US Secretary of State Marco Rubio left the Vatican on Thursday after seeing Pope Leo in what was expected to have been a fraught meeting following President Donald Trump’s repeated attacks on the Catholic leader over the Iran war. Rubio spent 2-1/2 hours at the Vatican before driving away in a convoy under tight security. He met initially Leo before sitting down with senior Vatican officials, inc...
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio left the Vatican on Thursday after seeing Pope Leo in what was expected to have been a fraught meeting following President Donald Trump’s repeated attacks on the Catholic leader over the Iran war. Rubio spent 2-1/2 hours at the Vatican before driving away in a convoy under tight security. He met initially Leo before sitting down with senior Vatican officials, including top diplomat Italian Cardinal Pietro Parolin. The Vatican and the US State Department did not...
As Beijing increasingly sees the country as a chessboard, the central government is no longer simply asking every province to grow faster; it wants them to grow differently. Reporting on the end of the 14th five-year plan and preparation for the 15th five-year plan frames provinces and cities as specialised implementation units, reflecting a territorial division of labour. The central government w...
As Beijing increasingly sees the country as a chessboard, the central government is no longer simply asking every province to grow faster; it wants them to grow differently. Reporting on the end of the 14th five-year plan and preparation for the 15th five-year plan frames provinces and cities as specialised implementation units, reflecting a territorial division of labour. The central government wants provinces to find their rightful place in national development and act in accordance with their...
tadamichi/iStock via Getty Images Manager perspective and outlook U.S. financial markets experienced a turbulent first quarter driven by shifting interest rate expectations, geopolitical instability and mixed economic data. Equities began the year supported by solid corporate earnings and broader market leadership, but volatility increased in late February and March. Rising tensions involving Iran...
tadamichi/iStock via Getty Images Manager perspective and outlook U.S. financial markets experienced a turbulent first quarter driven by shifting interest rate expectations, geopolitical instability and mixed economic data. Equities began the year supported by solid corporate earnings and broader market leadership, but volatility increased in late February and March. Rising tensions involving Iran, higher energy prices and continued uncertainty about artificial intelligence (AI) disruption seemed to weigh on investor sentiment. After three interest rate cuts in late 2025, the Fed held rates steady, signaling a more cautious approach with interest rates remaining higher for longer. Economic growth remained positive but showed signs of slowing, with smaller job gains, a rise in unemployment and inflation still above the Fed's 2% target. The S&P 500 Index returned -4.33%, its weakest quarterly result since 2022 1 . Value stocks outperformed growth, as rising rates and a selloff in technology stocks appeared to pressure growth-oriented benchmarks. The potential for further downside in risk assets has increased, though stronger private-sector balance sheets may help limit the severity compared to past stress periods. Prolonged geopolitical strain dampens in our view prospects for synchronized global growth in 2026. In a slower growth, higher inflation environment, we believe higher quality, dividend paying large-cap stocks may be better positioned. Top issuers (% of total market value) Fund Index JPMorgan Chase & Co 3.68 2.64 Chevron Corp 3.05 1.28 Johnson & Johnson 2.68 1.94 Alphabet Inc 2.63 3.55 Bank of America Corp 2.52 0.97 Linde PLC 2.09 0.77 Philip Morris International Inc 2.09 0.85 Cisco Systems Inc 2.08 1.02 Lowe's Cos Inc 1.98 0.44 AT&T Inc 1.88 0.66 Click to enlarge As of 03/31/26. Holdings are subject to change and are not buy/sell recommendations. Portfolio positioning Compared to the Russell 1000 Value Index, the fund is generally balanced across sectors an...
Company completes U.S. pilot project, advances global portfolio and positions wave energy within emerging AI-driven energy infrastructure market, while reducing Q1 operating expenses by 11%Stockholm, Sweden--(Newsfile Corp. - May 7, 2026) - Eco Wave Power Global AB (publ) (NASDAQ: WAVE) ("Eco Wave Power" or the "Company"), a leading onshore wave energy technology company, is pleased to report its ...
Company completes U.S. pilot project, advances global portfolio and positions wave energy within emerging AI-driven energy infrastructure market, while reducing Q1 operating expenses by 11%Stockholm, Sweden--(Newsfile Corp. - May 7, 2026) - Eco Wave Power Global AB (publ) (NASDAQ: WAVE) ("Eco Wave Power" or the "Company"), a leading onshore wave energy technology company, is pleased to report its financial results as of and for the three months ended March 31, 2026, and provide a corporate...
Official FDA meeting minutes and Phase 2 data provide guidance on the pivotal Phase 3 registration path for CAD-1005 in heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) Official FDA meeting minutes and Phase 2 data provide guidance on the pivotal Phase 3 registration path for CAD-1005 in heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT)
Official FDA meeting minutes and Phase 2 data provide guidance on the pivotal Phase 3 registration path for CAD-1005 in heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) Official FDA meeting minutes and Phase 2 data provide guidance on the pivotal Phase 3 registration path for CAD-1005 in heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT)
ATHENS, Greece, May 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Capital Clean Energy Carriers Corp. (the “Company”, “CCEC”, “we” or “us”) (NASDAQ: CCEC), an international owner of ocean-going vessels, today released its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026.
