Bose Corp. announced a trio of products under a new “Lifestyle Collection” that’s intended to meld the company’s audio technologies and innovative engineering with elegant hardware, pitting it against familiar rivals like Sonos Inc. and Apple Inc. The lineup, consisting of the Lifestyle Ultra Speaker ($299), Lifestyle Ultra Soundbar ($1,099) and Lifestyle Ultra Subwoofer ($899) is available to preorder beginning Tuesday and will be in stores May 15. The Lifestyle Ultra Speaker is the first premium third-party speaker to include built-in support for Amazon.com Inc.’s more conversational Alexa+ artificial intelligence assistant , which rolled out to Echo devices in early access last year. Bose is open to the idea of adding other AI agents to the device over time based on customer feedback, the Framingham, Massachusetts-based private company said during a media briefing. The speaker can play music over Bluetooth, via a line-in connection or through popular protocols like Apple AirPlay, Google Cast and Spotify Connect. Bose supports multiroom audio with its latest devices, but it’s not trying to be an intermediary between consumers and their preferred music services. Instead of making you use its own platform to play audio throughout the home, the Lifestyle Collection can be grouped together over AirPlay or Google Cast. Bose’s latest smart speaker has a fabric faceplate and comes in neutral color options — including a limited edition beige with a wood base — with touch controls at the top of the product. It outputs mono audio, but Bose’s proprietary digital signal processing has long been one of the company’s standout strengths, often squeezing surprisingly expansive sound out of smaller-sized enclosures. The smart speaker market isn’t as competitive as it once was. Amazon introduced a pair of new Echo speakers in 2025, but Apple has not updated its full-size HomePod in over three years. Alphabet Inc.’s Google still plans to ship its $100 Google Home Speaker this spring...

(RTTNews) - Tidewater Inc. (TDW) will host a conference call at 09:00 AM ET on May 5, 2026, to discuss Q1 26 earnings results.

Italian cable maker Prysmian is scouting the market for a potential acquisition, Chief Executive Officer Massimo Battaini told Bloomberg TV on Tuesday. Potential targets could be similar in size to Encore Wire — acquired in 2024 — with an enterprise value of around €4 billion ($4.68 billion). Battaini spoke on "The Pulse with Francine Lacqua" on Bloomberg TV. (Source: Bloomberg)

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The Trump administration is seeking to ban large institutional investors from buying single-family homes to improve housing affordability. Proposed Senate legislation, part of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, would allow limited exceptions for large investors planning major renovations and others who operate build-to-rent communities. In both cases, investors would have to sell the homes within seven years. Will this bill become law? What could it mean for companies that own single-family r

Freight markets are tightening after a prolonged downturn, but the driver is shrinking capacity rather than rising demand. In this Talking Transports podcast, DAT Principal Analyst Dean Croke joins Bloomberg Intelligence senior transportation and logistics analyst Lee Klaskow to discuss how regulatory enforcement around driver qualifications, fraud and compliance is removing trucks from the market. Spot rates in some lanes are up 20–25% year over year, with truck postings down about 30% and load

Markets have recently been driven by a narrow set of AI-linked winners, but as these trends become widely recognized, the challenge is identifying what opportunities remain and what is already priced in. In this episode of Inside Active, host David Cohne, mutual fund and active management analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence, speaks with Dr. Ankur Crawford, executive vice president and portfolio manager at Alger, including the Alger Focus Equity Fund (ALGRX) and Alger Concentrated Equity ETF (CNEQ)

Enabling mid-market businesses to ramp up customer support and employee experience is Freshworks’ primary focus. The company is expanding its AI suite — AI Agents, AI Copilot and AI Insights — to handle a range of business tasks, from password resets to product returns, for its 75,000 customers. In this Tech Disruptors podcast episode, Freshworks CEO Dennis Woodside speaks with Bloomberg Intelligence analyst Niraj Patel about the company’s evolution from a small-business software provider to ser

