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Ituri has been under military rule since 2021, when the civilian authority was replaced by a military general in an attempt to neutralise dozens of armed groups which have operated in the area for many years. These include the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF), affiliated to the Islamic State group.
Ituri has been under military rule since 2021, when the civilian authority was replaced by a military general in an attempt to neutralise dozens of armed groups which have operated in the area for many years. These include the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF), affiliated to the Islamic State group.
Check out some of the companies making headlines before the stock market's opening bell: Ferrari — Shares of the Italian luxury carmarker fell 3% after Ferrari launched its first fully electric vehicle , called Luce, at a venue in Rome. Lear Corp. — Shares gained 2%. TD Cowen upgraded Lear to buy from hold, saying the auto parts supplier is "well-positioned" in North American auto production, whic...
Check out some of the companies making headlines before the stock market's opening bell: Ferrari — Shares of the Italian luxury carmarker fell 3% after Ferrari launched its first fully electric vehicle , called Luce, at a venue in Rome. Lear Corp. — Shares gained 2%. TD Cowen upgraded Lear to buy from hold, saying the auto parts supplier is "well-positioned" in North American auto production, which the investment bank expects will be stronger than expected. Semiconductors — Chip stocks rose premarket on hopes that the war in Iran would soon come to an end. Shares of Micron Technology were higher by more than 6%, while Qualcomm and Advanced Micro Devices were higher by more than 3%, each. Oil stocks — Energy companies declined, with Exxon Mobil and Chevron falling 1%. Space stocks — Space stocks rose, with Intuitive Machines rallying 10% and AST SpaceMobile gaining 6%. Cantor Fitzgerald is bullish on the group, citing a $90 million contract awarded to Rocket Lab by the U.S. Space Force for two geospatial satellites and Intuitive Machines reaffirming fiscal year guidance and expecting a contract decision on a Lunar Terrain Vehicle later this week. — CNBC's Nicholas Wells contributed reporting
A Hong Kong primary school facing its third closure threat in two decades due to declining enrolment announced on Tuesday that it will merge with a neighbouring institution from the new academic year in September. The 57-year-old Fresh Fish Traders School in Tai Kok Tsui was among 15 institutions allocated zero Primary One classes for the coming term amid a persistent drop in the city’s student po...
A Hong Kong primary school facing its third closure threat in two decades due to declining enrolment announced on Tuesday that it will merge with a neighbouring institution from the new academic year in September. The 57-year-old Fresh Fish Traders School in Tai Kok Tsui was among 15 institutions allocated zero Primary One classes for the coming term amid a persistent drop in the city’s student population. The decision follows a warning issued by education authorities two months ago. Advertisement Under a plan approved by the Education Bureau, the institution will merge with the nearby CCC Kei Tsun Primary School on September 1, according to a circular issued on Tuesday. “Allow me to pledge solemnly: the name and scale of the school will change, while our love and responsibility to every pupil will not change,” principal Sze Chi-king wrote to parents. Advertisement The circular said parent briefing sessions would soon be held to explain the merger, curriculum alignment and support arrangements.
U.S. strikes Iran. And, immigration courts use new tactic to speed up deportations Good morning. You're reading the Up First newsletter. Subscribe here to get it delivered to your inbox, and listen to the Up First podcast for all the news you need to start your day. Today's top stories The U.S. military announced that it launched attacks yesterday on Iranian boats and missile launch sites in South...
U.S. strikes Iran. And, immigration courts use new tactic to speed up deportations Good morning. You're reading the Up First newsletter. Subscribe here to get it delivered to your inbox, and listen to the Up First podcast for all the news you need to start your day. Today's top stories The U.S. military announced that it launched attacks yesterday on Iranian boats and missile launch sites in Southern Iran. U.S. Central Command Spokesman Capt. Tim Hawkins said that Iran's boats were trying to lay mines, and the military acted in "self-defense." President Trump raised expectations for peace over the weekend when he said that an agreement had been "largely negotiated." Trump and other officials have since lowered those expectations again. toggle caption Vahid Salemi/AP 🎧 Iran's semi-official state media reports that it plans to negotiate a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within one month and aims for an agreement on Iran's nuclear program within two months. U.S. sanctions are a key obstacle in these talks, NPR's Daniel Estrin tells Up First. Iran seeks a deal that would release its frozen assets abroad. President Trump has said that Iran must destroy its enriched uranium. Israeli officials view this potential agreement as a bad deal, as it would allow the Strait to reopen without ensuring significant progress in preventing Iran from developing a nuclear weapon. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said that the conflict would eliminate the Iranian threat to Israel. But Iran would still possess missiles and maintain proxy militias, such as Hezbollah in Lebanon, leading many in Israel to believe that another conflict with Iran is only a matter of time. Sponsor Message Russia issued a warning that it will continue its mass strikes on Ukraine following weekend attacks that targeted every district in the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv. The recent Russian attacks on Kyiv are viewed as a response to Ukrainian strikes targeting Russian oil facilities and military logistics. Nego...
