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May 14, 2026Connected
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Mergers & Acquisitions

Mergers & AcquisitionsMixed

UWMC and Two Harbors Clash Over $12.50 Per Share Acquisition Bid

Key Facts

  • •UWMC issued a statement responding to Two Harbors' board refusal to engage with its May 11 acquisition proposal.
  • •The UWMC proposal offers to acquire Two Harbors for $12.50 per share in cash or 2.3328 shares of UWMC stock.
Impact:
5/10
UWMCTWO
5 months ago

Stocks

StocksBullish

Talen Energy Refinances $1.6 Billion in Debt to Slash Interest Costs

Key Facts

  • •Talen Energy announced the repricing and maturity extension of term loan facilities totaling over $1.6 billion.
  • •The transactions are expected to result in annual interest savings of approximately $47 million for the company.
Impact:
5/10
TLN
5 months ago

Commodities

CommoditiesBearishUpdated×4

Gold and Silver Slide as Inflation Fears Breach Key Support Levels

Key Facts

  • •Silver prices dropped by 4.6% as bond yields moved higher.
  • •Gold prices maintained their position above the $4,650 level.
Impact:
5/10
5 months ago

Macro Economy

Macro EconomyBullish

UK Economy Grows 0.6% in Q1 2026 as Recovery Gains Momentum

Key Facts

  • •The UK economy grew by 0.6% between January and March according to the Office for National Statistics.
Impact:
5/10
5 months ago

Crypto

CryptoBullishUpdated

Bitcoin Investors Pivot to Zcash Amid Growing Privacy Concerns

Key Facts

  • •Cryptocurrency investors are shifting toward Zcash due to privacy concerns regarding Bitcoin.
  • •Bitcoin enthusiasts are reportedly disillusioned as the coin no longer offers the privacy they seek.
Impact:
4/10
ZECBTC
5 months ago

Central Banks

Central BanksNeutral

Stephen I. Miran Resigns from Federal Reserve Board of Governors

Key Facts

  • •Stephen I. Miran submitted his resignation as a member of the Federal Reserve Board.
  • •The resignation is effective when or shortly before his successor on the Board is sworn in.
Impact:
4/10
5 months ago
167 stories this day
Mergers & AcquisitionsBullish

Eight Directions Technology to Go Public via Merger with Quartzsea Acquisition Corp

Key Facts

  • •Eight Directions Technology entered into a merger agreement with Quartzsea Acquisition Corporation, a special purpose acquisition company.
  • •The proposed transaction will result in Eight Directions becoming a wholly owned subsidiary of the surviving publicly traded entity.
Impact:
5/10
QSEAQSEARQSEAU
5 months ago
Mergers & AcquisitionsNeutralUpdated×2

Chevron to Sell Asia-Pacific Refining Assets to Japan's Eneos for $2.17 Billion

Key Facts

  • •Chevron agreed to sell several Asia-Pacific refining and retail assets to Japan's Eneos for $2.17 billion.
Impact:
5/10
CVX
5 months ago
Mergers & AcquisitionsNeutral

Ecovyst Secures $100 Million Term Loan to Fund Strategic Calabrian Acquisition

Key Facts

  • •Ecovyst announced the completion of a $100 million fungible Term Loan B add-on to finance the acquisition of Calabrian business.
Impact:
5/10
ECVT
5 months ago
Mergers & AcquisitionsBullish

Clean Harbors Acquires Terra Nova Solutions for $225 Million to Expand Regional Footprint

Key Facts

  • •Clean Harbors announced the acquisition of Terra Nova Solutions for $225 million in cash.
  • •Terra Nova operates five sites supporting high-margin, recurring revenue streams in the Carolinas.
Impact:
5/10
CLH
5 months ago
Mergers & AcquisitionsBullishUpdated

Eliem Therapeutics Completes Acquisition of Tenet Medicines to Advance Autoimmune Research

