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Latest financial news · Updated May 22, 2026
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman’s home targeted with molotov cocktail
The panel generally agreed that the incident poses operational and reputational risks for OpenAI and the broader AI sector, with …
Pulse Biosciences hires Liane Teplitsky as COO
The panelists agree that Liane Teplitsky's hire brings operational competence and relevant experience to Pulse Biosciences' nPulse Cardiac Catheter trial. …
HSBC (HSBC) Appoints David Rice as First Chief AI Officer to Drive GenAI Integration
The panelists generally agree that HSBC's appointment of a Chief AI Officer signals a commitment to GenAI, but they express …
Everus Construction (ECG) Acquires SE&M for $158M to Expand Specialty Services
The panel has mixed views on ECG's acquisition of SE&M, with concerns about the lack of financial details, potential margin …
Amentum (AMTM) Secures $425M Aerial Firefighting Contract with Cal Fire
The panel is mixed on the significance of AMTM's $425M Cal Fire contract, with some seeing it as a strong …
Veralto (VLTO) to Acquire GlobalVision to Support AI Packaging Quality Software
The panel is divided on the GlobalVision acquisition by Veralto. While some panelists find the 15x adjusted EBITDA valuation reasonable …
AXT Inc. (AXTI) Soars on Semiconductor Optimism, Ahead of Earnings
The panelists generally agree that AXTI's recent rally is driven by forward-looking elements like export permit progress and capacity doubling, …
Seaport Research Downgrades Broadcom (AVGO) to Neutral, Cites Industry Limits
The panel's net takeaway is that Broadcom's (AVGO) custom silicon business faces significant risks, including supply constraints, vendor financing exposure, …
Wells Fargo Lowers AXP Target, Says Consumer Trends Remain Resilient
The panel's net takeaway is that Wells Fargo's minor price target cut and 'Overweight' rating on AXP reflect steady credit …
BMO Capital Trims ADP Target to $234, Cites Cyclical and Structural Pressures
The panel generally agrees that ADP faces cyclical headwinds from a cooling labor market and structural pressures from competition in …
BofA Lifts Black Hills (BKH) Price Target, Ladenburg Initiates with AI Infrastructure Angle
The panel is neutral on BKH, with concerns about elevated rates, capex strain, and regulatory lag outweighing potential AI-driven load …
JPMorgan Downgrades Hormel (HRL) to Neutral on Rising Cost Pressures
The panelists generally agree that JPMorgan's downgrade of Hormel (HRL) is due to concerns about price elasticity and persistent freight …