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Firefly Aerospace subsidiary SciTec has won a U.S. Space Force contract for the Golden Dome missile defense program, targeting AI-driven interceptors by 2028.
Berkshire Hathaway's transition to CEO Greg Abel faces a 12.4% stock slump and the challenge of deploying a $400 billion cash pile. Is the legacy enough?
Coinbase now supports the CLARITY Act after a compromise on stablecoin rewards. The deal hinges on a new regulatory test to separate yield from platform usage.
Anthony Mendelson's screen-free music player pivoted from a runner's tool to a hit with kids. The shift creates new scaling challenges for the hardware startup.
Managing a 10-million subscriber channel like CaseOh requires balancing family dynamics with the professional demands of scaling a digital media business.
Mikaela Shiffrin discusses the impact of personal loss and injury on her career. Her journey offers a look at the resilience required for elite performance.
MSC has launched a new Europe-Red Sea-Middle East express service to capture rising freight demand. The move signals a strategic push to maintain trade flow.
Exxon Mobil's Q1 earnings beat highlights operational resilience amid Strait of Hormuz tensions. Monitor future capital expenditure for margin sustainability.
North Korea denies involvement in $577M of crypto thefts, which account for 76% of global losses in 2026. Watch for wallet movements as a signal for volatility.
The ADB is under pressure to expand capital and adopt a transformational strategy to address regional development needs amid ongoing geopolitical challenges.
Berkshire Hathaway shares rose 0.5% as operating earnings jumped 18% and CEO Greg Abel signaled a focus on operational efficiency over AI-driven speculation.
Stablecoins face structural risks from reserve management and regulation. Understanding the difference between fiat, algorithmic, and collateralized models.
Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 hits a 93% KPI completion rate as non-oil GDP climbs to 55%. With 73% of CEOs planning M&A, the focus shifts to long-term value.
Crude oil hit 108.35 before pulling back to 96.90 support. Watch for a secondary test of this floor to determine if the current rebound holds or signals a reversal.
The ‘missing middle’ in crypto markets persists because infrastructure lacks the deterministic risk controls required for institutional-grade execution.
North Korea denies state involvement in crypto thefts, but the technical reality of blockchain forensics continues to track the movement of stolen assets.
Kraken's parent firm alleges a $25M fraud by former partner Etana Custody, claiming the firm ran a Ponzi-like scheme that led to its November 2025 liquidation.
Historical data since 1987 shows a 68% probability of a short-term dip within four days of a positive May start. Use this to gauge potential mean reversion risks.
Gap Inc. is integrating AI-powered supply chain software to automate compliance and reduce product safety risks. The move signals a broader retail shift.
The Dollar remains bid as drone strikes on an ADNOC tanker confirm Hormuz risks. Traders are now watching the RBA decision for the next major FX catalyst.
Pyongyang's denial of $12M in Q1 crypto thefts signals a hardening stance. Market participants must account for persistent state-level cyber risks.
Silver is forming a triangle pattern on weekly charts, signaling a potential breakout toward the $121 all-time high. Watch for volume-backed confirmation.
Bybit Pay is now live in South Africa, enabling QR-based crypto payments at 650,000+ locations. The service settles in rand to bypass merchant volatility.
FormFactor's Q1 2026 results reveal a pivot toward advanced semiconductor testing. Monitor probe card demand and margin trends to gauge future growth cycles.
Satellogic adds three defense veterans to its sales team, signaling a pivot toward sovereign geospatial intelligence contracts. Watch for government wins next.
Bicara Therapeutics will report Q1 2026 results on May 11 at 8:30 a.m. ET. Investors are watching for updates on clinical trial progress and cash runway.
Research Frontiers will report Q1 2026 results on May 7. Investors should focus on royalty growth and cash burn to gauge the company's path to profitability.
Kraken parent Payward secures a rare CFTC trifecta, clearing the path for regulated US crypto derivatives. The firm eyes a $20B valuation and S-1 filing.
Pasithea Therapeutics appoints Kartik Krishnan as CMO to drive PAS-004 trials for NF1 tumors. The move signals a shift toward clinical execution for KTTA.
Tokyo Electron's Q4 2026 results highlight a critical shift in semiconductor capex, with institutional focus on AI-driven demand and margin sustainability.