The economic instability of the last two decades ? marked by the 2008 global financial crisis, the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic, and subsequent surge in global inflation ? shattered a period of economic stability, and the collapse in global GDP per capita during 2020 was sharper than in any single year of World War I, World War II, or the Great Depression.
TORRANCE, Calif., June 03, 2026 -- Virco Mfg. Largely because of the reduction in revenue and related lower factory output and overhead absorption, gross margin for the first quarter declined from 47.5% to 41.4%. Inventories have been adjusted to reflect current demand levels, declining 7.7% from $74.0 million last year to $68.3 million this year.
Celcuity Inc. (CELC), a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on the development of targeted therapies for the treatment of multiple solid tumor indications, today announced a proposed underwritten public offering of $400,000,000 aggregate principal amount of its convertible senior notes due 2032.
SOLOWIN HOLDINGS (AXG), a leading financial technology firm bridging traditional and digital assets, today announced that AX Coin Bahrain B.S.C., the Company's stablecoin issuance entity and a key subsidiary, has been officially licensed by the Central Bank of Bahrain to carry out stablecoin issuer activities.
J-Star Holding Co., Ltd. (YMAT) today outlines foundational milestones supporting its proposed $122.5 million solid-state battery manufacturing facility in Baytown, Texas: a Taiwan Central Bank authorization supporting a proposed $60 million outbound investment, and a formal site commitment from the Baytown West Chambers County Economic Development Foundation.
Dubai and New York, June 2, 2026 ? VEON Ltd. (VEON), a global digital operator, today announces the successful closing of a USD 1.4 billion dual-tranche senior unsecured notes offering by its subsidiary VEON Midco B.V.. The Offering refinances substantially all of VEON?s debt maturing in 2027 ahead of schedule and reflects sustained confidence in VEON?s digital operator transformation and AI1440 strat...
Clear Street, a cloud-native financial infrastructure technology firm on a mission to give every sophisticated investor access to every asset in every market, today announced the closing of a $400 million private placement of senior unsecured notes issued by its subsidiary, Clear Street Holdings, LLC.
Waldencast plc (WALD) today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its Obagi Medical dermatological skincare and aesthetics business to Bridgepoint, one of the world's leading mid-market investors, in a transaction valued at up to $460 million, marking a significant step in Waldencast?s strategy to strengthen its balance sheet and focus on accelerating the global growth of M...
Freddie Mac today posted to its website its?Monthly Volume Summary for April 2026, which provides information on Freddie Mac?s mortgage-related portfolios, securities issuance, risk management, delinquencies, debt activities, and other investments. Freddie Mac?s mission is to make home possible for families across the nation.
Freddie Mac today released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey?, showing the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.53%. ?The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.53% this week,? said Sam Khater, Freddie Mac?s Chief Economist. News Facts The PMMS? is focused on conventional, conforming, fully amortizing home purchase loans for borrowers who put 20% down and have excellent credit.
Avis Budget Group, Inc. (CAR) announced today that its wholly-owned subsidiaries, Avis Budget Car Rental, LLC and Avis Budget Finance, Inc., priced a private offering of $300 million aggregate principal amount of additional 8.000% Senior Notes due 2031 in a private offering.
Casella Waste Systems, Inc. (CWST), a regional solid waste, recycling and resource management services company, today announced that it has priced the previously announced remarketing of $15.0 million aggregate principal amount of New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation Solid Waste Disposal Revenue Bonds Series 2014R-2.
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Lower-quality debt securities generally offer higher yields, but also involve greater risk of default or price changes due to potential changes in the credit quality of the issuer. Any fixed income security sold or redeemed prior to maturity may be subject to loss.
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