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May 20, 2026Connected

411 storiesLast updated: 4:15:38 AMPage 2 of 7

Stocks

StocksBullish

Hasbro Beats Q1 2026 Estimates as Digital Gaming Surge Offsets Weakness

Key Facts

•Hasbro's net revenues increased 13% to $1,000.2 million in the first quarter of 2026.
•The company reported adjusted diluted EPS of $1.47, driven by a 26% revenue increase in the Wizards and Digital Gaming segment.
•The company reaffirmed its full-year 2026 outlook and declared a quarterly dividend of $0.70 per share.

Impact:

6/10

HAS

2 months ago

Geopolitics

GeopoliticsBullish

China Confirms 200 Boeing Jet Order, Seeks US Trade Truce Extension

Key Facts

•China's Commerce Ministry confirmed plans to purchase 200 Boeing jets following the Trump-Xi summit.
•China and the US are working towards an extension of the tariff truce agreed upon last October.

Impact:

6/10

2 months ago

Macro Economy

Macro EconomyBearishUpdated

Eurozone April Inflation Confirmed at 3.0% as Energy Costs Surge

Key Facts

•Euro area annual CPI was confirmed at 3.0% for April, up from 2.6% in March.
•Energy price inflation rose 10.8% year-on-year, a sharp increase from the 5.1% recorded in March.
•Core CPI slowed to 2.2% in April compared to 2.3% in the previous month.

Impact:

6/10

2 months ago

Mergers & Acquisitions

Mergers & AcquisitionsBullishUpdated

Stryker to Acquire Amplitude Vascular for $835M to Boost Vascular Tech

Key Facts

•Stryker announced the acquisition of Amplitude Vascular Systems for a deal valued at up to $835 million.
•The deal aims to integrate hydraulic intravascular lithotripsy technology into Stryker's peripheral vascular portfolio.

Impact:

6/10

SYK

2 months ago

Commodities

CommoditiesBullishUpdated×2

Indonesia to Tighten Export Controls on Palm Oil, Coal, and Nickel

Key Facts

•Indonesia plans to implement stricter export controls on palm oil, thermal coal, and nickel.

Impact:

6/10

2 months ago

Crypto

CryptoBullishUpdated

Trump Orders Fed to Review Fintech Rules and Payment System Access

Key Facts

•President Trump signed an executive order calling on the Federal Reserve to review rules that may be stifling financial innovation.
•The order includes a review of policies regarding fintech access to Federal Reserve payment rails and master accounts.

Impact:

6/10

2 months ago

May 20, 2026Connected

411 storiesLast updated: 4:15:38 AMPage 2 of 7

Stocks

StocksBullish

Hasbro Beats Q1 2026 Estimates as Digital Gaming Surge Offsets Weakness

Key Facts

•Hasbro's net revenues increased 13% to $1,000.2 million in the first quarter of 2026.
•The company reported adjusted diluted EPS of $1.47, driven by a 26% revenue increase in the Wizards and Digital Gaming segment.
•The company reaffirmed its full-year 2026 outlook and declared a quarterly dividend of $0.70 per share.

Impact:

6/10

HAS

2 months ago

Geopolitics

GeopoliticsBullish

China Confirms 200 Boeing Jet Order, Seeks US Trade Truce Extension

Key Facts

•China's Commerce Ministry confirmed plans to purchase 200 Boeing jets following the Trump-Xi summit.
•China and the US are working towards an extension of the tariff truce agreed upon last October.

Impact:

6/10

2 months ago

Macro Economy

Macro EconomyBearishUpdated

Eurozone April Inflation Confirmed at 3.0% as Energy Costs Surge

Key Facts

•Euro area annual CPI was confirmed at 3.0% for April, up from 2.6% in March.
•Energy price inflation rose 10.8% year-on-year, a sharp increase from the 5.1% recorded in March.
•Core CPI slowed to 2.2% in April compared to 2.3% in the previous month.

