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Corpay held a teach-in on its cross-border payments business, explicitly addressing blockchain risk. The call comes days before a House vote on the CLARITY Act that could accelerate stablecoin adoption.
A Xi-Trump meeting in hours tests the assumption that a summit prevents new tariffs. USD/JPY and AUD/USD face a binary outcome, while Japan's fiscal buzz is dampened by Kihara's denial.
The short seller's defense hinges on whether bearish research is protected opinion or criminal manipulation, a verdict that will reshape activist short selling.
The Australian dollar slid to near 0.7250 against the US dollar ahead of the Trump–Xi meeting. The outcome will determine the next move for the China-proxy currency.
NMG shareholders approved resolutions, clearing a binding offtake with Canada and placements at US$1.84. Warrant extensions to 2030 and >20% ownership cap add overhang.
Andreessen Horowitz's donation lead for the 2026 cycle underscores its push into defense tech and crypto policy, as reported by The New York Times.
Phased construction cuts upfront capital to $627.5m; post-tax NPV $492m, IRR 13.8%, payback 7.3 years. Sensitivity shows 10% price drop cuts NPV to $263m. Feasibility study due H1 2027.
Senate panel votes May 14 on CLARITY Act crypto tax, banking amendments. Approval sends bill to full Senate, raising stakes for exchanges and stablecoin issuers.
Britain's Q1 growth leap backed sterling initially. Iran war risk threatens to unwind that momentum, cap BoE rate hikes, making April inflation the test.
Tayler Holder, with 19M TikTok followers, cancels his tour after a mental health breaking point. The decision resets his brand and tests fan loyalty.
The dollar strengthened as a Trump-Xi meeting revived trade-war fears and reinforced expectations that the Fed will keep rates elevated. The move pressured Indian ADRs and gold.
MetaMask maker Consensys delays its U.S. IPO to at least fall 2026, joining a growing list of crypto firms postponing listings after crypto market weakness.
Q1 GMS +7%, revenue +12%, EBITDA margin 16% on AI and deleveraging. Full-year guidance for $10.1B GMS, $420M EBITDA reaffirmed. Ticket demand the next catalyst.
The Philippine agency’s Kuwait launch brings consulting-led marketing to a region where family conglomerates often rely on traditional agencies. Next catalyst: a named Gulf client win.
Aytu BioPharma's Q3 call featured CEO Josh Disbrow and CFO Ryan Selhorn. Analysts probed cash burn and ADHD revenue. The 10-Q filing is the next catalyst.
Nanosecond pulsed field ablation induces programmed cell death, a mechanism that could leapfrog current PFA systems and disrupt large ablation markets. Clinical data from ongoing trials is the next catalyst.
The Canadian dollar held steady as traders refrained from big bets before a US-China summit that could reshape risk appetite and oil demand. The next move hinges on the meeting's tone.
Dollar strength reflected Fed rate hike bets widening yield advantage. Iran war deadlock and a Trump–Xi meeting added safe-haven demand. Next catalyst: U.S. CPI print.
A falling trendline test at ₹2,532 sets up a potential swing to ₹2,975 by year-end. The trade plan splits entries, defines a hard stop, and scales out with trailing stops.
Assembly Biosciences’ two HSV programs were optioned by Gilead Sciences. Hepatitis B and D programs are set to reach inflection points within a year, testing antiviral R&D’s continued investability.
Bomboré hard rock expansion hit 10% above nameplate in four months. Quebec acquisition adds Tier 1 anchor. Next catalyst: first consolidated quarter.
Delivering a 2.5x return at Apollo Beauty, Charles Wachsberg joins Euro Sun's board. The move could unlock supply-chain capital for Europe's second-largest copper-gold deposit.
India banned sugar exports through Sept 2026, removing 1.59M tons of approved quota from global supply. White sugar futures jumped 3% as traders scramble for Brazilian and Thai cargoes.
Vishay +14.48%, Nebius +15.72%, Aurora +16.34%, Wolfspeed +16.53% – four stocks that surged to record or multi-year highs. The catalysts set a hard execution bar for the next quarter.
Ampol's slideshow may detail fuel volumes and Lytton refinery throughput, offering a real-time pulse on Australian diesel demand. Next: official product inventory data.
Delta Gold Technologies' video overview surfaces the quantum computing investment theme, mapping government and corporate billions into a technology still years from practical use. The infrastructure buildout is underway.
Yen steady before Trump-Xi summit, US retail sales. Two catalysts could reset USD/JPY, with trade and consumer data driving the next move.
Record $15.8B revenue and $1.06 EPS beat estimates; Cisco targets $9B in AI orders after $5.3B secured from hyperscalers. Shares jumped ~20% after-hours on restructuring plan.
Consensys delayed its U.S. IPO to fall 2026 after February's crypto selloff. The move, alongside Kraken and Ledger delays, signals a frozen listing pipeline.
Japan Petroleum Exploration's Q4 2026 slide deck is now available, offering the first detailed look at full-year production, reserve updates, and spending plans. The presentation sets up the next catalyst: management's guidance for the coming fiscal year.