GameStop ( GME ) is preparing to make an offer for eBay ( EBAY ), reported The Wall Street Journal on Friday. According to the article , citing people familiar with the matter, GameStop has been quietly building a stake in eBay’s shares ahead of a potential offer. eBay, which has a market cap of over $46B, rose 10.2% in extended trading. GameStop could submit an offer for eBay as soon as later thi...
GameStop ( GME ) is preparing to make an offer for eBay ( EBAY ), reported The Wall Street Journal on Friday. According to the article , citing people familiar with the matter, GameStop has been quietly building a stake in eBay’s shares ahead of a potential offer. eBay, which has a market cap of over $46B, rose 10.2% in extended trading. GameStop could submit an offer for eBay as soon as later this month, WSJ said. If eBay isn’t receptive, GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen could decide to take the offer directly to eBay’s shareholders, the report added, citing one of the people. GameStop and eBay did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Cohen said in late January he aims to pull off a "very, very, very big" acquisition of a larger consumer company that would be transformational for its future. He noted that GameStop's ideal target will be a consumer company that’s undervalued, but that is high quality, durable, and scalable with growth prospects. Notably, Cohen has an incentive package that reinforces the bet-the-company nature of the acquisition strategy, paying out only if GameStop ( GME ) reaches at least $20B in market cap and $2B in cumulative EBITDA, with full vesting tied to a $100B market cap and $10B in cumulative EBITDA. Earlier in March, Best Buy shares also jumped amid speculation that the electronics retailer may be a potential takeover target for GameStop. GameStop is trading 3% higher after-hours on Friday. Overall, the company's stock, which has a market cap of over $11B, has gained over 32% so far this year. Recently, famed investor Michael Burry bought GameStop, adding to his “already decent sized position.” More on GameStop, eBay eBay Inc. (EBAY) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript eBay: Soaring GMV At A Reasonable Price eBay Inc. 2026 Q1 - Results - Earnings Call Presentation eBay's Q2 GMV deceleration unnerves investors, but sell-side sees a buying opportunity eBay Non-GAAP EPS of $1.66 beats by $0.08, revenue of $3.09B beats by $50M
Koldunova_Anna/iStock via Getty Images Vanda Pharmaceuticals ( VNDA ) is up ~3% in after-hours trading Friday after announcing the availability of Nereus (tradipitant) for the prevention of vomiting induced by motion in adults. The company said that Nereus is the first new drug treatment for motion sickness in more than four decades. Nereus is an oral neurokinin-1 (NK-1) receptor antagonist. Vanda...
Koldunova_Anna/iStock via Getty Images Vanda Pharmaceuticals ( VNDA ) is up ~3% in after-hours trading Friday after announcing the availability of Nereus (tradipitant) for the prevention of vomiting induced by motion in adults. The company said that Nereus is the first new drug treatment for motion sickness in more than four decades. Nereus is an oral neurokinin-1 (NK-1) receptor antagonist. Vanda said through a website, cash pay patients could get the drug for $85 per capsule. More on Vanda Pharmaceuticals Vanda Pharmaceuticals: Soaring On Bysanti Approval, But You Shouldn't Feel Dizzy Vanda Pharma: High Risk, Heavily Discounted - Stock Ahead Of PDUFA This Week Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc. (VNDA) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript Vanda granted public hearing to review FDA denying Hetlioz for jet lag Vanda skin disorder drug accepted for FDA review
Earnings Call Insights: The Ensign Group, Inc. (ENSG) Q1 2026 Management View “Our same-store and transitioning occupancy reached new record highs during the quarter of 84.3% and 85.1%, respectively,” said CEO Barry Port, adding that “between Q4 and Q1, we saw growth across all skilled payers” and that “our same-store and transitioning managed care and Medicare census increased sequentially by 6.2...
