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  • OpenAI launched GPT-Live duplex voice models for ChatGPT Voice, potentially boosting demand for AI compute and infrastructure.
  • A trade note recommends buying Microsoft for H2 based on strong free cash flow and AI infrastructure positioning.
  • Bloom Energy plunged after a short-seller report challenged its scandium supply and revenue claims, increasing downside pressure on the stock.
  • A DOJ memo warned Binance may impose new procedures on law‑enforcement freezes, reviving scrutiny and raising crypto-sector enforcement risk.
  • U.S. crude and petroleum exports reached a record 13.6 million barrels per day in April, supporting higher oil prices and energy revenues.
  • Rahm Emanuel warned Israel risks losing U.S. support unless policy changes, adding geopolitical uncertainty for markets tied to the region.

Latest Articles

Macron Welcomes Trump to Versailles in Bid to Smooth Transatlantic Ties

Macron Welcomes Trump to Versailles in Bid to Smooth Transatlantic Ties

French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte hosted U.S. President Donald Trump at the Palace of Versailles on Wednesday. The visit, which included a formal greeting on the palace steps and a planned dinner, came after G7 talks where leaders reached a joint statement on Ukraine. The encounter was presented as a gesture to reinforce relati…

Market Volatility Follows Warsh's Hawkish Fed Shift

Market Volatility Follows Warsh's Hawkish Fed Shift

The Federal Reserve's first policy decision under new chair Kevin Warsh revealed a hawkish pivot that unsettled financial markets. The FOMC unanimously maintained the federal funds rate between 3.50% and 3.75%, while unveiling a streamlined communication strategy and a projected rate increase to 3.8% by the end of 2026. This shift, marked by a focu…

Keyera Finalizes $1.215 Billion Purchase of Remaining KAPS Stake

Keyera Finalizes $1.215 Billion Purchase of Remaining KAPS Stake

Keyera Corp. has completed the acquisition of the remaining 50% non-operating interest in the KAPS Pipeline from Stonepeak for $1.215 billion, giving the company full ownership of the natural gas liquids and condensate corridor. The deal closed the same day it was announced and is projected to be modestly accretive to distributable cash flow per sh…

Five Below Announces Leadership Appointments

Five Below Announces Leadership Appointments

Five Below, Inc., a US-based extreme-value retailer, announced the appointments of Rodney Lastinger as Chief Retail Officer and Christos Yatrakis as Chief Legal Officer. These strategic hires aim to enhance operational performance and corporate governance as the company continues expanding its nearly 2,000 store network across 46 states.

Oaktree’s Strategic Credit Fund Sees Redemptions Dip Below Quarterly Cap

Oaktree’s Strategic Credit Fund Sees Redemptions Dip Below Quarterly Cap

Redemption requests from investors in Oaktree Capital Management's Strategic Credit Fund declined to 4.5% in the second quarter, under the fund's 5% quarterly limit. The roughly $7 billion vehicle met all withdrawal demands, even as other large asset managers implemented caps. A shareholder letter cited growing investor selectivity and emphasis on …

Steel Dynamics Guidance Falls Short of Street Estimates; Stock Dips

Steel Dynamics Guidance Falls Short of Street Estimates; Stock Dips

Steel Dynamics said its second-quarter 2026 earnings outlook missed consensus as the company recorded a $16 million write-down tied to relocating an aluminum slab center. The steelmaker expects stronger steel profitability and recovering aluminum results, repurchased $170 million of stock in Q2, and will report full results after market close on Ju…

ZipRecruiter Executive Insider Transactions and Strategic Developments

ZipRecruiter Executive Insider Transactions and Strategic Developments

Amy Garefis, Executive Vice President and Chief People Officer at ZipRecruiter, Inc. (NASDAQ: ZIP), executed a series of stock transactions on June 15, 2026. The transactions included the sale of 9,113 shares under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, the acquisition of 24,087 shares through Restricted Stock Unit (RSU) vesting, and the disposal of 12,755 sh…

Certara Announces CFO Transition

Certara Announces CFO Transition

Certara, a leader in model-informed drug development, announced that CFO John Gallagher will resign effective July 14, 2026. Faiz Mohammed, Senior VP of Finance, will serve as interim CFO during the transition. The company has initiated a search for a permanent replacement and reaffirmed its 2026 financial guidance.

Toll Brothers Announces Cash Dividend

Toll Brothers Announces Cash Dividend

Toll Brothers, a leading luxury homebuilder and a Fortune 500 company, announced a quarterly cash dividend payment of $0.26 per share, reinforcing its strong financial position and commitment to shareholder returns. The dividend will be paid on July 24, 2026 to shareholders of record as of July 10, 2026.

Preferred Bank Announces Quarterly Dividend

Preferred Bank Announces Quarterly Dividend

Preferred Bank, an independent commercial bank headquartered in California, announced its board of directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.80 per share, payable on July 21, 2026. The dividend reflects the bank's financial strength and commitment to returning value to shareholders.

Postponement and Re-scheduling of Annual General Meeting

Postponement and Re-scheduling of Annual General Meeting

Biodexa Pharmaceuticals PLC, a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company listed on NASDAQ, announced that its Annual General Meeting scheduled for June 17, 2026, was adjourned because of lack of quorum and has been rescheduled for June 30, 2026. Proxies submitted for the original meeting remain valid for the rescheduled meeting. The company speciali…

Publication relating to transparency notifications

Publication relating to transparency notifications

Nyxoah SA, a medical technology company listed on Euronext Brussels and Nasdaq (ticker NYXH), disclosed several transparency notifications detailing changes in large shareholdings as of June 10, 2026. Key shareholders such as Robert Taub, Pierre-Edouard Stérin, Cochlear Limited, Gilde Healthcare Holding B.V., and Bank of America Corporation have ei…

U.S. Equities Close Lower as Consumer-Oriented Sectors Weigh on Market

U.S. Equities Close Lower as Consumer-Oriented Sectors Weigh on Market

U.S. stock indexes finished lower on Wednesday, dragged down by losses in the Consumer Services, Telecoms and Consumer Goods sectors. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.97%, the S&P 500 slipped 1.21% and the Nasdaq Composite dropped 1.35%. Individual winners included Caterpillar and Moderna, while Salesforce, Microsoft and Amazon were notable …

Toronto market slips as Industrials, Materials and Energy lead declines

Toronto market slips as Industrials, Materials and Energy lead declines

Canadian equities closed lower on Wednesday, with the S&P/TSX Composite retreating 0.75% as losses in Industrials, Materials and Energy weighed on the market. While several names posted gains, including Gildan Activewear, MDA Ltd and Great-West Lifeco, declines outnumbered advances by nearly two to one. Volatility rose, and key commodity contracts …