Senate Panel Advances Crypto Bill, DeFi Pushback and Stablecoin Issues Remain
Crypto Sarah Chen

Senate Panel Advances Crypto Bill, DeFi Pushback and Stablecoin Issues Remain

The Digital Asset Market Clarity Act passed the Senate Banking Committee 15-9 but faces new opposition from DeFi developers and key Democrats over securities amendments and stablecoin provisions.

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Wall Street Edges Higher as Chip Stocks Rally Ahead of Nvidia's Earnings
Markets Daniel Marsh

Wall Street Edges Higher as Chip Stocks Rally Ahead of Nvidia's Earnings

U.S. stocks edged higher Wednesday, led by chip stocks ahead of Nvidia's earnings. The S&P 500 rose 0.18% while oil prices fell.

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Blue Chips Rebound 200 Points as Nvidia Earnings, Fed Minutes Loom
Markets Daniel Marsh

Blue Chips Rebound 200 Points as Nvidia Earnings, Fed Minutes Loom

The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 209 points to 49,573, rebounding from Tuesday's decline, as markets eye Nvidia's earnings and Fed minutes.

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Carnival Stock Recovers as Dividend, Fuel Costs and Restructuring Draw Attention
Markets Daniel Marsh

Carnival Stock Recovers as Dividend, Fuel Costs and Restructuring Draw Attention

Carnival shares edged higher Wednesday, recovering from Tuesday's decline, as the market evaluates its dividend timeline, recent corporate simplification, and lingering fuel-cost exposure.

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Mister Car Wash Exits Nasdaq After $3.1B Take-Private by Leonard Green
Markets Daniel Marsh

Mister Car Wash Exits Nasdaq After $3.1B Take-Private by Leonard Green

Mister Car Wash has been taken private by Leonard Green & Partners in a $3.1 billion deal, ending its Nasdaq listing. Shareholders received $7.00 per share.

T1 Energy Surges on Hedge Fund Stake and Short Seller Allegations
Markets Daniel Marsh

T1 Energy Surges on Hedge Fund Stake and Short Seller Allegations

T1 Energy shares surged 17% as a hedge fund disclosed a new stake, while a short-seller report questioned the company's tax-credit eligibility and China-linked supply chain.

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POET Technologies Surges 11% After Closing $400M Offering; Revenue Concerns Persist
Technology Sarah Chen

POET Technologies Surges 11% After Closing $400M Offering; Revenue Concerns Persist

POET Technologies shares climbed 11% to $14.55 after closing a $400 million direct offering, bouncing back from an 8% drop on dilution concerns. The company reported Q1 revenue of $503,389 and a net loss of $12.3 million.

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Nokia Secures FCC Approval for Broadband Devices, Optical Market Poised for Growth
Technology Sarah Chen

Nokia Secures FCC Approval for Broadband Devices, Optical Market Poised for Growth

Nokia shares gained 3.37% in Helsinki after the FCC conditionally approved its Beacons and ONT devices. Dell'Oro Group predicts the optical transport equipment market will grow 16% in 2026, fueled by AI data centers.

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Biogen Closes Apellis Takeover; Focus Shifts to Syfovre Milestones
Markets Daniel Marsh

Biogen Closes Apellis Takeover; Focus Shifts to Syfovre Milestones

Biogen has completed its $5.6 billion acquisition of Apellis Pharmaceuticals, delisting APLS from Nasdaq. Shareholders received $41 per share plus a contingent value right linked to Syfovre sales targets.

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Vida CEO Buys $1.19M in Shares After AI IPO Stumbles
IPO Michael Okonkwo

Vida CEO Buys $1.19M in Shares After AI IPO Stumbles

Vida Global CEO Lyle Pratt bought $1.19M in shares after the AI firm's $15M IPO fell 42.8%. The stock closed at $2.29, well below the $4 offer price.

TJX Shares Jump After Parent Company Raises Annual Guidance
Earnings James Calloway

TJX Shares Jump After Parent Company Raises Annual Guidance

TJX Companies raised its fiscal 2027 sales, earnings, and buyback targets after a better-than-expected Q1, sending shares up 3.6% premarket.

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ImmunityBio's Anktiva Expansion Faces FDA Scrutiny with 2027 Decision Date
Regulation James Calloway

ImmunityBio's Anktiva Expansion Faces FDA Scrutiny with 2027 Decision Date

ImmunityBio's supplemental BLA for Anktiva in papillary-only bladder cancer has been accepted by the FDA, with a decision expected by Jan. 6, 2027. The company's stock traded at $7.76, down 2.8%.

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