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FLEX LNG's Q1 2026 call transcript is out, with CEO Marius Foss addressing fleet utilization and spot market exposure. The next catalyst is the quarterly dividend declaration.
Cameco beat Q1 estimates, NuScale missed, and Oklo deepened its Nvidia tie-up. NANO Nuclear’s update after the close Thursday will show whether the Supermicro MOU has substance. Spot uranium at $86.30.
Stand With Crypto claims 3.7M supporters as Armstrong says CLARITY Act is 'closer than ever.' Bill aims to define token rules, reducing legal risk for Coinbase.
Andean Precious Metals' Q1 call puts the San Bartolomé silver mine in the spotlight. The full transcript will reveal whether production costs tracked guidance.
The May 13 earnings call provides the first hard data on whether Wesdome can convert elevated gold prices into free cash flow, with Kiena Deep grades and AISC guidance as the key swing factors.
CEO Jacob Meldgaard and CFO Kim Balle address fleet utilization and dividend coverage after a quarter that tested product tanker rate assumptions. The call frames the summer driving season demand catalyst.
The 30-year Treasury auction cleared at 5.05%, up from 4.876%, resetting long-end yield levels. The move widens rate differentials, supporting the dollar ahead of Fed minutes and CPI.
Ledger's $4B IPO pause follows Kraken's shelved listing and BitGo's 30% drop, leaving crypto's 2026 pipeline dependent on token prices and the next listing.
Westwater Q1 call transcript tests Coosa graphite financing and offtake milestones. DOE loan and construction updates will validate or reset the policy premium.
Nebius Group shares surged 16% to $207.79 after Q1 results and a 1.2 GW Pennsylvania AI factory deal. The announcement signals accelerating demand for dedicated AI compute infrastructure.
Middle East unrest delays are squeezing Oil States International's offshore margins as awards slip while costs stay fixed. Q2 earnings call is next catalyst.
Stalled US-Iran talks keep Iranian supply sidelined and Hormuz risk alive, pulling WTI back from $100. The failed test caps commodity FX gains while holding a price floor near $97.
Revenue growth accelerated in Q1 as customer expansion in Europe and Asia Pacific shifted the geographic mix. The next quarter's regional breakdown will test whether the acceleration is durable.
Six sell-side banks dialed into Lundbeck's Q1 2026 call before any numbers were released. The CEO's 'proof point' language sets a high bar for the financials that follow.
Senate Banking Committee markup could advance a bill establishing clear securities vs. commodity rules, self-custody rights, and exchange compliance for 50 million U.S. crypto holders. The amendment fight will determine if it reaches the 60-vote floor threshold.
Blackstone's Link Logistics paid $195.9M for eight Prologis properties, a deal with no value-add that highlights how capital-deployment urgency can compress fund returns relative to a REIT that builds at 7.6% yields.
Striking 'maximum employment' from the Fed's mandate would remove the employment buffer, forcing a repricing of the yield curve, dollar, and risk assets. The 2025 framework review is the next catalyst.
Kennedy's yes vote locks committee passage. Warren's 40+ amendments target Ripple's Fed access. Galaxy's Thorn says five Democratic yes votes would make the bill filibuster-proof.
Charles Schwab begins rolling out direct bitcoin and ether trading for select US retail clients, bypassing ETFs and futures. The move puts pressure on Coinbase and could spark a fee war among brokerages.
The parliamentary standards watchdog investigates whether a £5 million gift from Christopher Harborne, who holds a 12% Tether stake, should have been declared. A breach could trigger a recall petition and byelection while Reform UK leads polls at 28%.
DOJ says dormant wallet movements after 2019 shutdown helped identify Owe Martin Andresen, who allegedly laundered over $2 million via crypto and gold purchases. The case signals old darknet funds remain traceable.
Mike Novogratz warns Democrats that hesitation on the CLARITY Act risks ceding the crypto future. More than 100 amendments, some labeled anti-DeFi, have stalled the bill.
CEO William Oplinger told the BofA conference that Q1 was good and Q2 is shaping up strong, signaling operational consistency that may read through to aluminum demand. LME inventory data and Q2 earnings will confirm whether the strength is sector-wide.
Aritzia’s premium multiple leaves no room for error as the Q4 fiscal 2026 report approaches. Any execution slip could trigger a sharp re-rating.
Renewed chatter about GPU-hour futures could shift the AI supply chain's pricing power. Nvidia’s scarcity premium and cloud models face a tradeable, transparent market.
Tower Semiconductor shares hit an all-time high after strong results. Camtek dragged the TA-35 index 0.84% lower, widening the divergence in Israel’s tech sector.
Sen. Kennedy struck a deal adding fiduciary duty rules and a housing bill, clearing the 13-11 committee. More than 100 amendments target DeFi provisions. Floor vote before Memorial Day.
Popsmith had less than two weeks of cash before Oprah’s feature triggered a demand surge, highlighting how celebrity endorsements can abruptly reprice small consumer brands.
The pound fell after a hot US PPI print and Starmer turmoil widened the rate differential and added a risk premium. Next: UK CPI and Fed speakers.
The British pound dropped against the dollar after a hot US producer price index and political turmoil around UK PM Keir Starmer. The next UK CPI print now becomes the directional catalyst.