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DOUGLAS Group Lowers Profit Guidance Amid Market Slowdown and Consumer Uncertainty
DOUGLAS Group reports Q2 sales growth of 1.1% but a 5.1% drop in adjusted EBITDA, leading to a reduced full-year margin forecast as mature markets and weak consumer sentiment weigh on profitability.

AtlasClear Holdings Signs Fifth Correspondent Broker-Dealer Agreement, Signaling Growing Demand for Integrated Clearing Platform
AtlasClear Holdings announced its fifth correspondent broker-dealer agreement through Wilson-Davis & Co., reflecting accelerating demand for its integrated clearing, custody, and capital markets platform.

Growing Copper Inventories Signal Weakening Demand and Bearish Market Outlook
Rising global copper inventories and slowing demand, particularly from China, are creating a bearish cloud over the market, with implications for mining companies like Numa Numa Resources Inc.

Nephros Schedules First Quarter 2026 Financial Results Conference Call
Nephros, Inc. (Nasdaq: NEPH) will report its first-quarter 2026 financial results on May 7, 2026, and host a conference call the same day, providing investors with key insights into the water technology company's performance.

Datavault AI and King Mining Capital Partner for Gold Bullion Purchase and $150M Tokenization Program
Datavault AI announced a strategic transaction with King Mining Capital involving an equity stake, purchase of 20,000 ounces of gold, and a $150M+ tokenization program to digitize gold-backed assets.

Greenland Energy Closes $70M Public Offering to Fund Jameson Land Drilling
Greenland Energy has closed a $70 million public offering to finance exploration in Greenland's Jameson Land Basin, with drilling planned for October 2026.

Bitcoin Funds Attract Nearly $1 Billion in Inflows as Institutional Confidence Grows
Bitcoin funds saw nearly $1 billion in inflows last week, signaling renewed institutional confidence in the crypto market.

LaFleur Minerals Secures Up to C$30 Million Financing and Offtake Deal with Trafigura for Beacon Gold Mill Restart
LaFleur Minerals has entered into a term sheet with Trafigura Canada for a prepayment financing and gold doré purchase agreement, providing crucial capital to restart the Beacon Gold Mill in Quebec's Abitibi Greenstone Belt within the next quarter.

Senate Democrats Push for Stricter Crypto Oversight Amid Trump Family Ethics Concerns
Senate Democrats are demanding rigorous executive controls in new crypto legislation, citing ethical concerns over the Trump family's expanding role in the sector, which could impact industry players like BitFuFu Inc.

Beeline Holdings Debuts Self-Service Mortgage Experience to Expand Digital Lending Capabilities
Beeline Holdings (NASDAQ: BLNE) launched a Self-Service Mortgage Experience (SSME) that lets borrowers explore loan options, model scenarios, and lock rates online, aiming to streamline home financing and reduce reliance on loan officers.

Perpetuals.com CEO to Present at Emerging Growth Conference, Highlighting AI Trading Platform
Perpetuals.com Ltd (NASDAQ: PDC) CEO Patrick Gruhn will present at the Emerging Growth Conference on May 6, 2026, showcasing the company's AI-powered trading platform and regulatory-compliant infrastructure, which could signal growing interest in fintech solutions for retail investors.

Datavault AI Partners with King Mining Capital for Gold Bullion Purchase and $150M+ Tokenization Program
Datavault AI Inc. announced a strategic transaction with King Mining Capital, including a gold bullion purchase and a $150 million-plus tokenization program that leverages blockchain for digital gold ownership.

Datavault AI Partners with King Mining Capital for Gold-Backed Tokenization Program Worth Over $150 Million
Datavault AI announces a strategic transaction with King Mining Capital involving an equity stake, purchase of 20,000 ounces of gold bullion, and a $150M+ tokenization program to enable digital ownership of gold-backed assets.

Greenland Energy Closes $70 Million Public Offering to Fund Jameson Land Exploration
Greenland Energy Company has closed a $70 million public offering to finance exploration activities in the Jameson Land Basin, with drilling expected to commence in October 2026.