Key Facts

  • •Eliem Therapeutics completed the acquisition of Tenet Medicines to integrate the TNT119 antibody program.
  • •The company plans to initiate two Phase 2 clinical trials for SLE and ITP in the second half of 2024.
Impact:
5/10
5 months ago
Mergers & AcquisitionsBullishUpdated

SEC Declares BOXABL and FG Merger II Registration Statement Effective

Key Facts

  • •BOXABL and FG Merger II Corp. announced that the SEC has declared their joint Form S-4 registration statement effective.
  • •Shareholder meetings are scheduled for June 9, 2026, with the combined company expected to trade under the ticker BXBL.
Impact:
5/10
FGMC
5 months ago
Mergers & AcquisitionsNeutralUpdated

Caltagirone Opposes Monte dei Paschi and Banco BPM Merger

Key Facts

  • •Italian businessman Francesco Gaetano Caltagirone expressed concerns that merging Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena (MPS) and Banco BPM could weaken the historic bank.
  • •Caltagirone warned that the potential deal could pose a risk to Italian savings.
Impact:
5/10
5 months ago
Mergers & AcquisitionsBullish

Off The Hook Yachts Acquires Apex Marine to Expand South Florida Service Hub

Key Facts

  • •Off The Hook YS Inc. completed the acquisition of Apex Marine Companies, a premier South Florida marine service, storage, and sales operation.
  • •The acquisition aims to enhance operational efficiency, refurbishment capacity, and global sales reach through strategically located facilities.
Impact:
4/10
OTH
5 months ago
StocksBullish

Applied Materials and Boot Barn Lead US Earnings Beats as Results Surpass Estimates

Key Facts

  • •Applied Materials reported earnings of $2.86 per share, surpassing the consensus estimate of $2.68.
  • •Boot Barn recorded earnings of $1.45 per share against expectations of $1.43.
  • •Genasys beat estimates by posting earnings of $0.02 per share compared to an expected loss of $0.03.
Impact:
5/10
BOOTGNSSAMATFIG
5 months ago
StocksBullish

AI Infrastructure Boom Drives Applied Materials to Record Earnings Amid Healthcare Growth

Key Facts

  • •Applied Materials reported record fiscal second-quarter revenue and earnings driven by AI infrastructure demand.
  • •Alpha Cognition achieved 40% sequential revenue growth supported by its Alzheimer's treatment ZUNVEYL.
  • •Blaize maintained its 2026 revenue target despite a Q1 shortfall caused by AI server availability constraints.
Impact:
5/10
AMATACOGBZAIAENTBOF+1
5 months ago
StocksMixed

Wells Fargo Revenues Rise 6% as Operating Expenses Pressure Margins

Key Facts

  • •Wells Fargo's revenues rose 6% year-over-year in the first quarter.
  • •Rising compensation and technology costs are testing the bank's ability to improve efficiency.
Impact:
5/10
WFC
5 months ago
StocksBullish

KEPCO Q1 Net Profit Rises 6.7% Driven by Cost-Cutting Measures

Key Facts

  • •Korea Electric Power Corp. (KEPCO) reported a Q1 2026 net profit of 2.51 trillion won ($1.7 billion).
  • •Profit growth was primarily driven by successful cost-saving efforts despite minimal sales increases.
  • •The company expects global energy price surges to impact Q2 results while continuing to face significant debt.
Impact:
5/10
015760
5 months ago
StocksBullish

AstraZeneca’s Imfinzi Hits Key Survival Goal in Bladder Cancer Trial

Key Facts

  • •A late-stage trial of Imfinzi, combined with a targeted therapy prior to surgery, showed significantly improved survival rates in patients with muscle-invasive bladder cancer.
Impact:
5/10
AZN
5 months ago
StocksNeutral

EagleRock Raises $320 Million in Successful New York IPO

Key Facts

  • •Land and resource management company EagleRock raised $320.1 million in its U.S. initial public offering on Wednesday.
Impact:
5/10
5 months ago
StocksBullish

