News 4 May 2026 - 5 May 2026

Jiayin Group Stock Near a 52-Week Low: Why JFIN Faces a Big Tuesday Test

Jiayin Group Stock Near a 52-Week Low: Why JFIN Faces a Big Tuesday Test

New York, May 26, 2026, 05:04 (EDT) Jiayin Group Inc.’s Nasdaq-listed shares were set to resume regular U.S. trading near a one-year low on Tuesday, after closing Friday at $3.98, down 8.72% in the last full session before the Memorial Day market holiday. Nasdaq was closed Monday and its regular stock session runs from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Eastern time. (MarketScreener) That matters now because JFIN has little room left above its 52-week low of $3.70, with the stock down 31.38% for the year and 8.92% over the last five trading days. Thinly traded small-cap China fintech names can
May 26, 2026
RBC and BMO Near $2 Billion Moneris Sale to Verifone Owner, Report Says
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RBC and BMO Near $2 Billion Moneris Sale to Verifone Owner, Report Says

Royal Bank of Canada and Bank of Montreal are in advanced talks to sell Moneris to Francisco Partners in a deal valuing the payments processor at over $2 billion, the Financial Times reported. Moneris processes about one in three transactions in Canada and serves 325,000 merchant locations. An agreement could be reached by summer, but other bidders may still emerge. All parties declined to comment.
May 5, 2026
Duolingo Stock Slides After Q1 Beat as 2026 Growth Outlook Tests AI Bet
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Duolingo Stock Slides After Q1 Beat as 2026 Growth Outlook Tests AI Bet

Duolingo shares fell as much as 14% in after-hours trading Monday after the company reported slower bookings growth and higher AI costs, despite beating first-quarter revenue estimates. Bookings rose 14% to $308.5 million, but the company forecast just 5.8% bookings growth for Q2. Paid subscribers reached 12.5 million, up 21%. Duolingo’s full-year revenue outlook stands at $1.205 billion.
May 5, 2026
IBM Db2 Genius Hub Gets Google Vertex AI And Intel Gaudi Support As Enterprise AI Moves Closer To Production
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IBM Db2 Genius Hub Gets Google Vertex AI And Intel Gaudi Support As Enterprise AI Moves Closer To Production

IBM said its Db2 Genius Hub now supports Google Vertex AI and Intel Gaudi AI accelerators, expanding AI inference options for database operations across cloud and on-premises systems. The update arrives ahead of IBM Think 2026 in Boston, where CEO Arvind Krishna is set to announce further enterprise AI plans. Db2 Genius Hub already works with Amazon, Nvidia, and AMD hardware. New features will begin rolling out in June.
May 5, 2026
BHP’s China Iron Ore Deal Puts Miner Back in Focus as Yuan Pricing Ripples Through Rivals
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BHP’s China Iron Ore Deal Puts Miner Back in Focus as Yuan Pricing Ripples Through Rivals

BHP’s iron ore pricing settlement with China’s state buyer is under scrutiny after a May 3 report warned of possible industry-wide effects. The agreement, reached after a months-long dispute, uses a weighted average of four price indices for Jimblebar fines. BHP has not disclosed full commercial terms. The deal comes as BHP expands copper and potash projects in Australia and Canada.
May 4, 2026
Emirates Is Almost Back: 96% Global Network Restored as Dubai Flights Rebuild
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Emirates Is Almost Back: 96% Global Network Restored as Dubai Flights Rebuild

Emirates has restored 96% of its global network, now serving 137 destinations in 72 countries with over 1,300 weekly flights. Dubai International handled 18.6 million passengers in Q1, down from 23.4 million a year earlier. UAE air traffic resumed normal operations after restrictions were lifted on February 28. On Monday, missile and drone threats forced flight diversions and caused injuries at Fujairah’s oil zone.
May 4, 2026
Occidental Stock Faces a High-Stakes Earnings Test as OXY Bulls Pile In
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Occidental Stock Faces a High-Stakes Earnings Test as OXY Bulls Pile In

Occidental Petroleum shares rose 2.66% to $60.27 Monday ahead of first-quarter earnings due after Tuesday’s market close. The move followed higher oil prices and anticipation of a June CEO transition to Richard Jackson. Analysts remain divided on earnings impact, with average EPS estimates at 58 cents on $5.64 billion revenue. Occidental’s Q1 filing showed average realized oil prices of $69.91 a barrel.
May 4, 2026
Jim Cramer Isn’t Sold on Microsoft Stock — Azure and Copilot Now Face a $190 Billion Test
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Jim Cramer Isn’t Sold on Microsoft Stock — Azure and Copilot Now Face a $190 Billion Test

Microsoft shares traded nearly flat at $413.62 Monday after Jim Cramer called its latest results “okay” but “not joyous.” Fiscal Q3 revenue rose 18% to $82.9 billion, with Microsoft Cloud up 29% and Azure revenue up 40%. CEO Satya Nadella said Microsoft’s AI business reached a $37 billion annual run rate. Capital expenditures hit $31.9 billion for the quarter, with expectations to top $40 billion next quarter.
May 4, 2026
Japan’s Russian Oil Cargo Arrives as Hormuz Crisis Forces Tokyo’s Hand
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Japan’s Russian Oil Cargo Arrives as Hormuz Crisis Forces Tokyo’s Hand

