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Foreign firms eye Hong Kong listings as IPO rebound broadens

Fed’s Paulson says current policy appropriate, but ’healthy’ to consider extended hold or hikes

The current level of interest rates is appropriate for the moment, putting downward pressure on inflation at a time when price pressures remain elevated, Philadelphia Federal Reserve Bank ?President Anna Paulson said on Tuesday, but she added it was "healthy" that investors had begun considering scenarios where rates might need to rise.

Spurred first by the Russia-Ukraine war and now by the conflict in the Middle East, the U.S. is pushing hard to expand its drone capabilities across a range of applications, including reconnaissance, strike, and air defense missions.  A particular objective is developing low-cost interceptor ...

By Agatha Kratz (Rhodium Group), Andreas Mischer (MERICS), Gregor Williams (Rhodium Group), Armand Meyer (Rhodium Group)Please note that this report is embargoed until May 20, 2026, 9 am CEST. , Key findings Chinese foreign direct investment (FDI) in Europe (EU and UK) rose for the second consecutive year, reaching its highest level since 2018. It increased by 67 percent to EUR 16.8 billion in 2025. M&A activity drove the rebound, rising 89 percent year-on-year to EUR 7.9 billion. But greenfield...

South Korea’s Kospi triples in 18 months powered by Samsung and SK Hynix as AI euphoria continues

Investing in flood defences, air conditioning and other measures to protect UK from climate change will provide “long-term savings”, says CCC

Although the revenue and EPS for Toll Brothers (TOL) give a sense of how its business performed in the quarter ended April 2026, it might be worth considering how some key metrics compare with Wall Street estimates and the year-ago numbers.

Although the revenue and EPS for Keysight (KEYS) give a sense of how its business performed in the quarter ended April 2026, it might be worth considering how some key metrics compare with Wall Street estimates and the year-ago numbers.

The headline numbers for Cava (CAVA) give insight into how the company performed in the quarter ended March 2026, but it may be worthwhile to compare some of its key metrics to Wall Street estimates and the year-ago actuals.

While the top- and bottom-line numbers for James Hardie (JHX) give a sense of how the business performed in the quarter ended March 2026, it could be worth looking at how some of its key metrics compare to Wall Street estimates and year-ago values.

The war with Iran has now blown past the 60-day requirement under the War Powers Act for the president to seek the authorization of Congress.

The software supplier is boosting its profit margins by embracing AI.

Xi, Putin to meet in Beijing for tea diplomacy after Trump visit

Surging Treasury yields and inflation fears are putting pressure on this digital bank, today, May 19, 2026.

Mid-market investment bank Lincoln International Inc. and its backers raised nearly $421 million in an US initial public offering priced at the top of the marketed range.

At its annual developers conference, Google offered a first look at its audio smart glasses that will be available later this year.

Ausgerechnet am Gedenktag eines blutig niedergeschlagenen Aufstands wirbt Starbucks in Südkorea mit einem Panzer-Wortspiel. Der Fall beschäftigt sogar den Präsidenten.

Image source: The Motley Fool.DateTuesday, May 19, 2026 at 5 p.m. ETCall participantsChief Executive Officer and Co-Founder — Brett SchulmanChief Financial Officer — Tricia K. TolivarTakeawaysRevenue -- $434.4 million, reflecting 32.2% year-over-year growth.Same restaurant sales -- Increased 9.7%, driven by 6.8% traffic growth.Net new restaurant openings -- 20 in the quarter, bringing the total to 459 locations.Average unit volume (AUV) -- $3 million system-wide, with new restaurants exceed...

Jabil has reported recent quarterly results and advanced its portfolio reshaping, keeping the electr

PARIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Gustave Roussy geht eine Partnerschaft mit One Biosciences ein, einem Techbio-Unternehmen, das Einzelzelltechnologie und KI nutzt, um fortschrittliche Präzisionsdiagnostik zu entwickeln. Die Zusammenarbeit zielt darauf ab, die Machbarkeit und die Auswirkungen der Integration der Transkriptomanalyse einzelner Zellkerne in den Patientenversorgungsprozess weiter zu demonstrieren. Gustave Roussy, Europas führendes Krebszentrum, arbeitet mit One Biosciences zusammen, um das b

Toll Brothers (TOL) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of +5.37% and +5.07%, respectively, for the quarter ended April 2026. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?

Red Robin (RRGB) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of -38.10% and +0.03%, respectively, for the quarter ended March 2026. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?