METiS TechBio Debuts on HKEX as World's First AI Drug Delivery IPO

Key Facts

  • •METiS TechBio listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange under the ticker 7666.HK, becoming the world's first publicly listed AI-powered drug delivery company.
Impact:
5/10
7666.HK
5 months ago
StocksBullish

KeyCorp Unveils $1.8 Billion Share Buyback Plan and Quarterly Dividends

Key Facts

  • •KeyCorp announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.205 per common share, payable on June 14, 2024.
  • •The Board of Directors authorized a new share repurchase program of up to $1.8 billion through June 30, 2025.
Impact:
5/10
KEY
5 months ago
StocksBullish

Stereotaxis Forecasts Double-Digit Growth Amid Robocath Acquisition Progress

Key Facts

  • •Stereotaxis expects double-digit revenue growth for the full year despite a reported revenue decline.
  • •The company is advancing its acquisition of Robocath, with demand for its proprietary cardiac ablation catheter outstripping supply.
Impact:
5/10
STXS
5 months ago
StocksBullishUpdated×2

Watches of Switzerland Posts Record Revenue and Upgrades Profit Guidance on US Strength

Key Facts

  • •The luxury-watch retailer forecasts organic revenue growth between 5% and 10% for its fiscal 2027 on a constant-currency basis.
  • •The projected growth is primarily driven by strong demand in the U.S. market.
Impact:
5/10
5 months ago
StocksMixed

Mixed US Earnings: Data Centers Boost PPL While Cost Pressures Hit Post Holdings

Key Facts

  • •PennantPark Floating Rate Capital reported flat net asset value and is resetting its dividend framework to align with net investment income.
  • •Planet Fitness beat revenue and profit estimates but missed member growth expectations, leading to a marketing and pricing strategy reset.
  • •Post Holdings maintained full-year EBITDA guidance despite a Q2 beat, citing new cost pressures from Middle East conflict.
Impact:
5/10
PFLTPLNTPOSTPPLPR+1
5 months ago
StocksBearish

Chicago Rivet & Machine Co. Suspends Quarterly Dividend Payments

Key Facts

  • •The Board of Directors of Chicago Rivet & Machine Co. approved the temporary suspension of the Company's quarterly cash dividend.
Impact:
5/10
CVR
5 months ago
StocksNeutralUpdated

Aebi Schmidt Forecasts 2026 Sales Up to $2.15 Billion, Aligning with Market Estimates

Key Facts

  • •Aebi Schmidt Holding AG expects 2026 sales to range between $1.95 billion and $2.15 billion.
  • •The company's sales forecast compares to a FactSet estimate of $2.04 billion.
Impact:
5/10
AEBI
5 months ago
StocksBullish

ServiceNow and Accenture Launch Engineering Program for Enterprise Agentic AI

Key Facts

  • •ServiceNow and Accenture launched a forward-deployed engineering program to integrate agentic AI into enterprise production environments.
Impact:
5/10
NOW
5 months ago
StocksBullishUpdated

WEX and JBT Marel Boost Shareholder Returns via Buybacks and Dividends

Key Facts

  • •WEX announced a new share repurchase program for up to $1 billion of its common stock.
  • •JBT Marel Corporation declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.10 per share.
  • •JBT Marel corrected the effective date of its share repurchase plan to May 18, 2026.
Impact:
5/10
WEXJBTM
5 months ago
StocksBullishUpdated

CVRx Secures Humana Medicare Advantage Coverage for Barostim Therapy

Key Facts

  • •CVRx announced that Humana has issued a Medicare Advantage coverage policy for its Barostim therapy.
  • •The new coverage policy is set to become effective starting May 1, 2026.
Impact:
5/10
CVRX
5 months ago
StocksBullish

