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Ilika's broadening commercial pipeline supports broker's conviction in solid-state battery play
Ilika PLC (AIM:IKA, OTCQX:ILIKF, FRA:I8A), the solid-state battery developer, has delivered a trading update broadly in line with its broker's expectations while demonstrating meaningful progress on the commercialisation of both its miniature Stereax and larger-format Goliath battery platforms. Cavendish, which has a 'buy' rating with a 130p target price, implying 300% upside from the current 32.5p, said the update confirmed the breadth of Ilika's commercial development pipeline is expanding, with evaluation agreements now in place with 27 companies across the automotive, defence and consumer sectors.
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Should Invesco Dow Jones Industrial Average Dividend ETF (DJD) Be on Your Investing Radar?
Looking for broad exposure to the Large Cap Blend segment of the US equity market? You should consider the Invesco Dow Jones Industrial Average Dividend ETF (DJD), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on December 16, 2015.
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Is First Trust Growth Strength ETF (FTGS) a Strong ETF Right Now?
The First Trust Growth Strength ETF (FTGS) made its debut on 10/25/2022, and is a smart beta exchange traded fund that provides broad exposure to the Style Box - Large Cap Growth category of the market.
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Should You Invest in the iShares U.S. Basic Materials ETF (IYM)?
Looking for broad exposure to the Materials - Broad segment of the equity market? You should consider the iShares U.S. Basic Materials ETF (IYM), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on June 12, 2000.
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Should You Invest in the iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF (ITA)?
Designed to provide broad exposure to the Industrials - Aerospace & Defense segment of the equity market, the iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF (ITA) is a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on May 1, 2006.
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Is Nuveen ESG Small-Cap ETF (NUSC) a Strong ETF Right Now?
Designed to provide broad exposure to the Style Box - Small Cap Growth category of the market, the Nuveen ESG Small-Cap ETF (NUSC) is a smart beta exchange traded fund launched on 12/13/2016.
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Is Invesco Pharmaceuticals ETF (PJP) a Strong ETF Right Now?
The Invesco Pharmaceuticals ETF (PJP) was launched on 06/23/2005, and is a smart beta exchange traded fund designed to offer broad exposure to the Health Care ETFs category of the market.
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Should Invesco S&P MidCap 400 GARP ETF (GRPM) Be on Your Investing Radar?
If you're interested in broad exposure to the Mid Cap Blend segment of the US equity market, look no further than the Invesco S&P MidCap 400 GARP ETF (GRPM), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on December 3, 2010.
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Should Vanguard Small-Cap Index Fund ETF Shares (VB) Be on Your Investing Radar?
Designed to provide broad exposure to the Small Cap Blend segment of the US equity market, the Vanguard Small-Cap Index Fund ETF Shares (VB) is a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on January 26, 2004.
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Is WisdomTree U.S. High Yield Corporate Bond ETF (QHY) a Strong ETF Right Now?
A smart beta exchange traded fund, the WisdomTree U.S. High Yield Corporate Bond ETF (QHY) debuted on 04/27/2016, and offers broad exposure to the High-Yield/Junk Bond ETFs category of the market.
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Should Xtrackers S&P 100 Ex Top 20 ETF (XOEX) Be on Your Investing Radar?
Launched on November 9, 2022, the Xtrackers S&P 100 Ex Top 20 ETF (XOEX) is a passively managed exchange traded fund designed to provide a broad exposure to the Large Cap Value segment of the US equity market.
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Is iShares MSCI USA Quality Factor ETF (QUAL) a Strong ETF Right Now?
Designed to provide broad exposure to the Style Box - All Cap Blend category of the market, the iShares MSCI USA Quality Factor ETF (QUAL) is a smart beta exchange traded fund launched on 07/16/2013.
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Should Fidelity Quality Factor ETF (FQAL) Be on Your Investing Radar?
Looking for broad exposure to the Large Cap Blend segment of the US equity market? You should consider the Fidelity Quality Factor ETF (FQAL), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on September 12, 2016.
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Tate & Lyle plc (TATYY) Q4 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Tate & Lyle plc (TATYY) Q4 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
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Devon boosts Delaware Basin footprint with $2.6 billion land acquisition
Devon Energy said on Thursday it bought 16,300 net undeveloped acres in New Mexico's Delaware Basin for approximately $2.6 billion, a move the company says will expand its regional footprint and drilling inventory.
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Bear of the Day: BIRKENSTOCK (BIRK)
Estimates cut on tariff, inflation and Middle East headwinds.