Ryan Specialty Holdings ( RYAN ) said its board approved a $300M increase to the company’s existing share repurchase authorization for Class A common stock. As of May 22, 2026, the company repurchased $260M of Class A common stock in the second quarter, exhausting its prior authorization of $300M. After accounting for the increased authorization, there is $300M of authorization remaining available...
Ryan Specialty Holdings ( RYAN ) said its board approved a $300M increase to the company’s existing share repurchase authorization for Class A common stock. As of May 22, 2026, the company repurchased $260M of Class A common stock in the second quarter, exhausting its prior authorization of $300M. After accounting for the increased authorization, there is $300M of authorization remaining available under the current program. More on Ryan Specialty Group Ryan Specialty Holdings, Inc. (RYAN) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript Ryan Specialty Group declares $0.13 dividend Ryan Specialty forecasts mid-single-digit 2026 organic growth and 100-150 bps adjusted EBITDAC margin decline amid property rate pressure Seeking Alpha’s Quant Rating on Ryan Specialty Group Historical earnings data for Ryan Specialty Group
Joshua wanchai/iStock via Getty Images Quarterly commentary 1 Despite a challenging market environment, the Russell 1000 Value Index (the fund's benchmark) gained 2.10% in the first quarter. The fund slightly underperformed the benchmark. Stock selection was the primary detractor from performance, offsetting a contribution from sector allocation. Market review and outlook Broad-based equity indexe...
Joshua wanchai/iStock via Getty Images Quarterly commentary 1 Despite a challenging market environment, the Russell 1000 Value Index (the fund's benchmark) gained 2.10% in the first quarter. The fund slightly underperformed the benchmark. Stock selection was the primary detractor from performance, offsetting a contribution from sector allocation. Market review and outlook Broad-based equity indexes posted modest losses in the quarter. After a generally positive start to the year, stocks turned sharply lower in March after the start of the conflict in Middle East clouded the outlook for economic growth, inflation, and central bank policy. Notably, nearly all of the sell-off was caused by weakness in growth stocks in general, and the technology sector in particular. The value style in fact held up quite well amid a rotation toward defensive market segments and companies whose ownership of hard assets is expected to prevent significant disruptions from AI. The trajectory of the conflict and its effect on energy supplies remained highly uncertain at the end of March. We expect asset prices to remain volatile until there's greater clarity on a resolution. We'll continue to be mindful of risks in the portfolio, and we remain on the lookout for the types of value opportunities that inevitably present themselves in times of uncertainty. Contributors and detractors Security selection was the primary source of the fund's modest underperformance. The weakest results occurred in financials, where worries about instability in the private credit space weighed on Blue Owl Capital, Inc. and Apollo Global Management, Inc. Positions in a number of bank stocks were also affected by the private credit issue, as well as the elevated volatility in interest rates that occurred in March. We also lagged in materials, where the building products supplier CRH PLC gave back some ground after its strong showing in 2025. The stock was hurt by its above-average interest rate sensitivity and conce...
Walmart's (WMT 0.88%) market value closed at $967.2 billion on May 21 after the world's largest retailer sold off following its fiscal 2027's first-quarter earnings report. Walmart is now the 10th-most-valuable U.S. company, behind $1 trillion club members Nvidia, Alphabet, Apple, Microsoft, Amazon, Broadcom, Tesla, Meta Platforms, and Berkshire Hathaway, and just ahead of Eli Lilly. Here's why Wa...
Walmart's (WMT 0.88%) market value closed at $967.2 billion on May 21 after the world's largest retailer sold off following its fiscal 2027's first-quarter earnings report. Walmart is now the 10th-most-valuable U.S. company, behind $1 trillion club members Nvidia, Alphabet, Apple, Microsoft, Amazon, Broadcom, Tesla, Meta Platforms, and Berkshire Hathaway, and just ahead of Eli Lilly. Here's why Walmart is selling off, and whether the dividend stock is a buy now. Walmart continues to win with consumers Walmart's U.S. comparable-store sales grew 4.1%, and operating income rose 5% in the latest quarter. But operating income would have increased by 7.5% if it weren't for higher fuel costs in distribution and fulfillment. Despite these headwinds, Walmart still delivered very impressive results as it continues to invest in artificial intelligence (AI), automation, and e-commerce, and boost subscription revenue from Walmart+ and Sam's Club memberships. The giant retailer was a relatively early adopter of AI, recognizing how it can lead to operational and efficiency improvements. Walmart has taken its AI capability a step further by leveraging AI to personalize shopping experiences. Sparky, Walmart's AI shopping agent, saw weekly active users double quarter over quarter. Sparky users are ordering 35% more than regular customers. Expand NASDAQ : WMT Walmart Today's Change ( -0.88 %) $ -1.07 Current Price $ 120.27 Key Data Points Market Cap $959B Day's Range $ 118.91 - $ 121.95 52wk Range $ 93.43 - $ 135.16 Volume 89.4K Avg Vol 19.3M Gross Margin 23.48 % Dividend Yield 0.80 % Walmart is feeling the effects of higher fuel prices Walmart's combination of efficiency improvements and value focus is a winning formula in today's operating environment, where cost-conscious consumers are gravitating toward savings opportunities. Walmart has held up far better than other retailers and consumer staples companies. But consumers are spread thin. Walmart CFO, John Rainey, said this on the...
