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Home Depot Markdown Fraud Case Highlights Internal Control Risks
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Home Depot Markdown Fraud Case Highlights Internal Control Risks

A former Home Depot manager in Miami-Dade County has been charged with grand theft and organized fraud for allegedly approving unauthorized discounts totaling $4.3 million. The case raises questions about internal controls as the retailer focuses on pro contractors.

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Conagra Brands Faces Dividend Risk as Shares Hit New Lows
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Conagra Brands Faces Dividend Risk as Shares Hit New Lows

Conagra Brands' stock fell to $14.17, near a 52-week low, as BofA warns its dividend is at risk. The company faces inflation, tariffs, and a leadership change.

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Enbridge's C$4B Sunrise Pipeline Gets Federal Go-Ahead
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Enbridge's C$4B Sunrise Pipeline Gets Federal Go-Ahead

Enbridge secures Canadian approval for its C$4 billion Sunrise Expansion, adding 300 million cubic feet per day of gas capacity and supporting LNG exports.

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Greg Abel Takes the Helm at Berkshire Hathaway's Annual Meeting
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Greg Abel Takes the Helm at Berkshire Hathaway's Annual Meeting

Greg Abel will lead Berkshire Hathaway's annual meeting on May 2, facing investor scrutiny over the company's $373B cash pile and underperformance.

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S&P 500 and Nasdaq Hit New Highs on Intel's AI-Fueled Rally
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S&P 500 and Nasdaq Hit New Highs on Intel's AI-Fueled Rally

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq reached record highs Friday, led by a surge in chip stocks after Intel's upbeat forecast. The Dow fell slightly as software stocks weighed.

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SiriusXM and iHeartMedia in Early Merger Talks That Could Reshape Audio Landscape
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SiriusXM and iHeartMedia in Early Merger Talks That Could Reshape Audio Landscape

SiriusXM and iHeartMedia are in early-stage merger discussions, Bloomberg reported. A tie-up would create a $12 billion audio powerhouse, combining satellite, broadcast, and podcast assets.

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Trade Desk Sees Short Interest Surge Ahead of Q1 Earnings
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Trade Desk Sees Short Interest Surge Ahead of Q1 Earnings

Short interest in The Trade Desk surged 50% in March, creating squeeze risk ahead of its May 7 earnings report. The company faces questions on ad spending, competition, and agency relations.

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Indian Markets Plunge 1,000 Points as Oil Surge, Weak Rupee Weigh on Sentiment
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Indian Markets Plunge 1,000 Points as Oil Surge, Weak Rupee Weigh on Sentiment

Indian markets tumbled as oil prices surged and the rupee weakened, dragging the Sensex down 1,000 points. IT stocks led losses, while Nasdaq AI stocks offer potential buying opportunities.

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LightPath Technologies Soars to 52-Week High on Defense Optics Demand
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LightPath Technologies Soars to 52-Week High on Defense Optics Demand

LightPath Technologies shares surged 10% to a 52-week high of $16.09 on robust defense optics orders and a $97.8 million backlog, with Q2 revenue soaring 120%.

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Plug Power's Louisiana JV Plant Reaches 90% Availability Amid Cash Flow Focus
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Plug Power's Louisiana JV Plant Reaches 90% Availability Amid Cash Flow Focus

Plug Power's Louisiana hydrogen plant achieved 90% availability in Q1, producing 448.3 metric tons. Shares fell 1.3% as the company works to improve cash flow.

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Liberty Broadband Shares Tumble 26% as Charter's Subscriber Woes Hit Merger Value
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Liberty Broadband Shares Tumble 26% as Charter's Subscriber Woes Hit Merger Value

Liberty Broadband shares plunged 26% Friday, mirroring Charter Communications' decline after the cable operator lost 120,000 internet subscribers in Q1, exceeding forecasts and pressuring the pending all-stock merger.

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Eminence Capital to Close After 27 Years, Return $5.9 Billion
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Eminence Capital to Close After 27 Years, Return $5.9 Billion

Eminence Capital, founded by Ricky Sandler, is closing after 27 years, returning $5.9 billion to investors by late June amid poor returns and rising expenses.