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Airbus Shares Fall After Report of A350 Aircraft Delays
The latest reported delays follow the group's decision last year to put off the launch of a freighter version of the A350 due to broader supply chain disruption.
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Civeo: The Canadian FID Cohort As A Catalyst
Civeo Corporation is positioned to benefit from a $1.5B Canadian project pipeline, with catalysts tied to LNG infrastructure FIDs in 2026. Q1 2026 results showed 20% YoY revenue growth and 78% YoY adjusted EBITDA growth, prompting a raised sales guidance floor to $675M. Scenario analysis suggests a 9–15% EBITDA uplift if key Canadian contracts are secured, supporting a Buy rating and potential valuation re-rating.
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Rigetti Signs Letter of Intent with U.S. Government for Quantum Computing Research
Rigetti announces that it has signed a letter of intent with the U.S. Department of Commerce for an award of up to $100 million to accelerate R&D projects addressing key technical challenges in scaling and advancing superconducting quantum computers Rigetti announces that it has signed a letter of intent with the U.S. Department of Commerce for an award of up to $100 million to accelerate R&D projects addressing key technical challenges in scaling and advancing superconducting quantum computers
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3 REITs To Buy And Hold 'Forever'
Most REITs are not ideal “forever” holdings. A few REITs have rare long-term compounding potential. Three unique landlords could keep growing for decades.
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FinWise Bancorp Announces Share Repurchase Program
MURRAY, Utah, May 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FinWise Bancorp (NASDAQ: FINW) (“FinWise” or the “Company”), parent company of FinWise Bank (the “Bank”), today announced that its Board of Directors has authorized a common stock repurchase program to purchase up to 685,000 shares, or approximately 5% of issued and outstanding shares, as of May 19, 2026. Any repurchases made under the program will be made at the Company's discretion with an expiration of May 31, 2028.
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Bausch + Lomb to Participate in the Goldman Sachs 47th Annual Global Healthcare Conference
VAUGHAN, Ontario--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Bausch + Lomb Corporation (NYSE/TSX: BLCO), a leading global eye health company dedicated to helping people see better to live better, today announced that Chairman and CEO Brent Saunders and Chief Medical Officer and Head of Research and Development Yehia Hashad, MD, will participate in a fireside chat at the Goldman Sachs 47th Annual Global Healthcare Conference in Miami, FL, on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at 1:20 p.m. ET. A live webcast of the session will be av.
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Nocopi Technologies Expands Operations with Acquisition of Polymeric and Appointment of Industry Executive
Strategic acquisition expands North American specialty inks and coatings capabilities, adding complementary formulation technology, a diversified customer base, and meaningful production capacity in the Midwest Appoints Gregory S. Babe, former President and CEO of Bayer Corporation, as Executive Director of Operations; Mr.
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S&P Global Announces Approval of Separation of Mobility Global
NEW YORK, May 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- S&P Global Inc. (NYSE: SPGI) ("S&P Global") today announced that its Board of Directors (the "Board") has approved the previously announced separation of its Mobility division, and the creation of an independent, public company, Mobility Global Inc. ("Mobility Global"). The separation will be achieved through a pro rata distribution of 100% of the outstanding shares of Mobility Global common stock to the holders of S&P Global common stock.
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Wall Street's Verdict on Wells Fargo After the $110 Million Discrimination Settlement
The smart money read on Wells Fargo (NYSE: WFC | WFC Price Prediction) following the $110 million lending and hiring discrimination settlement approved by a federal judge is clearly constructive.
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Bull of the Day: Credo Technology Group (CRDO)
This connectivity company is cashing in on the AI boom.
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Guardian Exploration Appoints Scott C. Pimm to Advisory Board to Strengthen Northern Infrastructure and Project Development Expertise
Calgary, Alberta--(Newsfile Corp. - May 21, 2026) - Guardian Exploration Inc. (TSXV: GX) (OTCQB: GXUSF) (FSE: R6B) ("Guardian" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the strengthening of its Advisory Board with the appointment of Mr. Scott C. Pimm as an Advisor to the Board.
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Eli Lilly's New Weight-Loss Treatment Shows Promising Results
An investigational drug developed by Eli Lilly delivered clinically meaningful weight loss in a trial, the company said as it looks expand its obesity treatment portfolio amid soaring demand.
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Euroseas Ltd. Reports Results for the Quarter Ended March 31, 2026 and Declares Quarterly Common Stock Dividend
ATHENS, Greece, May 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Euroseas Ltd. (NASDAQ: ESEA, the “Company” or “Euroseas”), an owner and operator of container carrier vessels and provider of seaborne transportation for containerized cargoes, announced today its results for the three-month period ended March 31, 2026 and declared a common stock dividend.
