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Peloton Names Former Rent the Runway CFO Sid Thacker, Shares Rise 1.05%
Peloton Interactive announced Sid Thacker, former CFO of Rent the Runway, as its new chief financial officer. The appointment lifted the stock 1.05% to $5.77 and comes as the company seeks to cement recent profitability gains.
Cartesian Therapeutics Secures $150 Million Credit Facility to Push Autoimmune Cell Therapy
Cartesian Therapeutics announced a $150 million credit facility with K2 HealthVentures, including an initial $50 million tranche that will fund operations through 2028. The financing backs the upcoming Phase 3 AURORA trial readout for Descartes‑08, its lead cell‑based therapy for myasthenia gravis and...
Wolfgang Puck Grooms Son Byron for Leadership of $15 Million Spago Empire
Wolfgang Puck, 76, is positioning his 31‑year‑old son Byron Lazaroff‑Puck to take over the Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group. The transition covers a $15 million flagship restaurant, 25 fine‑dining locations and more than 1,000 staff, highlighting a high‑profile succession plan in...
KRAFTON India Teams with Film "Toxic" For BGMI 4.4 Update Featuring Yash Voice Packs
KRAFTON India has rolled out the BGMI 4.4 update, integrating actor Yash’s voice and Toxic‑themed collectibles. The two‑phase launch starts May 28, 2026, and targets the game’s 260 million users, blending cinema and mobile battle‑royale gameplay.
Agora API Posts $37.7M Q1 Revenue, Doubles Net Income and Accelerates Share Repurchase
Agora (NASDAQ: API) posted Q1 2026 revenue of $37.7 million, a 13.5% year‑over‑year rise, and GAAP net income of $1.1 million, more than double the prior year. The company also announced a $156.2 million share‑repurchase, covering 78.1% of its $200 million program, and guided...
PGA of America Removes Don Rea Jr. As President Amid Ryder Cup Fallout
The PGA of America announced Tuesday that President Don Rea Jr. is out effective immediately after his delayed response to unruly fan behavior at the 2025 Ryder Cup. Vice‑president Nathan Charnes was named acting president and is slated to become...
Kroger’s Senior HR Officer Retires Amid CEO‑Led Executive Turnover
Kroger said senior human resources officer Tim Massa will retire after 16 years, joining a string of senior departures that have unfolded since Greg Foran became CEO. The exits include senior vice president Valerie Jabbar, former COO Joe Kelley and...
Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow Faces $47‑$65M Opening, Threatening DC Studios' Reboot
DC Studios' latest superhero tentpole, Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow, is projected to earn $47‑$65 million in its opening weekend, well short of the $500 million global revenue needed to break even on its $250 million production and marketing spend. The weak outlook puts...
ECB Signals June Rate Hike as Inflation Expectations Rise, Euro Climbs
Bank of France Governor François Villeroy de Galhau, ECB executive board member Isabel Schnabel, chief economist Philip Lane and Dutch central‑bank chief Olaf Sleijpen all indicated a likely 25‑bp rate increase at the June 11 meeting. Their comments lifted the euro...
Reserve Bank of New Zealand Holds Rate at 2.25% and Flags Future Hikes
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand left its Official Cash Rate unchanged at 2.25% on Wednesday, marking the lowest level since mid‑2022 after a 325‑basis‑point reduction since August 2024. The Monetary Policy Committee, chaired by Anna Breman, warned that further...
BP Ousts Chairman Albert Manifold, Shares Slip 4% as Governance Concerns Surface
BP's board unanimously removed Chairman Albert Manifold on May 26, citing serious governance concerns. The move triggered a sell‑off that saw the London‑listed shares tumble as much as 9% before settling around a 4% decline, raising questions about board stability...
Oil Prices Drop as US‑Iran Negotiations Spur Hopes for Conflict De‑escalation
Brent crude fell 3.6% to $93.22 a barrel and U.S. WTI slid 4.4% to $89.78 as new U.S. attacks on Iranian missile sites coincided with renewed diplomatic talks. Traders see the price plunge as a market bet that Washington and...
EBRD Green Bond Launch and Moody's South Africa Outlook Upgrade Signal Shifts in Global Bond Markets
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) announced a €4.2 billion ($4.5 billion) financing package for Central Asian energy upgrades and backed Eesti Energia's inaugural green bond, while Moody's lifted South Africa's sovereign outlook to positive, highlighting fresh yield pressures across...