Impact:

6/10

2 months ago

Mergers & Acquisitions

Mergers & AcquisitionsBullishUpdated

Stryker to Acquire Amplitude Vascular for $835M to Boost Vascular Tech

Key Facts

•Stryker announced the acquisition of Amplitude Vascular Systems for a deal valued at up to $835 million.
•The deal aims to integrate hydraulic intravascular lithotripsy technology into Stryker's peripheral vascular portfolio.

Impact:

6/10

SYK

2 months ago

Commodities

CommoditiesBullishUpdated×2

Indonesia to Tighten Export Controls on Palm Oil, Coal, and Nickel

Key Facts

•Indonesia plans to implement stricter export controls on palm oil, thermal coal, and nickel.

Impact:

6/10

2 months ago

Crypto

CryptoBullishUpdated

Trump Orders Fed to Review Fintech Rules and Payment System Access

Key Facts

•President Trump signed an executive order calling on the Federal Reserve to review rules that may be stifling financial innovation.
•The order includes a review of policies regarding fintech access to Federal Reserve payment rails and master accounts.

Impact:

6/10

2 months ago

StocksMixedUpdated×4

Zuckerberg Warns Success Not Guaranteed as Meta Cuts 10% of Workforce

Key Facts

•Meta is laying off approximately 8,000 employees globally, with engineering and product teams expected to be the most affected.
•Reports indicate employee devices are being tracked to train AI models, aiming to replace human labor with automated systems.

Impact:

6/10

Personalis Breast Cancer Test Gains Expanded Medicare Coverage in US

Key Facts

•Personalis Inc received a favorable reimbursement decision broadening the coverage of its cancer test.

Impact:

6/10

PSNL

2 months ago

StocksBullish

US Stocks Near Records as US-Iran Deal Enters Final Stages

Key Facts

•President Trump revealed that the U.S.-Iran deal is in its final stages.
•The Dow Jones, Nasdaq, and S&P 500 indices are surging toward new record highs.

Impact:

6/10

2 months ago

StocksBearishUpdated×3

Target Shares Fall as Strong Q1 Earnings Beat Overshadowed by Cost Pressures

Key Facts

•Target reported earnings per share of $1.71, exceeding analyst expectations of $1.46.
•First-quarter revenue reached $25.44 billion against expectations of $24.66 billion.
•The company cautioned that cost pressures would weigh more heavily in the near term despite strong sales growth.

Impact:

6/10

TGT

2 months ago

StocksBullish

VF Corp Returns to Revenue Growth, Issues Upbeat Outlook for Next Year

Key Facts

•VF Corp returned to full-year revenue growth and guided for continued growth in the coming year.

Impact:

6/10

VFC

2 months ago

StocksMixed

Intuit to Cut 17% of Workforce in Strategic Pivot to Artificial Intelligence

Key Facts

•Intuit plans to lay off 17% of its workforce as part of a strategic restructuring.
•The company intends to reinvest the savings from job cuts into major artificial intelligence initiatives.

Impact:

6/10

INTU

2 months ago

StocksBullish

Howmet Aerospace Jumps 3.15% on Q1 Earnings Beat and Raised 2026 Guidance

Key Facts

•Howmet Aerospace stock increased by 3.15% on May 20, driven by Q1 earnings that exceeded expectations.
•The company raised its full-year guidance amid robust demand in the aerospace sector and the acquisition of Consolidated Aerospace Manufacturing.

Impact:

6/10

HWM

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated×4

Target Shares Surge on Q1 Earnings Beat and Raised Full-Year Guidance

Key Facts

•Target exceeded earnings expectations in its latest report as its turnaround strategy begins to yield results.
•The company raised its financial outlook following recent strong performance.

Impact:

6/10

TGT

2 months ago

StocksBullish

Urban Outfitters Hits Record Q1 Sales with 11% Revenue Surge

Key Facts

•Urban Outfitters reported record first-quarter sales and earnings, with revenue climbing 11% to $1.48 billion.

