deepblue4you America's Car-Mart ( CRMT ) slumped 19% on a report that the used car seller and subprime lender is working on a capital raise to try to prevent a bankruptcy filing. Houlihan Lokey, the company's banker, has been reaching out to investors to see if they're interested in providing at least $500 million of fresh capital, according to a Bloomberg report on Wednesday, which cited people f...
deepblue4you America's Car-Mart ( CRMT ) slumped 19% on a report that the used car seller and subprime lender is working on a capital raise to try to prevent a bankruptcy filing. Houlihan Lokey, the company's banker, has been reaching out to investors to see if they're interested in providing at least $500 million of fresh capital, according to a Bloomberg report on Wednesday, which cited people familiar with the matter. The new capital would help the firm with its liquidity issues and repay existing lenders. Separately, Car-Mart ( CRMT ) is considering a potential Chapter 11 filing, the people familiar told Bloomberg. Shares of Car-Mart have plunged more than 90% over the past year. Car-Mart and Houlihan Lokey declined to comment to Bloomberg. Late last month, Car-Mart ( CRMT ) said its board retained Houlihan Lokey to serve as its financial advisor as the company continues to evaluate and pursue strategic alternatives, including potential financing, recapitalization, mergers and acquisitions, and other transactions. More on America's Car-Mart America's Car-Mart's Crash Doesn't Justify An Upgrade At This Time America's Car-Mart, Inc. 2026 Q3 - Results - Earnings Call Presentation America's Car-Mart, Inc. (CRMT) Q3 2026 Earnings Call Transcript America's Car-Mart retains advisor to evaluate strategic alternatives America's Car-Mart outlines critical focus on securing warehouse facility as inventory and sales volumes remain constrained
Recent share performance and business snapshot Meta Platforms (META) has seen its stock give up some ground in recent months, with the share price down 4% over the past month and 11% over the past 3 months. This has prompted fresh interest in its current valuation. Over a longer horizon, the stock is down about 10% year to date and 17% over the past year. Its 3 year total return remains a very lar...
Recent share performance and business snapshot Meta Platforms (META) has seen its stock give up some ground in recent months, with the share price down 4% over the past month and 11% over the past 3 months. This has prompted fresh interest in its current valuation. Over a longer horizon, the stock is down about 10% year to date and 17% over the past year. Its 3 year total return remains a very large multiple of the starting level, and the 5 year total return stands at about 0.75x. Against...
Dozens of Transportation Operations Management (TOM) Team drivers at Amazon's MCI9 facility have joined Teamsters Local 41, becoming the second group of semi-truck and tractor-trailer drivers at the company to organize with the Teamsters.
Dozens of Transportation Operations Management (TOM) Team drivers at Amazon's MCI9 facility have joined Teamsters Local 41, becoming the second group of semi-truck and tractor-trailer drivers at the company to organize with the Teamsters.
The lowest ever viewing figures, an identity crisis for the show and a confusing Billie Piper-based cliffhanger – whoever takes on the BBC fantasy drama has quite the job on their hands … The announcement that the BBC has abandoned the planned Doctor Who Christmas special , and is ending its partnership with showrunner Russell T Davies and Bad Wolf production company, will not have come as much of...
The lowest ever viewing figures, an identity crisis for the show and a confusing Billie Piper-based cliffhanger – whoever takes on the BBC fantasy drama has quite the job on their hands … The announcement that the BBC has abandoned the planned Doctor Who Christmas special , and is ending its partnership with showrunner Russell T Davies and Bad Wolf production company, will not have come as much of a surprise to many fans. It has been rumoured for some time. Aside from the gossip, the fact that no filming appeared to have taken place for a programme that traditionally requires a lengthy post-production process had already suggested something was up. The BBC has said the show remains an important part of its portfolio, stating it wants to ensure that “when the Tardis lands once more, it does so in all its glory”. While it isn’t inconceivable that Bad Wolf might bid to make the show under a new regime, Davies appears to have hung up his Tardis keys for good, posting on Instagram : “Now I’m as excited as anyone to see what comes next!” Continue reading...
AI 驱动的生物治疗研究和科技公司MindWalk Holdings Corp．近日宣布正式推出ReefIQ™。这是一个基于其专有HYFT®技术构建的生物背景层，旨在连接客户分散的研发数据与AI推理工作流，为AI驱动的药物发现和生物制剂开发提供结构化、可查询的生物背景。 在生命科学领域，生物学本质上是相互关联的，但药物发现中的数据常常分散在不同文件、格式、系统、团队和工作流中。ReefIQ能在AI...