Enlight Renewable Energy Jumps 11% After Securing 15‑Year Google Solar PPA
Enlight Renewable Energy Ltd. (ENLT) saw its Nasdaq‑listed shares climb 11.38% to $102.75 after its U.S. subsidiary, Clenera Holdings, signed a 15‑year fixed‑price power purchase agreement with Google for 200 MWac of solar output from the Solstice project in Oklahoma. The...
European Banks Shed $500 Billion in Corporate Loans via Risk Transfer Trades
Europe’s major banks are cutting exposure to corporate borrowers by offloading roughly $500 billion of loans through significant risk transfer (SRT) trades. The move, which now covers about 11.1% of their corporate loan books, signals a shift toward tighter credit and...
NASA Awards Contracts to Blue Origin, Astrolab and Lunar Outpost for Lunar Lander and Rover Work
NASA awarded contracts to Blue Origin, Astrolab and Lunar Outpost on Tuesday, tasking them with building robotic landers, hopping drones and lunar terrain vehicles for the agency’s Phase 1 Moon Base missions. The awards, part of a $20 billion lunar outpost plan,...
SpaceX Targets $1.75 Trillion Valuation as Anthropic and OpenAI Gear Up for 2026 AI IPOs
SpaceX filed an S‑1 seeking a $1.75 trillion valuation, and insiders say Anthropic and OpenAI are preparing their own 2026 IPOs. The three AI powerhouses could dominate market allocations, push valuations higher, and force investors to weigh soaring AI compute costs...
S2 Capital Launches Sunbelt Development Platform, Names Carl Starry President
S2 Capital announced a new development platform targeting multifamily and industrial projects across Sunbelt markets, appointing veteran Carl Starry as President, Development. The move leverages the firm’s $13 billion transaction history and a projected five‑to‑seven‑year supply shortage, positioning it to profit...
Databricks Hits $134 B Valuation Ahead of Expected IPO, Boosting Data Lakehouse Race
Databricks closed a $7 billion financing round that included $5 billion in equity, lifting its valuation to $134 billion—just months after a $1 billion raise at a $100 billion-plus level. The surge fuels speculation of a massive IPO and sharpens the data lakehouse showdown with...
Hu Jiaqi Meets Nobel Laureate Konstantin Novoselov in Two‑Hour Graphene Dialogue
On May 22, Humanitas Ark chairman Hu Jiaqi met with Nobel laureate Sir Konstantin Novoselov for a two‑hour academic exchange on graphene and broader nanotech issues. The discussion, the third high‑profile meeting for Hu this month, underscored potential collaborations and...
Amazon Opens Supply Chain Services to All Merchants, Targeting B2B Logistics Market
Amazon has launched Amazon Supply Chain Services (ASCS), a logistics platform open to merchants of every size, extending its freight, distribution and fulfillment network beyond its own sellers. The move positions Amazon directly against third‑party logistics firms and promises cost‑efficient,...
U.S. and France Deploy Over $3 B in Joint Quantum Subsidies
The United States unveiled $2.01 billion in equity‑linked incentives under the CHIPS and Science Act, while France pledged an additional €1 billion ($1.16 billion) to its national quantum program. Together the two allies are committing more than $3 billion to accelerate domestic quantum‑computing hardware...
Strider Launches Florist OrderFlow to Stabilize Seasonal Flower Sales
Strider unveiled its Florist OrderFlow program, a digital‑marketing initiative designed to smooth seasonal order variability for U.S. flower retailers. The service promises cost‑per‑acquisition between $12 and $15, generating 50‑62 online orders per month at average values of $105‑$115.
OpenRouter Secures $113 Million Series B, Valuation Hits $1.3 B
OpenRouter announced a $113 million Series B financing led by CapitalG, Alphabet’s growth fund, lifting its post‑money valuation to roughly $1.3 billion. The round follows a $40 million Series A a year earlier and reflects booming demand for multi‑model AI gateways.
NASA Awards Hundreds of Millions in Contracts for Moon Base Landers, Rovers and Drones
NASA announced contracts worth hundreds of millions of dollars to Blue Origin, Firefly Aerospace, Astrolab and Lunar Outpost for landers, lunar terrain vehicles and drones. The hardware is slated to arrive before the Artemis III crewed landing targeted for 2028,...