Impact:

6/10

URBN

2 months ago

StocksBullish

TJX Q1 Earnings Beat Estimates as Guidance Raised on Strong Discount Demand

Key Facts

•TJX reported Q1 2027 earnings per share of $1.19, beating Wall Street expectations of $1.00 by 19.0%.

Impact:

6/10

TJX

2 months ago

StocksBullish

BioMarin Shares Surge 5% on Successful Rare Growth Disorder Drug Trial

Key Facts

•BioMarin Pharmaceutical announced its treatment for a rare condition causing short stature met the primary goal of a late-stage study.
•Company shares rose nearly 5% in extended trading following the positive trial results.

Impact:

6/10

BMRN

2 months ago

StocksBullish

Wallbridge Mining Secures C$56M Strategic Investment to Advance Fenelon Gold Project

Key Facts

•Wallbridge Mining entered definitive agreements with Agnico Eagle and Waratah for a capital injection of approximately C$56 million.
•Agnico Eagle and Waratah will each hold a partially-diluted ownership position of approximately 19.9% in the company upon closing.
•The funding will be used to advance the company's Fenelon project to a Pre-Feasibility Study.

Impact:

6/10

WM WLBMF

2 months ago

StocksMixed

Intuit to Cut 17% of Workforce in Strategic Pivot Toward AI

Key Facts

•Intuit plans to eliminate approximately 3,000 positions, representing 17% of its workforce, as part of a restructuring effort.

Impact:

6/10

INTU

2 months ago

StocksBullish

Urban Outfitters Hits Record Q1 Net Income on Strong Brand Performance

Key Facts

•Urban Outfitters reported record net income of $115.7 million for the quarter ended April 30, 2026.
•The company's earnings per diluted share reached $1.30 during the first fiscal quarter.

Impact:

6/10

URBN

2 months ago

StocksMixed

Oasis Management Urges Ouster of Kadokawa CEO Takeshi Natsuno

Key Facts

•Oasis Management launched the 'A Better KADOKAWA' campaign, urging shareholders to vote against the reappointment of CEO Takeshi Natsuno.
•Oasis Management holds approximately a 13.76% stake in the Japanese company KADOKAWA.

Impact:

6/10

9468 JT

2 months ago

StocksBullish

RLX Technology Reports Massive 96.2% Revenue Surge in Q1 2026

Key Facts

•RLX Technology achieved net revenues of RMB1,585.8 million (US$229.9 million) in the first quarter of 2026.
•The company's revenues increased by 96.2% compared to RMB808.3 million in the same period of 2025.

Impact:

6/10

RLX

2 months ago

StocksBullish

RS Group Shares Jump 9% on Dividend Hike and £100M Buyback Program

Key Facts

•RS Group shares rose approximately 9% to 655p following an increased dividend and the launch of a £100 million share buyback program.
•The company reported softer full-year profits due to challenging industrial markets, but strong cash generation supported the balance sheet.

Impact:

6/10

RS1

2 months ago

StocksMixed

Mixed Results for Red Robin and 8x8: Restaurant Earnings Miss While Cloud Firm Hits Milestone

Key Facts

•Red Robin reported an EPS of $0.13, missing the estimated $0.21, despite revenue surpassing consensus estimates.
•8x8 reported an EPS of $0.11, beating the $0.07 estimate, and achieved GAAP profitability for the first time since 2015.

Impact:

6/10

RRGB EGHT

2 months ago

StocksBearish

Samsung Union Authorizes Massive 18-Day Strike at Memory-Chip Plants

Key Facts

•Samsung's union authorized an 18-day strike involving over 47,000 workers after mediation talks on bonuses collapsed.
•The union demands 15% of operating profit for bonuses, while management offered a 10% profit-sharing pool.

Impact:

6/10

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated×3

Anthropic Projects First Operating Profit as Revenue Surges 130%

Key Facts

•Anthropic expects to achieve its first operating profit in the quarter ending June 2026.
•The company's revenue is projected to surge by 130% to reach $10.9 billion.