Keysight (KEYS) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of +23.18% and -0.07%, respectively, for the quarter ended April 2026. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?

Auna S.A. (AUNA) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of -72.97% and +2.42%, respectively, for the quarter ended March 2026. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?

Cava (CAVA) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of +16.28% and +4.49%, respectively, for the quarter ended March 2026. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?

Mexico seeks to offset screwworm impact by increasing US beef exports

As global markets grapple with rising inflation and geopolitical uncertainties, the Asian stock market presents unique opportunities for investors seeking value. In this environment, identifying undervalued stocks can be particularly rewarding, as these equities may offer potential for growth despite broader economic challenges.

Fractus nimmt rasant wachsenden Markt für vernetzte Logistik mit neuer Vereinbarung zur Nachverfolgung von Gütern und Betriebsmitteln ins Visier^EQS-News: Fractus / Schlagwort(e): MiscellaneousFractus nimmt rasant wachsenden Markt für vernetzte Logis...

Gold held a decline as a lack of progress in reopening the Strait of Hormuz continued to fuel concerns over inflation and increase bets that global central banks may hike interest rates.

The stock is trading at a very reasonable price right now.

While many precious metal stocks had rallied sharply over the past year, a few gold miners still appear attractively valued after recent pullbacks.

Image source: The Motley Fool.DATETuesday, May 19, 2026 at 4:30 p.m. ETCALL PARTICIPANTSChief Executive Officer — Andrew C. ParadiseChief Financial Officer — Gaetano FranceschiTAKEAWAYSRevenue -- $29 million, reflecting a 3% sequential decline and a 33% increase year over year.Adjusted EBITDA Loss -- $13 million, rising from $10 million in the previous quarter, attributed to higher litigation expenses.Normalized Adjusted EBITDA Loss (ex-litigation) -- $7 million, a 15% sequential improvemen...

Image source: The Motley Fool.DATEWednesday, April 1, 2026 at 7:05 p.m. ETCALL PARTICIPANTSChief Executive Officer — Andrew ParadiseChief Financial Officer — Gaetano FranceschiTAKEAWAYSGAAP Revenue -- $30 million, increasing 11% sequentially from $27 million in Q3 and 67% year over year from $18 million.Adjusted EBITDA Loss -- $10 million, improving from a $12 million loss in Q3 and a $17 million loss a year ago.Paying Monthly Active Users (PMAU) -- 141,000, falling 9% versus the prior quar...

This global security firm delivers cash management and logistics services to banks, retailers, and government clients worldwide.

Upstart is making progress on its recovery, and a bank charter is a new development.

HOLMDEL, New Jersey--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Vonage, ein Unternehmen der Ericsson-Gruppe (NASDAQ: ERIC), gab heute bekannt, dass Sureshot.io, ein Anbieter von Marketing- und Produktivitätssoftware, Vonage ausgewählt hat, um seine Kundeninteraktionslösungen der nächsten Generation zu unterstützen. Sureshot.io nutzt jetzt die Vonage Messages API, um seinen Kunden weltweit dynamischere, interaktive Messaging-Erfahrungen zu bieten. Sureshot.io lässt sich mit größeren Marketing-Automatisierungsplattformen

Jabil (JBL) reached $332.88 at the closing of the latest trading day, reflecting a -1.73% change compared to its last close.

FedEx (FDX) closed at $374.97 in the latest trading session, marking a +1.42% move from the prior day.

Jabil (JBL) reached $332.88 at the closing of the latest trading day, reflecting a -1.73% change compared to its last close.

Image source: The Motley Fool.DateMay 19, 2026, 5 p.m. ETCall participantsChief Executive Officer — Samuel C. WilsonChief Financial Officer — Kevin KrausSenior Director, Investor Relations — Kate PattersonNeed a quote from a Motley Fool analyst? Email pr@fool.comTakeawaysTotal revenue -- $185.2 million, marking the fourth consecutive quarter of year-over-year growth.Service revenue -- $180.2 million, with usage-based offerings comprising approximately 23% of service revenue, up from 14% in ...

Stellantis is due to announce a joint venture with Dongfeng and a deal to build at ?least one fully electric Voyah brand vehicle for the state-owned Chinese carmaker at the Franco-Italian companys factory in Rennes, France, two sources familiar with the matter told Reuters.

Here are the companies making headlines in midday trading.

