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Sunlands Technology Group, a leading Chinese adult online education provider, has filed its annual report on Form 20-F with the U.S. SEC for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025. The report includes audited financial statements and is accessible on both the SEC and company websites. The filing reaffirms Sunlands' commitment to transparency and r…
DA Davidson upgraded Advanced Micro Devices to Buy from Neutral and raised its price target to $375 from $220, citing what the firm called "a structural increase in CPU demand" driven by the emergence of agentic AI workloads and clearer visibility into AMD's role in accelerating data center expansion. The firm expects upside starting with the March…
A survey of 85 economists conducted April 17-23 indicates the European Central Bank (ECB) is likely to keep its deposit rate on April 30 but to raise it in June, with just over half forecasting a 25 basis-point increase. The vote reflects concern that a war-related spike in energy prices could push inflation further above the 2% target. Economists …
Brazil's Industry Minister Marcio Elias Rosa said the federal government sees no justification for creating a state-owned firm to handle critical minerals and declared a cooperation agreement signed between the state of Goias and the Trump administration constitutionally flawed. Rosa argued existing regulation provides incentives for the sector and…
Russia said it stands with Cuba and will keep supplying humanitarian aid, denouncing what the Russian Foreign Ministry called targeted pressure and attempts by Washington to interfere in Cuba’s internal affairs. The statement follows a controversial delivery of Russian Urals crude to Matanzas Bay earlier this year, which Moscow says was allowed by …
Insider filings disclosed Thursday reveal sizeable purchases in Prelude Therapeutics and Bank First Corp alongside notable executive and institutional sales at NuScale Power, CoreWeave, Arista Networks, Everpure and SBC Medical Group. The filings detail transaction sizes, prices, and the mechanics behind several trades - including underwritten offe…
In Bern on April 24, Swiss National Bank Chairman Martin Schlegel defended the institution's investment framework after activists in Minneapolis urged the central bank to divest its $1.1 billion position in Palantir Technologies. Schlegel reiterated that the SNB maintains a market-neutral equity approach, weights holdings by market capitalization t…
Turtle Beach Corporation, a leading gaming accessories provider, will report its first quarter 2026 financial results on May 7, 2026, after the Nasdaq market close. The company will host a conference call and webcast to discuss the results. Turtle Beach is a market leader in console gaming audio and also offers a broad range of gaming peripherals.
Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance, Inc. (NYSE:ARI) has completed the sale of its $9 billion commercial real estate loan portfolio to Athene Holding Ltd., a transaction supported by a majority of its shareholders. Post-sale, the company will hold $2.2 billion in assets primarily as cash, corresponding to a book value per share of approximately $…
Antalpha Platform Holding Company announced its commitment of approximately $29 million worth of tokenized gold units to the XAUE protocol, a new system that enables yield generation on gold holdings while maintaining full exposure to the underlying asset. This strategic move allows Antalpha to enhance liquidity and yield from gold assets, reflecti…
MediaAlpha, Inc. announced it has earned the Great Place To Work® Certification for the tenth consecutive year, reflecting a consistent and exceptional workplace culture. With high employee satisfaction scores and a focus on trust, accountability, and long-term employee growth, MediaAlpha demonstrates resilience amid growth and market changes. This…
XPeng (XPEV) faces clear near-term growth pain — Q1 deliveries were down sharply year-over-year — but the company still offers diversified revenue levers (software/autonomy, robot/IRoN initiatives, and an OEM JV) that justify a tactical long entry. At a market cap of about $15.4B and a share price near $16.30, the risk/reward is favorable for a swi…
Barclays strategists say the brief optimism tied to potential ceasefire progress has faded and that global equity markets will likely need a clear, decisive outcome in Middle East negotiations before extending recent rallies. The bank highlights continuing constraints on oil flows, inventory drawdowns and growing physical market tightness as risks …
A reduction in market turbulence has helped the carry trade deliver roughly 12% gains so far in 2026, its best start in three years. Rising oil prices have bolstered commodity-linked currencies, and major banks continue to recommend variations of the strategy while hedge funds and asset managers pursue short- and longer-term positions.
Mobile Infrastructure Corporation sold its Honolulu parking garage for $16.5 million, using the proceeds to pay down $8.1 million of mortgage debt and $4.5 million of its preferred line of credit. This contributes to the company’s ongoing $100 million asset rotation program aimed at divesting non-core assets, reducing capital costs, and strengtheni…
A Reuters poll of economists finds the Bank of Canada (BoC) is expected to keep its policy rate at 2.25% at next week’s decision and through the remainder of the year. While markets price in a potential hike in the fourth quarter, economists say any future move would hinge on whether higher energy prices produce persistent inflation. A soft economy…
Jeffrey Yu, serving as Chief Medical Officer, director, and a ten percent owner of OneMedNet Corp (NASDAQ:ONMD), has significantly increased his holdings in the company. On April 1, 2026, Mr. Yu entered into a subscription agreement to invest approximately $749,999 for 903,614 shares at a price of $0.83 per share. This purchase was based on the vol…
Kosasa Thomas, a director and ten percent owner of OneMedNet Corp (NASDAQ: ONMD), has significantly increased his stake in the company through recent stock acquisitions. Spanning the period between February and April 2026, Mr. Thomas purchased a total of 876,136 shares via two distinct transactions, representing an aggregate investment of approxima…
The central bank lowered its policy rate by 50 basis points to 14.5%. Governor Elvira Nabiullina said the committee weighed keeping the rate unchanged versus the cut, noted core inflation remains at 4-5% and at the upper end of forecasts, and warned that prospective changes to budget parameters could reduce scope for future monetary easing. She als…
Shares of Zoom Communications (NASDAQ: ZM) climbed 3% on Friday after Spruce Point Capital Management published a detailed report recommending the video-conferencing company adopt a series of capital-allocation moves, cost reductions and governance changes intended to unlock what the firm describes as material upside from the current share price.
Yardeni Research says the U.S. equity rally that began on March 31 remains intact even as Brent crude topped $100, software names stumbled and geopolitical tensions in the Middle East linger. Futures markets, strong labor and PMI data, and a shift by investors into semiconductor and hardware stocks underpin the move, though Yardeni flags inventory-…
Liberty Defense Holdings Ltd. completed a U.S. initial public offering that generated approximately $20 million in gross proceeds before fees and expenses. The company sold 3,673,638 common shares at $4.50 each and issued pre-funded warrants for 770,807 common shares at $4.4999 per warrant. Liberty Defense began trading on the NASDAQ Capital Market…
Sterling and the euro made small gains on Friday as the dollar weakened broadly, but fragile risk sentiment tied to an escalating Gulf crisis and renewed inflation worries limited market momentum. GBP/USD and EUR/USD rose marginally, supported in part by better-than-expected UK retail sales, even as policymakers and investors weigh the implications…
Alvotech, a global biotechnology company specializing in biosimilar medicines, announced it will release its first quarter 2026 financial results on May 6, 2026, followed by a webcast and live Q&A session on May 7. The company continues to focus on development and commercialization of biosimilars targeting autoimmune, eye, osteoporosis, respiratory…
OptimumBank Holdings, Inc. announced Q1 2026 net income of $4.7 million, reflecting a $0.8 million increase year over year, driven by higher net interest and noninterest income despite rises in expenses and credit losses. The bank achieved strong loan and deposit growth, increased total assets to $1.27 billion, and maintained healthy capital ratios…
