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May 12, 2026Connected

34 storiesLast updated: 11:16:47 AM

Central Banks

Central BanksNeutral

Senate Confirms Kevin Warsh to Federal Reserve Board of Governors

Key Facts

•The U.S. Senate confirmed Kevin Warsh's nomination to the Federal Reserve Board of Governors on Tuesday.
•The Senate is expected to confirm Warsh separately as Fed Chair later this week.

Impact:

7/10

5 months ago

Geopolitics

GeopoliticsNeutralUpdated

Vietnam Oil Firm Urges US Navy to Grant Passage for Tanker Through Blockade

Key Facts

•Vietnam's state oil company has urged the US Navy to allow a tanker to pass through a blockade, according to a document.

Impact:

7/10

5 months ago

Stocks

StocksBullish

Fervo Energy Raises $1.89 Billion in Upsized U.S. Initial Public Offering

Key Facts

•Geothermal energy developer Fervo Energy raised $1.89 billion in its upsized U.S. initial public offering.

Impact:

6/10

5 months ago

Mergers & Acquisitions

Mergers & AcquisitionsBullishUpdated×3

Wendy's Stock Surges 15% as Nelson Peltz Seeks Funding for Take-Private Deal

Key Facts

•Investor Nelson Peltz is exploring the possibility of taking the fast-food giant Wendy's private.

Impact:

6/10

WEN

5 months ago

Commodities

CommoditiesBullish

Eni Explores €1 Billion Deal to Monetize Floating LNG Assets

Key Facts

•Eni has hired Morgan Stanley to explore a potential deal involving its floating LNG (FLNG) assets.
•The deal could raise at least €1 billion by attracting outside investors to inject capital into a vehicle tied to cash flows.
•Infrastructure giants including Apollo, KKR, and Stonepeak have reportedly been approached in early-stage discussions.

Impact:

5/10

ENI

5 months ago

Macro Economy

Macro EconomyBearish

US Budget Surplus Shrinks in April as Tax Revenue Declines and Refunds Rise

Key Facts

•The U.S. budget surplus shrank by $43 billion in April compared to the previous year.
•The surplus decline was driven by higher tax refunds and lower tax revenue receipts.

Impact:

4/10

5 months ago

May 12, 2026Connected

34 storiesLast updated: 11:16:47 AM

Central Banks

Central BanksNeutral

Senate Confirms Kevin Warsh to Federal Reserve Board of Governors

Key Facts

•The U.S. Senate confirmed Kevin Warsh's nomination to the Federal Reserve Board of Governors on Tuesday.
•The Senate is expected to confirm Warsh separately as Fed Chair later this week.

Impact:

7/10

5 months ago

Geopolitics

GeopoliticsNeutralUpdated

Vietnam Oil Firm Urges US Navy to Grant Passage for Tanker Through Blockade

Key Facts

•Vietnam's state oil company has urged the US Navy to allow a tanker to pass through a blockade, according to a document.

Impact:

7/10

5 months ago

Stocks

StocksBullish

Fervo Energy Raises $1.89 Billion in Upsized U.S. Initial Public Offering

Key Facts

•Geothermal energy developer Fervo Energy raised $1.89 billion in its upsized U.S. initial public offering.

Impact:

6/10

5 months ago

Mergers & Acquisitions

Mergers & AcquisitionsBullishUpdated×3

Wendy's Stock Surges 15% as Nelson Peltz Seeks Funding for Take-Private Deal

Key Facts

•Investor Nelson Peltz is exploring the possibility of taking the fast-food giant Wendy's private.

Impact:

6/10

WEN

5 months ago

Commodities

CommoditiesBullish

Eni Explores €1 Billion Deal to Monetize Floating LNG Assets

Key Facts

•Eni has hired Morgan Stanley to explore a potential deal involving its floating LNG (FLNG) assets.
•The deal could raise at least €1 billion by attracting outside investors to inject capital into a vehicle tied to cash flows.
•Infrastructure giants including Apollo, KKR, and Stonepeak have reportedly been approached in early-stage discussions.

Impact:

5/10

ENI

5 months ago

Macro Economy

Macro EconomyBearish

US Budget Surplus Shrinks in April as Tax Revenue Declines and Refunds Rise

Key Facts

•The U.S. budget surplus shrank by $43 billion in April compared to the previous year.
•The surplus decline was driven by higher tax refunds and lower tax revenue receipts.

Impact:

4/10

5 months ago

StocksBearish

JBS Profit Plummets 56% as Rising Cattle Costs Squeeze Margins

Key Facts

•Brazilian meatpacking conglomerate JBS posted a first-quarter profit of $220.6 million.
•The company's profit fell significantly from the $500.2 million reported a year earlier.

