The JPMorgan Chase investment banker accused of sexual assault in an explosive lawsuit that went viral countersued her accuser, saying his malicious lies destroyed her reputation and “wreaked havoc” on her life. In papers filed on Tuesday night in a New York state court in Manhattan, Lorna Hajdini said her former colleague Chirayu Rana fabricated allegations that she raped and drugged him, in orde...
The JPMorgan Chase investment banker accused of sexual assault in an explosive lawsuit that went viral countersued her accuser, saying his malicious lies destroyed her reputation and “wreaked havoc” on her life. In papers filed on Tuesday night in a New York state court in Manhattan, Lorna Hajdini said her former colleague Chirayu Rana fabricated allegations that she raped and drugged him, in order to attract maximum press coverage, cause her pain and extract millions of dollars from her and JPMorgan. “Unfortunately, it has succeeded despite its falsity,” the countersuit said. Hajdini has “been mocked, ridiculed, and harassed around the clock”, becoming the focus of jokes and memes of a “vile, degrading, and sexual nature – all a direct consequence of plaintiff’s lies”, according to the countersuit. “Plaintiff’s false, malicious, and bad faith statements have wreaked havoc on Ms Hajdini’s life,” it added. Hajdini is seeking unspecified damages from Rana for defamation, emotional distress and other claims. Rana’s lawyers did not immediately respond to requests for comment on Wednesday. Lawyers for Hajdini had no immediate additional comment. JPMorgan is also a defendant in Rana’s lawsuit. “We fully support Lorna and her right to defend herself and protect her reputation,” the New York-based bank said on Wednesday. “As we’ve said from the outset, we don’t believe the allegations against her or the firm have merit.“ In his 27 April complaint, Rana, a vice-president in leveraged finance, accused Hajdini of leveraging her seniority to coerce him into non-consensual sexual activity over several months. The complaint graphically described how Hajdini allegedly threatened Rana, who is of Asian descent, with racially derogatory language, saying she “owned” him and would sabotage his career if he didn’t fulfill her sexual demands. Rana sued under a pseudonym but has since been publicly identified. JPMorgan put him on administrative leave in June 2025, where he remained when h...
Regulatory approval from Chinese authorities had been awaited for several years before it was finally granted. Credit: elmar gubisch / Shutterstock.com Tesla has launched its full self-driving system in China and extended its European footprint, adding Lithuania as the second country on the continent to receive the software. The China launch follows chief executive Elon Musk’s visit to Beijing las...
Regulatory approval from Chinese authorities had been awaited for several years before it was finally granted. Credit: elmar gubisch / Shutterstock.com Tesla has launched its full self-driving system in China and extended its European footprint, adding Lithuania as the second country on the continent to receive the software. The China launch follows chief executive Elon Musk’s visit to Beijing last week, coinciding with a state trip by US President Donald Trump. Tesla confirmed via X that “FSD Supervised” is now active across ten territories, including the US, Canada, Mexico, Australia, New Zealand, South Korea and the Netherlands, in addition to the newly added markets. Regulatory approval from Chinese authorities had been awaited for several years before it was finally granted. In Europe, Lithuanian approval follows that of the Netherlands, where the Dutch vehicle authority RDW issued European type approval on a provisional basis last month after an evaluation process of more than 18 months. Testing covered both closed tracks and public road conditions before sign-off was granted. The Chinese market presents a significant challenge for Tesla. Tesla enters the Level 3 segment as domestic competitors across Asia and Europe – particularly in China – have already taken a lead in adapting their autonomous solutions for local road conditions and moving toward commercial-scale rollout. Its lag in activating Level 3 features, stricter regulatory scrutiny, and the effectiveness of local competitors’ real-world experience means it does not currently hold the same advantage in these markets as it does with Level 2 systems, explained GlobalData, Just Auto’s parent. Huawei Technologies Company announced last month that it plans to sharply increase its investment in smart-driving technologies – pledging more than 70bn yuan ($10bn) over the next five years to strengthen its position in China’s growing smart EV sector. Separately, Tesla this month committed $250m to its Berlin-Br...