ATHENS, Greece, May 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Capital Clean Energy Carriers Corp. (the “Company”, “CCEC”, “we” or “us”) (NASDAQ: CCEC), an international owner of ocean-going vessels, today released its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026.
Smartphone chip specialist Qualcomm (NASDAQ: QCOM) has underperformed the broader semiconductor sector over the past three years, gaining 58% during this period, compared with the 258% gains clocked by the PHLX Semiconductor Sector index. Qualcomm's underperformance isn't surprising. While several semiconductor stocks have benefited substantially from the booming demand for artificial intelligence...
Smartphone chip specialist Qualcomm (NASDAQ: QCOM) has underperformed the broader semiconductor sector over the past three years, gaining 58% during this period, compared with the 258% gains clocked by the PHLX Semiconductor Sector index. Qualcomm's underperformance isn't surprising. While several semiconductor stocks have benefited substantially from the booming demand for artificial intelligence (AI) chips, Qualcomm's reliance on the smartphone market for the majority of its revenue has been a headwind for the stock. However, Qualcomm stock popped impressively last week following the release of the company's latest quarterly results on April 29. Let's see why that was the case and check why this semiconductor stock is an underrated gem that could be one of the best ways to capitalize on the AI sector's growth in 2026. Continue reading
Bonjour et Bienvenue to the Paris Edition. I’m Bloomberg Opinion columnist Lionel Laurent . If you haven’t yet, subscribe now to the Paris Edition newsletter . Note: The Paris Edition is being exceptionally published on a Thursday since May 8 is a holiday in France. Culture Wars French corporate raider Vincent Bollore has been compared to Rupert Murdoch for his appetite for buying media brands, st...
Bonjour et Bienvenue to the Paris Edition. I’m Bloomberg Opinion columnist Lionel Laurent . If you haven’t yet, subscribe now to the Paris Edition newsletter . Note: The Paris Edition is being exceptionally published on a Thursday since May 8 is a holiday in France. Culture Wars French corporate raider Vincent Bollore has been compared to Rupert Murdoch for his appetite for buying media brands, steering them to the right and using them to gain influence – generating controversies, fines and a roster of provocative pundits known collectively as the “Bollosphere.” He is far from the only media mogul in France but his expanding empire has stoked fears that diversity of information is deteriorating. Now, with a year to go before the 2027 presidential election, the billionaire (who ranks 360th on our list of the world’s wealthiest) appears to be doubling down on the us-versus-them, US-style culture wars his media properties are known for. He’s backing a new Christian-inspired think tank in favor of rolling back abortion protections, immigration and public spending, according to a manifesto revealed by Bloomberg. He’s described his views as those of a “Christian democrat” and as a threat to the “ruling class.” This comes hot on the heels of the unceremonious replacement of the boss of venerable publisher Grasset, owned by Bollore, a move that prompted some 200 authors to leave in protest at what they said was an attack on editorial freedom. The mogul has for his part doubled down on attacking what he calls a small “caste” of cozy, out-of-touch media elites. Speaking at a parliamentary inquiry into public-service broadcasting, Bollore said he was opposed to pouring taxpayer billions down the drain. This will all sound very familiar to those who have followed the theologically driven, anti-elite thinking of JD Vance or Peter Thiel in the US, or the policy blueprint of Project 2025. It’s an unusually public push from Bollore to unite the center-right and the far-right in a f...
Planet Fitness Inc. shares slumped after the budget-friendly gym operator cut its full-year revenue outlook, citing weaker-than-expected member sign-ups during the typically busy New Year period. Shares dropped as much as 19% in premarket trading. The stock had lost 41% this year as of Wednesday’s close. The New Hampshire-based company now expects 2026 sales to grow about 7%, down from a prior out...
Planet Fitness Inc. shares slumped after the budget-friendly gym operator cut its full-year revenue outlook, citing weaker-than-expected member sign-ups during the typically busy New Year period. Shares dropped as much as 19% in premarket trading. The stock had lost 41% this year as of Wednesday’s close. The New Hampshire-based company now expects 2026 sales to grow about 7%, down from a prior outlook of roughly 9% growth. It also lowered its adjusted earnings per share growth forecast to about 4%, well below Wall Street estimates of 9.7%, according to a statement . Unfavorable weather during the quarter had a negative impact on “a number of regions,” Chief Executive Officer Colleen Keating said on a conference call. Fewer new members in the first quarter has an outsized impact on the full year due to the seasonal nature of its subscription revenue model, the company said. Sales were down about 5% in January from a year earlier, according to Bloomberg Second Measure data, trailing peers including Crunch Fitness International , EOS Fitness Holdings and the YMCA of the USA . While first-quarter sales and profit beat expectations, fewer members to start the year in addition to pausing a price increase of its higher-tier Black card membership gave investors pause. “We think the company needs to focus on strengthening its value prop in an evolving demand and competitive backdrop,” TD Cowen analyst Max Rakhlenko said in a note. Planet Fitness has been steadily adding more weightlifting equipment across its gyms, reducing cardio machines to make room for strength training. Read more: Gyms Struggle to Add Weightlifting Equipment Fast Enough
Stryker ( SYK ) declares a $0.88/share quarterly dividend , an increase of 4.8% versus the prior year and unchanged from the previous quarter. Forward yield 1.2% Payable July 31; for shareholders of record June 30; ex-div June 30. See SYK Dividend Scorecard, Yield Chart, & Dividend Growth. More on Stryker Stryker Corporation (SYK) Q1 2026 Press Conference Call Transcript Stryker: Struck By Cyber C...