The Oman-flagged tanker Voyager, carrying Russian Sakhalin Blend crude for Taiyo Oil, arrived off Imabari, Japan, on Monday but could not berth due to rough seas. This marks Japan’s first Russian oil delivery since Iran-related disruptions cut Gulf supply. Taiyo said the shipment followed a government request and was cleared by Western authorities as outside Russian sanctions.
May 4, 2026
Beazley Plc Takeover Watch: Vanguard’s 5% Filing Puts Zurich’s £8.1 Billion Deal Back in Focus
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Beazley Plc Takeover Watch: Vanguard’s 5% Filing Puts Zurich’s £8.1 Billion Deal Back in Focus

Vanguard disclosed a 5.03% stake in Beazley plc, filing after Zurich Insurance’s £8.1 billion cash takeover cleared a key shareholder vote but still awaits court and regulatory approval. Beazley shares last closed at 1,276.50 pence before the May 4 London holiday, below Zurich’s 1,310 pence offer. Vanguard’s position dated May 1 showed recent small share purchases. The deal’s court sanction is expected in the second half of 2026.
May 4, 2026
Legal & General Stock Faces Jefferies Downgrade as UK Pension Support Race Heats Up
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Legal & General Stock Faces Jefferies Downgrade as UK Pension Support Race Heats Up

Jefferies downgraded Legal & General Group Plc to Underperform and cut its price target to 185p from 230p, citing a deteriorating income outlook and concerns over solvency surplus being fully used for dividends. The new target is about 27% below the last close of 254.90p. The London Stock Exchange was closed Monday, delaying market reaction until Tuesday. L&G recently received FCA approval for targeted pension support.
May 4, 2026
British American Tobacco Share Count Update: Small Filing Puts BAT Buyback Back in Focus
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British American Tobacco Share Count Update: Small Filing Puts BAT Buyback Back in Focus

British American Tobacco issued 19,950 ordinary shares under its Sharesave scheme in April, a minor increase representing about 0.0009% of its voting share base. The company’s London-listed shares last closed at 4,329p before the Early May Bank Holiday. BAT continues to reduce its equity base through buybacks amid tougher competition from Philip Morris and Altria. As of April 30, BAT reported 2,169,936,467 ordinary shares with voting rights.
May 4, 2026
National Grid Stock Faces May 14 Earnings Test as U.S. Refund Hit Clouds £70 Billion Grid Plan
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National Grid Stock Faces May 14 Earnings Test as U.S. Refund Hit Clouds £70 Billion Grid Plan

National Grid’s London shares did not trade Monday due to the UK bank holiday, while its New York ADR fell $1.12 to $87.36. Investors await May 14 full-year results after the company warned of a roughly 1 pence EPS hit from U.S. regulatory refunds and storm costs. U.S. peers Eversource and Avangrid are pressing FERC for higher allowed returns after a recent rate cut and $1.5 billion refund order.
May 4, 2026
London Stock Exchange Group Stock: Why LSEG’s Record Quarter Faces A Tuesday Test
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London Stock Exchange Group Stock: Why LSEG’s Record Quarter Faces A Tuesday Test

London Stock Exchange Group shares reopen Tuesday after the exchange closed Monday for the Early May Bank Holiday, last finishing at 9,624p on May 1. LSEG reported a 9.8% rise in first-quarter income and a £1.1 billion buyback. Investors remain focused on volatility, AI’s impact on data, and pressure from Elliott Management. LSEG had 493,222,493 voting rights outstanding as of April 30.
May 4, 2026
Valve’s $99 Steam Controller Sells Out Fast, and the Steam Machine Wait Gets Harder to Ignore
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Valve’s $99 Steam Controller Sells Out Fast, and the Steam Machine Wait Gets Harder to Ignore

Valve’s new Steam Controller sold out in about 30 minutes after launching Monday, with reports of purchase errors and a surge in user complaints around the 10 a.m. Pacific release. The $99 device is the first 2026 Valve hardware to reach buyers, while the Steam Machine and Steam Frame remain delayed amid memory and storage shortages. Valve has not provided new launch dates for those products.
May 4, 2026
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  • Why Rolls-Royce Stock Is Trending Now
    May 26, 2026, 5:25 AM EDT. Rolls-Royce stock is attracting attention due to recent developments impacting the aerospace and defense sectors. The company, known for its aircraft engines, has seen changes in market sentiment amid evolving industry conditions. Investors are closely watching Rolls-Royce's financial performance and strategic moves, including contract awards and technology advancements. This focus comes as the broader aviation market recovers from pandemic-related downturns, boosting demand for engine maintenance and new production. Rolls-Royce's stock trend reflects these dynamics, highlighting its role in shaping investor confidence in aerospace equities.