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News Archive

April 28, 2026Connected
61 storiesLast updated: 11:46:52 AMPage 1 of 2

Geopolitics

GeopoliticsBullishUpdated

US-Iran Deadlock Over Strait of Hormuz Threatens Global Energy Markets

Key Facts

  • •Iran submitted a proposal to the US to reopen the Strait in exchange for extending the ceasefire and lifting the US blockade.
  • •The Iranian Foreign Minister met with Putin to confirm the commitment to strengthening the partnership between Iran and Russia.
  • •German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated that the US administration is being humiliated by the Iranian leadership.
Impact:
9/10
Crude OilBrentWTI
6 months ago

Mergers & Acquisitions

Mergers & AcquisitionsBullishUpdated×2

Kone Nears $34 Billion Acquisition of Rival TK Elevator in Major Industrial Merger

Key Facts

  • •Kone is nearing a cash-and-stock deal to purchase its German rival TK Elevator.
  • •The potential deal is valued at approximately $34 billion according to media reports.
Impact:
7/10
6 months ago

Central Banks

Central BanksBearish

Fed Eyes Hawkish Shift as Jerome Powell Concludes Final Meeting as Chair

Key Facts

  • •The Federal Reserve is expected to adopt a hawkish tilt given the challenging war-impacted inflation environment.
  • •This meeting marks Jerome Powell's final day serving as the Chair of the Federal Reserve.
Impact:
7/10
EUR/USDDXYUS10Y
6 months ago

Stocks

StocksBearishUpdated

Teradyne Shares Slump 8% on Weak Second-Quarter Revenue and Profit Guidance

Key Facts

  • •Teradyne forecast a sequential decline in second-quarter revenue and adjusted profit.
  • •Shares fell more than 8% in extended trading following the forecast announcement.
Impact:
6/10
TER
6 months ago

Commodities

CommoditiesBullish

EVelution Energy Secures $850M Cobalt Supply Deal with Japan's Mitsui

Key Facts

  • •EVelution Energy signed an $850 million agreement to supply cobalt to Japan's Mitsui for five years.
  • •The cobalt will be supplied from EVelution Energy's facility located in Arizona.
Impact:
5/10
6 months ago

Macro Economy

Macro EconomyNeutral

Italy Weighs Fuel Tax Cut Extension and Seeks EU Budget Flexibility

Key Facts

  • •Italian PM Giorgia Meloni stated that Italy may extend the cut in excise duties on fuels beyond May 1.
  • •The Italian government is seeking EU budget leeway to help families and firms cope with surging energy prices.
Impact:
4/10
6 months ago
61 stories this day
GeopoliticsBearishUpdated

Gulf Leaders Convene in Saudi Arabia to Coordinate Response to Iranian Strikes

Key Facts

  • •Gulf leaders convened in Saudi Arabia to deliberate on a coordinated response to recent Iranian strikes.
Impact:
7/10
6 months ago
Mergers & AcquisitionsBearish

EDF Delays Edison Stake Sale Due to Qatari LNG Supply Disruptions

Key Facts

  • •French utility EDF has delayed a decision on selling a stake in its Italian unit Edison due to disrupted LNG supplies from Qatar.
  • •Edison's LNG imports have been directly impacted by the conflict in the Middle East involving Iran.
Impact:
6/10
6 months ago
Mergers & AcquisitionsNeutralUpdated×3

Pernod Ricard and Brown-Forman Terminate Merger Discussions

Key Facts

  • •French spirits company Pernod Ricard announced the termination of merger talks with Jack Daniel's owner Brown-Forman.
  • •The companies stated they were unable to reach mutually acceptable terms to finalize the deal.
Impact:
6/10
6 months ago
Mergers & AcquisitionsBullish

American Eagle Gold Launches Hostile Takeover Bid for Pacific Booker Minerals

Key Facts

  • •American Eagle Gold Corp has launched an unsolicited all-share hostile takeover bid for all issued and outstanding common shares of Pacific Booker Minerals Inc.
  • •Pacific Booker Minerals advised its shareholders to take no action at this time pending a review of the takeover bid circular.
Impact:
5/10
BKMPBMLF
6 months ago
Mergers & AcquisitionsBearish

EU Regulators Probe UPM and Sappi Joint Venture Over Competition Concerns

Key Facts

  • •EU antitrust regulators opened an investigation into a proposed joint venture between UPM-Kymmene and Sappi.
  • •Regulators warned the deal may reduce competition and lead to price hikes in the paper market.
Impact:
5/10
6 months ago
Mergers & AcquisitionsBullish

