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The U.S. SEC has subpoenaed Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan, Citigroup, and Bank of America over the near-collapse of AI-focused hedge fund Situational Awareness. Founded by former OpenAI researcher Leopold Aschenbrenner, the fund lost about $35 billion in late July 2026 after margin calls forced it to unwind heavily leveraged positions (up to 400%) in AI stocks. Citadel purchased the portfolio at a discount. The investigation examines trade timing and lender communications; no wrongdoing has been alleged.

5 reports · 3 sources · Updated Aug 25, 12:11 PM UTC

Zcash (ZEC) surged to an eight-year high above $850 in late August 2026 after Grayscale filed a fifth amended SEC registration to convert its Zcash Trust into a spot ETF (ZCSH) on NYSE Arca. The ETF, with a 2.5% sponsor fee, began trading on August 25, 2026, holding 387,849 ZEC. The rally—over 66% weekly—was fueled by the ETF news, a broader crypto market upswing tied to Treasury bond-buyback announcements, and short liquidations. ZEC had previously crashed from $630 to $250 in June 2026 after a security flaw in its shielded pools was disclosed and patched.

8 reports · 2 sources · Updated Aug 26, 10:32 AM UTC

On August 19-20, 2026, President Donald Trump met with top cryptocurrency executives at the White House, urging Congress to pass the stalled CLARITY Act, which would establish a regulatory framework for digital assets. The meeting sparked a broad crypto rally, with Bitcoin surging above $71,000 and Ether rising over 18%. The bill, which passed the House in July 2025, remains stalled in the Senate over ethics provisions. A procedural vote is set for September 15.

9 reports · 2 sources · Updated Aug 22, 09:45 AM UTC

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) settled fraud charges against Adit Ventures Management, founder Eric Munson, and three partners for misleading investors in pre-IPO shares of SpaceX and Klarna. The SEC alleged false claims, undisclosed loans, and inflated share prices. Adit Ventures agreed to disgorgement and a civil penalty without admitting guilt. Munson denied allegations but settled to avoid litigation. The case underscores rising fraud risks in private markets as demand for pre-IPO investments grows.

6 reports · 3 sources · Updated Aug 14, 10:07 PM UTC

On August 1, 2026, Trump Media & Technology Group launched Truth API, a paid service offering hedge funds and high-frequency traders millisecond-early access to President Donald Trump's Truth Social posts for up to $100,000/month. Critics, including Senators Warren and Schiff, call it a potential violation of insider trading laws and the STOCK Act, as Trump can profit from market-moving policy announcements. The SEC has declined comment, while Trump Media defends it as monetizing proprietary assets.

34 reports · 10 sources · Updated Aug 13, 06:15 PM UTC

This is the transcript of Bunge Global SA's second quarter 2026 earnings conference call. The call was opened by the operator, followed by Mark Haden, VP of Investor Relations, who welcomed participants and directed them to slides available on the company's website. Haden noted that reconciliations of non-GAAP measures to GAAP measures are posted online. He also reminded listeners that the presentation includes forward-looking statements subject to risks and uncertainties, referencing additional information in Bunge's SEC filings. The transcript covers the introductory remarks and legal disclaimers but does not include the full earnings discussion or Q&A session in the provided text.

1 reports · 1 sources · Updated Jul 29, 07:33 PM UTC

This is the transcript of Clarivate's Q2 2026 earnings conference call. The call begins with an introduction by the operator, followed by Mark Donohue, Head of Investor Relations, who delivers opening remarks. He reminds participants that the call is being recorded and webcast, and that forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties. The transcript includes standard legal disclaimers about forward-looking statements and non-GAAP financial measures. The call is structured with prepared remarks followed by a Q&A session. The content is primarily procedural and legal in nature, setting the stage for the financial discussion to follow.

1 reports · 1 sources · Updated Jul 29, 04:13 PM UTC

Steven E. Voskuil, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of The Hershey Company (NYSE: HSY), sold 1,500 shares of common stock on July 20, 2026, valued at approximately $255,000, according to an SEC Form 4 filing. The sale was executed under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted 14 months prior, indicating it was pre-scheduled and unrelated to current market conditions. Following the transaction, Voskuil retains 53,195 shares, representing 0.0262% of the company. The sale occurred as Hershey's one-year total return stood at 0.24%, significantly underperforming the S&P 500. The article notes Hershey faces headwinds from higher cocoa prices and tariffs, with operating margins declining from 24% in 2023 to around 15%. The company is set to report second-quarter earnings on July 30, 2026.