Earnings Call Insights: The Ensign Group, Inc. (ENSG) Q1 2026 Management View “Our same-store and transitioning occupancy reached new record highs during the quarter of 84.3% and 85.1%, respectively,” said CEO Barry Port, adding that “between Q4 and Q1, we saw growth across all skilled payers” and that “our same-store and transitioning managed care and Medicare census increased sequentially by 6.2% and 8.3%, respectively.” On managed care and utilization scrutiny, CEO Barry Port said, “What we are seeing in inside affiliated operations does not support the concern of a broad-based slowdown in skilled nursing demand,” and added, “Our admission trends have remained consistently strong,” while “we have not seen any meaningful system-wide reduction in admissions or skilled mix.” On acquisitions and portfolio build, Chief Investment Officer Chad Keetch said, “During the quarter and since, we accelerated our growth by adding 22 new operations, including 21 real estate assets,” and added, “In total, we added 2,662 new skilled nursing beds, 100 senior living units and 55 independent living units across 3 states.” On Standard Bearer, Chief Investment Officer Chad Keetch said, “Standard Bearer generated rental revenue of $36.1 million for the quarter, of which $30.8 million was derived from Ensign affiliated operations,” and added, “For the quarter, Standard Bearer reported $21.6 million in FFO and as of the end of the quarter, had an EBITDAR to rent coverage ratio of 2.7x.” CFO Suzanne Snapper said, “GAAP diluted earnings per share was $1.67,” “Adjusted diluted earnings per share was $1.85,” and “Consolidated GAAP revenue and adjusted revenues were both $1.4 billion.” Outlook CFO Suzanne Snapper said, “We are increasing our annual 2026 earnings guidance to between $7.48 and $7.62 per diluted share and our annual revenue guidance between $5.81 billion and $5.86 billion,” and added, “We have evaluated multiple scenarios and based upon the strength in our performance and positi...
USAF Tests Interceptor Drone To Hunt Iranian Shahed-Style Threat Defense Blog's Dylan Malyasov reports that U.S. Air Force Special Warfare Airmen tested a counter-drone interceptor in Arizona, designed as a low-cost solution against one-way attack drones, such as Iran's Shahed drone. Malyasov said the Guardian-1 Interceptor from defense startup Powerus was recently tested at the Arizona Army Natio...
USAF Tests Interceptor Drone To Hunt Iranian Shahed-Style Threat Defense Blog's Dylan Malyasov reports that U.S. Air Force Special Warfare Airmen tested a counter-drone interceptor in Arizona, designed as a low-cost solution against one-way attack drones, such as Iran's Shahed drone. Malyasov said the Guardian-1 Interceptor from defense startup Powerus was recently tested at the Arizona Army National Guard's Florence Military Reservation and involved Airmen from the 48th Rescue Squadron, 7th Air Support Operations Squadron, and 316th Civil Engineer Squadron EOD. The field training exercise allowed the Guardian-1 Interceptor to intercept a Shahed-style drone, which is widely used by Russia in Ukraine and has become a major nuisance for US airbases in the region amid the ongoing US-Iran conflict. Malyasov explained: The exercise integrated a commercial kinetic interceptor with an expeditionary counter-small UAS capability to address what the Air Force describes as critical capability gaps for small teams operating outside the wire — forward-deployed elements that lack access to the fixed-site air defense systems that protect larger bases and installations. "A beautiful sight. Our interceptor drone locking onto a target drone high above a U.S. military base. Clean skies, pure precision. This is next-gen air defense in action," Powerus founder Brett Velicovich told the defense media outlet. The Guardian-1 weighs around 6.6 pounds with its battery and can reach speeds in excess of 200 mph, with a maximum range of about 9.3 miles. The interceptor can reach altitudes of up to 16,400 feet. US Air Force tested a Powerus commercial drone killer in Arizona against a simulated Shahed-type target — the same one-way attack drone used in Ukraine and the Gulf. Weighs 2.65 kg, costs a fraction of what it kills. Read more: https://t.co/qIbZ9JHnT0 pic.twitter.com/Zy4vhbOCtZ — Dylan Malyasov | 🧐 (@DylanMalyasov) April 30, 2026 Interceptor drones are a low-cost solution for the U.S. aga...
Lancôme Global Brand President Vania Lacascade discusses why longevity will be the next shift for the beauty industry, and how brands are tapping into the wellness boom. She talks with Romaine Bostick on "The Close." (Source: Bloomberg)
Lancôme Global Brand President Vania Lacascade discusses why longevity will be the next shift for the beauty industry, and how brands are tapping into the wellness boom. She talks with Romaine Bostick on "The Close." (Source: Bloomberg)
In this article BRK.B Follow your favorite stocks CREATE FREE ACCOUNT Greg Abel, CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, meets with shareholders at the Berkshire Hathaway Annual Shareholders Meeting in Omaha, NE on May 1, 2026. David A. Grogan | CNBC OMAHA, Nebraska — At the shareholder shopping day that kicks off Berkshire Hathaway 's annual meeting, the mood in the air was cautiously optimistic as new and re...
