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Asian markets opened mixed as U.S. President Donald Trump's warning to Iran about reopening the Strait of Hormuz raised geopolitical risk, pushing oil higher and government bond yields up while equity moves varied. Liquidity was light amid regional holidays, and investors weighed looming U.S. economic data alongside ongoing supply concerns for crud…
The U.S. dollar remained steady while the Japanese yen hovered close to the psychologically important 160-per-dollar mark as traders digested a new ultimatum from U.S. President Donald Trump demanding the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Thin holiday liquidity in Asia and Europe coincided with risk-off sentiment after Trump threatened targeted st…
Planet Labs said it will indefinitely withhold satellite imagery of Iran and surrounding areas affected by the recent conflict in the Middle East, complying with a U.S. government request. The company will refrain from releasing images taken since March 9 and will move to a controlled distribution model that allows case-by-case releases for urgent …
Agilian Technology, a $30 million-a-year electronics maker based in Dongguan, weathered a tumultuous 2025 in which U.S. tariffs froze orders and pushed clients to demand production outside China. The company pursued alternative sites in Malaysia and India, but found those options slower and less complete than its China base. A combination of Beijin…
U.S. President Donald Trump is scheduled to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping in May during his first visit to China in eight years, capping a year of escalating trade measures that have shifted from broad tariff confrontations to a complex mix of probes, export curbs and tactical truces. Recent rounds of talks and high-level meetings have produced…
U.S. stock index futures eased Sunday evening as oil prices climbed after President Donald Trump warned Iran it must reopen the Strait of Hormuz by Tuesday or face strikes on power plants and bridges. The move pushed traders to price a longer disruption in a key energy chokepoint, while markets also processed March payrolls that showed a rebound in…
The White House submitted a fiscal 2027 budget request calling for a $500 billion increase in military spending and a 10% reduction in non-defense federal programs. The plan would raise defense outlays to $1.5 trillion, fund pay raises for service members, and back large investments in shipbuilding and missile defense while proposing steep cuts to …
Samsung Electronics is expected to report an exceptional surge in first-quarter operating profit driven largely by elevated memory-chip prices linked to artificial intelligence investment. Market estimates compiled by LSEG point to a near-record quarterly profit that approaches the company’s full-year operating income from the prior year, while ana…
Telix Pharmaceuticals Limited announced robust Q1 2026 financial results with 24% year-over-year revenue growth to $230 million and confirmed FY 2026 guidance between $950 million and $970 million. The company highlighted progress in its therapeutic pipeline, including successful completion of key safety objectives for its TLX591-Tx prostate cancer…
FTI Consulting, Inc. has appointed three senior managing directors—James Chapman, Steve Dyson, and Franz Wentzel—into its Australian Transformation practice, expanding its mining and resources business improvement team. These additions bring extensive leadership experience from major consulting firms and mining operations, strengthening FTI's capab…
Organogenesis Holdings Inc. announced the successful completion of a randomized controlled trial demonstrating that PuraPly® AM combined with standard care significantly improves wound closure in diabetic foot ulcers compared to standard care alone. This achievement strengthens the clinical evidence for PuraPly® AM and is expected to support its in…
LGI Homes announced the closing of 451 homes in March 2026 and 916 homes in the first quarter of 2026, including some leased single-family rental homes. The company operates 142 active selling communities across 36 markets in 21 states and will release its first quarter earnings on April 28, 2026, followed by a conference call.
OceanFirst Financial Corp. and Flushing Financial Corporation announced that they have obtained the necessary shareholder and regulatory approvals to proceed with their previously agreed merger. The transaction has already received approvals from the New York State Department of Financial Services and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency. …
Organogenesis Holdings announced positive outcomes from their Type-B FDA meeting, confirming the appropriateness of their clinical development program for a rolling Biologics License Application (BLA) for ReNu®, a regenerative medicine product for knee osteoarthritis pain. The company plans to file the BLA by the end of 2025, addressing a significa…
Plains All American Pipeline (PAA) and Plains GP Holdings (PAGP) declared their quarterly cash distributions for Q1 2026, maintaining the same distribution levels as the previous quarter. Both companies also announced the timing of their first quarter 2026 earnings release, scheduled before market open on May 8, 2026. The companies outlined tax con…
XMax Inc. has officially launched XMax AI Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary focused on pursuing growth opportunities in artificial intelligence. This marks the initial operational step towards diversifying beyond its established furniture business into technology-driven growth sectors.
Mawson Infrastructure Group Inc., a U.S.-based digital infrastructure company focused on AI, HPC, and digital assets including Bitcoin mining, announced a governance update appointing five new board members as part of a cooperation agreement with Endeavor Investor Group. This strategic move aims to enhance leadership capabilities to drive growth an…
Integer Holdings Corporation revealed that current independent Chair Pamela G. Bailey will not seek re-election at the 2026 Annual Meeting. The Board intends to appoint Donald J. Spence as the new independent Chair following the meeting. Spence has extensive industry experience and has served on Integer's Board since 2016. This leadership change ai…
The Brink's Company has amended and extended its credit agreement, increasing its borrowing capacity from $2.225 billion to $3.85 billion. The expanded credit facility will partly fund the proposed acquisition of NCR Atleos Corporation, refinance NCR Atleos debt, and support general corporate purposes. This financing milestone demonstrates strong l…
Wabash (NYSE: WNC), a manufacturer of transportation and logistics solutions, has scheduled its quarterly earnings conference call for May 1, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. ET. The company will webcast the call, along with an accompanying slide presentation, on its investor website. Earnings press releases and related materials will be available prior to the …
Glacier Bancorp, Inc. announced it will report its first quarter 2026 financial results on April 23, 2026, followed by an investor conference call on April 24. The company provided details for webcast participation and dial-in instructions. Glacier Bancorp is the parent company of Glacier Bank and several regional bank divisions across the western …
USCB Financial Holdings, Inc., a Nasdaq-listed bank holding company, announced it will release its first quarter 2026 financial results on April 23, 2026, followed by a conference call with executive leadership to discuss performance. The company operates U.S. Century Bank, a major community bank in Florida.
Neuronetics, Inc., a Nasdaq-listed medical technology company specializing in neurohealth solutions including the NeuroStar Advanced Therapy System, announced the upcoming departure of CFO Steven E. Pfanstiel effective May 1, 2026. The company has initiated a search for his replacement and reaffirmed its previously issued financial guidance for 202…
Exponent, Inc., a leading engineering and scientific consulting firm, announced key leadership changes effective May 1, 2026. John Pye is promoted to President, bringing extensive technical and leadership experience, while Eric Anderson is appointed CFO, leveraging his financial expertise and operational insight. Additionally, Richard Schlenker wil…