Ametek in Exclusive Talks to Acquire Segments of CD&R-Owned Indicor

Key Facts

  • •Ametek is in exclusive talks to buy segments of valve-and-pump maker Indicor.
  • •Indicor is currently owned by the private-equity firm Clayton Dubilier & Rice (CD&R).
Impact:
5/10
AME
6 months ago
Mergers & AcquisitionsBullish

Bertelsmann Merges Music Division with Concord to Scale Global Operations

Key Facts

  • •Bertelsmann, the owner of Penguin Random House, has combined its music division with Concord.
  • •The deal is the latest in a series of transactions by the German media conglomerate to amplify its scale.
Impact:
5/10
6 months ago
Mergers & AcquisitionsBullishUpdated×3

UFP Industries Acquires Berry Pallets Assets for $20 Million to Boost Industrial Capacity

Key Facts

  • •UFP Industries announced the acquisition of operating assets and real estate of Berry Pallets for approximately $20 million.
Impact:
4/10
UFPI
6 months ago
Central BanksNeutralUpdated

Olli Rehn Advocates for European Safe Assets to Bolster Financial Stability

Key Facts

  • •Bank of Finland Governor Olli Rehn called for the development of European safe assets as a strategic necessity for financial stability.
Impact:
4/10
EUR/USD
6 months ago
Central BanksNeutralUpdated

SNB Chairman Martin Schlegel Discusses Monetary Policy at Shareholders Meeting

Key Facts

  • •SNB Governing Board Chairman Martin Schlegel delivered a speech at the 118th Ordinary General Meeting of Shareholders in Berne.
Impact:
4/10
6 months ago
StocksBullish

Protagonist Opts Out of Takeda Profit-Sharing Deal for $475 Million in Payments

Key Facts

  • •Protagonist Therapeutics exercised its right to opt out of the 50:50 U.S. profit and loss sharing arrangement with Takeda.
  • •The company is eligible for $200 million upon election and another $200 million upon FDA approval of rusfertide.
  • •Total potential cash tied to the opt-out and approval reaches $475 million, plus tiered worldwide royalties.
Impact:
6/10
PTGX
6 months ago
StocksBearish

Boise Cascade Pleads Guilty in Chinese Plywood Smuggling and Duty Evasion Case

Key Facts

  • •Boise Cascade pleaded guilty to a federal charge of selling Chinese plywood that was sneaked into Florida to avoid duties.
Impact:
6/10
6 months ago
StocksBullish

Grupo Televisa Triples Q1 Profit Despite Revenue Contraction

Key Facts

  • •Mexican broadcaster Grupo Televisa posted a first-quarter net profit that more than tripled from a year earlier.
  • •The company expanded margins despite shrinking revenues during the period.
Impact:
6/10
6 months ago
StocksBullish

SEC Concludes Waldencast Investigation Without Enforcement Action

Key Facts

  • •The U.S. SEC notified Waldencast that it has concluded its investigation regarding the company's restatement of financial results.
  • •The SEC does not intend to recommend an enforcement action against Waldencast based on currently available information.
Impact:
6/10
WALD
6 months ago
StocksBullishUpdated

OpenAI Expands Reach by Bringing AI Models and Codex to Amazon Bedrock

Key Facts

  • •OpenAI and Amazon announced the availability of latest AI models and the Codex coding agent on the Amazon Bedrock platform.
  • •The partnership comes one day after OpenAI loosened its ties with long-time backer Microsoft.
Impact:
6/10
AMZNMSFT
6 months ago
StocksMixedUpdated

Zimmer Biomet Beats Q1 Estimates Amid CFO Departure Announcement

Key Facts

  • •Zimmer Biomet reported Q1 adjusted earnings of $2.09 per share, a 15.5% year-over-year increase.
  • •The company's earnings beat Wall Street estimates of $1.86 per share.
Impact:
6/10
ZBH
6 months ago
StocksBearish

Alexandria Real Estate Stock Plummets 11% Despite Meeting FFO Estimates

Key Facts

  • •Alexandria Real Estate Equities met Funds From Operations (FFO) estimates.
  • •The company's stock price dropped by 11% despite meeting financial estimates.
Impact:
6/10
ARE
6 months ago
StocksBullishUpdated

Landstar System Reports Q1 2026 Revenue of $1.171 Billion and $1.16 EPS

Key Facts

  • •Landstar System reported revenue of $1.171 billion for the first quarter of 2026.
  • •The company's earnings per share reached $1.16 for the first quarter ending April 2026.
Impact:
5/10
LSTR
6 months ago
StocksBullishUpdated×4