Key Points The giant retailer’s growth is slowing, and that has hurt the stock recently. Margins are under pressure due to higher fuel prices and muted consumer spending. Despite the stock's recent dip, Walmart's valuation is beyond expensive. 10 stocks we like better than Walmart › Walmart's (NASDAQ: WMT) market value closed at $967.2 billion on May 21 after the world's largest retailer sold off ...
Key Points The giant retailer’s growth is slowing, and that has hurt the stock recently. Margins are under pressure due to higher fuel prices and muted consumer spending. Despite the stock's recent dip, Walmart's valuation is beyond expensive. 10 stocks we like better than Walmart › Walmart's (NASDAQ: WMT) market value closed at $967.2 billion on May 21 after the world's largest retailer sold off following its fiscal 2027's first-quarter earnings report. Walmart is now the 10th-most-valuable U.S. company, behind $1 trillion club members Nvidia, Alphabet, Apple, Microsoft, Amazon, Broadcom, Tesla, Meta Platforms, and Berkshire Hathaway, and just ahead of Eli Lilly. Will AI create the world's first trillionaire? Our team just released a report on the one little-known company, called an "Indispensable Monopoly" providing the critical technology Nvidia and Intel both need. Continue » Here's why Walmart is selling off, and whether the dividend stock is a buy now. Walmart continues to win with consumers Walmart's U.S. comparable-store sales grew 4.1%, and operating income rose 5% in the latest quarter. But operating income would have increased by 7.5% if it weren't for higher fuel costs in distribution and fulfillment. Despite these headwinds, Walmart still delivered very impressive results as it continues to invest in artificial intelligence (AI), automation, and e-commerce, and boost subscription revenue from Walmart+ and Sam's Club memberships. The giant retailer was a relatively early adopter of AI, recognizing how it can lead to operational and efficiency improvements. Walmart has taken its AI capability a step further by leveraging AI to personalize shopping experiences. Sparky, Walmart's AI shopping agent, saw weekly active users double quarter over quarter. Sparky users are ordering 35% more than regular customers. Walmart is feeling the effects of higher fuel prices Walmart's combination of efficiency improvements and value focus is a winning formula in today's o...
Ferrari Shares Plunge After Analyst Slams New EV As "Mix Between Honda And Tesla" Ferrari shares fell in Milan on Tuesday after the Italian supercar maker unveiled its first EV sports car, disappointing Wall Street analysts who criticized the design, with one calling it a "mix between a Honda Accord EV and Tesla." The four-door, five-seat Ferrari Luce , priced at a staggering 550,000 euros, marks ...
Ferrari Shares Plunge After Analyst Slams New EV As "Mix Between Honda And Tesla" Ferrari shares fell in Milan on Tuesday after the Italian supercar maker unveiled its first EV sports car, disappointing Wall Street analysts who criticized the design, with one calling it a "mix between a Honda Accord EV and Tesla." The four-door, five-seat Ferrari Luce , priced at a staggering 550,000 euros, marks the supercar maker's first fully electric vehicle and serves as its biggest test yet: can Ferrari's nearly eight-decade brand equity survive the transition away from combustion? Ferrari has just officially unveiled its first ever all-electric car, called the Ferrari Luce. • Starting price: $640,000 • Interior co-designed with Apple's former head of design, Jony Ive • Range: 280 miles (expected EPA) • Peak charging speed: 350kW • 122 kWh battery •… pic.twitter.com/QjgHeP1hJm — Sawyer Merritt (@SawyerMerritt) May 25, 2026 AIR Capital analyst Pierre-Olivier Essig said the Luce looks like a " mix between a Honda Accord EV and a Tesla ." He added, " We are lost in translation with Ferrari's new strategy ." The Luce is equipped with 1,000 horsepower, accelerates from 0-60 mph in 2.5 seconds, and has a top speed above 192 mph. Even with top-tier performance, the car's design has been instantly rejected by people online. Left, Ferrari Luce $645k Right, Nissan Leaf $35k pic.twitter.com/2PtrCrgnDW — Tommy (@_TommyMason) May 25, 2026 Analysts at Oddo BHF noted that initial reactions to the exterior design have been largely negative among core Ferrari enthusiasts, reflecting concerns about a deviation from the brand's heritage. They noted that while it is a bold and strategic move, it will likely have only a modest impact on sales and may lead to margin dilution, given high development costs and weaker residual values in EVs. Oxcap analyst Stuart Pearson told Bloomberg that “"he Luce is likely a challenging aesthetic for many to digest, ourselves included, but it may provide the answer...
