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May 14, 2026Connected

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Stocks

StocksBearish

Exxon Mobil Q1 Profit Drops to $4.5B Amid Global Production Slump

Key Facts

•Exxon Mobil reported Q1 2026 net income of $4.5 billion, a decline attributed to a drop in global oil production.
•Global oil production for the company fell by 6% due to the Iran conflict and lower oil prices.
•Exxon Mobil's stock has surged 39.84% year-to-date despite the earnings challenges.

Impact:

5/10

XOM

3 months ago

Macro Economy

Macro EconomyBullish

US Retail Sales Hit 8-Month Annual High Beating Forecasts

Key Facts

•US retail sales rose 0.5% MoM in April, beating Bank of America's softer forecast.
•Retail sales grew 4.9% YoY, marking the strongest annual gain since August 2025.
•The 'Control Group' used for GDP calculations rose 0.5% MoM, with March figures revised higher.

Impact:

5/10

3 months ago

Mergers & Acquisitions

Mergers & AcquisitionsBullish

Bragg Gaming Group to Acquire Drayton International to Accelerate Content Strategy

Key Facts

•Bragg Gaming Group entered into a binding term sheet to acquire Drayton International, a diversified gaming technology and content platform.
•Gaming entrepreneur Matt Davey will become Executive Chairman of Bragg upon the closing of the proposed transaction.

Impact:

5/10

BRAG

3 months ago

Commodities

CommoditiesBullishUpdated×2

Oil Prices Rise Following Reports of Ship Seizure Near UAE

Key Facts

•Brent and WTI crude prices rose early Thursday following reports of a ship seizure near the U.A.E.
•Market focus remains on potential U.S. actions in the Strait of Hormuz, which may depend on an upcoming summit with China.

Impact:

5/10

3 months ago

Geopolitics

GeopoliticsNeutral

Saudi Arabia Explores Regional Non-Aggression Pact With Iran

Key Facts

•Saudi Arabia is reportedly considering a non-aggression pact between Middle Eastern states and Iran to reduce regional tensions.
•The proposed model is based on the Helsinki Process, which helped de-escalate tensions in Europe during the Cold War.

Impact:

5/10

3 months ago

Crypto

CryptoBullishUpdated×4

Strive to Launch First U.S. Listed Security with Daily Cash Dividends

Key Facts

•Strive’s SATA is set to become the first U.S. listed security to pay daily cash dividends.
•The daily payout structure increases the effective yield to 13.88% as the company expands its bitcoin treasury strategy.

Impact:

5/10

BTC

3 months ago

May 14, 2026Connected

350 storiesLast updated: 4:15:32 AMPage 3 of 6

Stocks

StocksBearish

Exxon Mobil Q1 Profit Drops to $4.5B Amid Global Production Slump

Key Facts

•Exxon Mobil reported Q1 2026 net income of $4.5 billion, a decline attributed to a drop in global oil production.
•Global oil production for the company fell by 6% due to the Iran conflict and lower oil prices.
•Exxon Mobil's stock has surged 39.84% year-to-date despite the earnings challenges.

Impact:

5/10

XOM

3 months ago

Macro Economy

Macro EconomyBullish

US Retail Sales Hit 8-Month Annual High Beating Forecasts

Key Facts

•US retail sales rose 0.5% MoM in April, beating Bank of America's softer forecast.
•Retail sales grew 4.9% YoY, marking the strongest annual gain since August 2025.
•The 'Control Group' used for GDP calculations rose 0.5% MoM, with March figures revised higher.

Impact:

5/10

3 months ago

Mergers & Acquisitions

Mergers & AcquisitionsBullish

Bragg Gaming Group to Acquire Drayton International to Accelerate Content Strategy

Key Facts

•Bragg Gaming Group entered into a binding term sheet to acquire Drayton International, a diversified gaming technology and content platform.
•Gaming entrepreneur Matt Davey will become Executive Chairman of Bragg upon the closing of the proposed transaction.

Impact:

5/10

BRAG

3 months ago

Commodities

CommoditiesBullishUpdated×2

Oil Prices Rise Following Reports of Ship Seizure Near UAE

Key Facts

•Brent and WTI crude prices rose early Thursday following reports of a ship seizure near the U.A.E.
•Market focus remains on potential U.S. actions in the Strait of Hormuz, which may depend on an upcoming summit with China.

Impact:

5/10

3 months ago

Geopolitics

GeopoliticsNeutral

Saudi Arabia Explores Regional Non-Aggression Pact With Iran

Key Facts

•Saudi Arabia is reportedly considering a non-aggression pact between Middle Eastern states and Iran to reduce regional tensions.
•The proposed model is based on the Helsinki Process, which helped de-escalate tensions in Europe during the Cold War.

