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Latest financial news · Updated May 20, 2026
Australian Market Trims Early Losses In Mid-market
The panel agrees that the ASX selloff is driven by a 'risk-off' sentiment due to Trump's tariff confirmation, with miners …
Here Is What You Need To Know Before Investing In Astronics Corporation (ATRO)
Astronics (ATRO) delivered solid Q4 results with 15.1% YoY revenue growth, a swing to $0.78 EPS, and a record $674.5M …
Oil price tops $100 a barrel again after Trump announces strait of Hormuz blockade – business live
The panel agrees that the US naval blockade threat around the Strait of Hormuz has significantly impacted oil prices, with …
Trump threatens 50% tariffs on China as report suggests plans for arms shipment to Iran
The panel agrees that the geopolitical scenario presents significant risks, with a potential U.S.-China trade escalation, energy supply disruption, and …
AeroVironment, Inc. (AVAV) Wins $25M USAF Contract To Mature Human Performance Technologies From Research To Operational Use
The panel is divided on AeroVironment (AVAV), with concerns about the strategic shift to human performance tech and potential distractions …
Jefferies Trims Price Target on Mercury Systems, Inc. (MRCY) to $80, Maintains Hold Rating
Panelists generally agree that Mercury Systems (MRCY) has a strong position in space-grade SSDRs and a promising backlog, but there …
KeyBanc Lifts Price Target on AAR Corp. (AIR) to $132, Keeps Overweight Rating
Despite the positive outlook on AAR's aftermarket positioning and recent government contracts, the panelists' concerns about the potential impact of …
Baker Hughes To Sell Waygate Technologies To Hexagon
BKR's divestment of Waygate Technologies at $1.45B is seen as a strategic move to simplify its portfolio and redeploy capital …
3 ETFs Beating the Market in 2026 and Why They Could Keep Going
The panel largely agrees that while the discussed ETFs (SCHD, XOP, EWY) have been strong performers in 2026, their gains …
MDA Space Unveils 'MIDNIGHT' Space Control Platform For Defence Missions
MDA's MIDNIGHT announcement is strategically sensible, targeting the growing space domain awareness market with a configurable, defense-oriented on-orbit services platform. …
Halma Acquires Surgistar
Halma's £67M acquisition of Surgistar is a strategic bolt-on, adding high-margin ophthalmic consumables to its MST subsidiary, but lacks disclosed …
$92 Million In Banned AI Chips Went From Super Micro To Little Known Chinese Tech Company
The panel consensus is that the indictment of a Super Micro (SMCI) co-founder involving $2.5 billion in diverted chips poses …