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FinanceMay 27

PDD Holdings Reports First Quarter Financial Miss Amid China Competition

Temu owner PDD Holdings missed financial expectations in Q1 2026 as competitive pressures in China continue to affect performance.

2 sources
FinanceApr 9

US Postal Service suspends pension contributions amid financial struggles

The financially troubled U.S. Postal Service has suspended contributions to its pension plan after reporting billions in losses.

4 sources
FinanceMay 11

Spirit Airlines Files for Bankruptcy as Asset Recovery Firms Move to Reclaim Aircraft

Spirit Airlines has filed for bankruptcy protection, triggering the process for asset recovery firms to reclaim dozens of leased aircraft.

2 sources
FinanceMay 22

Gen Z Women Outpace Men in Home Buying as Dating Market Shows Gender Disparities

Data shows single Gen Z women buy homes at nearly twice the rate of men, while other research reveals men spending heavily on dating advice services.

2 sources
FinanceApr 30

Merck Reports Strong First Quarter Results Driven by Keytruda Cancer Drug Sales

Pharmaceutical company Merck exceeded quarterly estimates as sales rose 5% to $16.29 billion, powered by 12% growth in its flagship Keytruda cancer treatment.

4 sources
FinanceMay 27

CVC Sells Naturgy Stake for $3.57 Billion

Private equity firm CVC has sold its stake in Spanish utility Naturgy for $3.57 billion.

2 sources
FinanceApr 9

Congressman Calls for SEC Investigation Into Suspicious Trading Before Iran Ceasefire

Rep. Ritchie Torres has requested a Securities and Exchange Commission probe into potentially suspicious futures trading activity that occurred before a March pause in Iran hostilities.

7 sources
FinanceJun 6

State Governments Hold Over $100 Billion in Unclaimed Property

State agencies possess billions in forgotten assets while scammers exploit summer vulnerabilities to target retirees.

2 sources
FinanceApr 13

White House Reports 10 Million Home Shortage as Housing Market Faces Multiple Pressures

A new White House report identifies a 10 million home shortage in the US while existing home sales hit nine-month lows amid rising mortgage rates.

3 sources
FinanceMay 26

Rising Costs Force Closures Among Gulf Shrimpers and Texas BBQ Restaurants

Economic pressures from fuel and food price increases are forcing business closures in Gulf Coast shrimping and Texas barbecue industries.

2 sources
FinanceApr 24

Multiple Companies Report Declining Profits Amid Regional Disruptions

Several major corporations posted lower first-quarter earnings, citing challenges from geopolitical tensions, immigration policies, and market headwinds.

4 sources
FinanceMay 26

Bill Ackman's Investment Vehicle Shows Strong Early Performance Despite Analyst Caution

Bill Ackman's newly launched investment vehicle has performed well since its debut, though market analysts express reservations about future prospects.

2 sources
FinanceMar 12

Argentina's Milei Courts Wall Street Investors Amid Market Reassessment

Argentine President Javier Milei presented his economic agenda to Wall Street investors as markets undergo broader reassessment of emerging market opportunities.

10 sources
FinanceMar 16

UniCredit Launches Takeover Bid for German Bank Commerzbank

Italian bank UniCredit has made a formal takeover offer for Germany's Commerzbank, valued at approximately $28-35 billion.

5 sources
FinanceMay 31

Chinese-Owned Lotus Plans U.S. Market Return Amid High Car Prices

Lotus, the British sports car manufacturer now owned by Chinese company Geely, is planning a return to the U.S. market as new car affordability challenges American consumers.

2 sources

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