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  • Goldman advised on over $1 trillion of announced M&A in H1, a half-year record for any investment bank.
  • Citadel raised the odds of a Fed rate hike in September as inflation broadens and financial conditions remain easy.
  • Fed Chair Warsh plans balance-sheet changes but faces practical limits, with officials expecting deliberation, not immediate cuts.
  • Major FX option expiries across USD/JPY, EUR/USD, USD/MXN, AUD/USD, USD/CNY and USD/BRL may lift currency volatility at the NY cut.
  • Arabica coffee futures jumped 5.2% as Brazil harvest disruptions and El Niño worries forced short-covering and reduced certified stocks.
  • Fitch kept Brazil at BB with a Stable outlook, citing economic diversity but flagging fiscal strain ahead of a close October presidential race.

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U.S. Equities Close Higher as Telecoms, Materials and Financials Lead Gains

U.S. Equities Close Higher as Telecoms, Materials and Financials Lead Gains

U.S. stocks finished the session higher on Friday with the Dow Jones Industrial Average up 0.70%, the S&P 500 gaining 0.50% and the Nasdaq Composite adding 0.31%. Strength in Telecoms, Basic Materials and Financials supported the advance, while notable movers included large gains for Mosaic, Albemarle and Seagate and steep declines for Adobe and se…

The Children’s Place Reports First Quarter 2026 Results

The Children’s Place Reports First Quarter 2026 Results

The Children's Place reported a Q1 2026 net sales decline of 11.1% to $215.2 million, with an operating loss of $42.2 million and net loss of $53.2 million. The company is implementing strategic initiatives focusing on customer experience, brand strength, financial targets, and leadership amid challenging retail conditions and higher tariff costs. …

SpaceX’s Nasdaq Debut Sparks Jubilation, Backlash and Public Protest

SpaceX’s Nasdaq Debut Sparks Jubilation, Backlash and Public Protest

SpaceX's public debut on the Nasdaq, which values the company at more than $2 trillion and has propelled Elon Musk to trillionaire status, provoked exuberant scenes in Times Square and at Starbase, alongside demonstrations and criticism from public figures and activists. Investors and employees celebrated while protesters gathered outside financial…

Black Hills Corp. Requests Rate Review in Colorado

Black Hills Corp. Requests Rate Review in Colorado

Black Hills Corp.'s Colorado electric utility has submitted a rate review application to the Colorado Public Utilities Commission seeking $26.7 million in additional annual revenue. This is to recover approximately $184 million invested since the last rate review, particularly aimed at improving reliability and strengthening the electric grid. The …

Coffee Holding Company Reports Second Quarter Results.

Coffee Holding Company Reports Second Quarter Results.

Coffee Holding Co., Inc. reported second quarter fiscal results ending April 30, 2026, showing a 5.1% decline in net sales primarily due to a rapid 25% decline in green coffee prices. The company responded by lowering prices and increasing promotions for wholesale customers, which pressured sales volumes and profit margins. Gross profit decreased s…

Forbright Raises $142.2 Million in Nasdaq IPO

Forbright Raises $142.2 Million in Nasdaq IPO

Forbright Inc. completed an initial public offering of 7.9 million Class A shares at $18.00 apiece, bringing in about $142.2 million in gross proceeds. The stock started trading on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the symbol FRBT. Underwriters have a 30-day option to buy up to 1.185 million additional shares at the IPO price, subject to custom…

Avista pauses processing of energy service request from 500 MW data center developer while seeking broader policy and community alignment

Avista pauses processing of energy service request from 500 MW data center developer while seeking broader policy and community alignment

Avista Corp., a US energy company, has temporarily suspended processing the energy service request from a potential 500 MW data center developer amid community concerns and to seek broader alignment with governmental agencies and stakeholders. The company emphasizes the need for a coordinated planning process, regulatory approvals, and ensuring tha…

XOMA Royalty Corporation Declares Quarterly Preferred Stock Dividend and Announces Redemption of Its Perpetual Preferred Stock and CVR Dividend Record Date

XOMA Royalty Corporation Declares Quarterly Preferred Stock Dividend and Announces Redemption of Its Perpetual Preferred Stock and CVR Dividend Record Date

XOMA Royalty Corporation announced quarterly cash dividends for its Series A and Series B cumulative perpetual preferred stock, with payments scheduled for mid-July 2026. Furthermore, the company will redeem all outstanding preferred shares at $25 per share on July 14, 2026, ceasing dividend accrual thereafter. This redemption is in connection with…

Cartesian Therapeutics Announces New Employment Inducement Grant

Cartesian Therapeutics Announces New Employment Inducement Grant

Cartesian Therapeutics announced a new employment inducement award granting 6,100 stock options to a new employee at an exercise price matching the recent closing price. The options vest over four years with a ten-year term, approved by the board under Nasdaq inducement rules. The company specializes in late-stage clinical cell therapies targeting …

Monolithic Power Systems Announces Second Quarter 2026 Dividend

Monolithic Power Systems Announces Second Quarter 2026 Dividend

Monolithic Power Systems, a Nasdaq-listed semiconductor company, announced a quarterly dividend of $2.00 per share for Q2 2026, payable on July 15, 2026. This dividend declaration underscores the company's robust financial health and commitment to returning value to shareholders. MPS specializes in high-performance semiconductor power electronics w…

Rhythm Pharmaceuticals to Announce Interim Six-Month Phase 2 Results Evaluating Setmelanotide in Patients with Prader-Willi Syndrome

Rhythm Pharmaceuticals to Announce Interim Six-Month Phase 2 Results Evaluating Setmelanotide in Patients with Prader-Willi Syndrome

Rhythm Pharmaceuticals announced a live webcast and conference call to discuss interim six-month results from its Phase 2 clinical trial of setmelanotide in patients with Prader-Willi syndrome. Setmelanotide is an FDA-approved MC4R agonist currently used to treat various rare genetic and hypothalamic obesity disorders. The company is expanding clin…