AI 驱动的生物治疗研究和科技公司MindWalk Holdings Corp．近日宣布正式推出ReefIQ™。这是一个基于其专有HYFT®技术构建的生物背景层，旨在连接客户分散的研发数据与AI推理工作流，为AI驱动的药物发现和生物制剂开发提供结构化、可查询的生物背景。 在生命科学领域，生物学本质上是相互关联的，但药物发现中的数据常常分散在不同文件、格式、系统、团队和工作流中。ReefIQ能在AI工作流介入前重新连接这些数据，将其链接至MindWalk的生物表征基础。DNA序列、蛋白质结构、实验数据、组学信息、科学文献、证据来源及项目历史等，都会被转化为可治理、可查询的互联生物背景。 MindWalk首席执行官兼总裁Jennifer Bath博士表示，在生命科学AI领域，持久的竞争优势不在于团队使用的是哪个模型，而在于模型能够进行推理的生物背景。ReefIQ正是为了弥合这一差距而设计，它将每个项目（包括失败项目）所学到的知识作为可治理的背景保存下来，而非散落的孤立文件。在受监管的环境中，这恰恰是让推理变得可信的关键。 ReefIQ平台采用三层架构设计。位于底层的是HYFT核心技术，提供覆盖序列、结构、功能、机制、通路、证据和文献等维度的生物表征基础。中间层为ReefIQ本身，负责整合客户数据、链接至HYFT基础，并保留数据来源和项目历史。最上层的LensAI推理与应用层，则利用ReefIQ提供的互联生物背景，支持信息检索、分析、靶点发现、候选分子尽职调查、假设生成及投资组合决策支持。LensAI目前已与多家生命科学客户签订了经常性合同。 MindWalk首席技术官Dirk Van Hyfte博士指出，ReefIQ将HYFT信息网络应用于实际的药物发现工作，其目标是在保留数据来源、部署灵活性和客户定义的控制权的同时，支持基于互联生物背景的检索、分析和假设生成。 ReefIQ的设计灵感源于珊瑚礁的累积生长特性——每一份数据集、每一个实验结果、每一个项目，乃至每一项证据，都能成为未来发现的治理化背景层的一部分。随着新数据不断加入，这个知识网络将持续丰富，其关联关系和注释也将不断优化，从而让后续的研发项目受益于持续积累的证据和洞见。 MindWalk Holdings Corp．是一家生物原生AI公司，总部位于加拿大维多利亚，在 纳斯达克 上市，股票代码为HYFT。其核心技...
JHVEPhoto From left to right: Michael Haidinger, Boeing; Mike Schmidt, Rheinmetall; Michael Borkowski, Diehl Defence; Timo Haas, Rheinmetall; Amy List, Boeing; Glen Ferguson, Boeing and Andreas Domann, Rohde & Schwarz. (Boeing) Boeing ( BA ) unveiled an upgraded version of its MQ-28 Ghost Bat combat drone at the ILA Berlin air show, highlighting new capabilities as the company competes for a poten...
JHVEPhoto From left to right: Michael Haidinger, Boeing; Mike Schmidt, Rheinmetall; Michael Borkowski, Diehl Defence; Timo Haas, Rheinmetall; Amy List, Boeing; Glen Ferguson, Boeing and Andreas Domann, Rohde & Schwarz. (Boeing) Boeing ( BA ) unveiled an upgraded version of its MQ-28 Ghost Bat combat drone at the ILA Berlin air show, highlighting new capabilities as the company competes for a potentially significant German military contract. The latest version of the uncrewed aircraft features increased payload capacity, longer range and an internal weapons bay capable of carrying guided bombs or air-to-air missiles. Boeing is partnering with Germany's Rheinmetall ( RNMBF )( RNMBY ), along with defense firms Diehl Defence and Rohde & Schwarz, to tailor the platform for German requirements. Rheinmetall Chief Executive Armin Papperger said discussions with the German government are ongoing and suggested a procurement decision could move into final contract negotiations next year if Berlin wants the aircraft operational by 2029. For investors, the program reflects growing demand for so-called collaborative combat aircraft, a new class of autonomous or semi-autonomous drones designed to operate alongside manned fighter jets. Germany's eventual decision could represent a significant opportunity for Boeing and its partners as European nations accelerate defense spending in response to heightened security concerns. The Ghost Bat faces competition from German defense startup Helsing, whose CA-1 Europa drone is also under consideration. German officials are reportedly evaluating multiple systems as they seek to expand the country's unmanned combat capabilities. Developed by Boeing Australia, the MQ-28 is expected to enter service with the Royal Australian Air Force in 2028. Boeing executives said the aircraft's wing area has been enlarged by 25%, allowing it to carry roughly 2,000 pounds (907.18 kilogram) of additional payload. The drone's new internal weapons bay can accommo...
