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May 18, 2026Connected
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Stocks

StocksBearish

Agronomics NAV Drops 4.8% in Q1 2026 as Portfolio Value Declines

Key Facts

  • •The unaudited Net Asset Value per share was 13.12 pence as of 31 March 2026, a 4.8% decrease from 13.78 pence at 31 December 2025.
  • •Net Assets stand at £139 million, including investments of £138 million and uninvested cash and short-term deposits of £1.9 million.
Impact:
4/10
ANIC
5 months ago

Macro Economy

Macro EconomyMixed

Trump Links Interest Rate Path to Iran Conflict, Re-evaluates Intel Stake

Key Facts

  • •President Trump stated that the war with Iran could delay his plans regarding interest rates.
  • •Trump expressed regret for only asking for a 10% stake in Intel.
Impact:
4/10
INTC
5 months ago

Central Banks

Central BanksNeutral

BoJ Member Kazuyuki Masu Reviews Monetary Policy and Inflation in Kagoshima Speech

Key Facts

  • •Kazuyuki Masu, Member of the BoJ Policy Board, delivered a speech on economic activity, prices, and monetary policy in Kagoshima.
Impact:
4/10
5 months ago

Crypto

CryptoNeutralUpdated×3

Kraken Cuts 150 Jobs as Exchange Pivots to AI Efficiency

Key Facts

  • •Kraken has laid off 150 employees due to the rising use of AI efficiencies.
  • •Total layoffs across the crypto sector have exceeded 5,000 positions so far this year.
Impact:
4/10
5 months ago

Mergers & Acquisitions

Mergers & AcquisitionsBullish

Pennant Group Expands Arizona Footprint with Copper Canyon Acquisition

Key Facts

  • •The Pennant Group announced the acquisition of the real estate and operations of Copper Canyon Memory Care in Tucson, Arizona.
  • •The newly acquired community increases Pennant's Arizona operations by 40 units.
Impact:
4/10
PNTG
5 months ago
110 stories this day
StocksBullish

Evercore ISI Upgrades F5 Networks (FFIV) to Outperform

Key Facts

  • •Evercore ISI analyst Amit Daryanani upgraded F5 Networks from In Line to Outperform.
Impact:
4/10
FFIV
5 months ago
StocksBearish

Europa Oil & Gas Shares Plunge 8.3% After Yorkshire Council Denies Drilling Permit

Key Facts

  • •Europa Oil & Gas shares fell 8.3% to 1.33p following the refusal of planning permission for a gas appraisal well.
  • •North Yorkshire Council refused permission despite planning officers recommending approval following reviews by 13 independent experts.
Impact:
4/10
EOGEGN
5 months ago
StocksBullish

BNAI Reports Record Quarterly Results with $7.1M Liability Reduction

Key Facts

  • •Brand Engagement Network reported approximately $7.1 million in financing activity and liability reduction for Q1 2026.
  • •The company highlighted improved liquidity, accelerated commercialization, and global expansion for the period ending March 31, 2026.
Impact:
4/10
BNAI
5 months ago
StocksBearish

Inter IKEA to Cut 850 Jobs as Global Consumer Spending Slows

Key Facts

  • •Inter IKEA, the global franchiser for the brand, is laying off 850 workers as part of a cost-cutting drive.
  • •The decision comes amid falling consumer demand and the company's efforts to increase efficiency and lower prices.
Impact:
4/10
5 months ago
StocksBullishUpdated

Garrett Motion Reprices $635M Loan and Makes $50M Early Repayment

Key Facts

  • •Garrett Motion announced the successful repricing and a $50M early repayment of its existing $635M term loan due in 2032.
Impact:
4/10
GTX
5 months ago
StocksNeutralUpdated

National Healthcare Properties Announces $100M Tender Offers for Preferred Stock

Key Facts

  • •National Healthcare Properties announced concurrent cash tender offers for its Series A and Series B preferred stock up to a maximum of $100 million.
  • •The company set the purchase price at $22.50 per share for both Series A and Series B preferred shares.
Impact:
4/10
NHPNHPAPNHPBP
5 months ago
StocksBullish

Saudi SFDA Approves Emergent BioSolutions' ACAM2000 Vaccine for Mpox

Key Facts

  • •The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) approved the registration of the ACAM2000 vaccine for the prevention of smallpox and mpox in high-risk individuals.
Impact:
4/10
EBS
5 months ago
StocksBullish