Impact:

6/10

5 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

DoubleDown Interactive Profits Surge 48.4% in Q1 2026

Key Facts

•DoubleDown Interactive reported a 12.7% increase in revenue for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026.
•The company's earnings per fully diluted common share increased by 48.4% year-over-year.

Impact:

6/10

DDI

5 months ago

StocksBullish

CME Group to Launch Computing Power Futures Market with Silicon Data

Key Facts

•CME Group and index provider Silicon Data are partnering to create a futures market for computing power.

Impact:

6/10

5 months ago

StocksBearishUpdated×2

Under Armour Shares Plunge 18.5% on Weak Annual Revenue Forecast

Key Facts

•Under Armour reported a quarterly loss of $0.03 per share, aligning with analyst expectations.
•The company generated revenues of $1.17 billion, surpassing the consensus estimate of $1.167 billion.
•The company forecasts a drop in annual revenue due to weak consumer spending in North America, as highlighted by Reuters.

Impact:

6/10

UAA

5 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Zebra Technologies Shares Surge 15% on Raised Sales Forecast and Automation Demand

Key Facts

•Zebra Technologies exceeded Q1 earnings estimates with a 14.3% jump in revenues.
•The company raised its full-year earnings outlook and its 2026 projections based on segment growth.

Impact:

6/10

ZBRA

5 months ago

StocksBearishUpdated

A.O. Smith Stock Drops 12% YTD Following Q1 Earnings Miss

Key Facts

•A.O. Smith reported Q1 adjusted earnings per share of $0.85, missing analyst estimates by $0.09.
•Softer demand and the earnings miss led to a 12.4% year-to-date decline in the stock price to $58.61.

Impact:

6/10

AOS

5 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

F5 Inc Raises 2026 Revenue Guidance Amid AI and Kubernetes Momentum

Key Facts

•F5 Inc. raised its full-year 2026 revenue growth guidance following an 11% revenue expansion in Q2.
•The updated outlook is driven by strong demand for application security, hybrid multicloud solutions, and a collaboration with Red Hat.

Impact:

6/10

FFIV

5 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Italian Rocket Maker Avio Q1 Earnings Jump 30% on Strong Revenue

Key Facts

•Italian rocket maker Avio reported a 30% increase in first-quarter core earnings compared to the previous year.
•Stronger revenue growth offset higher costs tied to the company's U.S. business operations.

Impact:

6/10

5 months ago

StocksNeutral

Cadre Holdings and Petrobras Discuss Q1 2026 Results in Earnings Calls

Key Facts

•Cadre Holdings, Inc. held its Q1 2026 earnings call to discuss financial performance.
•Petrobras released its Q1 2026 earnings report and discussed results in an investor call.

Impact:

5/10

CDRE PBR

5 months ago

StocksBearish

Lucid Shares Slide on Revenue Miss and Cooling Luxury EV Demand

Key Facts

•Lucid Group Inc shares edged lower as a revenue miss overshadowed the company's 2027 strategic pivot.
•The luxury EV maker is facing persistent headwinds due to cooling demand for electric vehicles.

Impact:

5/10

LCID

5 months ago

StocksBullish

CQP, YPF, and SBH Surpass Market Estimates in Strong Earnings Run

Key Facts

•Cheniere Partners topped Q1 estimates as higher LNG margins lifted revenues and adjusted EBITDA.
•YPF Q1 earnings beat estimates driven by stronger crude oil output and lower expenses.
•Sally Beauty beat Q2 estimates as e-commerce sales jumped 13% and gross margins expanded.

Impact:

5/10

CQP YPF SBH

5 months ago

StocksBearish

GitLab Announces Restructuring and Layoffs to Align with Agentic AI Era

Key Facts

•GitLab's CEO announced restructuring plans including layoffs to align with the 'agentic era'.
•The plan includes a voluntary separation window as part of an open restructuring planning process.

Impact:

5/10

GTLB

5 months ago

StocksBullish

TMC Signs Definitive Contract with Allseas for Commercial Deep-Sea Mining System

Key Facts

•TMC the metals company has executed a definitive contract with Allseas to deploy the world's first commercial deep-sea nodule collection system.

Impact:

5/10

TMC

5 months ago

StocksNeutral

Munich Re Releases Q1 2026 Earnings Call Prepared Remarks

Key Facts

•Munich Re released its prepared remarks for the Q1 2026 earnings conference call.

Impact:

4/10

MURGY

5 months ago

StocksNeutral

Atos SE Prices €1.25 Billion Senior Secured Notes Offering Due 2031

Key Facts

•Atos SE priced an offering of notes for a total of €1,250 million.
•The offering includes €950 million in fixed rate notes and €300 million in floating rate notes.
•All issued notes are senior secured and are due to mature in 2031.