AI Ticketing Platform HelpDesk Boosts Retention with 92% CSAT and 33M Automated Actions
HelpDesk, the AI‑driven ticketing platform from the LiveChat and ChatBot team, processes 33 million automated actions annually, cuts first‑response time to four hours and records a 92% “great” CSAT score. The tool is being hailed as a retention engine that transforms...
Western Defense Firms Test Drones and Combat Robots on Ukraine’s Frontlines
Western defense firms are racing to test drones, combat robots and AI‑driven systems on Ukraine’s battlefields under the state‑backed “Test in Ukraine” program. While dozens of companies are already in the field, Ukrainian officials warn many Western developers cannot match...
StablR Hack Creates $13.5M in Unbacked Stablecoins, $2.8M Stolen
StablR, a Malta‑based stablecoin issuer, froze its USDR and EURR tokens after a 1‑of‑3 multisignature wallet was compromised, allowing attackers to mint $13.5 million of unbacked stablecoins and walk away with roughly $2.8 million. The breach highlights key security and regulatory risks...
Titans QB Will Levis Pays 'Exorbitant' Sum to Hire Cybersecurity Team After Sex Tape Hack
Titans backup quarterback Will Levis engaged a cybersecurity specialist and private investigator, spending an undisclosed but described as 'exorbitant' sum to trace an Eastern European hacking group that stole and posted an intimate video. His mother, Beth Levis, detailed the...
Avalanche Ranked Among Fastest Blockchains as AVAX Slides 94% From Peak
Fool.com analysts highlighted Avalanche's sub‑second transaction finality and theoretical 1,190 TPS throughput, positioning it as one of the crypto sector’s speed leaders. Despite that, AVAX has lost 94% of its value since its November 2021 high, underscoring a disconnect between technical...
Jade Biosciences Doses First Patient in JADE‑101 Phase 2 Trial for IgA Nephropathy
Jade Biosciences announced the first dose of JADE‑101 in its JUNIPER Phase 2 trial for immunoglobulin A nephropathy, enrolling about 30 patients. The monoclonal antibody targets APRIL, a driver of pathogenic IgA, and interim results are slated for 2027.
Copart Posts Modest 2.1% Revenue Rise in Q3 2026, Profit Gains Offset Volume Decline
Copart (CPRT) posted Q3 2026 consolidated revenue of $1.24 bn, a 2.1% year‑over‑year increase, while operating income rose 2.8% to $464.3 m. Higher average selling prices and international expansion lifted margins even as overall unit volumes fell, a mix of trends wealth‑management...
Walmart Launches Cane‑sugar Great Value Sodas, Challenging Coke and Pepsi
Walmart introduced four new Great Value sodas sweetened with pure cane sugar, aiming at younger, health‑focused consumers. The launch pits the retailer directly against Coca‑Cola and PepsiCo as the soft‑drink market pivots toward natural ingredients.
SoundHound AI Pitches Oasys Platform as Sales‑boosting AI, Eyes $100 M Lift From LivePerson Deal
SoundHound AI introduced its Oasys platform and signaled that the pending LivePerson acquisition could contribute $100 million to 2027 revenue. The company says Oasys will let enterprises build self‑learning conversational agents for sales, support and omnichannel engagement.
Serve Robotics Posts 578% Revenue Surge as Autonomous Delivery Bots Scale
Serve Robotics reported a 578% year‑over‑year revenue increase to $3 million in Q1 2026, driven by its Gen3 autonomous delivery robots and the recent acquisition of Diligent. The growth underscores the rapid scaling of last‑mile logistics and highlights both market enthusiasm...
Lionsgate TV Revenue Hits $303M in Q3 2026 as Profit Slides
Lionsgate announced Q3 2026 total revenue of $724 million, with television bringing in $303 million and a $56 million segment profit. The TV profit dip reflects timing of episodic deliveries, even as library revenue hit a record $1.05 billion and AI initiatives accelerate.
LaGuardia Airport Launches Life‑Sized AI Hologram ‘Bridget’ to Guide Travelers
LaGuardia Gateway Partners rolled out a life‑sized AI hologram named Bridget in Terminal B, partnering with Proto and Holomedia to provide multilingual, real‑time navigation assistance. The deployment aims to ease congestion and augment human staff during peak travel periods.