GM Expects $500M Tariff Refund Following Supreme Court Ruling

Key Facts

  • •General Motors expects a $500 million refund after the Supreme Court struck down certain tariff levies.
  • •The company lowered its 2026 tariff cost estimates to between $2.5 billion and $3.5 billion.
Impact:
5/10
GM
6 months ago
StocksBullish

Intuit and CVS Health Shares Surge on Robust Earnings and Positive Outlook

Key Facts

  • •INTU stock rose 3.16% on April 28 driven by strong Q2 fiscal 2026 results and AI product innovations.
  • •CVS stock climbed 3.42% after reaffirming 2026 adjusted EPS guidance and reduced regulatory uncertainty.
Impact:
5/10
INTUCVS
6 months ago
StocksBullishUpdated×5

Mixed Q1 2026 Results for Major US Firms as Tech and Utilities Maintain Growth

Key Facts

  • •FirstEnergy reported Q1 2026 Core Earnings of $0.72 per share and reaffirmed its long-term annual growth guidance.
  • •Rush Street Interactive achieved record quarterly revenue of $370.4 million, a 41% year-over-year increase.
Impact:
5/10
FERSI
6 months ago
StocksBearish

RAC Delays £5bn London IPO Until 2026 Amid Market Volatility

Key Facts

  • •RAC has decided to delay its London Stock Exchange listing plans until late 2026 due to market volatility.
Impact:
5/10
6 months ago
StocksBullishUpdated×6

Visa Beats Fiscal Q2 Earnings Estimates Driven by Resilient Consumer Spending

Key Facts

  • •Visa reported earnings for the fiscal second quarter that exceeded analyst expectations.
Impact:
5/10
V
6 months ago
StocksNeutral

Walmart Mexico Q1 Profit Edges Higher to 12.5 Billion Pesos

Key Facts

  • •Walmart's Mexico and Central America unit, Walmex, reported a first-quarter net profit of 12.5 billion pesos.
  • •The company's profit increased by 1.5% compared to the same period last year.
Impact:
5/10
WALMEX.MXWMT
6 months ago
StocksMixedUpdated

Mixed Q1 2026 Results for US Companies: Essex Income Drops as Broadway Financial Gains

Key Facts

  • •Broadway Financial Corporation reported consolidated net income of $1.6 million, or $0.09 per diluted share, for the first quarter of 2026.
  • •Essex Property Trust announced a 47.8% year-over-year decrease in net income per diluted share to $1.65.
  • •Chain Bridge Bancorp, Inc. reported consolidated net income of $7.1 million and earnings per share of $1.08.
Impact:
5/10
OIARILRNSPFICBNA+3
6 months ago
StocksBullish

Travelers Reports Strong Q1 Results and Hikes Dividend by 13.5%

Key Facts

  • •Travelers achieved a strong combined ratio of 88.6% in Q1 2026, aided by a normalization of catastrophe losses.
  • •The company raised its dividend by 13.5% and returned $2 billion to shareholders through dividends and buybacks.
Impact:
5/10
TRV
6 months ago
StocksMixedUpdated

Mixed Q1 2026 Results for US and Canadian Firms as Teradyne Gains and Equity Residential Slumps

Key Facts

  • •Teradyne reported Q1 2026 revenue of $1,282 million with non-GAAP EPS of $2.56.
  • •Aecon reported a record backlog of $10.9 billion for the first quarter of 2026.
  • •Equity Residential EPS dropped to $0.24 from $0.67 in the prior year, a 64.2% decrease.
Impact:
5/10
ARETERQUADVLTOEQR
6 months ago
StocksMixedUpdated

Mondelēz Reports 8.2% Revenue Growth in Q1 Despite Adjusted EPS Decline

Key Facts

  • •Net revenues increased 8.2% with organic net revenue growth of 3.0% during the first quarter.
  • •Adjusted EPS was $0.67, down 14.9% on a constant currency basis.
  • •The company reported free cash flow of $0.2 billion and returned $0.6 billion to shareholders.
Impact:
5/10
MDLZ
6 months ago
StocksBullish

Cadence Revenue Beats Expectations with 19% Growth on Surging AI Demand

Key Facts

  • •Cadence reported Q1 revenue growth of 19% YoY, outperforming market expectations.
  • •The company faces short-term pressure on margins and cash flows due to the Hexagon deal.
Impact:
5/10
CDNS
6 months ago
StocksNeutral

GMEX Robotics Announces Share Consolidation for Class A and Class B Ordinary Shares