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Following the strong rebound in the S&P at the end of March, are there any compelling investment ideas out there that may have flown under your radar? Below is a list of April Buy recommendations made by analysts who had no other bullish recommendations over the past 3 months. For your directory assistance, we've classified the opportunities by sector. Healthcare Achieve Life Sciences ( ACHV ) - ELAM1 Consulting , which focuses on the healthcare sector, says the sell-off could be an opportunity to enter a high-risk, high-reward position, and a DCF analysis suggests a $10 target price upon approval; Cytisinicline demonstrates strong efficacy and a superior safety profile versus Chantix, supporting blockbuster potential in smoking cessation. - Achieve Life Sciences: The Recent Sell-Off Skews The Outcomes (Editor’s note: Shares have rallied since the article was published.). Universal Health Services ( UHS ) - Longtime analyst Thomas Lott says it trades at a decade-low valuation despite strong EPS growth and robust capital returns, while significant buybacks, cost controls, and AI-driven efficiencies provide technical and operational support. - Universal Health Services Is A Huge Bargain At 8x Earnings Vs. HCA At 16x . Regeneron Pharmaceuticals ( REGN ) - Value investors Derek Pitman & Betsy Yang say the market undervalues the future pipeline and innovation platform amidst competitive and regulatory headwinds while the valuation is revised to $1,230/sh, supported by a 15% FCF growth outlook and strong pipeline execution. - Regeneron: Catching Another Wind . Financials Eagle Point Credit ( ECC ) - Longtime analyst ACP Investor says the insider buying event serves as a notable catalyst for investor attention and possible revaluation and that it stands to benefit from the recent reversal in leveraged loan spreads. - Eagle Point Credit: Insiders Are Purchasing While NAV Is In Free Fall . Communications Anterix ( ATEX ) - Longtime analyst Fit Investment Ideas says the recen...

alexsl/iStock via Getty Images Introduction MFA Financial, Inc. ( MFA ), a leading specialty finance company, invests in residential mortgage loans, residential mortgage-backed securities, and other real estate assets. Its wholly owned subsidiary, Lima One Capital, originates and services business purpose loans for real estate investors. MFA is an internally managed, publicly traded real estate investment trust. MFA offers both preferred stocks and Notes to investors. This article covers the two Notes from this mREIT: MFA Financial, Inc. 8.875% Senior Notes due 02/15/2029 ( MFAN ) MFA Financial, Inc. 9.00% Senior Notes due 08/15/2029 ( MFAO ). Considering the interest and Par coverage ratios, which are some of the best I have seen, especially for the yields available, both Notes get a Buy rating. MFA Financial Review Data by YCharts When the analysis focus is on preferred stocks or Notes, I always start with the issuer to gauge the level of non-payment risk investors might be accepting by owning those issues. Seeking Alpha describes this mREIT firm as (edited): MFA Financial, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates as a real estate investment trust in the United States. It operates through two segments: Mortgage-Related Assets and Lima One. The Mortgage-Related Assets segment primarily invests in and manages a diversified portfolio of residential whole loans. This segment also invests in residential mortgage-backed securities, including agency MBS, non-agency MBS, and credit risk transfer securities. The Lima One segment includes a stand-alone mortgage origination and servicing business; and originates and services business purpose loans for real estate investors, and related mortgage banking activities. The company’s investment activities through a combination of securitization transactions, term loan warehouse financing and repurchase agreement financing. The company qualifies as a real estate investment trust for federal income tax purposes. MFA Financial,...

Getty Images Co-authored by Kody's Dividends Value investing is frequently misunderstood as the quest for the “cheapest” stock on the board. As Berkshire Hathaway’s legendary chairman, Warren Buffett, puts it, though, the true objective is identifying a wonderful business at a fair price. When a market leader with an A-rated credit profile and a trajectory of nearly double-digit earnings growth trades at a discount to its intrinsic value, the math for total returns becomes enough to grab our attention. By finding these opportunities before the broader market fully prices in their structural transformations, investors can position themselves for a unique trifecta: High starting income, vigorous dividend growth, and ample capital appreciation. That brings us to our focus for today, which is Philip Morris International ( PM ). When we last covered PM with a "Buy" rating in December , we were encouraged by the growing smoke-free product mix. The company’s A- S&P credit rating was another plus. At the time, shares were also marginally undervalued. Four months later, we’re reiterating our "Buy" rating. The company remains on pace to achieve its smoke-free ambitions. PM is also on track to reach its 2x leverage target by the end of 2026, which could prompt a rating upgrade from S&P. With fundamentals running ahead of sentiment, shares have also become a slightly better value in recent months. The Growth Engine Is Humming Along PM Q1 2026 Earnings Presentation On April 22, PM shared its earnings report for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026. The company’s net revenue surged 9.1% over the year-ago period to $10.15 billion during the quarter. For more color, that topped the analyst consensus in the quarter by $239 million . This was the 15th quarter out of the past 20 that PM surpassed analysts’ topline expectations. What contributed to the company’s topline beat? The catalyst for PM’s impressive topline growth was a combination of high-octane growth in its International ...