Impact:

5/10

3 months ago

Crypto

CryptoBullishUpdated×4

Strive to Launch First U.S. Listed Security with Daily Cash Dividends

Key Facts

•Strive’s SATA is set to become the first U.S. listed security to pay daily cash dividends.
•The daily payout structure increases the effective yield to 13.88% as the company expands its bitcoin treasury strategy.

Impact:

5/10

BTC

3 months ago

StocksMixed

Boralex Q1 2026: Strong Operating Growth Amid Acquisition Cost Pressures

Key Facts

•Boralex reported operating income of $92 million in Q1-2026, up $27 million from Q1-2025.
•Net earnings fell to $9 million due to non-recurring expenses from the definitive acquisition agreement by Brookfield and La Caisse.
•Energy production increased by 12% compared to Q1-2025, driven by new site commissioning and better wind conditions.

Impact:

5/10

BLX

3 months ago

StocksBullish

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

WEX JBTM

3 months ago

StocksBullish

US Medical Marijuana Reclassification Boosts Cannabis Stocks and ETFs

Key Facts

•The US Justice Department is reclassifying medical marijuana as a less dangerous drug to expand access to approved therapies.
•Pot stocks and cannabis ETFs saw a significant rise in premarket trading fueled by tax relief and reform hopes.

Impact:

5/10

WEED

3 months ago

StocksMixed

Mixed Q1 Results as US Mid-Caps Beat Estimates While Alibaba Misses on AI Spending

Key Facts

•Sunrise Realty Trust (SUNS) reported quarterly earnings of $0.35 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.29.
•FitLife Brands Inc. (FTLF) reported earnings of $0.17 per share, surpassing the estimated $0.14.
•CorMedix (CRMD) posted quarterly earnings of $0.43 per share, beating the consensus estimate of $0.35.

Impact:

5/10

SUNS FTLF BABA CRMD

3 months ago

StocksBullish

Allogene Therapeutics Beats Q1 Estimates with Narrower Loss and Positive Clinical Data

Key Facts

•Allogene Therapeutics posted a narrower-than-expected loss for the first quarter.
•The company raised its 2026 expense outlook and shared positive interim data from its pivotal ALPHA3 study.

Impact:

5/10

ALLO

3 months ago

StocksBullish

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

3 months ago

StocksNeutral

US Corporations Raise Billions Through New Debt and Convertible Note Offerings

Key Facts

•Advanced Energy announced the pricing of a private offering of $1.0 billion aggregate principal amount of 0% Convertible Senior Notes due 2031.
•The Advanced Energy notes were priced at a premium of approximately 50% over the closing price of $339.19 per share.
•Encore Capital Group announced the pricing of an upsized offering of senior secured floating rate notes.

Impact:

5/10

AEIS

3 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Cadence Stock Surges 26.4% on Strong Q1 Results and Earnings Beat

Key Facts

•Cadence Design Systems shares rose 26.4% in the last month, outperforming the S&P 500.
•The company reported $1.47 billion in revenue for Q1, an 18.7% increase year-over-year.
•Earnings per share reached $1.96, exceeding analyst expectations.

Impact:

5/10

CDNS

3 months ago

StocksBullish

Vecima Networks Reports Strong Q3 Results with Expanding EBITDA Margins

Key Facts

•Vecima Networks reported strong financial results for the third quarter ended March 31, 2026, characterized by expanding gross and Adjusted EBITDA margins.

Impact:

5/10

VCM

3 months ago

StocksMixedUpdated×4

Cisco Stock Hits 20-Year Daily Record on AI Infrastructure Surge

Key Facts

•Cisco is cutting nearly 4,000 jobs, representing approximately 5% of its total workforce.
•The company reported better-than-expected profit and record revenue in its fiscal third quarter.
•The restructuring aims to shift resources and spending toward artificial intelligence initiatives.

Impact:

5/10

CSCO

3 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Labcorp Beats Q1 Earnings Estimates on Strong Diagnostics and Drug Development Demand

Key Facts

•Labcorp reported adjusted Q1 EPS of $4.25, exceeding the analyst consensus of $4.09.
•Company revenue grew 5.8% to $3.54 billion, driven by diagnostics and drug development services.

Impact:

5/10

3 months ago

StocksBullish

EverCommerce Beats Q1 Estimates and Issues Strong Q2 Revenue Guidance

Key Facts

•EverCommerce reported Q1 2026 revenues of $147.47 million, exceeding analyst expectations.
•The company achieved an earnings per share (EPS) of $0.2257, surpassing market estimates.
•The company provided optimistic Q2 guidance, projecting revenues between $150.5 million and $153.5 million.