Key Facts

  • •GMEX Robotics announced a 1-for-7 share consolidation for Class A ordinary shares and a 1-for-28 consolidation for Class B ordinary shares.
  • •Class A ordinary shares are expected to begin trading on a post-consolidation basis on Nasdaq under the symbol GMEX on May 1, 2026.
Impact:
4/10
GMEX
6 months ago
StocksBearishUpdated×2

Trio-Tech International Closes $10 Million Registered Direct Offering

Key Facts

  • •Trio-Tech International announced the closing of a registered direct offering of 1,052,632 shares of its common stock.
  • •The offering generated gross proceeds of approximately $10 million for the company from institutional investors.
Impact:
4/10
TRT
6 months ago
StocksBearish

Home Depot Partner Wren Kitchens Files for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

Key Facts

  • •Wren Kitchens shut down its U.S. operation and entered Chapter 7 liquidation.
  • •The closure ended the in-store Wren Kitchen Studios that operated inside some Home Depot locations.
Impact:
4/10
HD
6 months ago
StocksBullish

Indian Court Stays Strict Penalties on Renewable Energy Firms in Karnataka

Key Facts

  • •A court in the Indian state of Karnataka has temporarily blocked new, tougher penalties for solar and wind power producers.
  • •The penalties concern deviations from scheduled grid supply and were challenged by industry bodies.
Impact:
4/10
6 months ago
StocksNeutral

Hudson Pacific Properties to Wind Down Quixote Atlanta Operations for Cost Optimization

Key Facts

  • •Hudson Pacific Properties announced its Quixote subsidiaries will commence a phased wind-down of leased sound stage facilities and Atlanta-area operations.
  • •The company expects to redeploy select equipment assets from Atlanta to Los Angeles and New York to continue rental services.
Impact:
4/10
HPP
6 months ago
StocksBearish

Las Vegas Casino Stocks Slide as High Costs and Muted Visitor Growth Weigh on Revenue

Key Facts

  • •Major operators such as MGM and Caesars have reported revenue declines in Las Vegas according to Bloomberg.
  • •Visitor volumes increased marginally by 2.1% in February, but foot traffic remains below late-2024 levels.
  • •MGM CEO William Hornbuckle acknowledged that high costs for basic items have become a deterrent for visitors.
Impact:
4/10
MGMCZRRRR
6 months ago
StocksNeutralUpdated×33

Global Firms Release Q1 2026 Earnings Reports and Call Transcripts

Key Facts

  • •The Sherwin-Williams Company (SHW) released its Q1 2026 earnings call transcript.
  • •TransUnion (TRU) published its earnings results for the first quarter of 2026.
  • •Commvault Systems, Inc. (CVLT) announced its Q4 2026 earnings results.
Impact:
4/10
SHWGPOVFSPCBTRUCVLT
6 months ago
StocksBearish

DOJ Sues Cloudera Over Alleged Hiring Discrimination Against U.S. Workers

Key Facts

  • •The U.S. Justice Department sued Cloudera for allegedly discriminating against U.S. workers in favor of job applicants with temporary visas.
Impact:
4/10
6 months ago
StocksBullish

Medallion Financial Completes $75M Private Placement of Senior Notes

Key Facts

  • •Medallion Financial Corp. completed a private placement of $75.0 million in senior unsecured notes maturing May 1, 2031.
  • •The notes bear a fixed interest rate of 8.25% per year and received an investment grade rating of A- from Egan-Jones.
  • •JP Morgan Investment Management Inc. led the group of institutional investors in the private placement.
Impact:
4/10
MFIN
6 months ago
StocksBullish

Borealis Foods Secures $17.0 Million Refinancing to Boost Liquidity

Key Facts

  • •Borealis Foods subsidiaries entered into a $17.0 million term loan facility with Oxus Capital PTE Ltd.
  • •The facility will be used to repay existing obligations to Frontwell Capital Partners Inc. in full and support operations.
Impact:
4/10
BRLS
6 months ago
StocksBearishUpdated×2

Woodside Energy Q1 Revenue Dips Slightly Amid Cyclone Disruptions

Key Facts

  • •Australia's Woodside Energy reported a 1.6% drop in its first-quarter revenue.
  • •Tropical Cyclone Narelle disrupted production at the company's Western Australian assets.
Impact:
4/10
6 months ago
StocksNeutralUpdated×3

GM Boosts ICE Investments to $1.4 Billion with Expansion into Canada

Key Facts

  • •GM CEO Mary Barra stated the Iran conflict is causing cost increases, but the company continues to monitor consumer spending changes.
  • •GM's average transaction price for vehicles was $52,000 during the first quarter, consistent with last year's levels.
Impact:
4/10
GM
6 months ago
StocksBullishUpdated

