•The Trump administration signaled a potential reversal in its stance regarding the funding of efforts to combat the perceived weaponization of government agencies.
•Nicola Mining announced it is in the final stages of preparation to commence gold and silver extraction operations at its Dominion Gold Project in British Columbia.
•Seagate Technology agreed to pay $175 million to settle allegations of misleading investors regarding compliance with U.S. export regulations for sales to Huawei.
•Canstar Resources executed a definitive agreement to acquire a 100% interest in three exploration permits in the northern Skellefte VMS district of Sweden.
•AEVEX Corp announced the commencement of a public offering of Class A common stock, including 5.7 million shares from the company and 2.2 million from selling stockholders.
•Xometry, Inc. commenced an underwritten public offering of $225.0 million of its Class A common stock.
•US consumer confidence sank further than April's depressed levels, hitting its lowest point since the University of Michigan began data collection in 1952.