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BT Group H2 Earnings Call Highlights
BT Group LON: BT.A said it met its financial guidance for the year ended March 31, 2026, as record fiber deployment and connections at Openreach helped offset pressure from equipment sales, legacy voice declines and weakness in its international operations.
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Inside SpaceX's IPO filing: Musk's AI plans, deep Tesla ties, and mounting losses
SpaceX finally unveiled its long-awaited initial public offering filing on Wednesday, setting off intense scrutiny across Wall Street as investors rushed to assess the finances, ambitions and risks tied to Elon Musk's sprawling space and artificial-intelligence empire. The company, formally registered as Space Exploration Technologies Corp., disclosed in its S-1 filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission that it plans to list its Class A common stock on Nasdaq and Nasdaq Texas under the ticker symbol SPCX.
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PowerBank Announces 60 MWh of Battery Energy Storage Capacity Across Three New Upstate New York Projects
Projects Expected to Be Eligible for NYSERDA Retail Storage Incentive Program TORONTO, May 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - PowerBank Corporation (NASDAQ: SUUN) (Cboe CA: SUNN) (FSE: 103) ("PowerBank" or the "Company"), a leader in North American energy infrastructure development and asset ownership, is pleased to announce that it has executed three lease agreements on battery energy storage systems (BESS), known as the Round Hill Rd project, the Montana Rd project and Genesee Rd project (the "Projects"), in upstate New York. Each project has the capacity to hold up to 5 MW AC and discharge over 4 hours, totaling 60 megawatt hours (MWh) of combined battery energy storage capacity.
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IPO-bound SpaceX's board is stacked with Musk empire loyalists
SpaceX's IPO filing reveals a board deeply embedded in Elon Musk's broader business network, with directors tied to Tesla , Google , PayPal and venture firms that have financed multiple Musk ventures over two decades.
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This Is Why Corning's Stock Keeps Springing To The Upside
Corning (GLW) has transformed from a legacy glass company into a high-quality infrastructure materials business, driven by AI/data center optical demand. Optical Communications now represents 38% of GLW's revenue, with enterprise sales growing 106% year-over-year. The Springboard Plan underpins accelerated sales, margin expansion, and cash flow, with upgraded targets of $6.5B incremental sales and 20% operating margin by the end-2026.
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Lifecore Biomedical to Participate in William Blair 46th Annual Growth Stock Conference
CHASKA, Minn., May 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lifecore Biomedical, Inc. (NASDAQ: LFCR) (“Lifecore”), a fully integrated injectables contract development and manufacturing organization (“CDMO”), today announced that the company will participate in the William Blair 46th Annual Growth Stock Conference.
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Viking Therapeutics to Participate at Upcoming Investor Conferences
SAN DIEGO, May 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Viking Therapeutics, Inc. ("Viking") (NASDAQ: VKTX), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the development of novel therapies for metabolic and endocrine disorders, today announced that it will participate at the William Blair 46th Annual Growth Stock Conference and the Jefferies Global Healthcare Conference in June. Details of the company's participation are as follows: William Blair 46th Annual Growth Stock Conference Details: Viking management will deliver a corporate presentation, followed by a breakout session, and participate in investor meetings.Conference Dates: June 2-4, 2026Presentation Date/Time: Tuesday, June 2nd at 2:00 pm – 2:30 pm CTBreakout session: Tuesday, June 2nd at 2:40 pm – 3:10 pm CTLocation: Chicago, IL Jefferies Global Healthcare Conference Details: Viking management will participate in a fireside chat and investor meetings.
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Citigroup Upgraded As Q1 Results Confirm Earnings Improvement Direction For Banking Giant
Citigroup receives a buy rating, driven by the top and bottom line trends, as well as macro tailwinds. C has beaten earnings estimates in 3 of the last 4 quarters and outperformed my prior hold rating, rising +70% since December 2024. Key drivers include diversified business segments, improving consumer confidence, positive M&A outlook, and steady net new investment assets in wealth management.
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E.L.F. Beauty: Looks Like A Value Play Here
e.l.f. Beauty (ELF) delivered a mixed Q4, with a double beat but only 1% organic growth and rising SG&A expenses. Gross margin reached an impressive 73%, reflecting strong pricing power, but marketing and SG&A costs surged to 66% of sales. Despite current headwinds, ELF expects FY 2027 adjusted EBITDA margin to remain stable at ~20.7%, with mid single-digit organic growth.