Impact:

6/10

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated×2

GameStop Boosts eBay Stake to 6.55% Following Failed Acquisition Attempt

Key Facts

•GameStop revealed an increased stake in eBay to 6.55% through options providing economic exposure to approximately 29 million shares.

Impact:

6/10

EBAY GME

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated×2

Wall Street Hits Record Highs as US-China Summit Fuels Trade Optimism

Key Facts

•U.S. stocks halted a three-day losing streak as oil prices sank more than 5%.
•Revived hopes of U.S.-Iran de-escalation eased energy-driven inflation shocks.
•Markets are awaiting NVIDIA Corp. earnings scheduled for release after the market close.

Impact:

6/10

NVDA

2 months ago

StocksBullish

South Korea's Kospi Triples in 18 Months Amid AI Semiconductor Surge

Key Facts

•South Korea’s Kospi tripled in 18 months, outpacing the gains seen by the Nasdaq during the dotcom era.

Impact:

6/10

KOSPI

2 months ago

StocksMixedUpdated

Samsung Talks Fail as 47,000 Workers Set to Strike, Threatening Global Chip Supply

Key Facts

•Samsung Electronics management and its labor union resumed talks on Wednesday with only one day remaining before a threatened major strike.

Impact:

6/10

005930

2 months ago

StocksMixedUpdated

Intuit to Lay Off 17% of Global Workforce in Major Restructuring

Key Facts

•Intuit plans to lay off approximately 17% of its global workforce according to an internal memo.

Impact:

6/10

INTU

2 months ago

StocksNeutralUpdated

CAVA Shares Surge 10% on Q1 Revenue Beat and Raised Full-Year Outlook

Key Facts

•CAVA Group released its Q1 2026 earnings report and held an analyst call to discuss the results.

Impact:

5/10

CAVA

2 months ago

StocksBullish

OpenAI and Google Strengthen AI Presence in Singapore with Strategic Deals

Key Facts

•OpenAI committed 300 million Singapore dollars (approx. $234 million) to support Singapore's local AI ecosystem.
•OpenAI launched its first overseas AI lab in Singapore as part of its global expansion.
•Google expanded its cooperation with Singapore into education, healthcare, and scientific research.

Impact:

5/10

GOOGL

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Alibaba Unveils Zhenwu M890 AI Chip to Boost Computing Power

Key Facts

•Alibaba unveiled the Zhenwu M890 AI chip, which delivers three times the performance of its predecessor.

Impact:

5/10

BABA

2 months ago

StocksMixed

BioArctic Q1 Results: Strong Leqembi Sales Offset by FDA Delay and Swedish Rejection

Key Facts

•Leqembi sales exceeded EUR 500M in FY2025, triggering a EUR 20M milestone payment to BioArctic.
•The FDA extended the review period for the Leqembi subcutaneous initiation treatment sBLA by three months.
•The Swedish NT Council announced it currently does not recommend the introduction of Leqembi in Swedish healthcare.

Impact:

5/10

BIOA.ST

2 months ago

StocksNeutral

Choice Hotels CEO Patrick Pacious Steps Down; Dominic Dragisich Named Interim

Key Facts

•Patrick Pacious is stepping down as President and CEO of Choice Hotels International.
•Dominic Dragisich, Chief Growth & Strategy Officer, has been appointed as Interim CEO.
•The company reaffirmed its full-year 2026 financial guidance.

Impact:

5/10

CHH

2 months ago

StocksBullish

ArcelorMittal Sells Vallourec Stake for $667M to Fund Buybacks

Key Facts

•ArcelorMittal sold a portion of its stake in Vallourec for $667 million.
•The company intends to use the proceeds to fund share buybacks while maintaining a strategic holding.

Impact:

5/10

2 months ago

StocksBullish

ResMed Beats Estimates with Strong Q1 Results and $340M Acquisition

Key Facts

•ResMed Inc. reported a 10.8% year-over-year revenue increase to $1.43 billion.
•The company reported an EPS of $2.86, exceeding analyst estimates.
•ResMed agreed to acquire Noctrix Health for approximately $340 million to expand its therapy portfolio.