Wells Fargo Upgrades ADP to Equal Weight After Earnings Beat

Key Facts

  • •Wells Fargo & Company upgraded ADP from underweight to equal weight with a price target of $214.00.
  • •The company exceeded quarterly earnings expectations with an EPS of $3.37 and revenue of $5.94 billion.
  • •The company issued positive FY 2026 EPS guidance.
Impact:
4/10
ADP
5 months ago
StocksNeutral

Cboe Launches Daily Options for Dow Jones Industrial Average to Boost Trading Flexibility

Key Facts

  • •Cboe Global Markets announced the addition of daily expiring options for the Dow Jones Industrial Average index (DJX) effective May 18, 2026.
Impact:
4/10
CBOE
5 months ago
StocksBearish

Canfor Subsidiary Vida AB to Permanently Close Two Swedish Sawmills

Key Facts

  • •Canfor Corporation announced that its subsidiary Vida AB will permanently close sawmill operations in Urshult and Orrefors, Sweden.
Impact:
4/10
CFP
5 months ago
StocksBullishUpdated

Tencent Upgraded to Hold as AI Strategy Gains Momentum

Key Facts

  • •Tencent was upgraded to HOLD with a $76/share price target, reflecting a potential 24% upside.
  • •1Q26 results showed robust cash flow from gaming and advertising to fund aggressive AI investments.
Impact:
4/10
TCEHY
5 months ago
StocksNeutral

HSBC Issues $1.5 Billion in Contingent Convertible Securities to Bolster Capital

Key Facts

  • •HSBC Holdings plc issued $1.5 billion of 6.750% Perpetual Subordinated Contingent Convertible Securities.
Impact:
4/10
HSBC
5 months ago
StocksNeutral

Kawasaki Heavy Industries Releases Q4 2026 Earnings Call Details

Key Facts

  • •Kawasaki Heavy Industries released the prepared remarks transcript for its Q4 2026 earnings call.
Impact:
4/10
KWHIY
5 months ago
StocksBullish

RB Global (RBA) Upgraded to Buy on Improving Earnings Outlook

Key Facts

  • •RB Global (RBA) has been upgraded to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), reflecting growing optimism about the company's earnings prospects.
Impact:
4/10
RBA
5 months ago
StocksNeutral

Gossamer Bio Reports Q1 2026 Earnings and Provides Operational Updates

Key Facts

  • •Gossamer Bio released its Q1 2026 earnings report and held a conference call to discuss the results.
Impact:
4/10
GOSS
5 months ago
StocksBullish

NIO Stock Gains Momentum Ahead of Q1 Earnings Amid Delivery Surge

Key Facts

  • •NIO is heading into Q1 earnings with optimism fueled by surging deliveries and strong product momentum.
Impact:
4/10
NIO
5 months ago
StocksBearish

US Supreme Court Rejects Eli Lilly Appeal, Upholds $194M Medicaid Fraud Judgment

Key Facts

  • •The U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear an appeal from Eli Lilly, upholding a $194 million whistleblower judgment.
  • •The case involves allegations of underpaying Medicaid rebates due to misreporting drug pricing data.
Impact:
4/10
LLY
5 months ago
StocksNeutral

Solaria Energía Reports Q1 2026 Earnings as Expansion Strategy Remains in Focus

Key Facts

  • •Solaria Energía y Medio Ambiente released its Q1 2026 earnings report and held a conference call to discuss the results.
Impact:
4/10
SEYMF
5 months ago
StocksBullish

James River Shares Surge as Shareholder Shifts to Activist Filing

Key Facts

  • •James River shares gained after a shareholder shifted their stake classification from a passive holding to an activist stake.
Impact:
4/10
JRVR
5 months ago
StocksNeutral

Sohu.com Reports Q1 2026 Earnings and Reviews Financial Performance

Key Facts

  • •Sohu.com Limited released its Q1 2026 earnings report and held a conference call to discuss financial results.
Impact:
4/10
SOHU
5 months ago
StocksNeutral

Vesta Closes Global Follow-On Offering of ADSs and Common Shares

Key Facts

  • •Vesta closed a global offering of 1,199,285 American Depositary Shares (ADS) at a price of US$34.62 per ADS.
  • •The offering included 58,054,784 common shares in Mexico at a price of Ps.$59.50 per common share.
Impact:
4/10
VTMXVESTA
5 months ago
StocksBullish

