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Two oil tankers confiscated by the United States during its enforcement campaign against Venezuelan oil shipments have been identified near Puerto Rico, marking the first observations since their seizure. The vessels, the M Sophia and Galileo, are part of a broader group of seven tankers detained recently. While exact plans remain undisclosed, the …
A jury in Texas has acquitted ex-police officer Adrian Gonzales of child endangerment charges related to the 2022 Uvalde school shooting, in which 19 children and two teachers lost their lives. After deliberating for seven hours, the jury found Gonzales not guilty on all 29 felony counts, each tied to alleged failures to confront the shooter prompt…
Gold prices experienced a modest decline after reaching historic highs near $4,900 per ounce, influenced by robust U.S. economic data and easing geopolitical tensions following President Trump's signals of a resolution regarding Greenland. Despite the pullback, forecasts anticipate continued strength in gold markets driven by private sector demand …
A Cuban national detained at a Texas immigration facility died from homicide due to asphyxia caused by neck and torso compression, the El Paso County Medical Examiner's Office has concluded. The detainee, Geraldo Lunas Campos, passed away while held by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in early January. The Department of Homeland Secur…
Between January 19 and 21, 2026, Fine Capital Partners, together with affiliates Fine Capital Advisors and Debra Fine, sold Light & Wonder shares totaling approximately $3.67 million. Despite this sell-off, the firm maintains a substantial indirect holding exceeding 8 million shares. Light & Wonder recently reported mixed third-quarter 2025 earning…
Aldabra 4 Liquidity Opportunity Vehicle Inc. successfully priced its initial public offering (IPO) on January 21, 2026, selling 26.1 million units at $10 each to raise $261 million. As a blank check company, Aldabra 4 intends to pursue a merger or acquisition to build its business portfolio. Trading began on the Nasdaq Global Market the following d…
Aparna Bawa, the Chief Operating Officer of Zoom Communications, sold nearly $987,553 worth of Class A common stock on January 16, 2026, through two separate transactions conducted under a prearranged trading plan. Despite this insider selling, Zoom maintains a strong balance sheet, high gross margins, and has recently reported earnings surpassing …
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte clarified that discussions with U.S. President Donald Trump did not include Greenland's status within the Kingdom of Denmark. This statement comes as President Trump retracted earlier threats of tariffs and dismissed the possibility of using military force to acquire Greenland, emphasizing collaborative defense eff…
Caryn Parlavecchio, Chief Human Resources Officer of Scholar Rock Holding Corp, recently sold 6,600 shares of company stock to fulfill tax requirements tied to restricted stock units vesting. Concurrently, multiple analysts maintain positive outlooks on Scholar Rock’s lead drug candidate despite regulatory challenges and manufacturing partner scrut…
Mo Qatanani, Chief Scientific Officer at Scholar Rock Holding (NASDAQ:SRRK), executed a sale of 8,406 shares to satisfy tax obligations related to RSU vesting, while the company continues to advance regulatory submissions and attract analyst interest for its rare-disease therapies. Despite regulatory hurdles with its manufacturing partner, Scholar …
Valero Energy Corp has acquired a shipment of Venezuelan crude oil via trading house Vitol under a new U.S. deal permitting imports of up to 50 million barrels from Venezuela. This transaction represents the first such purchase from authorized trading firms this month and marks a change from previous supply routes through Chevron, the Venezuelan st…
On January 16, 2026, Marantz Jing L., Chief Medical Officer at Scholar Rock Holding Corp (NASDAQ: SRRK), sold 5,798 shares of company stock to satisfy tax obligations tied to recently vested restricted stock units. This transaction occurs amid a series of analyst ratings and regulatory updates concerning Scholar Rock's lead candidate, apitegromab, …
Fairfax Financial Holdings and associated parties have expanded their ownership in Under Armour through a series of share acquisitions totaling nearly $50 million. These transactions took place across three separate days in January 2026, increasing their indirect holding to over 18 million shares. Meanwhile, Under Armour delivered an earnings beat …
Junlin Ho, General Counsel of Scholar Rock Holding Corp, completed a stock sale of over 8,000 shares to fulfill tax liabilities related to recent RSU vesting. This transaction occurs alongside significant corporate events including analyst endorsements and regulatory challenges as Scholar Rock advances its treatment candidate apitegromab.
Financial markets experienced notable shifts after U.S. President Donald Trump dismissed previous threats concerning tariffs and the forceful acquisition of Greenland. His comments, reaffirming a non-aggressive approach, encouraged stock market gains and led to a pullback in gold prices, reflecting reduced geopolitical tensions. Despite these marke…
Artur Bergman, Chief Technology Officer of Fastly, Inc., sold 20,000 shares of the company's Class A Common Stock in a transaction aligned with a pre-established trading plan. The sale, valuing approximately $163,600, comes as Fastly prepares to report upcoming earnings and executes strategic financial initiatives, including a convertible note offe…
Charles Lacey III, CEO of Fastly, Inc., has recently sold 13,682 shares of the company’s Class A Common Stock, netting roughly $123,000 in total. These transactions, disclosed in SEC filings, occurred as Fastly continues to navigate a challenging stock environment and advance strategic financial initiatives including a convertible note offering and…
Randall Moreadith, Chief Scientific Officer of Serina Therapeutics, completed the sale of a portion of his shares and exercised stock options on January 20 and 21, 2026. This insider activity coincides with the company receiving a notice from the NYSE citing deficiencies related to stockholders' equity and recent financial performance. Additionally…
US stock market futures advanced after President Donald Trump announced a framework deal on Greenland, easing earlier threats to impose tariffs on European countries. This development helped reverse earlier losses linked to geopolitical tensions. Investors are now turning attention to key upcoming corporate earnings reports and the Federal Reserve'…
Martin Small, CFO and Senior Managing Director of BlackRock, undertook sizable equity moves on January 16, 2026, selling over 27,000 shares for approximately $31.7 million. On the same day, he exercised options for an equal number of shares and acquired additional restricted stock units. BlackRock recently released fourth-quarter 2025 results surpa…
A New York State judge has declared that the current map for the 11th Congressional District, the only district in New York City held by a Republican, violates the state's constitution due to dilution of minority voting power and ordered it to be redrawn by February 6. The decision challenges the existing layout that covers Staten Island and raises…
Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Co., LTD increased its ownership in W.R. Berkley Corp through multiple stock purchases totaling $42.6 million. These acquisitions were made at prices close to the current market value, reflecting confidence in a company that has maintained dividends for over five decades. Meanwhile, W.R. Berkley faces mixed analyst sentime…
Megan Chung, serving as General Counsel and Secretary of Ouster, Inc., sold 5,837 shares of company stock in a transaction valued at nearly $159,000 on January 16, 2026. The share price for this sale was $27.24 per share. This move coincides with ongoing volatility in Ouster’s stock, which has appreciated substantially over the past year but recent…
Annie Armstrong, LendingClub's Chief Risk Officer, executed major stock transactions totaling over $695,000 in value on January 16, 2026, including sales and acquisitions tied to performance awards. These moves align with LendingClub's recent announcements of a $100 million share repurchase program and strategic market entry steps, attracting optim…
The surge in memory chip prices, largely fueled by increased AI infrastructure demands, is causing a downturn in global shipments of smartphones, PCs, and gaming consoles in 2026. Major producers are experiencing strong earnings, but component shortages and elevated costs pose significant challenges for consumer electronics manufacturers, who face …
