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Karman Line Acquisition Corp., a special purpose acquisition company headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida, closed a $200 million initial public offering by selling 20,000,000 units at $10.00 each. The units began trading on the Nasdaq Global Market under the ticker XTERU on Aug. 18, 2026, and each unit includes one Class A ordinary share and one-ha…
The Department of the Treasury reported total U.S. public debt at $40.047 trillion, a figure that has more than doubled since January 2017. The surge reflects pandemic-era borrowing, ongoing deficits driven by mandatory entitlement spending and rising interest costs, and growing market pressure as investors demand higher yields on longer-term Treas…
Carlyle Credit Income Fund announced its third quarter 2026 financial results, highlighting a stable CLO equity market environment, maintained monthly dividends of $0.06 per share, and successful refinancing activities to reduce financing costs. The Fund funded $11.9 million in new CLO investments with a weighted average GAAP yield of 12.96%, and t…
Merit Medical Systems announced that Sheri Lewis will join the company as Executive Vice President of Global Operations, effective August 31, 2026, succeeding Neil Peterson who is transitioning to a Senior Advisor role before retiring. Lewis brings 30 years of experience in global operations and supply chain management, expected to support Merit’s …
CTO Realty Growth, Inc. announced it will pay a quarterly cash dividend of $0.38 per common share for Q3 2026, translating to an annual yield of about 7.0%. The dividend is payable on September 30, 2026, to shareholders of record as of September 10, 2026. Additionally, CTO declared a quarterly dividend for its Series A Preferred Stock. The company …
AVAX One Technology Ltd. announced the departure of CFO Chris Polimeni effective August 17, 2026, with Stephanie Brady promoted to Chief Accounting Officer to oversee financial reporting during this transition. The interim CEO, Pete Wylie, who has CFO experience, will support the finance team as the company continues its CFO and CEO searches. The d…
Longeveron Inc., a clinical-stage biotech company developing stem cell therapies for serious pediatric and aging-related conditions, announced the appointment of Nirav Jhaveri as Chief Financial Officer. Jhaveri brings over 25 years of capital markets and biotech finance experience, expected to support Longeveron's advancement of its lead stem cell…
Wealthfront Corporation announced it will release its fiscal second quarter 2027 financial results after market close on September 9, 2026, followed by a conference call and webcast. The fintech firm continues to emphasize its position as a tech-driven platform serving digital natives with automated saving, investing, borrowing, and lending product…
Ethos, a NASDAQ-listed life insurance technology company, announced that its CEO, Peter Colis, will present at the Goldman Sachs Communacopia + Technology Conference. The event will showcase Ethos’s innovative approach to democratizing life insurance access via its tech platform, featuring an online, streamlined buying process.
Rivian's early R2 sales and Q2 margin improvement give the company a clearer path to profitability. With a market cap near $22.8B, improving software and services margins, and meaningful liquidity commitments, this trade favors a long on a measured pullback. Entry at $15.00, stop at $13.50, target at $22.00 over a mid-term (45 trading days) horizon…
Five Below, Inc. announced that it will release its second quarter fiscal 2026 financial results on September 2, 2026, followed by a conference call to discuss the results. The company also revealed management's participation in upcoming investor conferences hosted by Barclays and Goldman Sachs later in September. Webcasts and replays will be avail…
Replimune Group, a biopharmaceutical company specializing in oncolytic immunotherapies, announced inducement equity awards to its Chief Commercial Officer Michelle DiNapoli. The awards include stock options and restricted stock units outside the 2018 Equity Incentive Plan, granted under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4), to incentivize her employment …
Edesa Biotech, a Nasdaq-listed clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on immuno-inflammatory diseases, announced an underwritten public offering of common shares and warrants. The funds raised will be used for general corporate purposes including research and development, working capital, and manufacturing expenses. The offering is subjec…
Karman Line Acquisition Corp., a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC), successfully closed its $200 million initial public offering (IPO) on Nasdaq under the ticker XTERU. The company plans to pursue a business combination focusing on aerospace and defense sectors, specifically space-based infrastructure, but has no definitive target yet.
With diplomacy on Iran stalled, markets unsettled and his approval rating at a historic low, President Donald Trump spent about 30 minutes on the South Lawn directing reporters through White House renovation sites. He promoted a new granite helipad, a $400 million ballroom and other upgrades he says will modernize and preserve the complex, while so…
Blue Owl (OWL) looks set to extend a multi-week rebound. The alternative asset manager generates meaningful free cash flow, supports a high distribution yield, and has seen short interest ease — a combination that can fuel a mid-term rally. Trade plan: enter at $11.78, target $14.72, stop $10.20. Horizon: mid term (45 trading days).
Fractile, a British developer of AI-focused processors, is reported to be in advanced fundraising talks that would place its pre-money valuation at $6.5 billion. The company aims to raise about $600 million in the round, which includes some capital provided at lower terms. Separately, Fractile has an initial agreement to sell about $250 million of …
CME Group shares fell after Deutsche Bank downgraded the stock from Buy to Hold and trimmed its price target from $286 to $270, with analysts citing limited upside following a recent rally. The move altered the firm's analyst mix and, combined with competitive uncertainty from a Nasdaq trading-hours proposal, pressured the stock even as major index…
Short seller Scorpion Capital on Wednesday challenged the significance of the relationship between Twist Biosciences and Anthropic, saying Anthropic’s blog framed Twist as a service provider rather than a technology collaborator. Scorpion highlighted language in Anthropic’s post and regulatory filings to support its view and disclosed it holds a sh…
Uber Technologies, Pony.ai and Croatian startup Verne have begun offering autonomous vehicle rides in Zagreb, marking the first time Uber users in Europe can request a robotaxi through the company’s app. The rollout covers key parts of the city, including the center, and will expand geographically over time. During an initial phase, a licensed oper…
Lululemon Athletica is preparing for a leadership transition with Chief Communications Officer Bill Chandler departing on Sept. 4, days before incoming CEO Heidi O'Neill begins on Sept. 8. The communications chief's exit follows recent departures in the company's technology and strategy ranks, leaving several senior roles open for the new CEO to ad…
Jefferies analyst Corey Tarlowe elevated Target Corp to his top retail pick and raised the price target to $177 from $161, while keeping a Buy rating. The upgrade reflects what Tarlowe describes as one of the most extensive assortment refreshes in years, supported by stronger-than-expected foot traffic and upward revisions to second-quarter compara…
Alpha Compute Corp. announced a significant increase in combined revenue and cash receipts to $1.57 million in July 2026, a 35-fold growth since April 2026 driven by its Gamee subsidiary and the Alpha-01 NVIDIA cluster. Gamee achieved its third consecutive month of positive EBITDA amid growing user engagement. The company secured a binding term she…
Lincoln Educational Services Corporation plans to expand into the Phoenix metropolitan area by opening its 26th campus in Tempe, Arizona in early 2028. The campus will focus on in-demand trades programs including Automotive Technology, Electrical and Electronic Systems Technology, HVAC, and Welding to meet the rising employer demand for skilled tec…
CryptoCapitalFund announced the purchase of 200 million IBNAi tokens, equal to 20% of the token's fixed 1 billion supply. The tokens were acquired on the open market during July and August 2026 and are held in Fireblocks cold storage. The fund frames the acquisition as a long-term strategic investment in a token designed to support InvestorBrandNet…