Elnara Buniat/iStock via Getty Images I'm rating ThredUp Inc. ( TDUP ) as a 'Buy.' I've identified positive takeaways pertaining to its margins from the company's presentation at William Blair's "Growth Stock Conference " on June 3. My prior August 5, 2025 write-up was focused on its above-consensus 2Q25 results. Broadening The Portfolio During the May 4 first-quarter briefing , TDUP drew attentio...
Elnara Buniat/iStock via Getty Images I'm rating ThredUp Inc. ( TDUP ) as a 'Buy.' I've identified positive takeaways pertaining to its margins from the company's presentation at William Blair's "Growth Stock Conference " on June 3. My prior August 5, 2025 write-up was focused on its above-consensus 2Q25 results. Broadening The Portfolio During the May 4 first-quarter briefing , TDUP drew attention to the roll-out of "our premium service" and "direct selling" initiatives in Feb. 2025 and Apr. 2026, respectively. In my opinion, these above-mentioned moves are likely to boost the firm's future profitability. TDUP's commentary at the investor event last Wednesday shed more details on the evolution of its user base and pricing mix. The group shared that the newly-introduced "premium kits" and "peer-to-peer listings" are commanding ASPs roughly twice and triple those of "standard offerings," respectively. Also, it's natural that high-end products attract wealthier buyers. The proportion of clients with annual "household incomes" surpassing $100,000 rose from 2022's three-tenths to the current seven-tenths. Separately, broker TD Cowen published a report (not publicly available) titled "ThredUp CEO Meeting" on May 19, 2026. TDUP's management had revealed in this sell-side conversation that 10% of its customers earn over $1 million on a per-year basis. This provides further evidence of its new upscale strategy's success. The enterprise runs "an online resale platform" as per SA's profile page. My take is that the pivot towards higher-priced items is likely to be margin-accretive. That should lead to substantial operating leverage effects, given the business's high fixed-cost nature. Also, there's a virtuous cycle at play here. It's reasonable to assume that richer users have stronger purchasing power and don't mind paying up for quality. This in turn incentivizes an increase in the supply of high-ASP products. According to S&P Capital IQ, analysts are projecting that TDUP's...
Optical-networking stocks are catching a bid in midday trading on Wednesday, with the group rallying together as the AI infrastructure trade reasserts itself. Applied Optoelectronics (NASDAQ:AAOI) stock is leading the pack, up 7% to $174, while Lumentum (NASDAQ:LITE) shares are up 5% to $859 and Coherent (NYSE:COHR) stock is trading 2% higher near $363. The ... Applied Optoelectronics Jumps 7%, Lu...
Optical-networking stocks are catching a bid in midday trading on Wednesday, with the group rallying together as the AI infrastructure trade reasserts itself. Applied Optoelectronics (NASDAQ:AAOI) stock is leading the pack, up 7% to $174, while Lumentum (NASDAQ:LITE) shares are up 5% to $859 and Coherent (NYSE:COHR) stock is trading 2% higher near $363. The ... Applied Optoelectronics Jumps 7%, Lumentum Climbs 5%, Coherent Rises 2% as Optics Stocks Ride the AI Boom
jbk_photography Mastercard ( MA ) is betting on a new future where AI agents don’t just assist humans—they directly buy, sell, and pay each other at machine speed. The company launched Agent Pay for Machines (AP4M), a new service designed for always-on, automated payments, including microtransactions worth only fractions of a cent, on Wednesday. Chief Product Officer Jorn Lambert said the platform...
jbk_photography Mastercard ( MA ) is betting on a new future where AI agents don’t just assist humans—they directly buy, sell, and pay each other at machine speed. The company launched Agent Pay for Machines (AP4M), a new service designed for always-on, automated payments, including microtransactions worth only fractions of a cent, on Wednesday. Chief Product Officer Jorn Lambert said the platform could create a “superbloom of AI business models,” allowing AI agents to handle high volumes of payments at machine speed. Unlike traditional payments initiated by people, AP4M is designed for automated transactions happening in the background. Mastercard said the platform offers identity verification, spending controls, and guaranteed settlement across cards, bank accounts, and stablecoins . This initiative is backed by more than 30 industry players, including Adyen N.V. ( ADYEY ), BVNK, Checkout.com, Cloudflare ( NET ), Coinbase ( COIN ), Global Payments ( GPN ), OKX, Polygon, RippleX ( XRP-USD ), Solana Foundation ( SOL-USD ), Stripe ( STRIP ), Tempo, and more. Several partners see the move as a major step for AI-driven commerce. Cloudflare said future internet infrastructure must support autonomous interactions, while Coinbase noted AI agents require payments that move 'at machine speed.' Adding to the information, Mastercard shares were trading lower at ~$487.89 amid a weaker YTD performance. However, the payments giant is looking beyond near-term stock weakness, betting that the next growth wave will come not from people but from machines. More on Mastercard Mastercard Incorporated (MA) Presents at RBC Capital Markets Global Financial Technology Conference 2026 Transcript Mastercard: Advanced DuPont Analysis Reveals Value-Added Services Are Built To Skyrocket The Share Price Mastercard Incorporated (MA) Presents at 2026 Evercore Global TMT Conference Transcript Mastercard, Visa settlement with merchants gets court approval - report Visa, Mastercard transactions in Cu...