1 reports · 1 sources · Updated Jul 29, 02:20 PM UTC

Andrew P. Nocella, EVP & Chief Commercial Officer of United Airlines Holdings, sold 13,794 shares of common stock on July 25 and 28, 2026, with a total transaction value of approximately $1.6 million based on a weighted average sale price of $118.94 per share. According to the SEC Form 4 filing, about 70% of the shares (9,594) were withheld to satisfy tax obligations from performance-based restricted stock units granted in 2024. Following the sale, Nocella retains direct ownership of 222,955 shares (0.0687% of the company). The article notes that United Airlines recently beat earnings estimates with adjusted EPS of $1.99 and revenue of $17.7 billion (up 16% YoY), while management raised full-year EPS guidance to $9-$11. However, operating margins have declined to 6.8% from 10.5% in 2023 due to elevated fuel and labor costs. The stock has delivered a 129% total return over three years.

1 reports · 1 sources · Updated Jul 29, 02:05 PM UTC

Soluna Holdings' Compensation Committee approved a $600,000 annual base salary for CEO John Belizaire, effective retroactively to January 1, 2026, along with a target bonus equal to 100% of that amount, potentially bringing his total compensation to $1.2 million. The decision, disclosed in an SEC filing on July 24, 2026, was based on input from a compensation consultant and peer-group benchmarks. The bonus is discretionary and tied to performance goals, though specific targets were not disclosed. The announcement follows Soluna's May report of a 58% year-over-year increase in first-quarter revenue, which Belizaire attributed to operating leverage across the company's portfolio.

1 reports · 1 sources · Updated Jul 29, 02:02 PM UTC

Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) sold 32 Bitcoin for $2.5 million on June 1, 2026—its first sale since 2022—to fund preferred stock dividends, breaking its long-standing 'never sell' pledge. The sale triggered a Bitcoin price drop below $60,000 and a 6% stock decline. However, between June 1-7, the company repurchased 1,550 BTC for $101 million, funded by equity sales, increasing its total holdings to 845,256 BTC. The net effect added 1,518 BTC, calming fears of a strategic shift.

46 reports · 2 sources · Updated Jul 29, 04:21 PM UTC

On July 22, 2026, Domino's Pizza EVP and Chief Technology & Data Officer Kelly E. Garcia sold 12,430 shares of DPZ stock, generating approximately $4.0 million in proceeds. The transaction was a cashless exercise of options priced at $275.35 per share, with immediate sale at a weighted average price of $322.04 per share, realizing a $46.69 per share spread. The sale reduced Garcia's direct equity exposure by 57%, leaving her with 9,351 shares valued at about $2.99 million, representing a 0.0281% ownership stake in the $10.6 billion company. The article notes the sale occurred near a five-year low for the stock and follows Berkshire Hathaway's complete divestment of its Domino's position. Despite the insider sale, the company maintains a stable business model with a P/E ratio of 18 near multi-year lows, and Garcia retained 43% of her holdings, suggesting continued confidence.

1 reports · 1 sources · Updated Jul 28, 04:20 PM UTC

Domino's Pizza Chief Technology and Data Officer Kelly Garcia sold 12,430 shares of DPZ stock on July 22, 2026, generating approximately $4.0 million in proceeds. The transaction was a cashless exercise of options at $275.35 per share, with immediate sale at a weighted average price of $322.04 per share, realizing a $46.69 per share spread. The sale reduced Garcia's direct equity exposure by 57%, leaving her with 9,351 shares valued at about $2.99 million, representing a 0.0281% ownership stake in the $10.6 billion company. The article notes the sale occurred near a five-year low for the stock and follows Berkshire Hathaway's complete divestment of its Domino's position. Despite the insider sale, the article highlights Domino's stable business model, P/E ratio of 18 near multi-year lows, and Garcia retaining 43% of her holdings as potential positive signals.