BofA Restarts ServiceNow Coverage with Buy Rating and $130 Target

Key Facts

  • •Bank of America restarted coverage on ServiceNow with a Buy rating and a $130 price target.
Impact:
4/10
NOW
5 months ago
StocksBearishUpdated

Wells Fargo Cuts Price Targets for Conagra Brands and General Mills

Key Facts

  • •Wells Fargo adjusted its price target for Conagra Brands (CAG) to $13 from $14, maintaining an Underweight rating.
  • •Wells Fargo lowered its price target for General Mills (GIS) to $30 from $33, while maintaining an Underweight rating.
Impact:
4/10
CAGGIS
5 months ago
StocksNeutral

STKE, XP, and PRPO Release Quarterly Earnings Call Transcripts

Key Facts

  • •Sol Strategies Inc. (STKE) released its Q2 2026 earnings call transcript.
  • •XP Inc. (XP) announced its Q1 2026 earnings results.
  • •Precipio, Inc. (PRPO) published its Q1 2026 earnings call details.
Impact:
4/10
STKEXPPRPO
5 months ago
StocksBearishUpdated

Coatue Management Slashes Tesla Stake by 96%, Pivots to Lucid and Nvidia

Key Facts

  • •Hedge fund Coatue Management reduced its position in Tesla by approximately 96% during the first quarter.
  • •The fund's filings revealed a reduction in Nvidia holdings while purchasing shares in Lucid and Hertz.
Impact:
4/10
TSLA
5 months ago
StocksBullish

JP Morgan Reaffirms Buy Rating for ING Groep with EUR 28.90 Target

Key Facts

  • •JP Morgan reiterated its Buy rating for ING Groep N.V. with a target price of EUR 28.90.
Impact:
4/10
ING
5 months ago
StocksNeutral

US Tech Firms Raise $2.4B via 0% Convertible Senior Notes Offerings

Key Facts

  • •Advanced Energy closed a private offering of $1.15 billion in 0% convertible senior notes due 2031.
  • •Akamai announced a proposed offering of $1.3 billion in 0% convertible senior notes due 2030.
Impact:
4/10
AEIS
5 months ago
StocksBullish

Keysight Technologies Price Target Raised to $415 on Strong Growth Outlook

Key Facts

  • •Susquehanna increased its price target for Keysight Technologies from $300 to $415 while maintaining a positive rating.
  • •The new price target suggests an 18.7% upside potential supported by strong revenue growth and earnings beats.
Impact:
4/10
KEYS
5 months ago
StocksMixedUpdated

Mixed Price Target Adjustments for MTD, HWM, and KKR by Major Analysts

Key Facts

  • •Stifel lowered the price target for Mettler-Toledo International to $1,400 while maintaining a Buy rating.
  • •Citigroup raised the price target for Howmet Aerospace to $303 from $271, reiterating a Buy rating.
  • •TD Cowen adjusted the price target for KKR & Co down to $104 from $106, maintaining a Hold rating.
Impact:
4/10
MTDHWMKKR
5 months ago
StocksBullish

SALAMA Issues AED 155M Mandatory Convertible Sukuk to Strengthen Solvency

Key Facts

  • •Islamic Arab Insurance Company (SALAMA) issued AED 155 million in Sharia-compliant Mandatory Convertible Sukuks.
  • •The strategic transaction aims to optimize capital and strengthen the company's solvency position.
Impact:
4/10
5 months ago
StocksBullish

JPMorgan Upgrades Crown (CCK) to Overweight with $107 Price Target

Key Facts

  • •JPMorgan Chase & Co. upgraded Crown from neutral to overweight with a price target of $107.
  • •The company beat quarterly earnings and revenue expectations and raised its FY2026 EPS guidance.
  • •Insider selling by the CEO and COO has been noted despite generally positive analyst sentiment.
Impact:
4/10
CCK
5 months ago
StocksBullish

Aramco and Pasqal Launch Saudi Arabia's First Quantum Computer

Key Facts

  • •Aramco and Pasqal officially inaugurated Saudi Arabia's first quantum computer and the Middle East's first commercial Quantum Computing as a Service (QCaaS) platform.
Impact:
4/10
2222.SR
5 months ago
StocksNeutralUpdated