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China has confirmed that its J-10CE fighter went undefeated against Eurofighter Typhoon jets during nine simulated air combat exercises in 2024. State broadcaster CCTV reported last week that the aircraft won all nine of its engagements in simulated combat against the multi-role fighter, without specifying the details of the exercise or which countries took part. However, Pakistani media reported ...
China has confirmed that its J-10CE fighter went undefeated against Eurofighter Typhoon jets during nine simulated air combat exercises in 2024. State broadcaster CCTV reported last week that the aircraft won all nine of its engagements in simulated combat against the multi-role fighter, without specifying the details of the exercise or which countries took part. However, Pakistani media reported that the mock battles took place during the “Zilzal-II” joint air exercise in Qatar in January 2024. During the drill, Pakistan’s J-10CE fighter jets defeated Eurofighter Typhoons belonging to Qatar’s air force. Advertisement According to Pakistani media, the J-10CE jets won all five of their close-range dogfights and claimed victory in four mock battles fought beyond visual range. Several media outlets in Gulf countries also reported results consistent with the data revealed by CCTV. The J-10 was originally developed by the Chengdu Aircraft Corporation in the 1980s as a single-engine, multi-role third-generation fighter.
Euroseas ( ESEA ) declares $0.80/share quarterly dividend , 6.7% increase from prior dividend of $0.75. Forward yield 4.49% Payable June 16; for shareholders of record June 9; ex-div June 9. See ESEA Dividend Scorecard, Yield Chart, & Dividend Growth. More on Euroseas Euroseas: Stronger Coverage, Higher Rates, Same Deep Discount Euroseas: Still Deeply Undervalued Despite Cycle Concerns Euroseas Lt...
Euroseas ( ESEA ) declares $0.80/share quarterly dividend , 6.7% increase from prior dividend of $0.75. Forward yield 4.49% Payable June 16; for shareholders of record June 9; ex-div June 9. See ESEA Dividend Scorecard, Yield Chart, & Dividend Growth. More on Euroseas Euroseas: Stronger Coverage, Higher Rates, Same Deep Discount Euroseas: Still Deeply Undervalued Despite Cycle Concerns Euroseas Ltd. (ESEA) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript Euroseas extends charter for EM Kea at higher rate Most and least shorted industrial stocks with up to $2B market cap
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Global Retirement Partners LLC increased its position in Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MU - Free Report) by 60.1% in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the SEC. The fund owned 30,383 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer's stock after acquiring an additional 11,411 shares during the quarter. Global Retirement Partners LLC's holdings in Micron Technology w...
Global Retirement Partners LLC increased its position in Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MU - Free Report) by 60.1% in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the SEC. The fund owned 30,383 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer's stock after acquiring an additional 11,411 shares during the quarter. Global Retirement Partners LLC's holdings in Micron Technology were worth $8,672,000 as of its most recent SEC filing. Several other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently modified their holdings of MU. Twin Capital Management Inc. lifted its position in Micron Technology by 53.0% in the 4th quarter. Twin Capital Management Inc. now owns 15,213 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer's stock worth $4,342,000 after buying an additional 5,272 shares during the last quarter. Financial Synergies Wealth Advisors Inc. purchased a new stake in shares of Micron Technology during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $1,316,000. Mach 1 Financial Group LLC bought a new stake in shares of Micron Technology in the fourth quarter worth approximately $1,278,000. Callahan Advisors LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Micron Technology during the 4th quarter valued at about $274,000. Finally, Griffin Asset Management Inc. bought a new stake in Micron Technology during the 4th quarter worth approximately $340,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 80.84% of the company's stock. Get Micron Technology alerts: Sign Up Insider Buying and Selling In other news, CEO Sanjay Mehrotra sold 40,000 shares of the business's stock in a transaction on Friday, May 1st. The shares were sold at an average price of $536.26, for a total value of $21,450,400.00. Following the completion of the sale, the chief executive officer directly owned 424,503 shares in the company, valued at approximately $227,643,978.78. The trade was a 8.61% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities ...
