to extend on confirming data.
A privately marketed $14 billion bond intended to finance a 1 gigawatt data centre in Saline Township, Michigan, has met investor resistance, with buyers asking for larger premiums. The facility is linked to a broader $300 billion arrangement to deliver 4.5 gigawatts of computing power to OpenAI. Some investors worry about Oracle’s ability to cover…