Applied Aerospace & Defense Inc. , a space and defense engineering firm backed by private equity firm Greenbriar Equity Group , is seeking to raise as much as $682.5 million in an initial public offering, as companies in the sector rush to public markets ahead of SpaceX ’s potential listing later this year. The Huntsville, Alabama-based company plans to market 32.5 million shares for $18 to $21 ea...
Applied Aerospace & Defense Inc. , a space and defense engineering firm backed by private equity firm Greenbriar Equity Group , is seeking to raise as much as $682.5 million in an initial public offering, as companies in the sector rush to public markets ahead of SpaceX ’s potential listing later this year. The Huntsville, Alabama-based company plans to market 32.5 million shares for $18 to $21 each, according to its filing Tuesday with the US Securities and Exchange Commission. At the top of that range, Applied Aerospace & Defense would have a market value of $3.6 billion based on the outstanding shares listed in its filing. The company’s subsystems for space and defense enable functions such as power and propulsion, battlefield connectivity, and survivability in extreme environments, the filing shows. Its systems include reusable landing systems for launch vehicles, control surfaces for fixed wing platforms and solid rocket motor cases for missile platforms. Applied Aerospace carries a backlog of nearly $1.1 billion of contracts, including directly and indirectly with the US government and its agencies, according to the filing. The company had a net loss of $15.1 million on revenue of $134.4 million for the first three months of this year, compared with a net loss of $7.3 million on revenue of $111 million in the same period a year earlier, the filing shows. The offering coincides with a burst of IPO activity across the space, aerospace & defense sectors in recent months, including the $478.4 million IPO of signals intelligence firm Hawkeye 360 Inc. earlier in May and last month’s debut of drone maker Aevex Corp. Greenbriar bought Applied Aerospace in late 2022 before combining it three years later with PCX Aerosystems, another Greenbriar portfolio company and an established supplier of systems and hardware to the space, aerospace and defense industries. Applied Aerospace has made a string of acquisitions since then and plans in part to grow through further deals....
Click for next article With workloads getting more demanding and games requiring more horsepower, upgrading your PC with top-grade CPUs is more vital than ever... provided they weren't so expensive thanks to the ongoing memory crisis raising component prices to absurd levels. Fortunately, one of AMD's top-rated CPUs, the Ryzen 9 7900X, has managed to slip past these inflated price hikes with a big...
Click for next article With workloads getting more demanding and games requiring more horsepower, upgrading your PC with top-grade CPUs is more vital than ever... provided they weren't so expensive thanks to the ongoing memory crisis raising component prices to absurd levels. Fortunately, one of AMD's top-rated CPUs, the Ryzen 9 7900X, has managed to slip past these inflated price hikes with a big 45% discount, reducing its listing price from $549.99 to $309.86 at Amazon. Alternative discounts Why buy the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X? The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X. (Image credit: AMD) The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X is equipped with 12 Cores with 24 Threads, a max clock speed of 5.6GHz (compared to 5GHz), and 12MB L2 plus 64MB L3 cache memory. With these specs, this CPU will ensure that your PC will have zero issues powering through heavy-duty productivity tasks like being knee-deep in video editing, creating massive spreadsheets, streaming video calls, opening dozens of web browser tabs, and more. It's also fairly capable of putting out great performance rates for PC gaming. According to our colleagues at Tom's Hardware, when they reviewed the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X, this CPU, paired with an RTX 3090, was able to run demanding AAA titles like Red Dead Redemption 2 at around 186FPS on average, Hitman 3 at around 188.3FPS on average, and Far Cry 6 at around 178FPS on average. The only real issues regarding this CPU are that it won't work on PCs that don't have an AM5 motherboard, forcing PC users using older motherboards to upgrade, and its overtuned listing price of $549.99. However, with this 45% discount at Amazon, you won't have to worry about the latter issue and enjoy plowing through a day's work at the office, so you can clock out early and play your favorite PC games with smooth framerates. FAQ What type of motherboard and RAM will my PC need to run the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X? The AMD Ryzen 7900X requires a computer with a motherboard that has an AM5 socket and DDR5 RAM. Does it require a cooler? ...