Global Retirement Partners LLC raised its stake in Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMD - Free Report) by 47.5% in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 55,573 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer's stock after purchasing an additional 17,904 shares during the quarter. Global Retirement Partners LLC...
Global Retirement Partners LLC raised its stake in Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMD - Free Report) by 47.5% in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 55,573 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer's stock after purchasing an additional 17,904 shares during the quarter. Global Retirement Partners LLC's holdings in Advanced Micro Devices were worth $11,901,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. Other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently modified their holdings of the company. Brighton Jones LLC grew its holdings in shares of Advanced Micro Devices by 178.2% in the fourth quarter. Brighton Jones LLC now owns 45,956 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer's stock valued at $5,551,000 after acquiring an additional 29,438 shares in the last quarter. Revolve Wealth Partners LLC grew its holdings in shares of Advanced Micro Devices by 2.9% in the fourth quarter. Revolve Wealth Partners LLC now owns 8,283 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer's stock valued at $1,001,000 after acquiring an additional 234 shares in the last quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC grew its holdings in shares of Advanced Micro Devices by 125.1% in the second quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC now owns 5,344 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer's stock valued at $758,000 after acquiring an additional 2,970 shares in the last quarter. United Bank grew its holdings in shares of Advanced Micro Devices by 22.0% in the second quarter. United Bank now owns 13,255 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer's stock valued at $1,881,000 after acquiring an additional 2,392 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Schnieders Capital Management LLC. grew its holdings in shares of Advanced Micro Devices by 361.0% in the second quarter. Schnieders Capital Management LLC. now owns 9,230 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer's stock valued at $1,310,000...
Moment Makers Group/iStock via Getty Images Quarterly commentary • Financial assets experienced mixed returns in the first quarter. • The fund posted a negative total return but outperformed the benchmark. • Asset allocation and underlying manager performance each contributed positively. Market review and outlook The world financial markets, after performing well in the first two months of the yea...
Moment Makers Group/iStock via Getty Images Quarterly commentary • Financial assets experienced mixed returns in the first quarter. • The fund posted a negative total return but outperformed the benchmark. • Asset allocation and underlying manager performance each contributed positively. Market review and outlook The world financial markets, after performing well in the first two months of the year on continued optimism about trends in economic growth and interest rates, turned lower following the start of the conflict in the Middle East in Iran in early March. The ensuing spike in oil prices, together with concerns about possible shortages of other commodities caused by disrupted supply chains, dampened the growth outlook and led to a sharp rise in inflation expectations. The deteriorating inflation picture, in turn, dashed optimism that central banks could continue cutting rates. In combination, these developments led to a surge in global government bond yields that erased the positive total returns achieved in the first two months of the year. The conflict also fueled a sizable downturn in major global equity indexes in March, sending stocks into the red. With this said, the majority of the negative return for equities stemmed from weakness in the growth style in general, and mega-cap U. S. technology stocks in particular. Conversely, the value style, dividend payers, and more defensive companies generally produced positive returns, benefiting diversified investors. We're encouraged by the broadening of leadership away from the "Magnificent Seven" group of U. S. tech companies, as it provided a tailwind for our diversified positioning. Contributors and detractors Underlying manager performance was the primary contributor to relative performance in the quarter, highlighted by relative strength in international equities. The effect of allocation was roughly neutral. On the positive side, we benefited from having an overweight in U. S. mid-cap stocks and developed-m...
Launched Beta Rollout of the RepuTrust™ Digital Identity Platform to Early Access Users Enhanced Service Offering with Introduction of Crisis Management and Narrative-Building Solutions MIAMI, Fla., May 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ealixir Inc. (EAXR) ("Ealixir" or the "Company"), a digital identity infrastructure company specializing in online reputation management, today announced financial resu...