Impact:

5/10

EVCM

3 months ago

StocksBullish

Merck’s Keytruda Sales Fuel Strong Q1 2026 Performance

Key Facts

•Merck's Keytruda drug contributed $7 billion in Q1 2026 sales.
•The company continues to demonstrate strong performance driven by its oncology and vaccine portfolios.

Impact:

5/10

MRK

3 months ago

StocksMixed

ResMed Beats Q1 Earnings Estimates on Strong Digital Health Revenue Growth

Key Facts

•ResMed reported Q1 2026 revenue of $1.43 billion, a 10.8% increase year-over-year.
•The company's earnings per share reached $2.86, exceeding analyst estimates.
•Despite strong results, the stock traded down 0.70% on the NYSE due to cautious market sentiment.

Impact:

5/10

RMD

3 months ago

StocksBullish

FedEx Resumes MD-11 Fleet Operations Following FAA Clearance

Key Facts

•FedEx has resumed the use of its MD-11 fleet after the FAA lifted a grounding order.
•The grounding caused FedEx a $120 million headwind last quarter due to higher costs and lost revenue.

Impact:

5/10

FDX

3 months ago

StocksMixedUpdated×3

Klarna Shares Surge 16% on First-Ever Quarterly Profit and Record Revenue

Key Facts

•Klarna reported a quarterly loss of $0.01 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a $0.18 loss.
•Nova Ltd. (NVMI) reported quarterly earnings of $2.33 per share, exceeding the consensus estimate of $2.20.
•Intuitive Machines (LUNR) reported a loss of $0.18 per share, missing the estimated loss of $0.07.

Impact:

5/10

KLAR LUNR NVMI KPTI

3 months ago

StocksBullish

Meta Secures $3.3 Billion Tax Break for Louisiana Data Center Project

Key Facts

•Meta is receiving $3.3 billion in tax breaks for a $10 billion data center project in Louisiana.

Impact:

5/10

FCC Approves Verizon's $1 Billion Spectrum Acquisition from U.S. Cellular

Key Facts

•The Federal Communications Commission approved Verizon's $1 billion deal to acquire spectrum assets from U.S. Cellular.

Impact:

5/10

3 months ago

StocksBullish

PACCAR Q1 Earnings Meet Estimates as Company Hikes Dividend Despite Revenue Drop

Key Facts

•PACCAR Inc. reported Q1 2026 earnings of $1.15 per share, matching analyst estimates.
•The company increased its quarterly dividend to $0.35 per share.
•The company experienced a 9.8% year-over-year revenue decline despite operational resilience.

Impact:

5/10

PCAR

3 months ago

StocksBullish

Equinor Beats Q1 Earnings Estimates on Higher Production and Stronger Pricing

Key Facts

•Equinor (EQNR) Q1 earnings exceeded estimates driven by higher production volumes and stronger liquids prices.

Impact:

5/10

EQNR

3 months ago

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

3 months ago

StocksBullish

Canadian Solar Beats Q1 Estimates Driven by Battery Storage Surge

Key Facts

•Canadian Solar reported a Q1 loss that was narrower than analyst estimates.
•The company's revenues fell year-over-year despite beating expectations.
•The company saw a surge in battery storage shipments and progress in its US solar manufacturing expansion.

Impact:

5/10

CSIQ

3 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

BOOT GNSS AMAT FIG

3 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

AMAT ACOG BZAI AENT BOF+1

3 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

3 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

SpaceX Valuation Targets $1.75 Trillion Amid Emerging IPO Governance Details

Key Facts

•Brookfield is investing $2 billion in SpaceX to capitalize on businesses benefiting from rapid AI adoption.

Impact:

5/10

SPCX

3 months ago

StocksBullish

S&P 500 Hits Record High Driven by AI Chip Rally

Key Facts

•The S&P 500 closed at a fresh record high of 7,444.25, rising 0.58%.
•The Nasdaq Composite gained 1.2% to reach 26,402.34, led by technology shares.
•The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 67.36 points to end at 49,693.20, diverging from the broader rally.

Impact:

5/10

3 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

3 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

3 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

3 months ago

StocksBullish

BYD Negotiates Acquisition of Stellantis European Plants to Boost Local Production

Key Facts

•BYD is in negotiations with Stellantis and other European automakers to take over underused factories in the region.