Dole plc to Join MSCI ACWI and Small Cap Global Indexes

Key Facts

  • •Dole plc announced it is set to join the MSCI ACWI Investable Market Index, the MSCI ACWI Small Cap Index, and the MSCI USA Small Cap Index.
  • •The inclusion in the indexes will be effective as of the close of May 29, 2026, following the May index review.
Impact:
4/10
DOLE
5 months ago
StocksBullish

Nvidia Bolsters Quantum Leadership with Strategic Boston Expansion

Key Facts

  • •Nvidia has funded at least eight startups in the Boston area since 2021, specifically focusing on the quantum sector.
  • •The company plans to establish a quantum research center as part of its long-term expansion strategy in the region.
Impact:
4/10
NVDA
5 months ago
StocksMixed

BNP Paribas Lowers RTX Price Target to $220, Maintains Outperform Rating

Key Facts

  • •BNP Paribas adjusted its price target for RTX to $220 from $240.
  • •The bank reaffirmed its 'Outperform' rating on the aerospace and defense company RTX.
Impact:
4/10
RTX
5 months ago
StocksMixed

Proxy Fight at Medallion Financial as BIMIZCI Nominates Three Directors

Key Facts

  • •BIMIZCI filed a definitive proxy statement to nominate three independent directors to the Medallion Financial board for the annual meeting on June 9, 2026.
  • •BIMIZCI cites deteriorating financial performance, with 1Q26 earnings at their lowest since 2020 and consumer loan charge-offs at 15-year highs.
  • •BIMIZCI raised governance concerns, including a $4.6 million bonus for the CEO despite a 2025 federal court injunction for securities law violations.
Impact:
4/10
MFIN
5 months ago
StocksNeutral

Panasonic Eyes 28% Profit Growth Despite FY2026 Earnings Miss

Key Facts

  • •Panasonic reported a substantial decline in FY2026 EBIT and EPS, missing consensus estimates.
  • •The company's FY2027 guidance implies a 28% increase in normalized operating profit.
Impact:
4/10
5 months ago
StocksBullish

Aerospace and Defense Micro-Caps Report Strong Q1 2026 Margins

Key Facts

  • •Volatus Aerospace recorded a record Q1 gross margin of 35% with revenue of $5.6M.
  • •Sidus Space reported year-over-year improvement in revenue and gross margin for the first quarter of 2026.
  • •Volatus Aerospace completed its graduation to the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) on March 20, 2026.
Impact:
4/10
FLTSIDUTPHSTAKOF
5 months ago
StocksBullish

Interactive Brokers Launches First Unified Interface for Prediction Markets

Key Facts

  • •Interactive Brokers announced the launch of a first-of-its-kind unified interface for trading prediction markets.
  • •The new platform provides unified access to Kalshi, CME Group, and ForecastEx.
Impact:
4/10
IBKR
5 months ago
StocksNeutral

Phunware Appoints New CEO to Lead AI-Driven Platform Pivot

Key Facts

  • •Phunware appointed Dmitry Kroshka as CEO to lead the company's new AI-enabled platform strategy.
  • •The company engaged a product consultancy led by a former Disney+ executive to accelerate its mobile guest intelligence platform update.
Impact:
4/10
PHUN
5 months ago
StocksBullish

BioHarvest Sciences Beats Q1 Estimates with Narrower-than-Expected Loss

Key Facts

  • •BioHarvest Sciences reported a Q1 loss of $0.11 per share, narrower than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a $0.13 loss.
Impact:
4/10
BHST
5 months ago
StocksBullish

York Water Co Increases Dividend for 27th Consecutive Year

Key Facts

  • •York Water Co increased its quarterly dividend by $0.0088 per share, bringing the annual dividend to $0.91.
  • •This marks the 27th consecutive year of dividend increases for the company, with a dividend yield of 3.10% at a price of $29.62.
Impact:
4/10
YORW
5 months ago
StocksBearish

DA Davidson Cuts EVI Industries Price Target Following Weather-Driven Earnings Miss