Launched Beta Rollout of the RepuTrust™ Digital Identity Platform to Early Access Users Enhanced Service Offering with Introduction of Crisis Management and Narrative-Building Solutions MIAMI, Fla., May 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ealixir Inc. (EAXR) ("Ealixir" or the "Company"), a digital identity infrastructure company specializing in online reputation management, today announced financial results for the three-month period ended March 31, 2026. "Throughout 2026, we’ve continued to build upon our diversified AI-powered digital reputation and identity platform by expanding our advisory capabilities, strengthening our sales and marketing infrastructure, and advancing innovative new product offerings," said Eleonora Ramondetti, Chief Executive Officer of Ealixir. "From the launch of Ealixir Editions to our crisis management services to the beta rollout of RepuTrust™, we’ve made meaningful progress in broadening our service offerings and positioning Ealixir for long-term scalable growth. As organizations increasingly recognize and prioritize reputation intelligence and AI-driven visibility, we believe Ealixir is well aligned to capitalize on these evolving market opportunities." Recent Operational Highlights Launched the beta version of RepuTrust™, Ealixir’s AI-powered digital identity platform which provides select users with early access to advanced reputation analysis tools powered by the Company’s proprietary ReputScore™ metric. Broadened strategic advisory capabilities with the introduction of a new crisis management advisory service, delivering timely, high-impact support during critical reputational events. Enhanced sales and marketing capabilities through the rollout of standardized training programs, upgraded CRM and lead management systems, and a new integrated commercial framework to drive stronger demand generation, conversion rates, and pipeline visibility. Although these initiatives are in early stages, such initiatives have supported measurable prospec...
Watch: Vance Urges UK Patriots To Defend Their Culture Against Starmer Mass Migration Betrayal Authored by Steve Watson via Modernity.news, US Vice President JD Vance has sent a direct message of support to Britons standing up for their culture, telling attendees of the Unite the Kingdom rally to push forward despite Keir Starmer’s attempts to silence opposition to mass migration. The rally, held ...
Watch: Vance Urges UK Patriots To Defend Their Culture Against Starmer Mass Migration Betrayal Authored by Steve Watson via Modernity.news, US Vice President JD Vance has sent a direct message of support to Britons standing up for their culture, telling attendees of the Unite the Kingdom rally to push forward despite Keir Starmer’s attempts to silence opposition to mass migration. The rally, held this past weekend in London and organised by Tommy Robinson, saw thousands of patriots turn out waving British flags. Starmer’s government had tried to sabotage the event by blocking visas for 11 foreign speakers it labelled “far-right agitators.” 🚨 WOW! JD Vance just broke it down PERFECTLY for patriots in the West rising up against 3rd world migration, BUCKING Keir Starmer calling it "far-right" "To everybody in the UK who rejects [3rd world migration], I'd encourage them to just KEEP ON GOING! It's OK to want to… pic.twitter.com/cKUjz95Nt7 — Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) May 19, 2026 The Prime Minister openly boasted about the bans on X, writing “I’ll always champion peaceful protest. But the Unite the Kingdom march organisers are peddling hatred and division. We’ve already blocked visas for far-right agitators who want to come here to spew their extremist views. They don’t speak for the decent, fair, respectful Britain I know.” He followed up: “Today the voices of division will be loud. They don’t speak for the country I know, one that belongs to all of us.” A video from the event captured a striking contrast, showing a left-wing woman in tears hugging her masked companion in fright at the sight of the national flag. Left-wing woman breaks down in TEARS while hugging mask wearing boyfriend after being triggered by thousands of people marching with British flags. 🇬🇧 pic.twitter.com/8JMyBBq3kw — Oli London (@OliLondonTV) May 18, 2026 Vance rejected the establishment narrative that wanting secure borders equals extremism. “To everybody in the UK who rejects 3rd world migrat...
