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Azul will intensify capacity reductions in response to elevated jet fuel costs tied to the Iran war, prioritizing frequency cuts over removing served cities and concentrating on key hubs to preserve cash and improve aircraft utilization, CEO John Rodgerson said. The carrier, which completed a major debt restructuring and exited Chapter 11 in Februa…
Micron Technology shares fell more than 13% on Friday, deepening a two-session drop that trimmed part of the stock's strong year-to-date gains. Market recalibration after Broadcom's fiscal Q2 2026 report, concerns that retail investors may free up cash for the forthcoming SpaceX IPO, and media reports about potential memory configuration changes at…
Yardeni Research cautions that upcoming mega-IPOs from SpaceX, Anthropic and OpenAI - collectively dubbed the "AI-3" - could dominate investor attention and create intense demand for a very limited public supply of shares. The firm does not view the listings as a broad liquidity threat, noting that the combined capital to be raised is far smaller t…
A U.S. ban on live cattle imports from Mexico, imposed to slow the spread of New World screwworm, has left long-standing Texas feedlots sparsely stocked and forced U.S. beef supply to tighten. At the same time, northern Mexican ranchers and processors are growing feed and packing operations to keep animals and add value domestically, sending more b…
China’s securities regulator is preparing a three-year reform program for the fund management industry aimed at raising long-term returns for investors, reducing fees, and strengthening supervision of market activity. The measures are expected to implement recent State Council guidance on the private fund sector and will sit within a broader "1+N+X…
Global airline executives meeting at the International Air Transport Association (IATA) annual summit in Rio de Janeiro on June 6-8 confront a tightening margin environment as the Iran war pushes up fuel prices and disrupts airspace. Delivery delays from major manufacturers have compelled carriers to keep older, less efficient aircraft flying, comp…
Elon Musk’s SpaceX has prompted a wave of interest from European retail investors as the company considers a sizeable retail allocation in an expected IPO. Platforms across the UK and several European countries are allowing customers to apply for shares in a $75 billion offering, but academics and consumer advocates warn that the company’s $1.75 tr…
Yardeni Research reports mounting signs that the artificial intelligence expansion is spreading from major technology firms into the wider U.S. economy. Labor-market strength, surging small-business job openings, stronger manufacturing readings and rising construction tied to data-center builds point to AI-related demand. However, elevated input co…
Goldman Sachs finds that first-quarter corporate results and consumer spending have left the U.S. economy on a firm footing, driven by broad beats across the S&P 500 and strong real revenue and earnings growth. However, the bank warns that weakening household demand, constrained real incomes, and climbing input costs could weigh on growth later in …
The U.S. Department of State has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale of five MH-60R Seahawk maritime helicopters and associated equipment to New Zealand, a transaction valued at $1.5 billion. The sale supports Wellington’s broader plan to substantially increase defence spending over the coming years and to strengthen homeland defence and prot…
InterPrivate Investment Partners V completed an initial public offering of 20,125,000 units at $10.00 each, raising gross proceeds of $201.25 million following full exercise of the underwriters' over-allotment. The Nasdaq-listed blank-check company will pursue a business combination and plans to leverage the team's private equity, technology and di…
TD Cowen continues to expect the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to grant exemptive relief that would allow trading in tokenized equities within months. The pace of the process has been slower than many anticipated, driven primarily by political considerations in Washington and the need to finalize practical regulatory and operational detai…
Netflix confirmed in an SEC filing that Jay Hoag has been named chairman of its board following the annual shareholders meeting on June 4. The appointment follows Reed Hastings' departure from the board, announced in April as a move to focus on philanthropy and other pursuits. Hoag, a co-founder of Technology Crossover Ventures and a long-serving N…
A Los Angeles jury concluded that Johnson & Johnson was not negligent in the sale of talc-based cosmetic powders after trial brought by the families of three women who developed ovarian cancer. The verdict contributes to the company's mixed litigation record as thousands of similar claims remain active.
Boeing is evaluating whether it can expand 737 MAX production beyond its stated target of 63 per month, exploring a potential climb to 70 jets monthly. CEO Kelly Ortberg described the effort as a study to identify constraints and supply chain resilience as the planemaker methodically raises output following a restart in December 2024 and the liftin…
Marvell Technology's shares rebounded in after-hours trade after S&P Dow Jones Indices announced the company will be added to the S&P 500. The move comes at the end of a tumultuous week for the chipmaker, which saw both high-profile praise and sharp intraday selling. Flex Ltd. will join the index alongside Marvell, while Pool Corporation and Campbe…
Marvell Technology will be added to the S&P 500 later this month after S&P Dow Jones Indices confirmed the company met a key profitability requirement. The inclusion follows a surge in Marvell's shares driven by AI-related demand and recent GAAP profitability, and will replace PoolCorp on the benchmark prior to trading on June 22.
Mexico's benchmark stock gauge, the S&P/BMV IPC, fell 1.86% to a one-month low at the close on Friday as losses in Industrials, Consumer Goods & Services and Consumer Staples pressured the market. More stocks fell than rose, with notable drops among mining and aviation names while a handful of beverage and real estate names posted small gains. Comm…
Colombia's benchmark COLCAP index closed lower, down 1.58%, with losses concentrated in the Financials, Investment and Public Services sectors. While Etb, Grupo Argos and Banco de Bogotá posted gains, Cementos Argos Pf, Grupo de Inversiones Suramericana and Grupo Argos SA Pref were among the biggest decliners. Commodity and FX moves included lower …
Russian equities closed lower on Friday, with the MOEX Russia Index dropping 0.71% to a six-month low. Declines were concentrated in the Mining, Oil & Gas and Power sectors, while only a handful of stocks finished higher. Volatility eased, and commodity prices, including gold and crude oil, moved lower.
MSAV Holdings Ltd has filed to offer 5 million ordinary shares in an initial public offering, indicating a price range of $4.00 to $6.00 per share and plans to list on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the ticker MSAV. The company will not move forward without Nasdaq approval, and the filing does not disclose how the proceeds would be used or provide…
Senator Elizabeth Warren sent a letter to Commodity Futures Trading Commission Chairman Michael Selig on June 5, citing recent media reports that allege agency leadership intervened to favor companies backed by allies of President Trump and retaliated against staff who resisted. Warren highlighted reductions in CFTC staffing and enforcement activit…
Quantinuum Inc. completed an initial public offering of 28 million Class A shares at $60 per share, generating $1.68 billion in gross proceeds before underwriting discounts and other expenses. The company started trading on the Nasdaq Global Market under the ticker QNT after the SEC declared its registration statement effective on June 3, 2026. The…
S&P Global Ratings has upgraded Legence Holdings LLC to 'BB-' from 'B+' and assigned a positive outlook, pointing to a significant reduction in financial sponsor ownership and stronger-than-expected first-quarter 2026 results. The upgrade follows debt paydown funded by IPO proceeds and an acquisition that expanded the company's fabrication capacity…
A stronger-than-expected May jobs report stoked fears that U.S. interest rates could remain higher for longer, prompting investors to pull back from high-flying technology names, safe-haven government debt and gold. The Nasdaq suffered its steepest one-day fall in over a year, while semiconductors and several top chipmakers posted heavy losses afte…
