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Bank of America strategist Michael Hartnett is advising investors to position for gains in commodities, Chinese equities, and U.S. consumer discretionary stocks, while taking a negative stance on the U.S. dollar. The strategy reflects ongoing trade tensions, concerns over U.S. fiscal stability, and a broader shift away from American assets. Hartnett highlights commodities as a…

Systematic hedge funds have sharply increased their exposure to equities over the past week, deploying $86 billion into the market, according to a note released by Goldman Sachs late Thursday. The bank said these algorithm-driven investors, commonly referred to as CTAs, purchased stocks at a speed that ranks among “the largest in history” over the…

Equity markets are pushing to new highs largely due to investors rushing in out of fear of missing further gains, according to a recent note from Barclays. Analyst Emmanuel Cau wrote that “FOMO has lifted equities to new highs,” even as signals from oil and interest rate markets point to a more cautious backdrop. Cau…

Energy Focus, Inc. (NASDAQ:EFOI) provided an update on its ongoing data center infrastructure initiatives, outlining progress across two key projects—Project G and Project Y—as it deepens its presence in next-generation digital infrastructure. Momentum in Data Center Demand The company said it has completed Project G and is actively advancing Project Y, reflecting rising demand for…

Forager Capital has made an unsolicited proposal to acquire Repay Holdings Corp (NASDAQ:RPAY) for $4.80 per share, according to details released on April 17, 2026, signaling a potential deal in the fintech space. The offer targets Repay, which has a market capitalization of roughly $261.3 million, and represents a notable premium to its recent trading…

Fitness Champs Holdings Limited (NASDAQ:FCHL) said it has set the terms for a public offering expected to raise about $5 million in gross proceeds before fees and expenses, according to a company statement. The announcement comes as the stock trades at $1.55, having fallen 21% over the past week, and with a market capitalization of…

Intchains Group Limited (NASDAQ:ICG) has committed 8,040 ETH from its treasury to staking and announced plans to cut its workforce by around 35% as part of a broader shift toward an AI-driven operating model, the company said in a statement. As of Wednesday, 1,000 ETH had been staked via the FalconX platform, while 7,040 ETH…