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After a White House interview with Fox Business anchor Maria Bartiromo, President Donald Trump described the Iran conflict as 'very close to over.' The comments come amid a tenuous two-week ceasefire set to expire on April 21, U.S. efforts to resume talks, and a new U.S. naval blockade ordered to begin this week.
The U.S. dollar remained close to its weakest level in over six weeks as investor optimism rose on signs that the United States and Iran may resume talks. Hopes of diplomacy eased demand for the dollar as a refuge, while crude prices pulled back and risk assets advanced. Key currency pairs and oil benchmarks moved in line with the shift toward a ri…
A disruption to petrochemical feedstocks linked to the Iran war has driven plastic prices to roughly four-year highs and triggered a marked rise in demand for paper-based packaging across Asia. Suppliers and downstream manufacturers are responding unevenly - some pivoting to paper tubes and cartons, others cutting production or warning of delays - …
Oil futures declined for a second session as markets reacted to comments that talks between the U.S. and Iran may resume, increasing the possibility that crude and fuel flows from the Gulf could be restored. Despite the softening in prices, physical constraints and recent U.S. policy moves on sanctions leave supply risks elevated ahead of weekly U.…
Talos Energy is trading cheaply relative to its cash generation and assets. Improved capital efficiency, a meaningful FCF run-rate and upcoming Gulf of Mexico production catalysts support a long trade into $18 over the next 180 trading days, with a defined stop to control downside.
U.S. equity futures were largely steady Tuesday evening after the S&P 500 closed within striking distance of its record on optimism about potential diplomacy in the Middle East and supportive economic data. Technology stocks and easing oil prices powered gains in the regular session while corporate earnings delivered mixed signals, leaving investor…
Oil prices fell in Asian trade as market optimism grew around potential additional U.S.-Iran ceasefire talks and direct negotiations between Israel and Lebanon. Brent slipped to $94.40 a barrel and WTI to $87.86 by 20:48 ET (00:48 GMT), while analysts cautioned that tight supply balances remain a key support for prices amid ongoing disruptions arou…
Craig F. Courtemanche Jr., Chairman of Procore Technologies (NYSE: PCOR), sold 55,122 shares on April 10, 2026, raising about $2.67 million. The disposal, carried out under a pre-established 10b5-1 plan, coincided with recent share weakness even as the company posted Q4 2025 results that modestly outperformed expectations and announced changes to i…
Magnetar Financial LLC and related entities sold 93,800 shares of Wheeler Real Estate Investment Trust, Inc. (NASDAQ: WHLR) between April 10 and April 14, 2026, bringing gross proceeds of $79,552. The transactions, disclosed on a Form 4 filed with the SEC, occurred at prices ranging from $0.7658 to $0.8559 per share. Separately, Wheeler announced a…
Anthropic has received multiple venture capital proposals in recent weeks that place the artificial intelligence company’s valuation as high as $800 billion, according to people familiar with the matter. The startup, maker of the Claude assistant, had closed a funding round in February at a $380 billion valuation and is now being valued by some inv…
The U.S. Treasury Department on Tuesday announced sanctions against Raymundo Ramos, a high-profile human rights advocate in Nuevo Laredo, accusing him of masquerading as an activist to produce false allegations against the Mexican Armed Forces while protecting members of the Cartel of the Northeast (CDN). The designation freezes any U.S.-based asse…
KANZHUN LIMITED, operating under the brand BOSS Zhipin, announced that it has exceeded RMB862 million in share repurchases in 2026, including a recent buyback of 587,254 shares worth RMB27.2 million as part of its ongoing program aimed at returning value to shareholders.
Five Star Bancorp (Nasdaq: FSBC) announced the expansion of its operations in Southern California by adding five experienced banking professionals to support growth initiatives in the Greater Los Angeles Area. The move includes plans to open a new office and aims to enhance service to middle-market businesses leveraging the bank's concierge style a…
AMC Robotics Corporation announced a delay in filing its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025, beyond the SEC deadline of April 15, 2026. The delay is due to additional time needed to finalize accounting treatment for warrants issued in a prior private financing tied to its business combination with AlphaVest Acqu…
Terra Innovatum Global N.V. announced it will host a business update call to inform investors of its progress as it advances into the manufacturing execution phase of its SOLO™ Micro-Modular Reactor. The company is finalizing its 2025 Form 10-K filing, ensuring compliance with post-combination reporting requirements with Nasdaq, and will discuss re…
Great Southern Bancorp, Inc. announced preliminary earnings for Q1 2026 of $1.58 per diluted common share, up from $1.47 in Q1 2025. Net income was $17.5 million, supported by loan growth in construction and commercial real estate, stable deposits, strong capital ratios, and disciplined expense management. Asset quality remained solid with low non-…
Woodward, Inc. has agreed to sell its pilot controls product line and related services to Ontic Engineering and Manufacturing, aiming to optimize its portfolio and concentrate on core aerospace growth areas. A long-term supply and transition service agreement will ensure continuity. The move complements Woodward's recent strategic initiatives in ae…
Lightbridge Corporation has received a Notice of Allowance from the European Patent Office for its advanced multi-zone nuclear fuel element and additive manufacturing process, extending patent protection across key European nuclear markets. This development validates Lightbridge's proprietary fuel technology innovation and supports the company's co…
NRx Pharmaceuticals has established NRx Defense Systems, a new R&D subsidiary focused on developing combined neuroplastic therapies that integrate D-cycloserine with robotic-enabled transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) for the treatment of depression and PTSD in military and first responder populations. Led by Dr. Dennis K. McBride and partnerin…
USA Rare Earth, Inc., through its subsidiary Less Common Metals Ltd., has successfully completed the first commercial production of high-purity yttrium metal. This achievement establishes the company as one of the few non-Chinese producers of commercial-grade yttrium metal, critical for aerospace, defense, and advanced manufacturing sectors. The co…
CECO Environmental Corp., a Nasdaq-listed industrial environmental solutions company, will release its Q1 2026 financial results premarket on April 28, followed by a live webcast earnings call. The company serves diverse industrial sectors with air and water quality solutions, including energy transition markets and manufacturing sectors.
Cibus, Inc., an agricultural technology company specializing in gene editing for crop traits, announced the election of Thomas Urban to its Board of Directors. Urban brings extensive agribusiness experience and is expected to support Cibus's commercialization initiatives and strategic growth plans. The company focuses on licensing its proprietary p…
Tonix Pharmaceuticals announced the publication of pharmacokinetic data for TONMYA® (cyclobenzaprine HCl sublingual tablets) after 20 days of dosing, supporting its FDA-approved regimen for fibromyalgia treatment. The study highlights TONMYA’s rapid absorption, improved bioavailability, and favorable safety profile, reinforcing the drug's potential…
Energous Corporation reported sustained commercial momentum entering 2026, highlighting expanding deployments with two Fortune 10 customers including international expansion, and a growing pipeline of proof-of-concept initiatives across retail, manufacturing, foodservice, and government sectors. The company also announced increased domestic manufac…
BioCryst Pharmaceuticals announced that it will report its Q1 2026 financial results on May 6, 2026, followed by a conference call and webcast to discuss the results and provide a corporate update. The company focuses on developing and commercializing therapies for hereditary angioedema and other rare diseases.