J Studios/DigitalVision via Getty Images The escalation It appears that the ceasefire in the Middle East is collapsing. The US is attempting to reopen the Strait of Hormuz via force under the pretense of the Project Freedom. Iran seems determined to keep the Hormuz closed. The negotiations have stalled. Iran has not hit the US Navy ships directly, but it has apparently fired towards the US ships, and it has attacked several commercial ships. The US has destroyed seven Iranian "fast boats". Most importantly, Iran has attacked UAE, and the energy infrastructure. Although, the ceasefire technically still holds, practically the ceasefire has collapsed. As the Project Freedom continues, it's likely that the situation will further escalate. What does this mean for the markets? It means that the Hormuz double blockade is likely to extend, and that means the energy supply shock is likely to intensify over the summer, as global energy reserves dwindle. That means that we are likely to have a major inflationary shock first, which will be followed by a demand-destruction recession. This will have to result in earnings downgrade and a bear market for the S&P 500 ( SP500 ). So, that's the outlook. Let's see what the cross-asset macro picture is pricing. The oil market The oil market reacted very differently to the Project Freedom escalation on May 4th. The previous episodes of escalation have resulted in the spike in front month oil futures, without any major reaction in the distant oil futures months. That reaction is consistent with the expectations of short-term oil supply disruption, which markets can ignore. However, on May 4th, all oil futures contracts increased by around $3-4/barrel, and that's very unusual. Look at the table below, the June 2025 contract increased by $2.97, while December 2025 contract increased by more $3.69, and look at the January 2028 contract, it went up by $2.48/barrel. What does this mean? The oil market is pricing a long-term disruption oil supp...

07LEO/iStock via Getty Images High yield and investment grade munis behave differently in ways that matter. Understanding the credit profiles, yield trade-offs, and tax advantages of each is key to building a smarter muni allocation. What Is the Difference Between High Yield and Investment Grade Munis? The muni market divides into two broad credit tiers. Investment grade bonds carry ratings of BBB- or higher, signaling strong capacity to service debt. These come from the issuers like established state and local governments, essential-service utilities, and agencies with long, stable revenue histories. High yield munis sit below that line, rated below BBB- or unrated entirely. The issues here look different. Charter schools, senior living facilities, land development projects, and special-purpose entities. Creditworthiness depends less on taxing authority and more on project-level cash flows. The trade-off is straightforward: more credit risk, more yield. Source: SIFMA. As of April 2026. How Does Credit Quality Affect Yield and After-Tax Income? The basic mechanics are that lower credit quality means higher yield. But in the muni market, the tax exemption amplifies the math in a way that makes high yield munis stand out relative to taxable alternatives. A high yield muni fund yielding 5% tax-free may translate to a taxable-equivalent yield north of 8% for an investor in the top federal bracket, and potentially higher once state tax savings are factored in. Investment grade munis offer lower nominal yield, but they still look competitive on a tax-equivalent basis against taxable bonds of similar credit quality. The question for most investors is how much incremental yield they need and how much credit risk they’re willing to take to get it. Tax-Equivalent Yields by Federal Tax Bracket Source: Charles Schwab, December 4, 2025. Lord Abbett, April 14, 2026. For illustrative purposes only. Tax-equivalent yield = nominal yield / (1 - marginal tax rate). Nominal yields are ...

The new Bose Ultra Speaker can be used individually, as a stereo pair, or as the rear speakers in an Atmos setup. Last Thursday, in a staged home on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, I sat on a couch that was a bit too low and a tad too deep in front of a small, beige-colored smart speaker sitting on the middle of a trio of arched midcentury storage cabinets. On either side of the smart speaker sat two tall curved white screens. The speaker was the new $299 Lifestyle Ultra, Bose's answer to the Sonos Era 100. Alongside a $1,099 Ultra soundbar and $899 subwoofer, it's one of three new home audio products the company announced today, all of which seem to be gunning directly for Sonos - hopefully minus that company's recent missteps. I heard all three at … Read the full story at The Verge.

