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President Donald Trump will unveil an expanded Ratepayer Protection Pledge intended to prevent the rising electricity needs of data centers tied to the AI boom from increasing bills for ordinary households and businesses. The nonbinding pledge, now said to cover 80% of all power delivered to U.S. homes and businesses, is backed by governors, lawmak…
Union Pacific and Canadian National Railway (CN) have reached a binding Memorandum of Understanding that will expand CN's access and operating rights in the Midwest, contingent on the Surface Transportation Board's approval of Union Pacific's proposed merger with Norfolk Southern. The agreement secures competitive options for customers by granting …
Canadian National Railway and Union Pacific have signed a binding Memorandum of Understanding to improve rail service across North America. The agreement expands Union Pacific's rights over CN's EJ&E corridor in Chicago and grants CN new rights over Union Pacific's network from Memphis to Eagle Pass, enhancing freight movement between Canada and Me…
Stephen L. Philipson, Vice Chair of US Bancorp, sold 36,906 shares of the bank's common stock on July 20, 2026, totaling $2,327,919. The transaction took place at prices between $63.07 and $63.11 per share, leaving Philipson with 74,969 directly held shares and 509 indirect shares via a 401(k) plan. This sale coincides with US Bancorp's robust seco…
Dollar General (DG) is mid-rerating after visible margin improvement, consistent free cash flow and a favorable footprint in price-sensitive markets. Recent Q1 results and guidance lift the fundamental base, valuation is still reasonable (EV/EBITDA ~9.1, P/E ~18), and technicals support a measured long. Entry $121, stop $110, target $140 over a lon…
Unserious has acquired Creepz, a high-profile NFT collection from the 2021-22 cycle, with backing from entrepreneur Adam Weitsman and support from the collection's original founders. The deal brings Psychrome back to lead intellectual property development and places the lizard cult brand under a team experienced in consumer brands, entertainment, e…
Materialise (MTLS) is a profitable way to play a maturing 3D-printing specialist that is shifting mix toward higher-margin software and medical solutions. The stock trades at $6.50 with a market cap of roughly $387M and a PE of 33.6. We like a mid-term long trade targeting $8.00 with a $5.80 stop based on improving industry fundamentals, manageable…
Farmers & Merchants Bancorp Inc. (NASDAQ:FMAO) director Andrew J. Briggs executed a series of stock sales totaling $276,180 during the final days of July 2026. This transaction follows a period of significant operational expansion for the institution, which has seen its asset base grow substantially since 2018. The sale coincides with announced exe…
CVB Financial Corp. reported Q2 2026 net earnings of $48.3 million ($0.29 per share), reflecting the completed acquisition of Heritage Commerce Corp. The acquisition expanded assets to $21.18 billion and contributed significant loan and deposit growth. Despite acquisition expenses and provisions, the company's net interest margin increased to 3.72%…
The European Central Bank is expected to leave interest rates unchanged at its upcoming meeting but signal that additional tightening could be required later in the year if higher energy prices drive inflation upward. Recent soft readings on wages, prices and activity have reduced immediate pressure to act, but a renewed rise in oil above $90 a bar…
Eric Richard Remer, Chief Executive Officer and Director of EverCommerce Inc. (NASDAQ: EVCM), executed stock sales totaling $214,866 across two days in late July 2026. The transactions were carried out under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan established on June 20, 2025. This sale reduces his direct holdings in the company while he continues to maintain s…
Rocket Lab Corporation announced it will report its second quarter 2026 financial results on August 10, 2026, with a conference call following the release. As a leader in launch services and space systems, Rocket Lab provides services across commercial, government, and national security markets with various rocket and spacecraft technologies.
Clearfield, Inc., a fiber connectivity solutions provider, announced it will release its third quarter fiscal 2026 results on August 5, 2026, after market close, followed by a conference call with investors. The company specializes in fiber optic management and delivery for broadband and network infrastructure across various sectors.
The U.S. House passed its version of the fiscal 2027 National Defense Authorization Act, approving $1.15 trillion in military authorizations by a 216-212 margin. The vote fell largely along party lines, with most Republicans in favor and most Democrats opposed, amid disputes over the bill's price tag, ongoing costs of the Iran war and a provision e…
S&P Global Ratings reaffirmed Trinidad and Tobago's long-term sovereign rating at 'BBB-' and kept a negative outlook, citing ongoing fiscal sustainability risks. The agency flagged at least a one-in-three chance of a downgrade within 12 months if the government does not shore up public finances and preserve the country's external position. S&P note…
Bitcoin traded slightly lower on Wednesday but remained close to a five-week peak after rebounding from recent annual lows. Market attention is split between U.S. Senate negotiations over the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act and ongoing U.S.-Iran military tensions, with oil price moves and potential policy responses from Washington cited as headwin…
Cenovus Energy Inc. will release its second-quarter 2026 financial and operating results on July 29, 2026, followed by a conference call and webcast for analysts and investors. The company operates integrated oil and natural gas production, refining, and marketing primarily in Canada and the United States.
Brookfield Asset Management announced its agreement to acquire Aypa Power from Blackstone Energy Transition Partners for a $7 billion enterprise value. Aypa Power is North America's largest standalone battery storage developer with approximately 6.5 GW of operating and contracted capacity, plus a 20+ GW development pipeline. The acquisition strengt…
First Choice Healthcare Solutions, Inc. announced a definitive business combination agreement with Westin Acquisition Corp, a Nasdaq-listed SPAC, to create Wellgevity 360, a publicly traded healthcare and wellness company focused on longevity, preventative care, and personalized treatment. Valued at approximately $650 million enterprise value, the …
Praxis (PRAX) is trading at roughly $315 and a market cap near $8.8B despite late-stage momentum across multiple CNS programs and an upcoming FDA decision window. I view the stock as materially undervalued versus plausible commercial outcomes and lay out a long trade with entry, stop and a two-step target plan over a 180-trading-day horizon.
Hershey Trust Co Trustee, an institutional entity holding director status and a 10% stake in The Hershey Company (NASDAQ: HSY), has executed a substantial sale of common equity. The transaction, valued at $5,135,061, involved the disposal of 29,900 shares between July 20 and July 22, 2026. This insider activity occurs against a backdrop of shifting…
Steakholder Foods Ltd., a Nasdaq-listed company specialized in 3D-printed whole cuts of plant-based meat, announced a reverse adjustment to its American Depositary Shares (ADS) ratio. The ratio will change from one ADS representing 4,000 ordinary shares to one ADS representing 12,000 ordinary shares, effectively a one-for-three reverse ADS split, w…
Home BancShares, Inc., through its subsidiary Centennial Bank, announced a 9.5% increase in its quarterly cash dividend to $0.23 per share, payable September 2, 2026. This move reinforces the company's strong capital foundation, peer-leading profitability, and confidence in its long-term earnings power. The dividend hike highlights the company's co…
RTB Digital, Inc., trading as Roundtable, announced the launch of its AI/DeFi-powered Enterprise Media Platform in London. The platform aims to help British media organizations restore assets, intellectual property, and audience by leveraging blockchain and AI technologies. The announcement follows partnerships including integration with Coinbase a…
Golconda Gold has started mining at Princeton Top and management is preparing a project spin-off that could materially narrow an apparent NAV discount. Technicals are constructive and short interest is elevated — set up a mid-term swing trade: enter at $1.50, target $2.20, stop $1.10. Time the trade for the next 45 trading days as spin-off news and…
