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Fermi's Q4 2025 Call Shows $1.4 B in Assets, $935 M PPE Flagging Real‑Estate Exposure
Fermi (FRMI) reported $1.4 billion in total assets at year‑end, with $935 million tied up in property, plant and equipment, most of it construction‑in‑progress. The disclosure helped lift the stock 22% after the company unveiled a “Fermi 2.0” plan aimed at securing tenants and stabilizing its balance sheet.
AOC Accuses CBS Chief Bari Weiss of Letting Netanyahu Choose His 60 Minutes Interviewer
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio‑Cortez publicly rebuked CBS News editor‑in‑chief Bari Weiss for allegedly allowing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to select his own interviewer for a 60 Minutes segment, sparking a debate over editorial independence in broadcast journalism.
LendingTree Report Finds Personal Loans for Everyday Bills Double, Gen Z Leads
LendingTree’s latest data shows personal loan requests for routine bills have risen to 8.2% of all applications, more than double the 2023 level. Generation Z borrowers are the most likely to use loans for groceries, rent and utilities, with 10.5% of...
SFC Smart Fuel Cell AG Q1 Profit Falls 22% as Revenue Drops 12% Amid Production Setbacks
SFC Smart Fuel Cell AG posted a 22% drop in first‑quarter profit to €1.8 million ($2.0 million) and an 11.7% revenue decline to €34.12 million ($37.2 million) versus a year earlier. The downturn reflects ongoing bottlenecks in its fuel‑cell production lines, raising concerns for...
Brookfield to Acquire World Freight Company in $1.2 Billion Deal
Brookfield Asset Management announced an agreement to acquire World Freight Company for an enterprise value of about $1.2 billion from EQT and PAI Partners. The deal, expected to close by the end of 2026, gives Brookfield a platform that serves more...
Anthropic Rolls Out Claude for Small Business, Targeting SMB AI Gap
Anthropic unveiled Claude for Small Business, a plug‑in suite that embeds its Claude AI into QuickBooks, PayPal, HubSpot, Canva, Docusign, Google Workspace and Microsoft 365. The move aims to close the AI adoption gap for firms that represent 44% of...
Sollers Report Shows Global Insurance CEOs Say AI Is Redefining Human Interaction
Sollers Consulting’s 2026 CEO Voices Report finds that insurance leaders worldwide view AI as a catalyst for greater efficiency and deeper human engagement. Executives say AI is reshaping underwriting, claims and risk management while forcing a workforce shift toward analytical...
CME Launches Eris SOFR Swap Options to Bolster USD Interest‑Rate Hedging
The Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) has added Eris‑branded SOFR swap options to its product suite, expanding hedging tools for U.S. dollar interest‑rate exposure. The launch comes as market participants seek alternatives to LIBOR‑based contracts, aiming to manage risk in the...
Viking Names Leah Talactac CEO as Torstein Hagen Moves to Executive Chairman
Viking Holdings announced that founder Torstein Hagen will become Executive Chairman while long‑time executive Leah Talactac steps up as CEO. The transition comes as the cruise operator reports 92% of 2026 capacity booked and a 17.5% revenue jump to over...
Mudafy Unveils AI‑Powered End‑to‑End Real‑Estate Network Across Latin America
Mudafy, the Latin American PropTech startup, rolled out its AI‑powered, end‑to‑end real‑estate network called Fenix, designed to streamline prospect management, property administration and operations for local agents. Co‑founder and COO Luqui Díaz says the platform’s built‑in technology gives advisors a...
Medikit Co Ltd Posts 5.4% Revenue Rise to ¥23.8 Bn, Profit of ¥3.0 Bn
Medikit Co Ltd disclosed a 5.4% jump in full‑year revenue to ¥23.781 bn (≈$153 m) and a profit of ¥3.006 bn (≈$19 m) for the fiscal year ending March 2026. The results underscore expanding adoption of its specialized medical kits in Japan’s health‑tech market.
Workday Rolls Out Sana AI Platform in Korea, Links to Microsoft 365
Workday unveiled its Sana AI platform in South Korea, coupling the service with Microsoft 365 Copilot and introducing an enterprise‑specialized AI agent. The rollout targets error‑sensitive HR and finance tasks, citing 400 early adopters and a 20% boost in employee...