The Africa Clinical Research Network (ACRN) has launched its first clinical trial with Oracle in Africa, which commenced in February 2026. The PROgnostic Testing to Enhance Clinical Triage of Pre-eclampsia in Africa (PROTECT-Africa) trial aims to define, validate, and evaluate the clinical performance of placental biomarkers using innovative point-of-care platforms. The study will predict the absence or occurrence of severe pre-eclampsia-related maternal and fetal outcomes among African women wi

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OAK BROOK, Ill., May 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Portillo’s Inc. (“Portillo’s” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: PTLO), the one-of-a-kind restaurant concept known for its menu of Chicago-style favorites, today reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 29, 2026.

Announced positive topline induction data from Part A of the Phase 2 SKYLINE trial of SPY001, demonstrating best-in-class efficacy potential and a safety profile consistent with the α4β7 class

Operating Income of $8.3 Million and Current Accident Year Combined Ratio of 94.9% Demonstrate Continued Underlying Underwriting Profitability on 5.4% Growth in Net Earned Premiums Operating Income of $8.3 Million and Current Accident Year Combined Ratio of 94.9% Demonstrate Continued Underlying Underwriting Profitability on 5.4% Growth in Net Earned Premiums

New York, May 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GraniteShares today announced the monthly distributions for its GraniteShares Autocallable ETFs: ANV and TLA as shown in the table below. ETF TickerETF NameDistribution FrequencyDistribution per ShareDistribution Rate1,330-Day SEC Yield2ROC4Ex-Date & Record Date5,6Payment Date7TLAGraniteShares Autocallable TSLA ETFMonthly$0.4117720.21%n/a3.58%6-May-20268-May-2026ANVGraniteShares Autocallable NVDA ETFMonthly$0.3521516.94%n/a7.28%6-May-20268-May-2026 Dist

Andreessen Horowitz has raised a $2.2 billion crypto fund, doubling down on digital assets at a moment when the venture industry is still recovering its appetite for the sector. The new vehicle lifts the firm’s total crypto capital to about $9.8 billion across five funds, cementing its position as one of the largest sources of venture funding for the sector. The raise comes as smaller funds struggle to attract commitments and token prices remain well below their peaks. The firm said it plans to invest in projects connecting crypto with traditional finance and artificial intelligence, though it disclosed few specifics on strategy, target returns or investor backing. Andreessen Horowitz promoted Chief Technology Officer Eddy Lazzarin to general partner to help lead the next phase of investments. The size, and timing, underscores a widening split in crypto venture capital: a handful of established firms can still raise multibillion-dollar pools, while some newer or smaller entrants face a much tougher fundraising environment. That dynamic risks concentrating influence over which projects get built, and funded, in the next cycle. The fund was raised into a weaker backdrop. Bitcoin remains almost 40% below its October peak, with steeper losses across smaller tokens. Increased interest in artificial intelligence has grabbed some institutional investors’ attention away from crypto funds, according to Galaxy Digital research. In the fourth quarter, the total capital allocated to crypto-focused venture funds reached about $2 billion across 11 funds, still small compared with the peak of early 2022, Galaxy said. Venture funds raised a total of $8.75 billion last year, more than in any year since 2022. “We’re at one of those quieter moments now. And the signal coming through is one of the most encouraging it has been in years,” Andreessen Horowitz partners wrote in a blog announcing the new fund. Other large venture capital firms recently raised funding as well: Haun Ventures ...

There's been a passing of the torch at the very top of the Fortune 500. For the first time, Amazon 's business surpassed Walmart 's (NASDAQ: WMT) business in terms of overall revenue and became the world's largest company by measure of sales. In Walmart's 2026 fiscal year, which ended Jan. 30, the company recorded revenue of $713.2 billion. Meanwhile, Amazon recorded sales of $716.9 billion in the past year. Is Walmart still a worthwhile long-term investment now that Amazon is surpassing its rival in sales, or is the company on track to get left behind? Image source: Getty Images. Continue reading

AUSTIN, Texas, May 05, 2026--CrowdStrike (NASDAQ: CRWD) today announced Falcon OverWatch for Defender, extending industry-leading managed threat hunting to Microsoft endpoint customers. Falcon OverWatch for Defender strengthens security outcomes for Microsoft Defender with enhanced visibility, real-time detection and response, and continuous expert monitoring to identify and stop sophisticated threats that would otherwise go undetected, extending the value of existing endpoint deployments.