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May 5, 2026Connected
54 storiesLast updated: 7:16:04 AM

Stocks

StocksBullish

Strong US Q1 2026 Earnings as Companies Raise Full-Year Guidance

Key Facts

  • •California Resources Corporation raised its 2026E Adjusted EBITDAX guidance by 42% driven by strong oil prices.
  • •Everus Construction Group reported record revenues of $1.04 billion, up 25.4% year-over-year.
  • •Cabot Corporation announced a 5% increase in quarterly dividend and plans to close manufacturing operations in South America and Europe.
Impact:
6/10
LEUDEICRCVTOLECG+4
5 months ago

Mergers & Acquisitions

Mergers & AcquisitionsBullish

VSE Corporation Completes $2.025 Billion Acquisition of Precision Aviation Group

Key Facts

  • •VSE Corporation completed the acquisition of Precision Aviation Group for approximately $2.025 billion in cash and equity.
  • •The combination creates a scaled, independent aviation aftermarket platform with 61 locations across 8 countries.
Impact:
6/10
VSEC
5 months ago

Crypto

CryptoBearishUpdated×19

MicroStrategy Reports Record $12.54B Q1 Loss Following Bitcoin Slump

Key Facts

  • •MicroStrategy Inc posted a $12.54 billion net loss for the first quarter of 2026, the largest in the firm's history.
  • •The deficit reflects a $14.46 billion unrealized markdown on its Bitcoin (BTC) holdings.
  • •The company's Bitcoin holdings have reached a stack of 818,000 BTC.
Impact:
6/10
BTC
5 months ago

Central Banks

Central BanksNeutral

Fed's John Williams Discusses Economic Outlook at Cynosure Group Symposium

Key Facts

  • •John C. Williams, President and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, delivered remarks at the Cynosure Group Spring Symposium.
Impact:
4/10
DXYUS10Y
5 months ago
StocksBearish

Azenta Slashes FY2026 Revenue Guidance and Extends Long-Range Strategic Plan

Key Facts

  • •Azenta expects FY26 organic revenue to range from down 2% to up 1%, compared to prior guidance of 3% to 5% growth.
  • •Adjusted EBITDA margin guidance was revised to range from down 125 basis points to flat, versus prior expectations of 300 basis points expansion.
  • •The company extended its long-range strategic plan timeline to 2029 from 2028 in connection with revised guidance.
Impact:
6/10
AZTA
5 months ago
StocksBearishUpdated

Coty Reports $411.4 Million Loss as Middle East Conflict Dents Demand

Key Facts

  • •Coty posted a loss of $411.4 million in its latest quarter as the Middle East conflict hurt demand for beauty products.
Impact:
6/10
5 months ago
StocksBearishUpdated×3

Lucid Motors Withdraws 2026 Production Guidance Amid Leadership Transition

Key Facts

  • •Lucid Motors stated it is no longer certain how many EVs it will build or sell this year.
  • •The company is navigating a transition to a new CEO and a company-wide cost-cutting push.
Impact:
6/10
LCID
5 months ago
StocksBullishUpdated×24

AMD Shares Hit New All-Time High of $430 Amid Data Center Growth Surge

Key Facts

  • •Advanced Micro Devices topped first-quarter analyst estimates as data center revenue jumped 57%.
  • •The company expects about $11.2 billion in revenue for the second quarter, beating expectations.
Impact:
6/10
AMD
5 months ago
StocksBullish

trivago Raises 2026 Guidance Following Robust 15% Q1 Growth

Key Facts

  • •trivago announced 15% growth in the first quarter of 2026, marking its fifth consecutive quarter of double-digit growth.
  • •The company raised its financial guidance following strong performance in the quarter ended March 31, 2026.
Impact:
6/10
TRVG
5 months ago
StocksBearish

Inspire Medical Systems Faces Sell Rating After 2026 Guidance Cut

Key Facts

  • •Inspire Medical Systems reported Q1 revenue growth of only 1.6%.
  • •Management slashed 2026 guidance by up to 10%.
  • •The company faces operational headwinds including competition from GLP-1 drugs and coding challenges with the new Inspire 5 system.
Impact:
6/10
INSP
5 months ago
StocksMixed

