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China's top prosecutor has charged a former chairman of China Eastern Airlines with bribery, part of a broader anti-corruption campaign that has recently seen several high-profile officials prosecuted and harshly punished. The probe and related actions have targeted misuse of public funds, bank credit and state-owned assets, with several party memb…
Anthropic is exploring a massive funding round that could value the AI company close to $1 trillion, with a planned raise of up to $50 billion to scale computing capacity. The potential pre-money valuation is about $900 billion, and the round could close within two months. The company’s annualized revenue is projected to rise above $45 billion from…
Sony expects overall operating profit to rise 11% to 1.6 trillion yen for the year ending March 2027, driven in part by stronger gaming profits despite a forecasted 6% decline in gaming sales. The company signaled confidence in software margins and ecosystem engagement but highlighted constraints from rising memory-chip prices and supply-chain risk…
Macquarie Group reported a significant jump in annual profit and revenue, driven largely by its Commodities and Global Markets division amid volatile oil markets. Shares climbed to an intraday record before retracing with the broader ASX 200, and the bank lifted its final dividend for the year to A$4.20 per share.
Paraguay's President Santiago Pena was formally welcomed in Taipei and reaffirmed his country's commitment to maintain and deepen relations with Taiwan, underscoring shared democratic values while Beijing increases outreach to Paraguayan political actors and urges an end to the partnership with Taipei.
U.S. job creation probably cooled in April as earlier temporary factors - including warm weather and the return of striking health workers - lost momentum. The unemployment rate is expected to have remained at 4.3%, while average hourly earnings likely rose, a combination that would support market expectations that the Federal Reserve will keep int…
The White House has invited a much smaller group of chief executives to accompany President Donald Trump on his May summit in Beijing, multiple people briefed on planning said. The pared-down list - roughly a dozen company representatives compared with 29 executives on the 2017 trip - reflects internal disagreement about the role of business at the…
Leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations meeting in Cebu on May 8 pressed for a coordinated regional approach to mitigate energy and food security risks stemming from a nearly 70-day blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. The Philippines, chairing the summit, urged practical collective measures, including a voluntary, commercial-based oil-s…
A federal trade court concluded that the administration exceeded its authority by imposing a 10% tariff on most U.S. imports, finding the use of a 1970s statute improper. The ruling declares the duties illegal but, for now, limits relief to certain states and small businesses that brought challenges. An appeal is expected and the decision arrives a…
The United Arab Emirates said its air defences engaged missile and drone threats from Iran early on May 8, marking a fresh test of a month-long ceasefire between the United States and Iran. The clash followed a separate exchange of fire between U.S. and Iranian forces around the Strait of Hormuz the previous day. Both sides reported attacks and cou…
Forecasts indicate that China's export sector is poised to experience a significant uptick in momentum for the month of April. According to a recent poll of 22 economists, outbound shipments are projected to expand by 7.9% on a year-on-year basis when measured in U.S. dollars. This represents a notable acceleration from the 2.5% growth rate observe…
Morgan Stanley's valuation work identifies optical component manufacturers as the leading opportunities in Greater China's technology hardware space. Using residual income models, the bank ranks Largan Precision first and Genius Electronic Optical second, citing potential upside from premium smartphone demand and emerging lens technologies while fl…
Stride shares have retraced from the 2025 peak after platform implementation issues, but enrollment re-openings, management's margin guidance and strong free cash flow create an asymmetric risk/reward. Entry at $91.69, stop $82, target $120 over a mid-term (45 trading days) horizon.
Celsius (CELH) is showing the operational signs of faster-than-expected consolidation in energy drinks: strong organic growth, strategic acquisitions (Alani Nu, Rockstar), and an expanded PepsiCo distribution partnership. The company trades at a premium but still offers an actionable risk-reward setup for a mid-term swing trade. This note lays out …
Asian share prices retreated on Friday after renewed U.S.-Iran military action in the Strait of Hormuz reduced optimism for a near-term end to the conflict. Losses were capped, however, as technology names held some resilience on AI optimism and S&P 500 futures were firmer in Asian trade. Oil’s jump and recent central bank signals added to market c…
U.S. beef producers are urging that exports to China be discussed at the May 14-15 summit between President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping, aiming to restore licenses that lapsed over the past year. More than 400 U.S. beef plants lost eligibility after registrations granted between March 2020 and April 2021 were allowed to expire, a dev…
Scorpio Tankers Inc. has priced a $200 million private offering of 1.75% convertible senior notes due 2031, increasing the originally planned size from $150 million. The company also announced a concurrent repurchase of approximately 649,427 shares of its common stock at $84.69 per share. Net proceeds, estimated at $216.3 million, will be used part…
A federal judge concluded that the termination of more than 1,400 humanities grants in April last year by the Trump administration’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) violated the U.S. Constitution and reflected blatant discrimination. The court found DOGE acted without legal authority, targeted grants involving race, religion, sex, sexual…
LifeStance Health Group, a leading provider of virtual and outpatient mental health care, announced the pricing of a secondary public offering of 35 million shares by existing stockholders at $8.15 per share. The company itself is not selling shares but has agreed to repurchase 6 million shares from the offering under certain conditions. The offeri…
Mobia Medical priced a 10 million-share initial public offering at $15 per share to raise approximately $150 million before fees. The Austin, Texas-based medical device company expects its common stock to begin trading on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the ticker MOBI on May 8, 2026, with the offering due to close on May 11, 2026, subject to…
Mobia Medical, a commercial-stage medical device company specializing in stroke recovery solutions, announced the pricing of its initial public offering (IPO) of 10 million shares at $15 per share, expecting to raise approximately $150 million before expenses. The company's shares are set to begin trading on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under th…
Multiple U.S. college student newspapers reported that Canvas, the education platform used to manage grades and course materials, was rendered inaccessible after a hacking group identified as ShinyHunters claimed responsibility and displayed lists of affected institutions. Instructure, Canvas' parent company, said it placed Canvas and related sites…
Luo Ying, who serves as the Chief Executive Officer and a director for Gyre Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: GYRE), has completed the sale of 10,315 shares of common stock. The transactions, which were conducted through holdings indirectly owned by Luo Ying's spouse, resulted in total proceeds of approximately $82,927. These sales occurred over a two-da…
Jon Brinton, the Chief Revenue Officer at Crexendo, Inc. (NASDAQ: CXDO), has completed a sale of common stock valued at approximately $91,400. The transaction occurred on May 6, 2026, with the shares being sold at a price point of $9.14 per share. This divestment took place while the company's stock was trading near its 52-week high of $9.84, follo…
Elizabeth M. Schwarting, a member of the Board of Directors at Lattice Semiconductor Corp (NASDAQ: LSCC), has completed a sale of company stock. The transaction, involving 3,200 shares of common stock, took place on May 6, 2026. According to regulatory filings, the shares were liquidated at a price of $124.53 per share, resulting in total proceeds …