TCL’s Super Quantum Dot Mini‑LED TVs Launch Globally, Targeting Premium Display Market
TCL rolled out its 2026 Super Quantum Dot (SQD) Mini‑LED TV line‑up in the UAE, UK and U.S., offering up to 10,000‑nit peak brightness, 20,000 local dimming zones and prices as low as £1,099 ($1,400). The launch positions the Chinese...
ICE Gains Palantir‑Powered Access to Data on 20 Million Individuals
Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials announced that agents can now query a Palantir‑powered platform containing data on 20 million individuals, raising the agency’s success rate in locating targets to almost 80%. The rollout, demonstrated at the Border Security Expo, intensifies debate...
Universities Grapple with AI‑Driven Cheating Threat as Academic Standards Falter
Opinion pieces in The New Critic and The Washington Post warn that generative AI is reshaping campus life, making cheating easier and eroding traditional assessment methods. Faculty and administrators are scrambling to devise safeguards as AI use spreads across elite...
Iridium to Acquire Aireon for $366.7 Million, Expanding Satellite Connectivity
Iridium Communications announced a $366.7 million deal to acquire the remaining 61% of Aireon, bringing the sole space‑based ADS‑B surveillance system fully under its control. The transaction, split into two equal payments, positions Iridium to bundle air‑traffic data with its satellite...
GitLab Leverages 19th‑Century Jevons Paradox to Drive AI‑Powered DevOps
GitLab CEO Bill Staples announced an AI‑centric overhaul anchored in the 19th‑century Jevons paradox, hoping to revive a market value that has fallen 66% to $3.7 billion. The plan pivots the platform toward “machine‑scale” orchestration of AI agents that will write,...
Morgan Stanley Warns "Capex Over Consumption" As AI Drives US Growth
Morgan Stanley’s mid‑year US outlook, released May 12, declares a "Capex Over Consumption" economy, projecting 2.3% real GDP growth in 2026 while consumer spending slows to 1.8%. The bank highlights AI‑related capital spending—$805 bn from the five largest hyperscalers in 2026—as the...
Acronis Appoints Jim Tedesco as CRO to Drive Partner‑led Revenue Growth Beyond $1 Billion
Acronis announced Jim Tedesco as its new chief revenue officer, tasking him with leading global sales, go‑to‑market execution and partner‑centric growth. The hire aims to accelerate the cyber‑protection firm past $1 billion in revenue by expanding its MSP ecosystem of more...
Magnificent Seven Add $4.8 Trillion, Raising Concentration Risk in S&P 500 and Nasdaq‑100
The seven mega‑cap tech firms—Nvidia, Alphabet, Apple, Microsoft, Amazon, Meta and Tesla—have collectively added $4.8 trillion in market value since the start of April. That gain represents roughly 7% of the S&P 500’s total market cap, intensifying worries that a handful of...
Federal Judge Rejects Challenge to Tennessee's All-Republican Congressional Map
Chief U.S. District Judge William L. Campbell Jr. denied a request by the Tennessee Democratic Party to block the state's newly drawn congressional map, clearing the way for a 9‑Republican, 0‑Democrat configuration in the 2026 elections. The ruling follows a...
Gunshots Echo in Philippine Senate as ICC Warrant Targets Senator Dela Rosa
Gunfire erupted inside the Philippine Senate on May 13, 2026, after an International Criminal Court arrest warrant for Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa was unsealed. Lawmakers were locked down, security forces clashed, and officials vowed to investigate the source of...
Liverton Group Rolls Out SmartStay Digital‑wallet Keys in New Zealand Hotels
Liverton Group's SmartStay platform has launched digital‑wallet hotel keys in New Zealand, letting guests unlock rooms via Apple Wallet or Google Wallet without downloading an app. The move promises staffing relief, faster check‑ins and a frictionless guest experience.
3i Group Shares Plunge 19% as Action Retailer Shows Slowing Growth
3i Group's shares dropped 19% on Thursday after its flagship holding, Dutch retailer Action, reported a slowdown in like‑for‑like sales. The fall came despite 3i announcing a £750 million ($953 million) share‑buyback and posting a £5.30 billion ($6.73 billion) total return for the year.
HMTX Industries Installs Imran Ahmad as CEO, Elevates CFO John Henkel to President
HMTX Industries announced that Imran Ahmad will take over as chief executive officer while chief financial officer John Henkel has been promoted to president, retaining his CFO duties. The leadership reshuffle comes as the $800 million flooring company seeks to accelerate...