Key Facts

  • •DA Davidson lowered its price target for EVI Industries to $32 from $35 while maintaining a Buy rating.
  • •EVI's Q3 fiscal 2026 earnings were slightly below expectations due to weather-related delays.
Impact:
4/10
EVI
5 months ago
StocksBearish

BlackRock Income Trust Downgraded to Sell on Inflation and Leverage Risks

Key Facts

  • •BlackRock Income Trust was downgraded to 'Sell' due to a deteriorating macro backdrop for leveraged MBS closed-end funds.
  • •BKT's 6.4-year duration and 25% leverage expose it to rising intermediate rates, with no rate cuts priced for 2026.
  • •The fund's 10% distribution is deemed unsustainable, relying on excessive return of capital and eroding NAV.
Impact:
4/10
BKT
5 months ago
StocksBearish

US Jury Awards $49.5 Million to Family of Boeing 737 MAX Crash Victim

Key Facts

  • •A Chicago jury awarded $49.5 million to the family of Samya Stumo, a victim of the 2019 Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 737 MAX crash.
  • •Boeing has settled over 90% of lawsuits stemming from both 737 MAX crashes.
Impact:
4/10
BA
5 months ago
StocksBullish

Motorola Solutions Invests $100M to Scale Silvus Technologies Defense Capacity

Key Facts

  • •Motorola Solutions announced a $100 million investment to expand Silvus Technologies' manufacturing and supply chain operations.
  • •The expansion includes a new 165,000 square-foot facility in Salt Lake City, Utah, expected to create 200 new jobs.
Impact:
4/10
MSI
5 months ago
StocksBearish

Fidelity National Loses NY Tax Appeal Over Emerging Tech Rate Eligibility

Key Facts

  • •A New York State judge ruled against Fidelity National Information Services Inc.'s appeal for a reduced corporate tax rate intended for qualified emerging technology companies.
  • •The court determined that Fidelity National's subsidiaries did not meet eligibility requirements to be assessed as a combined group for the preferential rate.
Impact:
4/10
FIS
5 months ago
StocksBullish

AI Boom Drives Major Expansion for Hubbell Subsidiary PCX

Key Facts

  • •Knightdale-based manufacturer PCX is experiencing significant expansion driven by the booming artificial intelligence sector.
  • •PCX was acquired by Hubbell Incorporated 20 years ago for approximately $110 million.
Impact:
4/10
HUBB
5 months ago
StocksBullish

Positive Earnings Revisions Boost Outlook for Howmet and Hinge Health

Key Facts

  • •Hinge Health Inc. (HNGE) shares have started gaining, supported by solid earnings estimate revisions.
  • •Positive earnings estimate revisions for Howmet (HWM) indicate potential for continued near-term upside.
Impact:
4/10
HNGEHWM
5 months ago
StocksBullish

Bank of America Discloses 6.3% Passive Stake in U Power Ltd

Key Facts

  • •Bank of America disclosed beneficial ownership of 1,328,553 Class A shares in U Power Ltd, representing a 6.3% stake.
  • •The disclosure was made via a Schedule 13G filing, indicating the investment is passive in nature.
Impact:
4/10
UCAR
5 months ago
StocksNeutral

Ocugen Closes $130 Million Convertible Notes Offering to Boost Liquidity

Key Facts

  • •Ocugen announced the closing of a private offering of $130 million aggregate principal amount of 6.75% Convertible Senior Notes due 2034.
  • •The total amount included the full exercise by the initial purchaser of its option to purchase an additional $15 million of the notes.
Impact:
4/10
OCGN
5 months ago
StocksBullish

OpenAI Integrates Codex Coding Tool into ChatGPT Mobile App

Key Facts

  • •OpenAI announced the addition of its Codex coding tool to the ChatGPT mobile app.
  • •The move aims to expand access to the product as competition intensifies in the AI code-generation market.
Impact:
4/10
5 months ago
StocksBearish