Broadwind Exits Wind Market with $19.5 Million Sale of Abilene Facility

Key Facts

  • •Broadwind entered a definitive agreement to sell its Abilene, Texas production facility for up to $19.5 million in cash and non-cash consideration.
  • •The company announced a strategic exit from the wind market to pivot toward becoming a pure-play precision manufacturer for power generation and infrastructure.
  • •Broadwind has withdrawn its 2026 financial guidance following the announcement of its strategic pivot.
Impact:
6/10
BWENIESC
5 months ago
StocksBullishUpdated×2

Match Group Beats Estimates as Tinder Returns to Growth Driven by Gen Z Strategy

Key Facts

  • •Tinder revenue ticked up 2% after several quarters of declines as product changes resonated with Gen Z.
Impact:
6/10
MTCH
5 months ago
StocksBullishUpdated

Precious Metals Sector Strength: Pan American Silver and Wheaton Precious Metals Post Record Results

Key Facts

  • •Pan American Silver reported solid Q1 2026 financial results driven by strong production and improved silver and gold prices.
  • •The company targets up to $1 billion in shareholder returns in 2026 through dividends and share repurchases.
  • •The new shareholder return framework aims to return 35% to 40% of annual Attributable Free Cash Flow.
Impact:
6/10
PAAS
5 months ago
StocksBullishUpdated×4

DaVita Raises Annual Profit Forecast After Q1 Earnings Beat Wall Street Estimates

Key Facts

  • •DaVita raised its forecast for annual adjusted profit after beating Wall Street estimates for first-quarter results.
  • •The company is betting on steady demand for its kidney dialysis services to drive growth.
Impact:
6/10
5 months ago
StocksBullishUpdated

Lumentum Forecasts Revenue Above Estimates Driven by AI Infrastructure Demand

Key Facts

  • •Lumentum Holdings forecast quarterly revenue above Wall Street expectations betting on strong demand for its optical components.
  • •The company's high-speed optical components are crucial for artificial intelligence infrastructure.
Impact:
6/10
LITE
5 months ago
StocksBullishUpdated

Healthpeak Properties Raises 2026 Guidance Following Strong Q1 and Janus Living IPO

Key Facts

  • •Healthpeak Properties reported net income of $0.28 per share and FFO as Adjusted of $0.45 per share for the first quarter of 2026.
  • •Janus Living completed its initial public offering on the NYSE under the ticker JAN in March 2026.
  • •The company raised its full-year 2026 earnings guidance driven by accretive capital allocation and strong operating results.
Impact:
6/10
DOCJAN
5 months ago
StocksBullishUpdated×3

Skyworks Solutions Forecasts Upbeat Revenue on Strong Premium Chip Demand

Key Facts

  • •Skyworks Solutions forecast quarterly revenue above estimates, betting on strong demand for its radio-frequency chips used in premium smartphones.
Impact:
6/10
SWKS
5 months ago
StocksBullishUpdated×2

Flex to Spin Off AI Data Center Infrastructure Unit into Separate Public Company

Key Facts

  • •Contract manufacturer Flex announced plans to spin off its cloud and power infrastructure business into a separate publicly traded company by early 2027.
Impact:
6/10
FLEX
5 months ago
StocksBearish

Arista Networks Shares Plunge 14% on Disappointing Forward Guidance

Key Facts

  • •Arista Networks stock fell 14% following disappointing guidance released after Tuesday's market close.
  • •The company reported earnings alongside guidance that dampened investor sentiment despite continued tailwinds from AI trends.
Impact:
6/10
ANET
5 months ago
StocksBullish

BlackRock CEO Hints at Major Hyperscaler Partnership for Data Center Expansion

Key Facts

  • •BlackRock CEO Larry Fink stated the firm is partnering with a hyperscaler to build data centers.
  • •The partnership is expected to be officially announced later this week.
Impact:
5/10
BLK
5 months ago
StocksBullishUpdated×3

Medical Device Firms Solventum and Insulet Raise Annual Forecasts

Key Facts

  • •Solventum expects annual profit to be at the higher end of its previous forecast range.
  • •The forecast raise is primarily driven by strong demand for wound care and sterilization products.
Impact:
5/10
5 months ago
StocksBullish

Unisys Reports 1Q26 Results, Reaffirms Full-Year Guidance Amid Surge in New Business

Key Facts

  • •Unisys reported 1Q26 revenue of $437.6 million, representing a 1.3% year-over-year increase.
  • •New Business Total Contract Value (TCV) reached $158 million, a 45% increase year-over-year.
  • •The company reaffirmed its full-year 2026 guidance for both constant currency revenue growth and non-GAAP operating profit margin.
Impact:
5/10
UIS
5 months ago
StocksBearishUpdated×3

