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Japanese Equities Mixed as Daiichikosho Profit Slips, Global Funds Extend Inflow Streak
Daiichikosho's Q1 profit dropped 10.9% despite steady sales, while MarkLines and Shimadzu posted strong earnings. Global equity funds extended inflows to 11 weeks.
ClearOne Shares Soar 166% on Cortigent Merger Approval
ClearOne (CLRO) shares jumped 166.3% to $9.80 after shareholder approval of the Cortigent merger, with a $122.5 million deal value.
Berkshire's Buyback Signal Awaited as Valuation Gauges Flash Caution
U.S. stocks hover near record highs while valuation metrics flash caution. Berkshire's buyback update on Saturday will offer key insight into capital allocation.
AT&T Rebounds as 2026 Cash Returns Near 11% of Market Cap
AT&T shares rose 2.8% to $23.71, recovering from a Wednesday slide. The company's 2026 cash returns are estimated at 10.8% of market cap, with a $28.65 average price target.
Mortgage Rates Hit Yearly High as Treasury Yields Take Center Stage
Freddie Mac reported the average 30-year mortgage rate rose to 6.69%, the highest in a year, as Treasury yields become the primary driver for housing investors.
Ford's $29,945 Fathom EV Raises Margin Concerns, Shares Slip
Ford shares dropped 1.6% after announcing the Fathom EV at $29,945, sparking margin and cannibalization concerns. Model e's EBIT margin was -89.6% last quarter.
Wing Yip Food ADS Soars 582% as U.S. Listing Decouples from Korean Shares
Wing Yip Food's U.S. ADSs jumped 582% to $22.79, trading at a 27x premium to its Korean shares after shareholders approved a major private placement, raising dilution concerns.