watch now VIDEO 6:52 06:52 Einride CEO: Combining electric and autonomous is the cheapest way to run freight in most cases Squawk Box Autonomous EV freight trucking company Einride rose sharply in its first day of trading on the Nasdaq. The company went public on Wednesday morning under the ticker symbol " ENRD ." Einride shares were higher by as much as 90% during trading on Wednesday morning. Tr...
watch now VIDEO 6:52 06:52 Einride CEO: Combining electric and autonomous is the cheapest way to run freight in most cases Squawk Box Autonomous EV freight trucking company Einride rose sharply in its first day of trading on the Nasdaq. The company went public on Wednesday morning under the ticker symbol " ENRD ." Einride shares were higher by as much as 90% during trading on Wednesday morning. Trading was temporarily halted by the Nasdaq mid-morning due to the the rapid move in shares, based on its "limit up-limit-down" protocol that is triggered by rapid moves in the price of shares. Einride's pre-equity value had fallen to $1.35 billion upon final shareholder approval of its SPAC deal with Legato Merger Corp. III last week — lower than the $1.8 billion value set when the deal was first proposed last November. The deal raised over $200 million in gross proceeds, with $113 million in PIPE capital from institutional investors, including Stockholm-based EQT Ventures. Founded in 2016, Einride provides heavy-duty, cab-less autonomous EV trucks, and freight services for driver-operated electric trucks. Its technology can also be licensed to third parties, both operational planning AI software and its autonomous driving system. "In the majority of freight trucking uses cases in the future, electric and autonomous is going to be the cheapest options," said Einride CEO Roozbeh Charli in a "Squawk Box" interview on Wednesday. Einride has 200 EV freight trucks operating on its platform today, "and doing so with a cost benefit today," Charli said. "You need to be cost efficient, and our customer deployments are already profitable today," he added. Einride was named to the CNBC Disruptor 50 list three times, most recently in 2025. Einride cab-less autonomous EV truck. Einride Einride currently has over 30 enterprise customers across seven countries, with approximately $92 million in expected annual recurring revenue (ARR) from signed contracts and over $800 million in potentia...
Yahoo Finance's Julie Hyman takes a closer look at some of Wednesday's trending tickers and stories, including Super Micro Computer (SMCI) stock plunging, Chewy (CHWY) cutting its full-year outlook, and Cracker Barrel (CBRL) stock surging.
Yahoo Finance's Julie Hyman takes a closer look at some of Wednesday's trending tickers and stories, including Super Micro Computer (SMCI) stock plunging, Chewy (CHWY) cutting its full-year outlook, and Cracker Barrel (CBRL) stock surging.
Taitai6769/iStock via Getty Images Nippon Steel ( NPSCY ) ( NISTF ) has raised ¥90B through its first straight-bond offering since completing the acquisition of US Steel in June 2025, Bloomberg reported Wednesday. The 10-year tranche of the multi-part sale carried a 3.202% coupon, the highest for the company in 30 years, and was priced at a spread of 54 bps over Japanese government bonds. While so...
Taitai6769/iStock via Getty Images Nippon Steel ( NPSCY ) ( NISTF ) has raised ¥90B through its first straight-bond offering since completing the acquisition of US Steel in June 2025, Bloomberg reported Wednesday. The 10-year tranche of the multi-part sale carried a 3.202% coupon, the highest for the company in 30 years, and was priced at a spread of 54 bps over Japanese government bonds. While some investors remained cautious due to concerns over the Middle East and rising interest rates, Nippon Steel ( NPSCY ) ( NISTF ) was able to "attract a broad range of investors" and increase the deal size from initial plans to raise ~¥50B, Daiwa Securities head of debt syndication Dai Otsu told Bloomberg. Nippon Steel ( NPSCY ) ( NISTF ) said this week it plans to spend as much as $2.5B over three years to replace steel-rolling equipment at US Steel's Mon Valley Works in Pennsylvania. The Japanese company initially committed at least $1B to modernize the 88-year-old hot-strip mill at Mon Valley, but its updated projections now indicate the project could cost $2B-$2.5B. The upgraded complex would improve yields, reduce energy consumption, and expand the range of products it can supply to automakers and other manufacturers, the company said. More on Nippon Steel Nippon Steel Q4 2026 Earnings Call Presentation Historical earnings data for Nippon Steel Financial information for Nippon Steel