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The Trump administration filed an appeal on Friday against a Court of International Trade decision that enjoined a 10% global tariff introduced in February. The court, in a 2-1 ruling, found Section 122 of the 1974 Trade Act was not intended to address trade deficits and blocked the tariffs for three importers. The action comes roughly a week befor…
Dell Technologies shares jumped to record levels after President Donald Trump publicly encouraged Americans to buy Dell computers. The rally was supported by analyst price target increases and broader strength in the AI server sector, with rival Super Micro also reporting positive guidance that lifted market sentiment. Dell is scheduled to report Q…
Apollo Global Management and Blackstone are reported to be negotiating roughly $35 billion in financing with Broadcom to support the chipmaker's production of AI-focused processors. The proposed transaction would be among the largest private credit deals on record. Terms remain under negotiation, and the talks come after Broadcom disclosed multi-ye…
Illinois Tool Works Inc., a global multi-industrial manufacturing leader, has declared a quarterly dividend of $1.61 per share for the second quarter of 2026, reflecting a full-year dividend of $6.44 per share. The dividend will be paid on July 10, 2026 to shareholders of record as of June 30, 2026.
Oak Valley Bancorp's subsidiary, Oak Valley Community Bank, has hired Katie Alves as Vice President and Commercial Banking Officer at its Lodi branch. Alves brings over 20 years of banking experience, focusing on commercial and agricultural lending, strengthening the bank's relationship-driven service approach in the region.
Oleg Khaykin, the President and CEO of Viavi Solutions Inc. (NASDAQ: VIAV), has completed two separate transactions involving the sale of common stock totaling approximately $13.4 million. The divestments occurred on May 7 and May 8, 2026, during a period where the company has demonstrated both significant annual growth and recent quarterly financi…
Joshua Foukas, serving as the Chief Legal Officer for USANA Health Sciences Inc. (NASDAQ: USNA), has executed a sale of common stock. The transaction, which took place on May 7, 2026, involved the disposal of 3,791 shares. This move has resulted in Mr. Foukas no longer holding any direct shares of USANA Health Sciences common stock.
Morgan Stanley reviewed first-quarter 2026 results from three payments and processing companies and left its overall stance cautious across the group. The firm adjusted price targets and reiterated ratings while calling out execution timing at Jack Henry, take-rate compression at Marqeta and sustained high marketing spend at NerdWallet as the prima…
Cesar Giraldo, a member of Colombia's central bank board, says additional interest rate increases are not the right response to current inflationary pressures, which he attributes mainly to higher oil prices, supply chain disruptions and climate-related shocks. He has opposed recent moves that raised the policy rate to 11.25% and recommends using l…
Schneider National, Inc. (NASDAQ:SNDR) recently saw insider activity following a period of significant stock price movement. Shelly A Dumas Magnin, who serves as the Vice President and Corporate Controller for the organization, executed a sale of Class B Common Stock on May 6, 2026. The transaction involved the sale of 2,425 shares at a unit price …
President Donald Trump is reportedly planning to remove U.S. Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Marty Makary, though the course of action is not finalized and could change. Makary, a surgical oncologist at Johns Hopkins and a published author on healthcare costs and systemic issues in modern medicine, was confirmed as FDA commissioner in Mar…
The U.S. Census Bureau data reviewed by Stifel shows total non-residential construction spending rose 0.1% year-over-year in March after a 0.2% year-over-year decline the prior month. Gains were concentrated in non-building segments such as sewage and waste disposal, conservation and development, and power, while overall building spending fell, des…
Yahoo Inc. closed a combined $1.6 billion financing package made up of a $700 million term loan B and $900 million of high-yield bonds, both priced at yields well above prevailing risky-debt benchmarks. Proceeds will be used to repay loans tied to Apollo Global Management’s 2021 acquisition of Yahoo from Verizon, which were due to mature next year.
Nicole Sherman, the President and Chief Executive Officer of Riverview Bancorp Inc. (NASDAQ: RVSB), has executed a purchase of the company's common stock. According to a recent SEC filing, this insider transaction indicates a direct investment by one of the firm's highest-ranking executives.The acquisition took place on May 7, 2026, during which Ms…
European Central Bank officials are closely tracking inflationary pressures tied to the Iran conflict, with Bundesbank President Joachim Nagel saying policymakers stand ready to tighten policy if energy-driven price increases spread across the economy. The bank's stance ahead of June hinges on whether the inflation outlook meaningfully improves.
Anti-abortion leaders are meeting with White House officials as elements of the movement express mounting impatience that the administration has not pursued more forceful federal measures to restrict abortion access, particularly around the abortion pill mifepristone and online distribution. Tensions have risen despite credit given to the president…
A recent SEC filing reveals that Robert Milas, an Access Person for Liberty All Star Growth Fund Inc. (NASDAQ: ASG), has increased his position in the company through a direct purchase of common stock. This transaction occurs as the fund prepares for a significant change in its investment management structure, specifically regarding its small-cap g…
Northwest European gasoline refinery margins climbed by about $0.90 on Friday to $26.91 per barrel amid tighter supplies and active buying in physical markets. Significant barge trades in E5 and E10 gasoline, a week-on-week draw in inventories at the Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp hub and a shutdown at Libya's Zawiya refinery were cited as supporting …
A recent regulatory filing has disclosed new insider buying activity within the Liberty All Star Equity Fund (NYSEAM: USA). Robert Milas, who serves as an Access Person for the fund, executed a purchase of shares on May 8, 2026. This transaction highlights internal movement regarding the fund's beneficial interest, as detailed in a Form 4 submissio…
State-owned ABB is evaluating market conditions ahead of a planned $300 million to $500 million Eurobond offering this year, with proceeds earmarked for large corporate financing, existing client support and regional projects including operations in Uzbekistan after a planned acquisition of a local lender.
Intel shares climbed more than 15% early Friday after a Wall Street Journal report said the company reached a preliminary agreement to manufacture chips for Apple devices. People familiar with the matter told the newspaper that the companies had been in intensive talks for over a year and completed a formal deal in recent months. Details on which A…
Citi said on Friday it expects copper to remain supported around $13,000 per metric ton, with physical buying likely to prevent a fall below $12,000 per ton through Q2 2026 even under a sharper risk sell-off. Supply tightening after a production recovery delay at Grasberg helped push three-month LME copper to a three-month high. The bank flagged do…
A Goldman Sachs Marquee MarketView poll of Wall Street investors indicates that many expect access through the Strait of Hormuz to remain limited through at least the middle of the year, with a range of projections for Brent crude prices and the current Brent futures trading just above $100 a barrel.
IREN's announced partnership with Nvidia transforms the company from a niche infrastructure provider into a potential AI-hardware and services play. The agreement accelerates recurring revenue, raises gross-margin potential and creates near-term commercial catalysts. We lay out an actionable swing trade: enter at $15.00, stop at $11.00, target $27.…
Canadian Natural Resources (CNQ) combines a durable dividend, low valuation (P/E ~12), and strong operating cash flow to support upside from current levels. We recommend a tactical long with an entry at $44.70, stop at $41.50 and target at $51.00 over a mid-term horizon (45 trading days). Risks include commodity-price swings, regulatory pressure on…