1 reports · 1 sources · Updated Jul 28, 04:20 PM UTC

Amit Agarwal, a Director at Datadog (NASDAQ:DDOG), sold 20,000 shares of Class A Common Stock on July 16, 2026, for approximately $5.2 million at a weighted average price of $261.53 per share. The sale was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on March 13, 2026, and involved the exercise of stock options that were immediately sold. The transaction reduced Agarwal's total holdings by 35%, leaving him with 37,252 shares directly and indirectly. He retains substantial exposure through 906,499 indirect derivative securities held by family trusts. Datadog's stock has appreciated 88% over the past year, and the company has a market capitalization of $92.1 billion with TTM revenue of $3.7 billion. The article notes the sale may reflect good timing rather than fundamental issues, but cautions that the forward P/E of 107 suggests the stock may be ahead of fundamentals.

1 reports · 1 sources · Updated Jul 28, 03:20 PM UTC

Amit Agarwal, a Director at Datadog (NASDAQ:DDOG), sold 20,000 shares of Class A Common Stock on July 16, 2026, for approximately $5.2 million at a weighted average price of $261.53 per share. The sale was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on March 13, 2026, and involved the exercise of stock options that were immediately sold. The transaction reduced Agarwal's total holdings by 35%, leaving him with 37,252 shares directly and indirectly. He retains substantial exposure through 906,499 indirect derivative securities held by family trusts. Datadog's stock had appreciated 88% over the prior 12 months, and the company has a market capitalization of $92.1 billion with TTM revenue of $3.7 billion. The article notes the sale may reflect personal financial planning rather than fundamental concerns, though it cautions that the stock's forward P/E of 107 could indicate overvaluation.

1 reports · 1 sources · Updated Jul 28, 03:20 PM UTC

Carey Bartell, Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary of Conagra Brands, disposed of 6,045 shares at $14.28 per share on July 17 and 19, 2026, according to an SEC Form 4 filing. The transaction was a non-discretionary withholding of shares to cover tax obligations from the vesting of restricted stock units granted between July 2023 and July 2025. Following the sale, Bartell retains a direct position of 53,253 shares plus 20,012 derivative securities. The article notes that Conagra stock has underperformed the S&P 500 significantly since 2016, with a total return of -38% versus the S&P 500's +301%. The company faces challenges including declining gross margins (from over 30% in 2017 to ~24% currently), net income losses, and a market cap decline from $15 billion to $7 billion.

1 reports · 1 sources · Updated Jul 28, 01:30 PM UTC

Carey Bartell, EVP, GC and Corp. Secretary of Conagra Brands, disposed of 6,045 shares at $14.28 per share on July 17 and 19, 2026, according to an SEC Form 4 filing. The transaction was a non-discretionary withholding to cover tax obligations from vesting restricted stock units. Bartell retains 53,253 direct shares and 20,012 derivative securities. The article notes Conagra's stock has underperformed the S&P 500 significantly since 2016, with a total return of -38% versus the S&P 500's +301%. The company faces declining gross margins (from over 30% in 2017 to ~24% currently), net income losses, and a market cap drop from $15 billion to $7 billion due to commodity prices, poor acquisitions, and supply chain pressures.

1 reports · 1 sources · Updated Jul 28, 01:30 PM UTC

Robert Truxtun Perry-Smith, a director at Five Star Bancorp (NASDAQ:FSBC), purchased 31,363 shares of common stock on July 22, 2026, for approximately $1.4 million, according to an SEC Form 4 filing. The shares were acquired through the Robert T. Perry-Smith Exemption Trust at a weighted average price of $44.00 per share. Following the transaction, the director holds no direct shares but maintains about 259,000 shares through the trust, including 974 unvested shares under the company's 2021 Equity Incentive Plan. Five Star Bancorp is a regional bank with a $1.0 billion market capitalization and $278.2 million in trailing twelve-month revenue. The company has delivered a 58.75% one-year share price appreciation and a 124% total return since its IPO in May 2021. Insiders collectively own 1.0% of outstanding shares.

