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Shares of BioRestorative Therapies Inc (OTC:BRTX) rose sharply in premarket trading after Miami-based Kaos Capital disclosed a 4.9% position and asked for immediate engagement with the company's board to evaluate strategic alternatives, including a potential move into artificial intelligence opportunities.
A Reuters poll of 47 market strategists, analysts and portfolio managers conducted May 15-26 finds the S&P 500 is expected to end 2026 at 7,620, roughly 1.3% above its close at 7,519.12. Forecasters cite strong AI-related earnings and semiconductor gains as key supports, while ongoing Middle East conflict, higher energy prices and rising yields pos…
Momentus Inc. said it entered into agreements to sell 2,942,000 shares of common stock in a $25 million private placement to existing institutional investors. The at-the-market offering, arranged by A.G.P./Alliance Global Partners, is expected to close on or about May 28, 2026, subject to customary closing conditions. The company said combined with…
Insider filings disclosed on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, show a mix of purchases by company executives and directors and large sales by prominent shareholders. Notable buys include WhiteHorse Finance CEO Stuart D. Aronson and directors at GE HealthCare, Euronet Worldwide, MARKETWISE and BayCom. At the same time, sizable dispositions were reported by the…
Apogee Therapeutics said it has secured a financing arrangement with Blackstone Life Sciences worth up to $1.3 billion to support late-stage development and potential commercialization of zumilokibart, its lead candidate for moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis. The package includes up to $800 million via a royalty deal and access to up to $500 mil…
Z Squared Inc. (NASDAQ: ZSQR) saw its shares rise modestly in premarket trade following the company's appearance on FTSE Russell's preliminary list of additions to the Russell 3000 and Russell 2000 indexes. The inclusion remains preliminary until the indexes are reconstituted at the end of June, a process that can influence fund flows for stocks ad…
Lantronix Inc. (NASDAQ: LTRX) saw its stock rise 2.2% in premarket trading following publication of a preliminary list of additions to the Russell 3000 Index. FTSE Russell released the list after the U.S. market close on May 22, 2026; the June reconstitution ranks the largest U.S. stocks by market capitalization as of April 30 and determines index …
Shares of Hoth Therapeutics surged in premarket trading after the company announced a strategic reorientation toward the space technology sector, changing its corporate name to Rocket One Inc. and its ticker to RKTO. The move centers on a nanomagnetic AI chip for space and defense applications, while the firm's existing biotechnology programs will …
Tesla shares rose in pre-market trade as investors digested renewed merger speculation with SpaceX following its IPO filing, fresh details of NASA’s $20 billion Moon Base program, and signs of accelerating vehicle deliveries and multi-pronged growth initiatives at Tesla. A supportive tape for technology names added to the bullish backdrop.
Spire Global said it has entered a Memorandum of Understanding with German engineering firm Schaeffler to jointly develop space hardware subsystems, satellite platforms, and advanced sensing capabilities. The partnership will prioritize supply-chain scaling, precision manufacturing, and pursuit of sovereign constellation programs across Europe, and…
Quilla Resources Inc. is in discussions with advisers about a potential initial public offering in Toronto as it advances restart and exploration work at the Chapi copper mine in southern Peru. Led by veteran Peruvian mining executive Victor Gobitz, the company is targeting an IPO next year while arranging a capital raise to support ramp-up and fur…
A wave of primarily Canadian and Australian mining companies has moved to list on U.S. exchanges this year, with many explicitly framing their businesses around defence demand for critical minerals such as antimony, rare earths, tungsten and uranium. At least 18 firms have completed or are pursuing dual listings in the United States so far this yea…
Zscaler plunged in pre-market trading after its fiscal third-quarter report delivered a beat on adjusted EPS and solid year-over-year revenue growth but was overshadowed by weaker guidance on free cash flow and preliminary fiscal 2027 growth expectations. Management also disclosed departures in its sales leadership, and analysts moved to trim price…
Q32 Bio's stock jumped sharply in pre-market trading following disclosure of a roughly $55 million private placement of common stock and pre-funded warrants led by prominent healthcare investors. The financing, analyst coverage initiated earlier in May, and an approaching Phase 2 topline data milestone underpin today’s strong market reaction, while…
GCT Semiconductor Holding Inc. saw its stock climb in premarket trading after unveiling a strategic collaboration with MaxLinear to co-develop integrated 5G fixed wireless access (FWA) gateways and converged consumer and enterprise gateway platforms. The effort pairs MaxLinear's networking and Wi-Fi processing strengths with GCT's cellular modem te…
Monro, Inc. announced that its Board of Directors has started a comprehensive review of strategic alternatives to maximize shareholder value. The review - which is at an early stage and carries no set timeline - will consider options ranging from asset sales and refinancing to strategic acquisitions, operational changes, and a possible sale of the …
Robinhood has introduced support for autonomous AI agents that can execute equity trades through a user-designated account and make purchases using a virtual Robinhood Gold credit card. The feature is initially limited to equities trading, with the firm signaling plans to extend agent capabilities to derivatives, crypto and prediction markets. Cont…
Futures tied to Canada’s primary equity gauge were essentially flat early Wednesday as investors balanced optimism from a surge in AI-related chip stocks with lingering uncertainty over talks aimed at ending hostilities involving Iran. At the same time, several of the country’s largest banks posted quarterly results that exceeded analysts' estimate…
Rocket Lab USA's shares jumped in premarket trading after the company announced it passed the Space Development Agency's System Requirements Review for the Tracking Layer Tranche 3 constellation. The SRR validates Rocket Lab's technical approach and advances an about $816 million contract to deliver satellites equipped for missile warning, tracking…
Newcleo has agreed to list on the Nasdaq through a merger with NewHold Investment Corp III, a vehicle founded by Italian physicist Stefano Buono. The deal values Newcleo at $2.4 billion, is projected to generate up to $429 million in gross proceeds, and is slated to close in the second half of 2026. The company is developing advanced modular lead-c…
Barclays analysts find that while some equity segments appear extended, aggregate positioning has not returned to pre-war extremes. Hedge funds and CTAs have lifted equity exposure, but that exposure is concentrated. Barclays highlights that a ceasefire or peace deal in Iran - by trimming oil prices - could prompt a broader rally across Europe, eme…
Barclays has promoted Finnish insurer Sampo to an overweight rating and set a new price target following a Danish Supreme Court decision on workers' compensation that Barclays judges will have a limited financial footprint for Sampo. The ruling - which reduced the income-loss threshold for workplace injury claims from 15% to 5% - has pressured Nord…
IREN Limited said it has signed a $1.6 billion purchase agreement with Dell for air-cooled Blackwell systems to support a previously announced five-year, $3.4 billion managed services AI cloud contract. The systems, encompassing GPUs, servers, storage, networking and services, will be installed at IREN’s Childress, Texas campus data centers, with c…
Genius Group said its board approved an initial $100 million allocation to an AGI Infinity Portfolio, sparking a 20% rise in its stock. The company detailed phased deployment, target asset growth through fiscal 2031, funding sources and tax advantages tied to its Singapore registration. An investor presentation is scheduled for June 2 to review the…
ProLogium Technology, a Taiwanese maker of lithium ceramic batteries, will become a publicly listed company in New York after agreeing to merge with SPAC Translational Development Acquisition Corp in a transaction valuing the combined entity at $3.8 billion. The funding is earmarked to scale production of fourth-generation solid-state batteries and…