Impact:

5/10

BYDDF STLA

3 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

3 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated×2

Strategy Acquires 2,543 BTC, Nearing 4% of Total Circulating Bitcoin Supply

Key Facts

•Strategy purchased 2,543 Bitcoin in a single day, bringing its total holdings closer to 4% of the total circulating supply.

Impact:

5/10

BTC

3 months ago

StocksBullish

Telefonica Reaffirms 2026 Outlook as First-Quarter Net Loss Narrows

Key Facts

•Telecommunications group Telefonica said it is on track to meet full-year expectations after reporting a narrower net loss and higher revenue in the first quarter.

Impact:

5/10

TEF

3 months ago

StocksBullish

Copa Holdings and Vishay Intertechnology Beat Q1 Estimates on Strong Earnings Growth

Key Facts

•Copa Holdings reported quarterly earnings of $5.16 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $4.43.
•Vishay Intertechnology reported earnings of $0.05 per share, surpassing the estimated $0.03 per share.

Impact:

5/10

CPA VSH

3 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

3 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

3 months ago

StocksBullish

IDEXX Laboratories Beats Q1 Earnings Estimates as Revenue Climbs 14%

Key Facts

•IDEXX Laboratories reported EPS of $3.47, surpassing estimates by $0.06.
•The company's revenue grew 14.3% year-over-year to reach $1.14 billion in Q1.
•The company provided full-year EPS guidance of $14.45-$14.90, aligning with consensus forecasts.

Impact:

5/10

IDXX

3 months ago

StocksNeutralUpdated

Digital Realty Q1 Earnings Meet Estimates as AI Demand Boosts Revenue by 16%

Key Facts

•Digital Realty reported Q1 earnings of $0.46 per share, matching analyst estimates.
•The company achieved a 16.2% year-over-year revenue increase driven by robust demand for data centers.

Impact:

5/10

DLR

3 months ago

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

3 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

3 months ago

Mergers & AcquisitionsBullish

HPE Sells 14% Stake in China's H3C Technologies for $987 Million

Key Facts

•Hewlett Packard Enterprise sold nearly a 14% stake in H3C Technologies for $987 million.

Impact:

5/10

HPE

3 months ago

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

UWMC TWO

3 months ago

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

QSEA QSEAR QSEAU

3 months ago

Mergers & AcquisitionsNeutral

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

3 months ago

Mergers & AcquisitionsBullish

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

3 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

3 months ago

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

3 months ago

CommoditiesMixedUpdated

Oil Prices Volatile as OPEC Cuts Demand Forecast Amid Supply Shocks

Key Facts

•Total supply losses from Gulf producers have exceeded one billion barrels, with over 14 million bpd currently cut.
•OPEC production fell by 1.7 million bpd in April and has declined by more than 30% since the war began in late February.
•The IEA flagged greater volatility ahead while OPEC reduced its demand forecast.

Impact:

5/10

3 months ago

CommoditiesNeutral

India Seeks US Waiver Extension for Russian Oil Amid Energy Security Concerns

Key Facts

•India has requested the U.S. to extend its waiver on Russian oil to secure energy supplies.
•The request comes as the ongoing conflict in the Persian Gulf disrupts energy supply chains.

Impact:

5/10

3 months ago

CommoditiesBullishUpdated×2

US and EU Sign Historic $750 Billion Energy Deal to Secure LNG Supplies

Key Facts

•Geopolitical tensions in Iran led to a shortage of naphtha, prompting plastic manufacturers to seek cheaper alternatives.
•US ethane exports reached record highs due to increased demand from China.

Impact:

5/10

3 months ago

CryptoBullishUpdated×5

Bitwise Hyperliquid ETF with Staking to Debut on NYSE this Friday

Key Facts

•The Bitwise Hyperliquid ETF is scheduled to begin trading on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) this Friday.
•The ETF will offer staking services through Bitwise's in-house division, Bitwise Onchain Solutions.

Impact:

5/10

3 months ago

CryptoMixedUpdated

BitGo Revenue Surges 112% to $3.8B as Q1 Net Losses Widen

Key Facts

•NYSE-listed crypto infrastructure firm BitGo generated $3.8 billion in revenue in the first quarter, up 112.6% year-on-year.
•Despite strong revenue growth, the company saw its net loss widen during the first quarter of 2026.

Impact:

5/10

3 months ago

CryptoBullishUpdated×2

Moody’s Assigns Top AAA Rating to BlackRock and Fidelity Tokenized Funds

Key Facts

•Moody’s assigned a AAA rating to tokenized money market funds managed by BlackRock and Fidelity.
•The AAA rating signals the highest level of credit quality, liquidity, and capital preservation.

Impact:

5/10

ETH

3 months ago