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Preliminary figures from the Reserve Bank of India show a $6.6 billion overall balance of payments deficit in April, reversing a $500 million surplus in the same month a year earlier. The central bank will shift from quarterly to monthly BoP releases with a delay of 45 days or less. A current account surplus was recorded in April, while the capital…
Exxon Mobil stock tumbled in pre-market trading after news that the United States and Iran reached a framework to end hostilities and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, sending crude futures sharply lower and erasing the geopolitical premium built since late February 2026. The decline in oil prices was compounded by uncertainty around reported takeover t…
E-Power Inc. announced that its subsidiary secured a RMB 3 million government grant from the Guizhou Provincial Big Data Development Administration to support a cutting-edge digital platform integrating AIoT, blockchain, and big data analytics for lithium battery anode material manufacturing. The project aims to break down data silos, enhance trace…
Lynx Equity Strategies believes the recently completed SpaceX IPO - which aggregates an AI data center (xAI) and an advanced fabrication facility (Terafab) - will provide durable tailwinds for AI-focused chipmakers and semiconductor equipment suppliers. The firm highlights Nvidia as the standout beneficiary on the AI compute side and names Lam Rese…
IBM looks positioned to convert government backing for quantum and a rising 'data gravity' trend into durable revenue growth. With strong free cash flow, a healthy dividend, and enterprise-grade hardware/software integration, IBM is a high-conviction long trade for investors willing to hold through execution for AI and quantum milestones.
Wheat, corn and soybean futures fell on Monday after U.S. President Donald Trump and Iran’s deputy foreign minister announced an initial agreement to end hostilities and restore traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. The diplomatic development pushed oil prices lower, weighing on agricultural commodities that serve as biofuel feedstocks, while weath…
Northann Corp. announced that it has regained full compliance with the continued listing standards of NYSE American, specifically resolving a stockholders' equity deficiency. This milestone comes amid strategic business growth driven by its proprietary 3D printing and digital embossing technologies used in innovative flooring and wall panel product…
InterCure has completed the initial closing of its acquisition of Botanico Ltd., securing exclusive access to U.S. cannabis genetics, brands, and AI-driven technologies. Following the federal rescheduling of medical cannabis, InterCure is evaluating regulated U.S. medical cannabis market opportunities, while also reporting growth in Germany's medic…
Verra Mobility (NASDAQ:VRRM) saw its shares rise 3.9% in premarket trading after the Los Angeles City Council awarded the company a contract to design, build, operate and maintain a city and county speed safety program covering 125 camera locations scheduled to be active by the end of 2026. The program, part of a six-city pilot authorized by Assemb…
Barclays says European energy services firms are positioned for a fresh investment cycle as order backlogs grow, even as companies contend with supply-chain disruption tied to the Strait of Hormuz tensions. The bank singles out Technip Energies, Tecnicas Reunidas, Saipem and Maire for distinct risk-reward profiles, noting pipeline strength, potenti…
Salesforce Inc. shares ticked higher in premarket trade after the company announced a definitive agreement to acquire Fin, formerly Intercom, for about $3.6 billion. The acquisition brings Fin’s Apex AI-powered customer agent platform, which handles multi-channel customer support, into Salesforce’s portfolio and is expected to close in the fourth q…
Canada's manufacturing sales advanced 4.2% to C$77.1 billion in April, driven by a strong rebound in petroleum and coal products and gains in food manufacturing. Sales rose in 17 of 21 subsectors, with petroleum and coal products and food products reaching record highs. Inventories rose modestly while the inventory-to-sales ratio fell and unfilled …
Wholesale sales in Canada, excluding petroleum products and oilseed, increased 0.6% to $89.3 billion in April 2026. Year-over-year sales were up 6.3%. Gains were concentrated in the building material and supplies subsector, driven by strong metal product and mineral sales, while machinery, equipment and supplies eased back. Inventories rose modestl…
Sweden has chosen Rolls-Royce Holdings Plc to supply multiple small modular reactors to help meet projected increases in electricity demand. The selection follows a Vattenfall-led evaluation that ranked the British firm's proposal highest on supply chain strength, delivery timeline and financial returns. The reactors, to be constructed on Sweden's …
Goosehead Insurance, a US-based independent personal lines insurance agency, appointed Eben Hewitt as Chief Technology Officer. Hewitt brings extensive technology leadership experience from Hyatt and other firms, and will spearhead the company's AI-powered initiatives and digital platform enhancements to drive growth and innovation in the personal …
Stifel has downgraded Caesars Entertainment and MGM Resorts International from Buy to Hold, saying recent takeover proposals have largely removed near-term upside while exposing shareholders to significant deal-execution risk. The firm expects Fertitta Entertainment's $31-per-share offer for Caesars to likely close but warns the process could take …
Stuart A. Rose, serving as Executive Chairman of the Board at REX AMERICAN RESOURCES Corp (NASDAQ:REX), executed a sale of 766 shares of the company’s common stock on June 11, 2026. The transaction, valued at $33,810, involved shares priced between $44.01 and $44.355, slightly exceeding the prevailing market price of $43.94. This sale reduces his d…
Chevron shares fell sharply in pre-market trading as a U.S.-Iran peace framework announced on Sunday evening removed the geopolitical risk premium that had supported higher crude prices. The agreement, confirmed by Iran’s Supreme National Security Council and mediated by Pakistan, calls for toll-free reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and the liftin…
Aurora Innovation director David Wehner has acquired 82,500 shares of the company's Class A Common Stock, bringing his total direct holdings to 246,519 shares. The transaction, valued at $498,300, was executed at a weighted average price of $6.04 per share on June 11, 2026. This purchase occurs against a backdrop of recent analyst upgrades and a Q1…
Benjamin Netanyahu’s gamble on a closely coordinated U.S.-Israeli campaign that would weaken Iran and strengthen his standing at home has not produced the outcomes he sought. An interim U.S.-Iran agreement to halt military operations and open a 60-day negotiation window has left Israeli leaders privately alarmed, publicly circumspect and militarily…
U.S. Vice President JD Vance said he expects the text of an agreement to halt the war in Iran and reopen the Strait of Hormuz to be published this week. Speaking on CNBC, Vance said the United States anticipates long-term, toll-free passage through the strategically important waterway while technical negotiations continue on remaining details. Iran…
Mirae Asset Securities has apologized to clients for failing to secure an allocation of shares in SpaceX’s initial public offering, saying the U.S. lead underwriter made the discretionary decision to exclude the firm from the final allotment. The brokerage says it is investigating the circumstances and will consider financial compensation for affec…
The European Parliament is scheduled to vote on legislation to implement the EU commitments of the Turnberry trade agreement concluded nearly 11 months ago with U.S. President Donald Trump. The pact foresees the removal of EU duties on U.S. imports in exchange for broadly 15% U.S. tariffs, and industry groups have urged approval to provide stabilit…
The European Union is due to sign a €15.1 billion loan agreement with France on Wednesday as part of the European Commission's SAFE loan initiative, a program designed to mobilize €150 billion to speed up defense investment and joint procurement among member states. Final agreements under the program are being completed with member states; Poland h…
Shares of Bio-Techne Corporation rose in premarket trading after activist investor Ananym Capital Management disclosed a stake and called on the company's board to pursue a strategic review that could include selling the business. The activist highlighted underperformance versus peers, constrained organic growth and investments that have pressured …