Agnico Eagle Mines Limited AEM has announced an investment in Wallbridge Mining Company Limited. The deal forms part of a broader financing package that will inject approximately C$56 million into Wallbridge alongside participation from Waratah Capital Advisors. Agnico Eagle will invest about C$22.4 million through a private placement, acquiring about 243.9 million common shares of Wallbridge for ...
Agnico Eagle Mines Limited AEM has announced an investment in Wallbridge Mining Company Limited. The deal forms part of a broader financing package that will inject approximately C$56 million into Wallbridge alongside participation from Waratah Capital Advisors. Agnico Eagle will invest about C$22.4 million through a private placement, acquiring about 243.9 million common shares of Wallbridge for C$0.092 per share. Upon completion of the transaction, Agnico Eagle is expected to hold an approximately 19.9% partially diluted ownership interest in Wallbridge. The transaction is anticipated to close on or about May 22, 2026, subject to customary closing conditions, including approval from the Toronto Stock Exchange. Before the agreement, Agnico Eagle held roughly 115.4 million Wallbridge shares and around 6.3 million warrants, representing about 9.44% ownership on a non-diluted basis and 9.9% on a partially-diluted basis. Agnico Eagle and Wallbridge will also enter into an investor rights agreement that will allow Agnico Eagle to maintain its pro rata ownership in future equity financings and provide it with the option to nominate one director to Wallbridge’s board, with the potential for two nominees if the board expands. Per Wallbridge, the proceeds will primarily support the advancement of its flagship Fenelon gold project toward a pre-feasibility study. The company expects the financing, combined with existing liquidity, to fully fund completion of the study while also supporting exploration and development activities. The investment further deepens Agnico Eagle’s relationship with Wallbridge and strengthens its foothold in one of Canada’s most active gold exploration regions. AEM shares have surged 55.5% in the past year compared with an 64.8% rise in the industry. Image Source: Zacks Investment Research AEM’s Zacks Rank & Key Picks AEM currently carries a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold). Some better-ranked stocks in the Basic Materials space are Nucor Corporation NUE, L.B...
Global Retirement Partners LLC grew its stake in Palantir Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:PLTR - Free Report) by 6.8% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 79,282 shares of the company's stock after purchasing an additional 5,070 shares during the quarter. Global Retirement Partners LLC's holdings in Palantir...
Global Retirement Partners LLC grew its stake in Palantir Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:PLTR - Free Report) by 6.8% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 79,282 shares of the company's stock after purchasing an additional 5,070 shares during the quarter. Global Retirement Partners LLC's holdings in Palantir Technologies were worth $14,092,000 at the end of the most recent quarter. Other institutional investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Milestone Asset Management LLC increased its stake in shares of Palantir Technologies by 229.5% in the 4th quarter. Milestone Asset Management LLC now owns 60,551 shares of the company's stock worth $10,763,000 after acquiring an additional 42,173 shares in the last quarter. GPS Wealth Strategies Group LLC increased its stake in shares of Palantir Technologies by 26.4% in the 3rd quarter. GPS Wealth Strategies Group LLC now owns 58,548 shares of the company's stock worth $10,680,000 after acquiring an additional 12,229 shares in the last quarter. VCI Wealth Management LLC grew its position in Palantir Technologies by 42.3% during the 4th quarter. VCI Wealth Management LLC now owns 12,187 shares of the company's stock valued at $2,166,000 after purchasing an additional 3,621 shares during the last quarter. Public Sector Pension Investment Board grew its position in Palantir Technologies by 135.3% during the 3rd quarter. Public Sector Pension Investment Board now owns 540,835 shares of the company's stock valued at $98,659,000 after purchasing an additional 310,942 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Vanguard Group Inc. grew its position in Palantir Technologies by 0.7% during the 4th quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 215,444,098 shares of the company's stock valued at $38,295,188,000 after purchasing an additional 1,557,828 shares during the last quarter. 45.65% of the stock is currently owned by institu...