Hilton Capital Trims $25 Million GPIX Stake, Keeping $14 Million Exposure to Options‑based ETF
Hilton Capital Management disclosed a $25 million sale of 478,741 shares of the Goldman Sachs S&P 500 Premium Income ETF (GPIX), cutting its stake by more than 60%. The move leaves the firm with roughly $14 million of GPIX, or 1.1% of its...
GrowGeneration Shuts 12 Cannabis Cultivation Stores in 2024‑25 Restructuring
GrowGeneration, one of the nation’s largest hydroponics and cannabis‑cultivation suppliers, announced the closure of 12 retail locations over the past year, including four in Q1 2026. The move is part of a “smaller and more efficient footprint” strategy aimed at...
Blaze Pizza's Memorial Day Pizza Drive Funds Scholarships for Military and First‑Responder Families
Blaze Pizza announced a nationwide Memorial Day campaign that will donate $1 from every 11‑inch pizza sold on May 25 to the Folds of Honor scholarship fund. The fast‑casual chain hopes the initiative will deepen customer acquisition while supporting families of...
Zoom Beats Q4 2026 Guidance, CFO Michelle Chang Highlights Cash Strength and Cost Discipline
Zoom reported $1.25 billion in Q4 2026 revenue, surpassing guidance and delivering $490 million in non‑GAAP operating income. CFO Michelle Chang underscored robust cash generation, disciplined spending and an aggressive share‑buyback program as the company eyes AI‑driven growth.
Zepp Health Posts 43% Revenue Jump, CFO Highlights Cash Flow and R&D Focus
Zepp Health (ZEPP) posted a 43% year‑over‑year revenue increase to $85.2 million in Q4 2025 and cut its adjusted net loss to $6.4 million. CFO Leon Cheng Deng used the earnings call to underline a stronger cash position and a renewed push...
Mercer Survey Shows 99% of Executives Anticipate AI‑Driven Layoffs Within Two Years
Mercer’s Global Talent Trends report, based on responses from 12,000 senior leaders and HR professionals, found that 99% of C‑suite executives expect AI to trigger layoffs within two years. The finding underscores a looming talent‑management crisis as companies scramble to...
How to Stream Rick and Morty Season 9 for Free – Live TV, VPN Hacks and Trial Deals
Adult Swim launches Rick and Morty season 9 on May 24, and fans can catch it for free using trial offers from YouTube TV, Sling TV, DirecTV and Hulu + Live. International viewers can bypass geo‑blocks with a VPN, turning paid services into cost‑free streaming.
David Einhorn Goes Long on Victoria’s Secret as Sales Surge 6% in FY2025
Greenlight Capital founder David Einhorn announced at the Sohn Investment Conference that he is now long on Victoria’s Secret (VSCO), citing a 6% rise in net sales to $6.55 billion and a 22% jump in earnings per share for fiscal 2025....
Transcat Posts Double‑Digit Revenue Growth in Q2 and Q3 2026 on Service and Rental Gains
Transcat (TRNS) posted 21% revenue growth in Q2 2026 and 26% growth in Q3 2026, fueled by double‑digit gains in its Service and Distribution segments. Adjusted EBITDA rose 37% in Q2 and 27% in Q3, even as net income turned...
California State University System Signs $17 Million OpenAI Deal to Deploy ChatGPT Edu Campus‑Wide
The California State University system has entered a $17 million no‑bid contract with OpenAI to roll out ChatGPT Edu to more than half a million students, faculty and staff. The partnership, renewed for $13 million a year over three years, pits administrators...
Bloomberg Flags Salesforce’s Agentforce AI as Potential Vaporware, Igniting Martech Debate
Bloomberg’s latest investigation suggests Salesforce’s Agentforce AI platform may be vaporware, highlighting gaps between marketing claims and delivered functionality. The report fuels a broader debate on AI hype in the martech sector and pressures Salesforce to substantiate its roadmap.
Project Prometheus Secures $10B, Valued at $38B, Marking AI Shift to Physical Sensors
In April, Jeff Bezos's Project Prometheus closed a $10 billion funding round at a $38 billion valuation, backed by JPMorgan, BlackRock and other institutional investors. The round underscores a growing venture‑capital focus on "physical AI"—the use of sensor data to model real‑world...
ESports Platform Lucra Sports Secures $20 Million Series B Led by ARK Invest
Lucra Sports announced a $20 million Series B round headed by ARK Invest’s venture fund, with participation from other VCs. Founder Dylan Robbins says an AI‑centric pitch and a chance encounter at a New York darts bar convinced the fund to...