Energy Firms Expand Capital Raises as MGE Energy and Entergy Announce Stock Offerings

Key Facts

  • •Entergy Corporation announced the commencement of a registered underwritten offering of $2,175,000,000 of shares of its common stock.
  • •The offering includes a forward component where shares are expected to be borrowed by forward counterparties and sold to underwriters.
Impact:
5/10
ETR
5 months ago
StocksBullishUpdated

Q1 2026 Earnings: Russel Metals Hits Record Revenue as Mining and Healthcare Sectors Show Growth

Key Facts

  • •Russel Metals reported record quarterly revenues of $1.4 billion CAD and net income of $72 million CAD for Q1 2026.
  • •Ferroglobe reported sales of $347.7 million and a net loss of $7.1 million, showing significant improvement year-over-year.
  • •Viemed Healthcare achieved a 28% revenue increase to $75.4 million during the first quarter.
Impact:
5/10
RUSGSMVMDHL
5 months ago
StocksBullishUpdated×2

IFF and IPAR Report Record Q1 Results Driven by Strong Sales Growth

Key Facts

  • •International Flavors & Fragrances beat Wall Street expectations for first-quarter sales and profit.
  • •Steady demand for the company's products helped drive the financial beat.
Impact:
5/10
IFF
5 months ago
StocksBullishUpdated×2

AIG Exits Corebridge Stake for $710M as iA Financial Hikes Dividend by 11%

Key Facts

  • •AIG agreed to sell approximately 25 million shares of Corebridge Financial common stock for net proceeds of about $710 million.
  • •iA Financial Corporation announced an 11% increase in common share dividends to $1.1000 per share.
Impact:
5/10
AIGCRBGIAG
5 months ago
StocksBullish

Strong Q1 Earnings: iA Financial Profit Surges as Hammond Power Hits Record Sales

Key Facts

  • •iA Financial Group recorded core diluted EPS of $3.25, up 12% year-over-year, and announced an 11% common dividend increase.
  • •Hammond Power Solutions reported record quarterly sales of $265 million, a 31.5% increase versus Q1 2025.
  • •Artesian Resources Corporation announced its earnings results for the first quarter of 2026.
Impact:
5/10
IAGHPS.AARTNA
5 months ago
StocksMixedUpdated

Mixed Q1 2026 Results for Hyster-Yale and Postal Realty Trust

Key Facts

  • •Hyster-Yale reported an operating loss of $28 million for Q1 2026, impacted by approximately $30 million in gross tariff costs.
  • •Hyster-Yale revenues declined 13% year-over-year to $795.2 million due to a shift toward lighter-duty trucks and backlog depletion.
  • •Postal Realty Trust increased its 2026 AFFO guidance to a range of $1.40 to $1.42 per diluted share.
Impact:
5/10
HYPSTL
5 months ago
StocksBullishUpdated×4

Mixed Q1 Results as StoneX Hits Record Revenue and ABTC Expands Bitcoin Reserves

Key Facts

  • •The portfolio of FDA-approved brands delivered combined net revenues of $9.1 million during the first quarter of 2026.
  • •The company entered into a strategic transaction intended to unlock $100 million in value.
Impact:
5/10
CPIXBTC
5 months ago
StocksBullish

Grab CFO: Rising Fuel Prices Won't Hit Demand, New Banking Products Planned

Key Facts

  • •Grab's CFO stated that rising fuel prices stemming from the Iran conflict have not yet impacted demand levels.
  • •The company reported a 24% increase in first-quarter results and plans to break even in its financial services business by year-end.
Impact:
5/10
GRAB
5 months ago
StocksBullish

First Phosphate Shares Surge 18% on Agnico Eagle-Backed Acquisition of Fox River

Key Facts

  • •First Phosphate shares closed nearly 18% higher following Fox River Resources' announcement of a definitive arrangement agreement.
  • •Avenir Minerals, backed by Agnico Eagle Mines, will acquire all outstanding shares of Fox River for C$94.3 million in cash.
  • •The acquisition value exceeds the full capital originally allocated to Avenir by its parent company, Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd.
Impact:
5/10
PHOSFRSPFFPHOYFOXAEM
5 months ago
StocksBearish