Trump Administration’s $1 Trillion Medicaid Cuts Threaten Care for Disabled Adults’ Families
The Trump administration’s Medicaid reform plan, projected to cut $1 trillion over the next decade, threatens to eliminate paid family‑caregiver programs that support disabled adults. States like Maryland have already slashed $126 million, cutting caregiver wages by $18,000 per family, while Vice...
Ford CEOs Confront Shareholders Over $19.5 B Write‑Down and EV Strategy at Annual Meeting
Ford CEO Jim Farley and Executive Chair Bill Ford defended a $19.5 billion write‑down and outlined a $1 billion cost‑savings plan while unveiling a $30,000 electric midsize pickup. Shareholders pressed for accountability on the loss, tariff impacts and Middle‑East supply‑chain risks, testing...
Subnautica 2 Early Access Draws 426,000 Players, Sells 1 Million Copies Amid Legal and GDPR Scrutiny
Unknown Worlds released Subnautica 2 into early access on May 14 for Xbox Series X/S, PC and Game Pass, instantly pulling more than 426,000 concurrent Steam players and surpassing one million copies sold. The strong launch comes as the studio navigates a...
Linden Productions' Riva Marker on Scaling Stage Adaptations and Licensing Strategy
Linden Productions CEO Riva Marker says the company is turning hit stage plays like Aleshea Harris’s “Is God Is” into wider theatrical runs and film adaptations while navigating market timing and licensing hurdles. She emphasizes a “betting” approach on first‑time...
Ghana Weighs 18th IMF Programme as Fiscal Gaps Loom
Ghana’s government is reportedly in talks to launch an 18th IMF programme or adopt a Policy Coordination Instrument after the current Extended Credit Facility ends in August 2026. The move comes as the Bank of Ghana faces a GH¢16.7 bn ($1.4 bn)...
Milwaukee Council Opposes We Energies' 14% Residential Rate Hike
The Milwaukee Common Council unanimously passed a resolution on May 12 to oppose We Energies' request to raise residential electric rates by roughly 14% in 2027‑28, a move that could add $14.67 to monthly bills in 2027 and $8.69 in...
Ondas Posts 1,065% Revenue Surge to $50.1M, Driven by Counter‑drone Sales
Ondas (ONDS) reported a 1,065% year‑over‑year revenue increase to $50.1 million in the first quarter, sending its stock up 26.5%. The surge stems from rapid sales of counter‑drone systems, recent acquisitions and a strategic AI partnership with Palantir.
Japanese Long‑Term Bond Yields Hit Decade‑High as Oil Prices Spur Inflation
Japanese government bond yields surged to their highest levels in ten years, with the 10‑year at 2.605% and the 30‑year topping 3.89%. The move reflects soaring oil prices, a pending fuel‑cost support package, and concerns over Japan’s fiscal balance.
Six U.S. Banks Slash 15,000 Jobs and Log $47 Billion Profit as AI Boosts Efficiency
The six largest U.S. banks eliminated 15,000 positions in the first quarter of 2026 and reported a collective $47 billion profit, up 18% year‑over‑year. CEOs publicly linked the workforce reductions and earnings boost to artificial‑intelligence deployments across operations, coding, and client‑service...
BofA and Goldman Sachs Lift Marvell Price Target to $200 as AI Rally Fuels 135% Stock Surge
Bank of America and Goldman Sachs upgraded Marvell Technology (MRVL), boosting the price target to $200 from $125 after the stock surged 135% since early March. Analysts cited a $1.7 trillion AI data‑center TAM, expanding transceiver markets and strong earnings outlook...
Lovable Leads $800K Pre‑Seed Round for Danish Hardware Startup Atech
Lovable, the AI‑powered app builder, led an $800,000 pre‑seed financing round for Danish hardware startup Atech, joined by a16z’s scout fund, Sequoia Scout Fund and Nordic Makers. The capital will fund R&D, marketing and hiring for Atech’s AI‑driven “vibe coding”...
SAP Moves to Own AI Data Control Plane with Dremio and Prior Labs Acquisitions
SAP announced plans to acquire data‑lake vendor Dremio and AI‑governance startup Prior Labs, positioning its Business Data Cloud as a unified AI data control plane. The move seeks to tighten data governance, boost structured decision intelligence, and increase SAP's leverage...