In this article BRK.B Follow your favorite stocks CREATE FREE ACCOUNT Greg Abel, CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, meets with shareholders at the Berkshire Hathaway Annual Shareholders Meeting in Omaha, NE on May 1, 2026. David A. Grogan | CNBC OMAHA, Nebraska — At the shareholder shopping day that kicks off Berkshire Hathaway 's annual meeting, the mood in the air was cautiously optimistic as new and returning investors weighed the company's direction under a new chief executive. Shareholders in a noticeably thinner crowd Friday expressed skepticism that Greg Abel, who took over as CEO in January, will command the stage with the same storytelling and wit that Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger used to enrapture tens of thousands of attendees for decades. At the same time, they also expressed confidence in Buffett's pick to take over the conglomerate, as the billionaire investor has been effusive in his praise for Abel over the years. "I spent a lot of time studying Greg," said Robert Hagstrom, chief investment officer at EquityCompass Investment Management. "I think he's not only the right guy — and he's been vetted for so many years by so many people — but he's the right guy at the right time." Hagstrom, who wrote on Buffett's investing principles in "The Warren Buffett Way," has said that Abel will bring an operational expertise that will align with Berkshire's future. That confidence in Buffett's pick was echoed through the convention center. Peter Yang, an international trade business owner who traveled 18 hours from Hong Kong to Omaha, was attending the gathering for the first time. He bought Berkshire shares last year after Buffett signaled his plan to step down as chief executive. Yang said he's at ease with the transition, noting that Buffett's endorsement of Greg Abel gives him confidence in the succession. "I have confidence in Greg because Warren wouldn't hand over the reins to someone who isn't capable. I'm not concerned about the company," Yang said. Like othe...
Advanced Gold Exploration announced on Friday that, further to his role as director of the company, Jason Baker has been appointed CFO, replacing David MacDonald. Jason Baker is a finance professional at Altus Capital Partners and has helped raise over $35M in equity financings over the past two years for companies including Scorpio Gold ( SRCRF ) and Magma Silver ( MGMA:CA ). Source: Press Releas...
Advanced Gold Exploration announced on Friday that, further to his role as director of the company, Jason Baker has been appointed CFO, replacing David MacDonald. Jason Baker is a finance professional at Altus Capital Partners and has helped raise over $35M in equity financings over the past two years for companies including Scorpio Gold ( SRCRF ) and Magma Silver ( MGMA:CA ). Source: Press Release More on Advanced Gold Exploration Getech Group plc 2025 Q4 - Results - Earnings Call Presentation Getech Group plc (GETPF) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript Huntsman Corporation (HUN) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript Huntsman outlines $5-plus million 2026 contribution from semiconductor-grade specialty amines as it pushes price to stay ahead of raw materials Trident Digital Tech receives Nasdaq determination letter
The S&P 500 (SNPINDEX:^GSPC) rose 0.29% to 7,230.12, the Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX:^IXIC) climbed 0.89% to 25,114.44 on tech strength and fresh records, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES:^DJI) slipped 0.31% to 49,499.27 as value and cyclicals lagged.
The S&P 500 (SNPINDEX:^GSPC) rose 0.29% to 7,230.12, the Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX:^IXIC) climbed 0.89% to 25,114.44 on tech strength and fresh records, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES:^DJI) slipped 0.31% to 49,499.27 as value and cyclicals lagged.
Earnings Call Insights: Huntsman (HUN) Q1 2026 Management view Huntsman’s near-term narrative centered on pricing discipline and stronger order patterns tied to the Middle East conflict’s cost and logistics impact. Chairman, President & CEO Peter Huntsman said, "From the first hours of this conflict, our #1 commercial priority has been to increase prices enough to offset rising costs. I believe we...