Impact:

4/10

5 months ago

StocksNeutral

Algonquin Power Prices $1.15 Billion in Senior Notes via Subsidiary

Key Facts

•AQN subsidiary Liberty Utilities priced $650 million of 5.100% senior notes due 2031.
•The company priced a second tranche of $500 million senior notes due 2036 at a rate of 5.650%.

Impact:

4/10

AQN

5 months ago

StocksNeutral

Evotec SE Raises €116.1 Million via Convertible Bond Placement

Key Facts

•Evotec SE placed senior unsecured convertible bonds due 2033 in an aggregate principal amount of €116.1 million.

Impact:

4/10

EVO EVT

5 months ago

StocksNeutral

Vornado JV Completes $161 Million Refinancing for Manhattan Property

Key Facts

•A joint venture 45.1% owned by Vornado Realty Trust completed a $161 million refinancing of 61 Ninth Avenue in Manhattan.
•The interest-only loan matures in March 2029 and carries a rate starting at SOFR plus 3.00% for the first year.

Impact:

4/10

VNO

5 months ago

StocksNeutral

Bread Financial Launches 8.875% Fixed-Reset Preferred Stock IPO

Key Facts

•Bread Financial Holdings issued Series B Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock with an 8.875% fixed-reset rate.
•The new preferred shares are currently trading over-the-counter under the ticker BRFNL.
•The securities feature a reset mechanism tied to five-year Treasury yields.

Impact:

4/10

BRFNL

5 months ago

StocksBearish

Bel Fuse Inc. Launches Public Offering of 1.3 Million Class B Shares

Key Facts

•Bel Fuse Inc. announced the commencement of an underwritten public offering of 1,300,000 shares of its Class B common stock.
•The company intends to grant underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional 195,000 shares.

Impact:

4/10

BELFA BELFB

5 months ago

StocksNeutral

Highwoods Sells Bridgestone Tower in Nashville for $255M

Key Facts

•Highwoods Properties sold the Bridgestone Tower office building in Nashville for $255 million.
•The tower spans 513,000 square feet and is 100% leased.
•The property is projected to generate approximately $17 million of annual net operating income in 2026.

Impact:

4/10

HIW

5 months ago

StocksBullish

JetBlue Launches First Italy Service with New Boston-Milan Route

Key Facts

•JetBlue launched new daily summer-seasonal service between Boston Logan International Airport and Milano Malpensa Airport, marking its first-ever service to Italy.

Impact:

4/10

JBLU

5 months ago

StocksBearishUpdated×5

Mosaic Stock Hits 5-Year Low on Massive Earnings Miss and CapEx Cuts

Key Facts

•Mosaic Company reported mixed financial results for the first quarter.
•Analysts slashed their forecasts for the company following the earnings announcement.

Impact:

4/10

MOS

5 months ago

StocksBullish

Evertec COO Acquires $454,705 in Company Stock to Boost Stake

Key Facts

•Joaquin Castrillo-Salgado, Senior EVP & COO of Evertec, acquired 20,000 shares of the company's stock.
•The purchase was executed at $22.74 per share, bringing the COO's total holdings to 143,987 shares.

Impact:

4/10

EVTC

5 months ago

StocksNeutral

Rithm Capital Prices $500 Million Senior Notes Offering at 8.5%

Key Facts

•Rithm Capital Corp. priced its offering of $500 million aggregate principal amount of 8.500% senior unsecured notes due 2031.

Impact:

4/10

RITM

5 months ago

StocksNeutral

Murphy USA Prices $500 Million Senior Notes Offering

Key Facts

•Murphy USA announced the pricing of a private offering of $500 million aggregate principal amount of senior notes due 2034.
•The notes will be issued at an issue price of 100.000% of their principal amount.

Impact:

4/10

MUSA

5 months ago

Mergers & AcquisitionsNeutral

Ryvyl Completes Merger with RTB Digital, Ticker Changes to RTB on Nasdaq

Key Facts

•Ryvyl Inc announced it has officially consummated its planned merger and changed its corporate name to RTB Digital, Inc.
•The company's trading ticker on Nasdaq has been changed to RTB.

Impact:

5/10

RVYL RTB

5 months ago

Mergers & AcquisitionsBullish

WaterStone to Acquire Salem Media in Take-Private Transaction

Key Facts

•Salem Media announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by WaterStone.
•The transaction will take Salem Media private to strengthen its long-term mission across radio, digital, and publishing.

Impact:

5/10

SALM

5 months ago