Impact:

5/10

RMD

2 months ago

StocksBullish

Strauss Group Reports NIS 181 Million Net Profit in Q1-2026 Results

Key Facts

•Strauss Group achieved revenues of NIS 3.0 billion in Q1-2026, a 0.4% increase compared to the previous year.
•The group's net profit reached NIS 181 million with an EBIT margin of 10.5%.

Impact:

5/10

STRS

2 months ago

StocksBullish

JPMorgan Launches Chase Digital Bank in Germany for Retail Expansion

Key Facts

•JPMorgan officially opened its Chase digital retail bank in Germany on Wednesday.
•Customers in Germany can now download the app and access the bank's live website.

Impact:

5/10

JPM

2 months ago

StocksBullish

Elliott Management Discloses 6% Stake in Japan's Nippon Express Holdings

Key Facts

•Elliott Investment Management announced that funds it advises own approximately 6% of Nippon Express Holdings, Inc.

Impact:

5/10

9147

2 months ago

StocksBullish

Philip Morris Hits 52-Week High Following Q1 Earnings Beat

Key Facts

•Philip Morris International stock hit a new 52-week high of $193.05.
•The company reported Q1 earnings of $1.96 per share, surpassing analyst estimates.
•Company revenue reached $10.15 billion with a announced quarterly dividend of $1.47.

Impact:

5/10

2 months ago

StocksBullish

Cadeler Q1 2026 Revenue Surges on Strategic Fleet Expansion

Key Facts

•Cadeler reported revenue of EUR 125 million in Q1 2026, compared to EUR 65 million in the same period last year.
•EBITDA increased to EUR 47 million from EUR 24 million in Q1 2025.

Impact:

5/10

CADLR

2 months ago

StocksBullish

C3.ai Awarded $23.3M in Trade Secret Lawsuit Against Cummins

Key Facts

•A Delaware jury awarded C3.ai $23.3 million in damages against Cummins for misappropriating trade secrets.

Impact:

5/10

AI CMI

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Clorox Raises Annual Outlook Following Better-Than-Expected Quarterly Earnings

Key Facts

•Clorox Co. raised its full-year outlook after reporting better-than-expected quarterly earnings.
•The strong performance was driven by price increases, cost savings, and an ongoing restructuring program.

Impact:

5/10

CLX

2 months ago

StocksBullish

Lowe's Beats Q1 Earnings Estimates, Maintains Full-Year 2026 Outlook

Key Facts

•Lowe's reported Q1 revenue of $23.08 billion, surpassing the FactSet estimate of $22.98 billion.
•Adjusted EPS for Q1 came in at $3.03, exceeding the expected $2.97.
•The company maintained its full-year fiscal 2026 outlook for both sales and adjusted EPS.

Impact:

5/10

LOW

2 months ago

StocksMixed

US Stock Futures Rise as Markets Await Pivotal Nvidia Earnings Report

Key Facts

•U.S. stock futures trended upward as investors anticipate Nvidia's crucial earnings report.
•Energy majors Chevron and Exxon Mobil saw premarket drops driven by declining oil prices.
•Analog Devices saw premarket gains following its latest financial results and announcements.

Impact:

5/10

NVDA ADI CVX XOM TGT+1

2 months ago

StocksBullish

SEI Investments Beats Q1 Earnings Estimates as AUM Climbs to $416.7 Billion

Key Facts

•SEI Investments reported adjusted diluted EPS of $0.93, exceeding the analyst consensus of $0.90.
•Company revenue increased to $490.1 million, driven by higher asset management, administration, and distribution fees.
•Assets under management (AUM) reached $416.7 billion during the first quarter.

Impact:

5/10

SEIC

2 months ago

StocksBullish

Standard Chartered to Cut Thousands of Support Roles in AI Shift

Key Facts

•Standard Chartered CEO Bill Winters stated the bank plans to eliminate thousands of support roles over the next four years.
•The bank clarified that using AI aims to replace lower-value human capital rather than being solely about cost-cutting.

