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A minister warned consultancies must meet ethical standards as a departmental review examines procurement practices and conflicts of interest.
Late-stage rounds soaked up $18B as disclosed deals fell from 1,646 in 2025 to 385 in Q1 2026. Retail capital no longer sets the pace.
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Bolivia's 46-day road blockades are clearing, with closures down to 50 from over 100. Economic damage hit $2.8B, 5.5% of GDP. Divisions among protesters and a looming IMF deal shift the outlook.
Blackline Safety shareholders voted to approve the Francisco Partners acquisition at $9 per share plus a potential $0.50 contingent value. The deal targets a late-June close.
Domo reported Q1 FY2027 results after Monday's close. CEO Josh James and CFO Tod Crane highlighted AI and macro risks in forward-looking statements. The call continues.
Major Drilling Group released its Q4 fiscal 2026 earnings slide deck. Focus on margin trends, backlog, and capital allocation to gauge the drilling cycle.
Widow's Bay Episode 10 streams June 16 at 6 p.m. PT on Apple TV, a day before the official June 17 release. Apple renewed the show for Season 2 last week.
Wizz Air reported €142M Q4 net income, down 22% YoY, with 18% passenger growth outpacing ticket revenue. The carrier expects free cash flow to turn positive in fiscal 2027 once delivery pace slows.
VARA now requires Dubai crypto firms to embed FATF blacklists in real-time risk scoring, refresh assessments quarterly, and separate proliferation financing risks from AML.
ASX futures point to a near-1% drop as the RBA's 2:30PM rate decision overrides Wall Street's Iran peace rally. Brent crude falls to $83.36, gold rises to $4,324.
Vallourec's geothermal deep dive highlighted its corrosion-resistant tube technology for harsh well conditions. The focus signals growth potential in the sector, with implications for rival tubular goods suppliers.
Rio Tinto shares up 28% in 2025. Valuation anchors: net tangible assets and dividend yield. The rally has compressed the margin of safety. April production report will test the run.
Britain designated Huobi alongside 17 entities tied to the A7 network, which allegedly moved $90 billion in 2025 alone. The sanctions signal a new front in financial warfare.
Bitcoin surged 11% from its June low above $66,600 after the U.S.-Iran peace deal. Santiment sees a potential bull cycle, but $4.8B in ETF outflows linger.
PSX dropped 3.45% while the broader market rose, a rare divergence. The refiner's Alpha Score of 60 is Moderate, and valuation at 10.7x forward earnings leaves little margin for error. Earnings in April will test the thesis.
The Bank of Ghana ordered all regulated financial institutions to stop supporting unauthorized crypto dollar wallets, citing the Payment Systems Act and Foreign Exchange Act.
A long GitLab investor argues the DevSecOps platform can re-accelerate growth through enterprise consolidation and the new AI coding assistant. June earnings will test the thesis.
The 2.1% drop in MPLX was mechanical midstream rotation, not a thesis break. Cash flow coverage stays above 1.6x. NGL volumes remain strong. Yield near 8.5% is safe.
Nugget's Smore play couch is smaller and lighter, designed for tighter spaces. The companion piece expands fort-building options without extra square footage. Price and release date pending.
Silver's 8% decline from May highs tightens margins for SIL miners. A break below $28 an ounce could trigger stop-loss selling. The June jobs report is the next catalyst.
NeoGenomics (NEO) priced $275M in convertible notes due 2032, using proceeds to refinance its 4.25% 2028 notes and fund $50M in share buybacks. The move pushes out debt maturities and limits dilution.
Portugal's 270,000-strong diaspora in Switzerland is building real business clout, from venture capital networks to board seats at major banks.
A Seeking Alpha analyst warns Sandisk's AI memory boom may peak by mid-2026 as new supply arrives; earnings on July 30 are the next test.
CHEF shares slipped after an analyst downgrade cited margin pressure and slow restaurant traffic. The next quarterly report will test the stock's premium valuation.
LTP secures AFSL ahead of June 30 deadline; 90% of Australia's crypto platforms still unlicensed face penalties up to 10% of turnover. Eric Wang leads local push.
Oklahoma regulators warn investors about BG Wealth and fake crypto exchanges promising risk-free returns, using social media recruitment and withdrawal fee traps.
210 of 1,200+ EU crypto firms have MiCA licenses. 83% face restrictions after July 1. Regulatory backlogs and consolidation ahead.
Spain's CNMV warns crypto firms: after June 30, only MiCA-licensed VASPs can operate. Fewer than half have licenses. Migration plans required. EU consults on DeFi, stablecoins.
LendingClub reported Q4 net income of $34.5 million, swinging from a loss. Revenue fell 8%. Deposit costs rose. The bank transition shows progress. The company expects full-year profitability in 2024.