Earnings Call Insights: Huntsman (HUN) Q1 2026 Management view Huntsman’s near-term narrative centered on pricing discipline and stronger order patterns tied to the Middle East conflict’s cost and logistics impact. Chairman, President & CEO Peter Huntsman said, "From the first hours of this conflict, our #1 commercial priority has been to increase prices enough to offset rising costs. I believe we've been successful in doing this." He added that operations execution has been strong: "Our operations during the first quarter and going into the second quarter have been excellent." Management described demand in early Q2 as better than expected, while emphasizing limited forward visibility. CEO Huntsman said, "From a sales perspective, we are seeing stronger-than-expected demand going well into the second quarter," and attributed it to "seasonality," "customers who are buying ahead of the expected price increases," and "disruptions that have been seen in certain trade flows." He cautioned, "I can't see order patterns that go through the month of June," and later added, "Today, that visibility is less clear as we look further into the quarter." In prepared remarks and Q&A, management framed a margin-recovery push after a prolonged downturn. CEO Huntsman said, "We are aggressively raising our prices to both cover our cost of our raw materials while also expanding margins from the trough economics that we've been experiencing for the past 3 years," while acknowledging, "we still have a ways to go to get to our normalized margin levels." CFO commentary during Q&A emphasized where economics are improving in China and how price capture is expected to work. Executive VP & CFO Philip Lister said, "where the Chinese joint venture is making money today is on propylene oxide and the margins that we're seeing there over and above propylene," and added on the step-up dynamics, "we are seeing pricing exceed the raw material increases." Outlook Management’s Q2 setup highlighted raw-ma...
U.S. petroleum inventories are declining, although they are still above year-ago levels. Plus, market newsletter commentary on the Federal Reserve, consumer spending, and the growth of the venture-capital market.
U.S. petroleum inventories are declining, although they are still above year-ago levels. Plus, market newsletter commentary on the Federal Reserve, consumer spending, and the growth of the venture-capital market.
Welcome back to Canada Daily, the newsletter on business, economics and politics from Vancouver to Montreal and beyond. If this was forwarded to you, sign up . Can elite professional soccer survive in Vancouver? Time appears to be running out on the Vancouver Whitecaps, a club that’s near the top of the standings in Major League Soccer with eight wins in nine games but is, in financial terms, a bi...
Welcome back to Canada Daily, the newsletter on business, economics and politics from Vancouver to Montreal and beyond. If this was forwarded to you, sign up . Can elite professional soccer survive in Vancouver? Time appears to be running out on the Vancouver Whitecaps, a club that’s near the top of the standings in Major League Soccer with eight wins in nine games but is, in financial terms, a big loser. As reported first by Bloomberg News this week, the Whitecaps have racked up losses of about $300 million since joining North America’s top men’s soccer league. Its owners put the team for sale more than a year ago, but Goldman Sachs has been unable to find buyers willing to spend hundreds of millions of dollars to acquire it, then absorb years of operating losses in Vancouver while building a new stadium. The club’s fate has now entered the political arena. British Columbia Premier David Eby met MLS Commissioner Don Garber this week to discuss ways to keep the Caps on Canada’s west coast. (This led to a rather odd social media incident .) League executives are planning more meetings in the coming weeks, according to a spokesperson. But there’s no sign of a savior — except for the group that wants to buy the team to move it to Las Vegas . It will be a bitter day for Vancouver soccer fans if the Whitecaps leave. The city has lost sports franchises before, most famously the National Basketball Association’s Grizzlies, which are now in Memphis. But that team barely had a chance to get established. The Whitecaps have much deeper roots. The club got its start in the North American Soccer League in the 1970s. When the team claimed the Soccer Bowl championship in 1979, tens of thousands lined the streets downtown for the victory parade. When the NASL folded, the Whitecaps hung around in soccer’s minor leagues. Businessman Greg Kerfoot took control in the early 2000s and eventually steered the move into MLS. But tradition is one thing. Money’s another, and its looks as thou...
Rivian Automotive (NASDAQ:RIVN), which develops and sells electric pickup trucks and SUVs, closed Friday at $15.02, down 8.41%. The stock moved lower as investors reacted to Q1 results. The company updated R2 production and funding plans, but concerns continue about cash burn and
Rivian Automotive (NASDAQ:RIVN), which develops and sells electric pickup trucks and SUVs, closed Friday at $15.02, down 8.41%. The stock moved lower as investors reacted to Q1 results. The company updated R2 production and funding plans, but concerns continue about cash burn and