Carbon‑Welded Single‑Wall Nanotubes Achieve Record‑Low Resistance for Transparent Conductors
Scientists have fabricated a transparent conductive film from carbon‑welded isolated single‑wall carbon nanotubes (SWCNTs) that reaches a sheet resistance of 25 Ω/□ at 90% optical transmittance. The breakthrough eliminates high‑resistance Schottky junctions and enables OLEDs with a 2.5 V turn‑on voltage and...
Shoplazza Rolls Out AI‑Native Commerce OS to Automate Merchant Growth
Shoplazza announced the launch of its AI‑native Commerce Operating System, a suite of multi‑agent tools that turn shopper intent into measurable growth for its 650,000‑plus merchants. The platform promises to automate store creation, creative production, advertising and daily admin tasks...
IQM’s $1.8 B SPAC Deal Highlights Quantum’s Long Road to Commercial Scale
Finland‑based IQM Quantum Computers filed a Form F‑4 to merge with SPAC Real Asset Acquisition Corp., valuing the firm at roughly $1.8 billion and promising $465 million in cash. The move, alongside QSE’s launch of an enterprise post‑quantum migration platform, illustrates both the...
Wolverine and Yeti Report Flat DTC Sales, Spotlighting DTC‑to‑Retail Scaling Challenge
Wolverine World Wide and Yeti disclosed flat direct‑to‑consumer (DTC) revenue in Q1 2026 despite overall sales growth, highlighting the difficulty DTC brands encounter when trying to translate online momentum into broader retail distribution. Both companies pointed to increased marketing spend...
Recursive Superintelligence Secures $650M Seed Round at $4.65B Valuation
Recursive Superintelligence, founded by former You.com CEO Richard Socher, announced a $650 million seed round that values the San Francisco startup at $4.65 billion. The round was led by GV and Greycroft with strategic participation from Nvidia and AMD, underscoring deep investor...
Spire Beats Q1 2026 Forecast on Surge in Government Weather Data Contracts
Spire Global reported $15.8 million in GAAP revenue for Q1 2026, exceeding the high end of its guidance, and posted an adjusted EBITDA loss of $10.2 million, better than forecast. The beat was powered by robust government weather‑data sales and a fresh...
Owls Nest Partners Sells Entire $29.8M Stake in nCino, Highlighting Pressure on Cloud Banking SaaS
Owls Nest Partners IA, LLC divested its entire 1,585,623‑share position in nCino, valued at roughly $29.8 million, according to a May 14 SEC filing. The exit, which erased an $40.7 million quarter‑end loss, signals growing investor caution toward vertical SaaS models in banking.
South Korea Launches $22 Million Program to Train 500,000 Drone Operators by 2026
South Korea’s Ministry of National Defense approved a 33 billion‑won ($22 M) procurement of 11,000 commercial drones and a training scheme for 500,000 conscripts, aiming to field a new generation of “drone warriors” by 2026. The move comes as neighboring North Korea...
Solayer Rolls Out Visa‑Compatible Physical Card for Stablecoin Spending
Solayer introduced the Solayer Pay Physical Card, a Visa‑compatible debit card that lets users spend stablecoins worldwide. Existing users receive the card for free, while new users pay a $20 annual activation fee, signaling the first large‑scale rollout of a...
CFTC Deploys AI to Hunt Insider Trading on Polymarket Prediction Market
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission announced it is using artificial‑intelligence surveillance tools, combined with Chainalysis and Nasdaq Smarts, to flag insider‑trading activity on Polymarket. The move comes as regulators intensify scrutiny of crypto‑based prediction markets amid pending legislation.
Cogent Biosciences Targets Transformational 2026 with Bezuclastinib
Cogent Biosciences Inc. says its lead drug candidate Bezuclastinib will hit several regulatory and clinical checkpoints in 2026, positioning the firm for a pivotal year. The tyrosine‑kinase inhibitor targets the KIT D816V mutation that drives most gastrointestinal stromal tumors and...
Skanska Lands $210 Million Swedish Construction Contract
Skanska AB announced it has won a SEK 1.9 bn (about $210 m) construction contract from an undisclosed client in Sweden. The project will break ground in August 2026 and is scheduled for completion in the first quarter of 2029, adding to...
UK Government Launches £473 Million Call for Evidence on New Mental Health Strategy
The UK government today launched a nationwide Call for Evidence to shape a once‑in‑a‑generation mental health strategy for England, backed by £473 million (≈ $600 m) of new funding. The plan aims to move services away from crisis‑led care toward early intervention, with...