Impact:

5/10

STAN

2 months ago

StocksBullish

Arcos Dorados and TAT Technologies Beat Q1 Earnings Estimates

Key Facts

•Arcos Dorados reported earnings of $0.17 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.11.
•TAT Technologies achieved earnings of $0.26 per share, surpassing the expected $0.19.

Impact:

5/10

ARCO TATT

2 months ago

StocksMixed

TAT Technologies Hits Record $580M Backlog Despite Q1 Supply Chain Headwinds

Key Facts

•TAT Technologies reported a slight dip in Q1 2026 revenue due to supply chain delays.
•The company's backlog reached a record high of $580 million.
•The company achieved positive operating cash flow and maintained gross margins despite revenue challenges.

Impact:

5/10

TATT

2 months ago

StocksBullish

Harrison Street Sells $910M Student Housing Portfolio in Landmark Deal

Key Facts

•Harrison Street announced the $910 million sale of a 12-property US student housing portfolio.

Impact:

5/10

2 months ago

GeopoliticsBearish

UAE Attributes Drone Strike Near Barakah Nuclear Plant to Iraq

Key Facts

•The UAE stated that the drone that hit near its nuclear power plant was launched from Iraq.

Impact:

6/10

2 months ago

GeopoliticsBearish

Bolivia Paralyzed by General Strikes and Escalating Civil Unrest

Key Facts

•Protests and general strikes led by labor unions and supporters of former President Evo Morales have paralyzed Bolivia.
•Bank branches in La Paz suspended operations amid two weeks of unrest against President Rodrigo Paz's policies.
•The Bolivian government ordered the arrest of union leaders on terrorism charges.

Impact:

6/10

2 months ago

Macro EconomyBullishUpdated×2

UK Finalizes Historic Free Trade Agreement with GCC Bloc

Key Facts

•The UK announced a historic free trade deal with the Gulf Cooperation Council, a first for a G7 nation.
•The deal is projected to add £3.7 billion annually to the UK economy in the long run.

Impact:

6/10

2 months ago

Mergers & AcquisitionsBullish

Analog Devices to Acquire Empower Semiconductor for $1.5B to Boost AI Power Solutions

Key Facts

•Analog Devices agreed to acquire Empower Semiconductor for $1.5 billion in cash to expand its position in AI data center power management.
•The deal is expected to close in the second half of 2026 and includes integrated voltage regulator technology for 800-volt AI architectures.

Impact:

6/10

ADI

2 months ago

Mergers & AcquisitionsBullish

Crescita Therapeutics Wins Final Court Approval for ClinActiv Acquisition

Key Facts

•Crescita Therapeutics obtained a final court order from the Ontario Superior Court of Justice approving its plan of arrangement with ClinActiv Holdings.

Impact:

5/10

CTX CRRTF

2 months ago

Mergers & AcquisitionsBullish

Cycurion Acquires Halo Privacy to Bolster AI-Driven Cybersecurity Solutions

Key Facts

•Cycurion announced the strategic acquisition of Halo Privacy and the full integration of HavenX.
•The acquisition deal is expected to close at the end of June 2026.
•The deal aims to create a new AI-driven platform for government-grade privacy and active defense.

Impact:

5/10

CYCU

2 months ago

CommoditiesBearish

India Challenges Hormuz Blockade with Direct Tanker Loading Strategy

Key Facts

•India plans to send empty tankers into the Strait of Hormuz to load crude and LPG from Gulf producers for the first time since the Iran war began.
•Some Indian shipments have passed through the strait, which has been closed for nearly 80 days, likely with the blessing of both Iran and the U.S.

Impact:

5/10

2 months ago

CryptoBullishUpdated×4

OCC Grants National Trust Charters to Coinbase and Ripple Despite Legislative Pushback

Key Facts

•President Trump issued an order pushing the Federal Reserve to review granting crypto and fintech firms direct access to the central bank's payment systems.

Impact:

6/10

COIN

2 months ago