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GlobalFoundries launches Quantum Technology Solutions to scale U.S. quantum manufacturing
Built on years of cryogenic innovation and deep partnerships with the world's leading quantum innovators, anchored by industry demand Built on years of cryogenic innovation and deep partnerships with the world's leading quantum innovators, anchored by industry demand
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IBM and Quantum Stocks Jump on Trump Administration Funding Pact. What We Know.
IBM says it plans to create ‘America's first pure-play quantum foundry' in collaboration with the Commerce Department.
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Acuity Analytics Launches Domain-Led Agentic AI Platform to Help Financial Institutions Move from Experimentation to Enterprise Value
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #AIAgents--Acuity Analytics today announced the launch of its next-generation, domain-led Agentic AI platform, Agent Fleet Pro.
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Walmart reports revenue growth of 7.3%, up 5.9% in constant currency (cc)
BENTONVILLE, Ark.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Walmart Inc. (Nasdaq: WMT): First Quarter Highlights: Revenue of $177.8 billion, up 7.3%, or 5.9% (cc) Global eCommerce sales grew 26%, led by store-fulfilled pickup & delivery and marketplace Global advertising business up 37%, with strength across segments. Walmart U.S. advertising up 36% Membership fee revenue grew 17.4% globally Gross profit rate up 6 bps, led by Walmart U.S. Operating income up $0.4 billion, or 5.0% up 5.1% adjusted (cc) Adjusted EPS.
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Walmart Sales Rise as Its E-Commerce Business Grows
The retailer said shoppers pushed its grocery, general merchandise and online sales higher in the most recent quarter.
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Precision BioSciences to Host Investor Webcast to Discuss Late-Breaking PBGENE-HBV Data from ELIMINATE-B Trial Presented at European Association for the Study of the Liver Congress 2026
DURHAM, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Precision BioSciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: DTIL), a clinical stage gene editing company utilizing its novel proprietary ARCUS® platform to develop in vivo gene editing therapies for high unmet need diseases, today announced that it will host an investor webcast to discuss new biopsy and clinical data from the ongoing Phase 1 ELIMINATE-B trial. The presentation will include new clinical data along with late-breaker biopsy data featured at the European Association for the.
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NIO Stock Jumps. This Is How You Overcome an Industry Sales Slump.
NIO sales rose 112% year over year in the first quarter.
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John Deere and Starlink: How the Iconic Tractor Maker Quietly Became a SpaceX Partner
I've been following Deere (NYSE:DE | DE Price Prediction) for years as a slow-moving industrial bet, and the most interesting line in agriculture right now sits buried inside SpaceX's S-1 filing, where the iconic green-and-yellow brand shows up as a Starlink customer.
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TJX Companies Fires on All Cylinders With 9% Revenue Growth
TJX Companies' NYSE: TJX uptrend has limits, but they have yet to be reached. Accelerating business, dividends, and share buybacks suggest the uptrend will not only continue but may itself accelerate in the second half.
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AmpliTech Group's 5G 64T64R MIMO Cellular Radio Platform Supports Evolution of AI-Enabled Wireless Infrastructure at Northeastern University
HAUPPAUGE, N.Y., May 21, 2026 – PRISM MediaWire (Press Release Service – Press Release Distribution) – AmpliTech Group, Inc.
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Covalon Reports 2026 Second Quarter Results
MISSISSAUGA, Ontario--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Covalon Technologies Ltd. (the “Company” or “Covalon”) (TSXV: COV; OTCQX: CVALF), an advanced medical technologies company, today announced its fiscal 2026 second quarter results for the period ended March 31, 2026, along with its recent achievements and highlights. Full financial statements and management discussion and analysis are available on the Company's profile at www.sedarplus.ca. Brent Ashton, Covalon's Chief Executive Officer, commented, “Covalon.
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Weight Loss Coaching vs. App-Only Programs: What Published Research Shows About Long-Term Outcomes
70% of users discontinued use of lifestyle behavior and health apps within the first 100 days (Kidman PG, et al., 2024) Early weight loss at week four is a strong predictor of clinically relevant outcomes, with research identifying additional counseling and support as key for those showing lower early progress (Coleman CD, et al.
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Xanadu breakthrough lowers the cost of quantum applications
TORONTO, May 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - Xanadu Quantum Technologies Limited ("Xanadu") (Nasdaq: XNDU) (TSX: XNDU) today announced an algorithmic breakthrough in Quantum Read-Only Memory (QROM), a vital component for executing advanced quantum applications. This new implementation is expected to reduce the number of expensive quantum operations by approximately twofold, directly overcoming a significant hardware bottleneck that challenges near-term, utility-scale fault-tolerant quantum computers.
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