Samsung Stock Jumps 5% as Government Intervention Eases Labor Tensions

Key Facts

  • •Samsung Electronics and its South Korean labor union are set to begin a new round of government-mediated pay talks.
  • •Samsung Electronics accounts for nearly a quarter of South Korea's exports.
Impact:
4/10
5 months ago
StocksNeutralUpdated×2

Lululemon Publicly Rebuts Founder Chip Wilson Over Board Nominees

Key Facts

  • •Lululemon issued a shareholder letter defending its strategy and board nominees against criticisms from founder Chip Wilson.
  • •The company characterized Wilson's views as misguided and outdated, urging shareholders to vote for its three board nominees.
Impact:
4/10
LULU
5 months ago
StocksNeutral

New Hope Corp Releases Q3 2026 Earnings Details Amid Production Focus

Key Facts

  • •New Hope Corporation Limited released its Q3 2026 earnings call transcript.
Impact:
4/10
NHPEF
5 months ago
StocksBullishUpdated×2

Berkshire Hathaway Maintains Major Stake in Kraft Heinz

Key Facts

  • •Berkshire Hathaway remains the top shareholder in Kraft Heinz with a position of over 325 million shares as of March 31.
Impact:
4/10
KHC
5 months ago
StocksBearishUpdated

Critical Metals Stock Falls Despite Binding European Lithium Acquisition Deal

Key Facts

  • •Critical Metals Corp signed a binding Scheme Implementation Deed to acquire all issued shares and listed options of European Lithium Ltd.
Impact:
4/10
CRML
5 months ago
StocksNeutralUpdated×2

Black Rock Coffee Bar Founders Settle Margin Loan via Equity Deal with Cynosure

Key Facts

  • •Black Rock Coffee Bar announced that entities affiliated with its founders completed a transaction with The Cynosure Group to settle a margin loan.
  • •Cynosure purchased all equity interests pledged by the founders as collateral for their margin loan entered into during the IPO.
Impact:
4/10
BRCB
5 months ago
Macro EconomyBearishUpdated

Kenya Fuel Crisis: Violent Protests Erupt as Diesel and Gasoline Prices Hit Record Highs

Key Facts

  • •Diesel prices in Kenya increased by 23.5% and gasoline by 8%, reaching record highs.
  • •Protesters in Nairobi lit bonfires in the streets in response to the ongoing oil crisis.
Impact:
4/10
5 months ago
Macro EconomyBullish

UK Home Prices Hit 10-Year May High Amid Strong Seasonal Demand

Key Facts

  • •The average price for UK homes rose by 1.2% in May, exceeding the typical 10-year average of 1% for the month.
Impact:
4/10
5 months ago
Macro EconomyBullishUpdated

IMF Upgrades UK 2026 GDP Growth Forecast to 1%

Key Facts

  • •The IMF upgraded its UK economic growth forecast for 2026 from 0.8% to 1%.
Impact:
4/10
5 months ago
Central BanksNeutral

SAMA Governor Al-Sayari Addresses Global Economic Imbalances at G20 Meeting

Key Facts

  • •SAMA Governor Ayman Al-Sayari participated in a discussion session on economic imbalances during the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors meeting.
Impact:
4/10
5 months ago
CryptoBullishUpdated×2

Revolut Launches First Physical Crypto Card in UK and EEA

Key Facts

  • •Revolut has unveiled its first physical crypto card, compatible with Visa and Mastercard merchant networks.
  • •The new card rollout will initially focus on the United Kingdom and the European Economic Area (EEA).
Impact:
4/10
5 months ago
CryptoBearishUpdated

Bitcoin Tests $76,000 Support Amid Broad Altcoin Sell-off

Key Facts

  • •Bitcoin price dropped to the crucial $76,000 support level amid a sharp sell-off in large-cap altcoins.
Impact:
4/10
BTCETHXRPBNBSOL+5
5 months ago
CryptoBullish

Tether Invests in LemFi to Expand USDT Use in Africa and Asia

Key Facts

  • •Tether has invested in the remittance fintech LemFi to expand the use of the USDT stablecoin across Africa and Asia.
  • •Founded in 2021, LemFi serves over 1 million customers and has raised a total of $85 million in funding.
Impact:
4/10
5 months ago