MILWAUKEE, May 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On May 19, 2026, Brady Corporation’s (NYSE: BRC) Board of Directors declared a dividend to shareholders of the company’s Class A Common Stock of $0.245 per share, payable on July 31, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business on July 10, 2026.

Die Hoffnung auf ein schnelles Ende des Iran-Kriegs verfliegt. US-Anleger fürchten eine dauerhaft hohe Inflation, die bei der Fed Zinserhöhungen erzwingen könnte. Nun richten sich alle Augen auf die Quartalszahlen von Nvidia.

Global equities headed for their longest losing streak in more than two months as mounting inflation concerns drove bond yields higher, pressuring stocks and prompting investors to rethink valuations after a record-breaking rally.

The stock market extended its losing streak to three sessions Tuesday, but leading growth stocks continue to show signs of strength.

Image source: The Motley Fool.DATETuesday, May 19, 2026 at 5 p.m. ETCALL PARTICIPANTSChairman and Chief Executive Officer — Robert W. DLorenChief Financial Officer — James F. HaranVice President, Investor Relations — Seth BurroughsNeed a quote from a Motley Fool analyst? Email pr@fool.comTAKEAWAYSRevenue -- $1.1 million, down from $1.3 million, with the decline primarily attributed to a temporary gap in wholesale shipments during the apparel supplier transition for the C. Wonder and Christ...

Image source: The Motley Fool.DATETuesday, May 19, 2026 at 4:30 p.m. ETCALL PARTICIPANTSPresident and Chief Executive Officer — Satish DhanasekaranExecutive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer — Neil DoughertyPresident, Communication Solutions Group — Kailash NarayananPresident, Electronic Industrial Solutions Group — Jason CareySenior Vice President, Global Sales — Sung J. YoonVice President, Investor Relations — Liz MoraliNeed a quote from a Motley Fool analyst? Email pr@fool.comTA...

STOCKHOLM & CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Tacton, ein Weltmarktführer im Bereich Konfigurations-, Preis- und Angebotslösungen (Configure, Price, Quote – CPQ) für Hersteller komplexer Produkte, gab heute die Berufung von Mike DiTullio in sein Board of Directors bekannt. DiTullio ist eine angesehene Führungskraft im Bereich Unternehmenssoftware und verfügt über mehr als drei Jahrzehnte Erfahrung in der Zusammenarbeit mit komplexen Fertigungsunternehmen. Sein Eintritt in das Board of Directors von Tac

IRW-PRESS: Onco-Innovations Limited: Onco-Innovations berichtet über weitere Fortschritte bei wichtigen Materialien, die in der Synthese des pharmazeutischen Wirkstoffs für das ONC010-Entwicklungsprogramm verwendet werdenVancouver, Kanada - 19. Mai 2...

Image source: The Motley Fool.DateTuesday, May 19, 2026 at 5 p.m. ETCall participantsChief Executive Officer — Patrick MercerChief Financial Officer — Romeo R. DizonTakeawaysRevenue -- $11.8 million, essentially flat versus the prior year and above the guidance communicated on the previous earnings call.G-Probe sales -- 15,500 G-Probes sold, up from 13,900 year over year, reflecting increased adoption in the glaucoma segment.Cyclo G6 product family revenue -- $3.6 million, representing 14% ...

Dropbox director Lisa M. Campbell sold 4,222 Class A shares at a $26.51 average under a Rule 10b5-1 plan, retaining 14,998 shares afterward.

Oil held a dip as traders weighed President Donald Trump’s latest threat to resume strikes on Iran.

Stablecoins sollen internationale Zahlungen schneller und günstiger machen. Ein europäisches Projekt gewinnt neue Mitglieder – doch eine andere Währung dominiert den Markt.

Is Amazon the most underrated AI stock? Its "picks and shovels" strategy could pay off big for long-term investors.

Die Weltmeisterschaft in den USA wird zum Luxus-Spektakel, die Fifa steht massiv in der Kritik. Verbandschef Giovanni Infantino kannAuftritte, die sein Image aufpolieren, nun gut gebrauchen. Bei den Vereinten Nationen in New York gelingt ihm genau das.

Altman said OpenAI will make sure it leaves enough capacity available for its products like ChatGPT and its coding assistant Codex.

After a huge rally earlier this month, Poet has been getting hit with big pullbacks.

Harmony Biosciences develops therapies for rare neurological disorders, with WAKIX addressing excessive sleepiness in narcolepsy patients.