Splash Beverage Receives NYSE Notice Over Shareholders' Equity Deficiency

Key Facts

  • •Splash Beverage Group received a notice from NYSE American indicating non-compliance with continued listing standards regarding minimum shareholders' equity.
  • •The company is required to submit a plan by May 29, 2026, outlining actions to regain compliance.
  • •If the plan is accepted, the company may be granted a cure period extending through January 29, 2027.
Impact:
4/10
SBEV
5 months ago
StocksBullishUpdated

Rare Earths Americas Prices Upsized IPO at $19.00 Per Share

Key Facts

  • •Rare Earths Americas announced the pricing of its initial public offering of 3,333,331 shares of common stock.
  • •The initial public offering price was set at $19.00 per share.
  • •The company upsized the initial offering to raise gross proceeds before underwriting discounts and expenses.
Impact:
4/10
5 months ago
StocksMixedUpdated×5

Devon Energy Completes Coterra Merger Amid Q1 Earnings Season

Key Facts

  • •Devon Energy reported earnings of $1.04 per share, beating the consensus estimate of $1 per share.
  • •Exelixis reported earnings of $0.87 per share, surpassing the estimated $0.75 per share.
  • •Silicon Laboratories posted earnings of $0.53 per share, beating the consensus estimate of $0.49.
Impact:
4/10
DVNEXELFTKGPORSLAB+1
5 months ago
StocksNeutralUpdated

Harley-Davidson Pivots to Affordability Strategy to Drive Sales Growth

Key Facts

  • •Harley-Davidson's new CEO, Artie Starrs, aims to increase sales by introducing lower-priced motorcycles.
Impact:
4/10
HOG
5 months ago
StocksBullish

MarketAxess and Moment Partner to Boost Retail Access to Fixed-Income Liquidity

Key Facts

  • •MarketAxess and Moment announced a new interface providing wealth managers and RIAs streamlined access to institutional fixed-income liquidity.
Impact:
4/10
MKTX
5 months ago
StocksNeutral

Flowserve Prices $500 Million Senior Notes Offering Due 2036

Key Facts

  • •Flowserve Corporation announced the pricing of a $500 million public offering of 5.700% senior notes due 2036.
Impact:
4/10
FLS
5 months ago
StocksBullishUpdated×3

MarketWise, PROG Holdings, and Himax Declare Cash Dividends for Shareholders

Key Facts

  • •MarketWise Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.25 and a special cash dividend of $0.20 per share.
  • •The dividends will be paid on June 25, 2026, to shareholders of record as of May 15, 2026.
Impact:
4/10
MKTW
5 months ago
StocksMixed

Cerence Files ITC Complaint Against Amazon Over AI Patent Infringement

Key Facts

  • •Cerence Inc. filed a complaint with the U.S. International Trade Commission against Amazon to block the importation of products that infringe on Cerence's intellectual property.
Impact:
4/10
CRNCAMZN
5 months ago
StocksNeutral

LGI Homes Reports 446 Home Closings for April 2026

Key Facts

  • •LGI Homes announced it closed 446 homes in April 2026.
  • •The closings included 22 currently or previously leased single-family rental homes.
  • •The Company had 148 active selling communities as of April 30, 2026.
Impact:
4/10
LGIH
5 months ago
StocksBullishUpdated×4

BigBear.ai Records 34% Gross Margin Driven by Ask Sage Platform in Q1

Key Facts

  • •BigBear.ai reported significant wins in Q1 amounting to close to $75 million in new contracts.
  • •The new contracts included more than $60 million specifically for national security projects.
  • •The company affirmed its previous revenue guidance and reported an increase in its backlog.
Impact:
4/10
BBAI
5 months ago
StocksBullish

Greenbrier Secures $425 Million Term Loan to Expand Lease Fleet and Enhance Liquidity

Key Facts

  • •Greenbrier announced that its subsidiary Greenbrier Leasing Company entered into a new $425 million term loan.
  • •The new financing, featuring improved pricing and terms, will be used to support the continued growth of the company's lease fleet.
Impact:
4/10
GBX
5 months ago
StocksBearishUpdated

Dominican Republic Temporarily Halts GoldQuest's Romero Project

Key Facts

  • •The Dominican Republic government announced a temporary halt to activities related to the Romero Project in response to public concerns.
Impact:
4/10
GQCGDQMF
5 months ago
StocksBullish