Catalyst Crew Technologies CEO to Cancel 50% of Common Stock Holdings in Equity Restructuring
Catalyst Crew Technologies CEO Kevin Roldan Levy will cancel up to half of his restricted common shares in exchange for preferred equity, aiming to optimize the capital structure and align leadership with long-term strategic goals.

tZERO Highlights Key Patents Powering Regulated Tokenized Securities Infrastructure
tZERO Group, Inc. is spotlighting foundational patents from its 103-patent portfolio that underpin compliant tokenized securities markets, as institutional adoption accelerates.

FWD Group Reports Strong Q1 2026 New Business Growth, Driven by Japan and Expansion Markets
FWD Group's first-quarter results show a 4% increase in new business sales to $720 million, with new business contractual service margin up 18%, highlighting consistent performance amid regional economic headwinds.

Houston Housing Market Defies National Trends Amid Economic Uncertainty
Houston's housing market shows resilience with rising sales and improving affordability, contrasting national declines, while experts anticipate gradual recovery post-Iran war.

ZEAL Network SE Schedules Q1/2026 Earnings Call for May 6
ZEAL Network SE invites investors, analysts, and journalists to its Q1/2026 earnings call on May 6, highlighting the company's performance as Germany's leading online lottery broker.

Evotec Nominates Dr. Wolfgang Hofmann to Board, Reaches Agreement with MAK Capital
Evotec SE nominates Dr. Wolfgang Hofmann as independent board member and enters cooperation agreement with key shareholder MAK Capital to enhance governance and support transformation.

Onlineprinters Reports 4.1% Revenue Growth in FY 2025, Announces CFO Transition and FY 2026 Outlook
Onlineprinters Group confirmed FY 2025 revenue of €289.8 million, up 4.1% year-on-year, with adjusted EBITDA margin improving to 17.9%, and provided a single-digit growth outlook for FY 2026 while announcing a CFO change.

Beeline Holdings Expands Digital Mortgage Platform with Self-Service Feature
Beeline Holdings Inc. launched a Self-Service Mortgage Experience that lets borrowers customize loans and lock rates online, enhancing automation in home financing.

ESGold Corp. Bullish on 2026 Gold Prices as Analysts Forecast $6,000 per Ounce
ESGold Corp. eyes rising gold prices projected to hit $6,000 per ounce in 2026, driven by geopolitical issues and economic uncertainty, and plans to accelerate development of its Montauban project.

Why Waiting to Plan Senior Care Costs More Than You Think
Delaying senior care planning until a crisis forces decisions can lead to higher costs, limited options, and emotional strain; proactive financial and care planning offers families more control and predictability.

Documentation Gap Costs Apartment Investors Thousands in Missed Depreciation Deductions
Improper tracking of renovation costs prevents value-add apartment investors from claiming full tax benefits through partial dispositions and accelerated depreciation.

International Healthcare Week Returns to Hong Kong, Reinforcing City's Role as MedTech and Investment Hub
The fifth International Healthcare Week, featuring the Asia Summit on Global Health and the Hong Kong International Medical and Healthcare Fair, aims to solidify Hong Kong's position as a leading biotech and investment hub while aligning with China's 15th Five-Year Plan priorities.

Gold Trading Remains Depressed Amid Iran Talks Uncertainty
Gold prices have retreated to last week's low range as uncertainty over U.S.-Iran talks and a stronger U.S. dollar pressure the bullion market, affecting miners like Platinum Group Metals Ltd.

D-Wave Quantum to Report Q1 Fiscal 2026 Results on May 12
D-Wave Quantum Inc. will release its first quarter fiscal 2026 financial results on May 12, 2026, with a conference call to follow, providing insight into the company's performance as the only dual-platform quantum computing provider.

IRS Warns AI Is Making Cryptocurrency Fraud More Dangerous
The U.S. Internal Revenue Service Criminal Investigation Division reports that artificial intelligence is increasing the sophistication and effectiveness of cryptocurrency scams, urging heightened awareness and caution.

Lahontan Gold Accelerates Warrant Expiry After Price Threshold Met
Lahontan Gold Corp. is accelerating the expiry of outstanding warrants issued in 2023 after its stock price met a required trading threshold, prompting a May 18, 2026 deadline for holders to exercise or lose them.