Stryker ( SYK ) declares a $0.88/share quarterly dividend , an increase of 4.8% versus the prior year and unchanged from the previous quarter. Forward yield 1.2% Payable July 31; for shareholders of record June 30; ex-div June 30. See SYK Dividend Scorecard, Yield Chart, & Dividend Growth. More on Stryker Stryker Corporation (SYK) Q1 2026 Press Conference Call Transcript Stryker: Struck By Cyber Concerns Stryker maintains 2026 outlook of 8%-9.5% organic sales growth and $14.90-$15.10 adjusted EPS amid cyber incident recovery Stryker in rare double earnings miss; maintains 2026 guidance Seeking Alpha’s Quant Rating on Stryker
Edgewise Therapeutics press release ( EWTX ): Q1 GAAP EPS of -$0.46. Cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities were approximately $499.6 million as of March 31, 2026. Research and development (R&D) expenses were $42.7 million for the first quarter of 2026, compared to $36.8 million for the same period in 2025. The increase was primarily driven by increased clinical development activity rela...
Edgewise Therapeutics press release ( EWTX ): Q1 GAAP EPS of -$0.46. Cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities were approximately $499.6 million as of March 31, 2026. Research and development (R&D) expenses were $42.7 million for the first quarter of 2026, compared to $36.8 million for the same period in 2025. The increase was primarily driven by increased clinical development activity related to EDG‑7500 and EDG‑15400, as well as higher internal personnel‑related costs to support the advancement of the Company's clinical‑stage programs. These increases were partially offset by lower sevasemten clinical program expenses due to timing of activity in the GRAND CANYON study and patient rollover into the MESA open‑label extension study. More on Edgewise Therapeutics Seeking Alpha’s Quant Rating on Edgewise Therapeutics Historical earnings data for Edgewise Therapeutics Financial information for Edgewise Therapeutics
"Semi-Irrational Chase" Sends Futures To Another Record High, Oil Drops On Iran Optimism The global market meltup is rolling on. US stock futures inch higher, but are off session highs, with oil falling for a third straight day as traders waited for updates on a potential US-Iran peace deal that would reopen oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz. As of 8:00am ET, S&P and Nasdaq futures were 0.1% ...
"Semi-Irrational Chase" Sends Futures To Another Record High, Oil Drops On Iran Optimism The global market meltup is rolling on. US stock futures inch higher, but are off session highs, with oil falling for a third straight day as traders waited for updates on a potential US-Iran peace deal that would reopen oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz. As of 8:00am ET, S&P and Nasdaq futures were 0.1% higher, after the benchmarks notched back-to-back record highs. In premarket trading, most Mag 7 stocks were higher although Arm Holdings dropped 8% after the chip company reported weak fourth-quarter royalty revenue, hurt by sluggishness in the smartphone industry; the company warned about weaker demand for lower-end phones due to higher memory cost. Whirlpool plunged 18% after the household appliance manufacturer cut its revenue forecast for the full year, missing the average analyst estimate. Overseas indexes are also rising, bolstered by stocks tied to artificial intelligence. Japan’s Nikkei 225 was a particular standout, climbing 5.6% after an 18% rally in Softbank shares. Brent traded near $99 a barrel, extending a 12% slump in the two prior sessions on mounting confidence that an agreement in the Middle East is within reach. The dollar headed for its worst week in a month. Global bonds continued their advance as inflationary pressures receded. Today's US economic data calendar slate includes 1Q preliminary nonfarm productivity and jobless claims (8:30am), March construction spending (10am), April New York Fed 1-year inflation expectations (11am) and March consumer credit (3pm). Fed speaker slate includes Hammack (10am, 2:05pm), Daly (12:30pm), Kashkari (1pm) and Williams (3:30pm) In premarket trading, Mag 7 stocks are mostly higher (Tesla +1.7%, Alphabet +1.1%, Nvidia +0.1%, Microsoft +0.7%, Amazon +0.3, Meta Platforms +0.02%, Apple -0.1%). Albemarle (ALB) climbs 6% after the chemical producer reported net sales for the first quarter that beat the average analyst est...