Life Time Announces $62.7 Million Share Repurchase in Private Transaction

Key Facts

  • •Life Time Group Holdings agreed to purchase 2,192,500 shares of its common stock in a private transaction.
  • •The repurchase price is set at $28.60 per share for an aggregate total of $62,705,500.
  • •The sellers include existing stockholders, including affiliates of Leonard Green & Partners, L.P.
Impact:
4/10
LTH
5 months ago
StocksNeutralUpdated×6

Jack Henry, Revolve Group, Solventum, Dentsply, Prudential, Celanese, and Coty Release Q1 2026 Earnings

Key Facts

  • •Jack Henry reported Q3 earnings for the quarter ended March 2026, focusing on key metrics versus Wall Street estimates.
  • •Revolve Group released Q1 2026 results, with performance being evaluated based on revenue and EPS.
  • •Solventum recorded Q1 2026 results amid expectations to compare figures against previous year values.
Impact:
4/10
JKHYRVLVSOLV
5 months ago
Mergers & AcquisitionsBearish

Canada Antitrust Watchdog Seeks to Block $3.7B Keyera-Plains Deal

Key Facts

  • •The Canadian Competition Bureau is seeking to block a $3.7 billion deal for Keyera to acquire Plains' Canadian gas business.
  • •The regulator stated the transaction would reduce competition at a natural-gas liquids-processing hub in Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta.
Impact:
6/10
5 months ago
Mergers & AcquisitionsMixedUpdated

Schroder Family to Exit UK's Largest Independent Asset Manager

Key Facts

  • •The Schroder family decided to sell their stake in the UK asset manager following the death of a patriarch and rising competition from large US funds.
Impact:
6/10
5 months ago
Mergers & AcquisitionsBullishUpdated

MSA Safety to Acquire Autronica for $555 Million to Boost Fire Detection Capabilities

Key Facts

  • •MSA Safety announced a definitive agreement to acquire Autronica Fire and Security for approximately $555 million.
  • •The transaction is expected to be accretive to MSA adjusted EPS in year one, with Autronica's 2025 revenue projected at approximately $160 million.
Impact:
5/10
MSA
5 months ago
Mergers & AcquisitionsNeutral

Closure Systems International Acquires Two Manufacturing Facilities from Amcor

Key Facts

  • •Closure Systems International announced the acquisition of two beverage closure compression molding facilities in Pennsylvania and Mississippi from Amcor.
Impact:
4/10
AMCR
5 months ago
Mergers & AcquisitionsBullish

Willdan Group Acquires Burton Energy to Expand Commercial Energy Management

Key Facts

  • •Willdan Group, Inc. acquired 100% of the membership interests of Burton Energy Group, LLC on May 4.
  • •Burton provides energy management and procurement services to multi-site commercial clients, monitoring over 60,000 sites.
Impact:
4/10
WLDN
5 months ago
Mergers & AcquisitionsBullish

Tincorp Shareholders Approve Santa Barbara Acquisition and C$17.5M Financing

Key Facts

  • •Tincorp Metals Inc shareholders approved the acquisition of the Santa Barbara Gold-Copper Project in Ecuador.
  • •A C$17,500,000 subscription receipt financing was approved during the Annual General and Special Meeting.
  • •Lon Shaver and Victor Feng were appointed to the Company's Board of Directors.
Impact:
4/10
TIN
5 months ago
Mergers & AcquisitionsNeutralUpdated

AMETEK (AME) Releases Conference Call Transcript on M&A Strategy

Key Facts

  • •A transcript of a conference call regarding merger and acquisition activities for Bullish was released.
Impact:
4/10
BLSH
5 months ago
CryptoBearishUpdated×25

Kelp and LayerZero Clash Over Responsibility for $293M Crypto Bridge Hack

Key Facts

  • •Kelp claims LayerZero approved the configuration blamed for a $292 million exploit linked to North Korean hackers.
  • •Kelp migrated its rsETH assets from LayerZero's OFT standard to Chainlink's CCIP following the exploit.
Impact:
6/10
ETHLINK
5 months ago
CryptoBullish

Ledger Integrates Hyperliquid Perpetual Trading via Hardware Wallets

Key Facts

  • •Ledger has integrated Hyperliquid's on-chain perpetual swaps trading into its hardware wallets via Yield.xyz.
  • •Approximately 20% of Ledger users will be able to access Hyperliquid's on-chain perps markets from their hardware wallets.
Impact:
4/10
5 months ago