Porch Group Q1 Results Beat Estimates Despite Quarterly Net Loss

Key Facts

  • •Porch Group reported a quarterly loss of $0.04 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a $0.1 loss.
  • •The current quarter's results compare to earnings of $0.02 per share reported a year ago.
Impact:
4/10
PRCH
6 months ago
StocksNeutralUpdated

Thomson Reuters Shareholders Approve Return of Capital and Share Consolidation

Key Facts

  • •Thomson Reuters shareholders approved a plan of arrangement to implement the company's proposed return of capital and share consolidation transactions.
Impact:
4/10
TRI
6 months ago
StocksBullishUpdated

NRC Extends Additional Nuclear Plant Licenses Amid Rising Energy Demand

Key Facts

  • •The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission approved subsequent license renewals for St. Lucie Nuclear Plant Units 1 and 2.
  • •The decision extends operations for the units through 2056 and 2063, respectively.
Impact:
4/10
6 months ago
StocksBullishUpdated×2

Zacks Earnings ESP Predicts Potential Beats for AMD and Major U.S. Equities

Key Facts

  • •Zacks data indicates a likely earnings beat for AMD in its next report based on its positive earnings surprise history.
  • •Several companies including SHAK, RKT, and AAP have been identified as candidates to exceed quarterly earnings estimates.
Impact:
4/10
AMDSHAKRKTAAPFRPT+7
6 months ago
StocksBullish

US Commerce Department Closes Probe into Meta's WhatsApp Encryption

Key Facts

  • •The US Commerce Department's Office of Export Enforcement closed a probe into allegations that Meta employees could access encrypted WhatsApp messages.
Impact:
4/10
META
6 months ago
StocksBullishUpdated×2

HII Awarded $283 Million U.S. Navy Contract for Frigate Support Activities

Key Facts

  • •HII's Ingalls Shipbuilding division was awarded a $283 million contract for FF(X) class frigate lead yard support activities.
Impact:
4/10
HII
6 months ago
StocksNeutral

Eni Taps JPMorgan to Advise on Potential Sale of Italian Cracking Plant

Key Facts

  • •Italy's Eni has hired JPMorgan to advise on the potential sale of a cracking site in the south of the country.
Impact:
4/10
6 months ago
StocksBearishUpdated

United Bancorporation of Alabama Reports Earnings Growth in Q1 2026

Key Facts

  • •The Company reported consolidated net income of $4,297,000 for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, a 2.5% decrease from the prior year.
  • •Earnings per share for the first quarter of 2026 were $0.91, compared to $0.94 for the first quarter of 2025.
Impact:
4/10
OVBC
6 months ago
StocksMixedUpdated

Lululemon Urges Shareholders to Reject Founder Chip Wilson's Board Nominees

Key Facts

  • •Lululemon is advising shareholders to reject board nominees put forward by founder Chip Wilson.
  • •Wilson claims the current board suffers from corporate greed, lack of vision, and declining company culture.
  • •The company is countering by highlighting Wilson's past actions and work with rivals as reasons to block his nominees.
Impact:
4/10
LULU
6 months ago
StocksBullish

Sunrun Prices $584 Million Securitization of Residential Solar Assets

Key Facts

  • •Sunrun announced the pricing of a $584 million securitization of leases and power purchase agreements.
  • •This transaction marks Sunrun's sixteenth securitization since 2015 and its first issuance in 2026.
Impact:
4/10
RUN
6 months ago
Macro EconomyBullish

BTG Pactual Raises $1.24 Billion for Latin America Forest Restoration

Key Facts

  • •BTG Pactual Timberland Investment Group announced it raised $1.24 billion in commitments from global investors.
  • •The raised funds are earmarked for the restoration of depleted forests in the Latin America region.
Impact:
4/10
6 months ago
Macro EconomyBearish

Ray Dalio Warns U.S. Economy Has Entered a Stagflationary Phase

Key Facts

  • •Ray Dalio stated that the U.S. is certainly in a stagflationary period as consumer confidence hits decade lows.
Impact:
4/10
6 months ago
Macro EconomyBullish

US FDA Launches Real-Time Clinical Trial Monitoring Pilot to Accelerate Drug Approvals

Key Facts

  • •The U.S. Food and Drug Administration launched a pilot program to monitor clinical trial data in real time to speed up drug approvals.
  • •The program aims to cut years from drug approval timelines and maintain competitiveness with China.
Impact:
4/10
6 months ago