PayPal Reaches $30 Million DOJ Settlement Over DEI Program Concerns

Key Facts

  • •PayPal agreed to pay $30 million to settle a DOJ case regarding its 2020 program for Black-owned businesses.
  • •The settlement follows a $17 million payment by IBM to the DOJ over its DEI programming just one month prior.
Impact:
4/10
PYPL
5 months ago
StocksBullish

Canlan Sports Hits Record Q1 Revenue and Maintains Quarterly Dividend

Key Facts

  • •Canlan Sports achieved total operating revenue of $29.4 million in Q1 2026, a 4.9% increase compared to the previous year.
  • •Net earnings rose to $4.6 million or $0.34 per share, compared to $4.2 million or $0.32 per share in 2025.
Impact:
4/10
ICE
5 months ago
StocksNeutral

Deere Q1 Earnings in Focus as Caterpillar Leads on AI Infrastructure Demand

Key Facts

  • •Caterpillar outperformed Deere over the past year, driven by AI-related power generator demand and manufacturing reshoring tailwinds.
  • •Upcoming Deere earnings and forward outlook are cited as key catalysts for reassessing the stock's neutral rating.
Impact:
4/10
DECAT
5 months ago
StocksBearish

AST Spacemobile Stock Under Pressure Following Q1 Earnings Miss

Key Facts

  • •AST Spacemobile faces execution and competition risks after missing Q1 earnings expectations.
  • •The company continues to expand satellite plans and grow telecom partnerships despite financial challenges.
Impact:
4/10
ASTSSPCX
5 months ago
StocksNeutral

Sonida Senior Living Terminates ATM Equity Sales Agreement with Mizuho

Key Facts

  • •Sonida Senior Living terminated its at-the-market (ATM) equity issuance sales agreement with Mizuho Securities USA, effective May 13, 2026.
  • •The company incurred no termination fees following its notice given on May 8, 2026.
Impact:
4/10
SNDA
5 months ago
StocksBearish

MidCap Financial Downgraded on Credit Concerns and Potential Apollo Exit

Key Facts

  • •MidCap Financial nonaccruals rose significantly to 3.4% as of the end of the first quarter, up 90 basis points sequentially.
  • •The company maintains an 11.17% dividend yield with a $0.31 quarterly payout.
  • •Reports suggest Apollo Global Management may be seeking a sale of its interest in MidCap Financial.
Impact:
4/10
MFIC
5 months ago
Macro EconomyBearish

Thailand Q1 GDP Growth Expected to Slow to 2.2% as Tourism Falters

Key Facts

  • •A Reuters poll of 17 economists expects Thailand's GDP to grow 2.2% year-on-year in Q1, down from 2.5% in the previous quarter.
  • •The Thai economy was weighed down by weak domestic demand and a tourism slowdown linked to the war in Iran.
Impact:
5/10
5 months ago
Macro EconomyBearish

U.S. Retail Sales Growth Slows in April as Gasoline Price Gains Cool

Key Facts

  • •Sales growth for U.S. retailers slowed in April.
  • •Sales figures were dampened by a cooler increase in gasoline prices amid the ongoing Iran conflict.
Impact:
5/10
5 months ago
Macro EconomyNeutral

US PCAOB Considers Major Staff Cuts to Audit Oversight Unit

Key Facts

  • •The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) is considering deep staff cuts to the unit overseeing accounting firms.
  • •The PCAOB is adopting a less confrontational approach as it downsizes its Enron-era mandate to scrutinize the industry.
Impact:
4/10
5 months ago
CryptoBullishUpdated×2

Coinbase to Deploy USDC Treasury for Hyperliquid as USDH Sunsets

Key Facts

  • •Native Markets, the operator of Hyperliquid's USDH stablecoin, agreed to grant Coinbase the right to purchase USDH brand assets.
Impact:
4/10
5 months ago