The combined entity will hold assets of Y11.6tn, or $74bn, targeting completion by April 2027 pending approvals. Aichi Financial Group and San ju San Financial Group agreed to merge, forming a regional banking group with total assets exceeding $74bn. The deal, structured a
Headline inflation climbed 3.8% annually in April, exceeding forecasts and dimming prospects for Federal Reserve rate reductions. U.S. consumer prices rose 0.6% in April, pushing the annual inflation rate to 3.8%, the highest since May 2023. Core CPI, excluding food and en
April CPI rose 0.6% month-over-month, pushing annual inflation to 3.8%, above expectations and dimming rate cut prospects. US consumer prices climbed 0.6% in April, lifting the annual inflation rate to 3.8%, the highest since May 2023. Core CPI, excluding food and energy,
Semiconductor stocks are enjoying yet another terrific year, as evidenced by the 70% jump in the PHLX Semiconductor Sector index so far in 2026. Artificial intelligence (AI), not surprisingly, has played a central role behind this red-hot rally in the semiconductor sector<
Fueled almost entirely by a surging valuation on its OpenAI holdings, the Vision Fund arm of Japanese technology group SoftBank recorded roughly $46 billion in investment gains over the twelve months through March 31. The Vision Fund segment recorded income before income t
NatWest Group has revealed the fintech companies chosen for its 2026 Fintech Programme after a selection process involving applicants from across the UK. The group includes early-stage firms using AI to address issues in financial services, including customer experience, c
The most oversold stocks in the utilities sector presents an opportunity to buy into undervalued companies. The RSI is a momentum indicator, which compares a stock’s strength on days when prices go up to its strength on days when prices go down When compared to a st
GameStop’s high-priced Pokémon card packs offer rare cards valued up to $68,000, drawing investor interest despite steep markups. GameStop is capitalizing on Pokémon card demand by selling presorted packs for up to $5,000 each, a near 100,000% markup over retail prices. Th
PolyPid reports a narrower Q1 GAAP loss, beating estimates by $0.08 as cash reserves extend operational runway into late 2026. PolyPid reported a Q1 GAAP loss of $0.35 per share, narrower than the expected loss by $0.08. The result reflects improved financial performance a
BrainsWay press release (BWAY): Q1 GAAP EPS of $0.06 beats by $0.01. - Revenue of $15.53M (+34.6% Y/Y) beats by $0.91M. - Reiterates Full-Year 2026 Financial Guidance - The Company expects full-year 2026 revenue of $66 million to $68 million, which represents growth of 27% to...<