1 reports · 1 sources · Updated Jul 28, 01:10 PM UTC

Robert Truxtun Perry-Smith, a director at Five Star Bancorp (NASDAQ:FSBC), purchased 31,363 shares of common stock on July 22, 2026, for approximately $1.4 million, according to an SEC Form 4 filing. The shares were acquired through the Robert T. Perry-Smith Exemption Trust, where the director serves as trustee. Following the transaction, the director holds no direct shares but maintains about 259,000 shares through the trust, including 974 unvested shares under the 2021 Equity Incentive Plan. Five Star Bancorp, a regional bank with a $1.0 billion market cap and $278.2 million in trailing revenue, has seen its stock rise 58.75% over the past year. The article notes that insider transactions may be part of estate planning but highlights the company's strong performance since its 2021 IPO, with a 124% total return and 16.6% CAGR.

1 reports · 1 sources · Updated Jul 28, 01:10 PM UTC

Jonathan M. Rothberg, founder and independent director of Butterfly Network (NYSE: BFLY), sold approximately 660,000 shares of Class B Common Stock on July 22, 2026, at a weighted average price of $6.47 per share. The transaction was executed under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on March 13, 2026, for estate planning purposes. Despite the sale, Rothberg retains over 22 million shares through direct and indirect holdings. Butterfly Network, a digital health company specializing in portable ultrasound devices, reported TTM revenue of $102.9 million and a net loss of $75.8 million. The article notes that while insider sales can occur for non-strategic reasons, Rothberg's multiple recent sales warrant investor caution.

1 reports · 1 sources · Updated Jul 27, 07:32 PM UTC

Ondo Finance announced the launch of the Ondo Network, a new execution layer for real-world asset (RWA) tokenization. The network separates execution, verification, and settlement: secure hardware enclaves handle fast private trades, a decentralized group of attestors verifies code integrity, and settlement occurs on Ethereum. CEO Ian De Bode stated the project replaces the earlier Ondo Chain plan, as execution speed was the key constraint for high-performance trading. The first application is Ondo Perps, a 24/7 perpetual futures venue for tokenized stocks and commodities, with future use cases including spot markets, lending, and structured products. The announcement follows Oasis Pro Markets, Ondo's broker-dealer arm, receiving SEC and FINRA approval to offer tokenized equities to U.S. investors.

1 reports · 1 sources · Updated Jul 27, 06:53 PM UTC

David Wadhwani, President of Adobe Inc., sold 1,498 shares on July 15, 2026, at a weighted average price of $224.56 per share, totaling approximately $336,000. The sale was non-discretionary, executed automatically to cover tax liabilities from the quarterly vesting of restricted stock units. Following the transaction, Wadhwani retains 43,216 shares directly and indirectly, plus 15,826 derivative securities. The article notes Adobe's one-year total return of -38% and a market cap of $93.5 billion, contextualizing the sale within a broader 'SaaSpocalypse' trend where software stocks have declined amid AI disruption. The analysis concludes the sale is not significant for investors, as it was tax-related, but highlights Wadhwani's retained equity as a sign of continued alignment with shareholders.

1 reports · 1 sources · Updated Jul 27, 05:40 PM UTC

David Wadhwani, President of Adobe Inc., sold 1,498 shares on July 15, 2026, at a weighted average price of $224.56 per share. The transaction was non-discretionary, executed automatically to cover tax liabilities from vesting restricted stock units. Following the sale, Wadhwani retains 43,216 shares directly and indirectly, plus 15,826 derivative securities. The sale occurs amid a challenging period for Adobe, which has seen a 38% one-year total return decline, though the company maintains strong fundamentals with $25.2 billion in revenue and $7.2 billion in net income. The article concludes that the sale is not significant for investors given its tax-related nature, but notes the broader 'SaaSpocalypse' trend affecting software stocks.

1 reports · 1 sources · Updated Jul 27, 05:40 PM UTC

Christian Kleinerman, EVP of Product Management at Snowflake Inc., sold 2,500 shares of common stock on July 14, 2026, for a total transaction value of approximately $688,000 based on a weighted average sale price of $275.00 per share. The sale was conducted under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan established six months prior, indicating it was a pre-planned, non-discretionary transaction for personal financial management. Following the sale, Kleinerman retains a substantial beneficial interest in Snowflake, holding 395,379 shares directly and 361,355 shares indirectly through various trusts and LLCs, representing approximately 0.22% of the company with a total market valuation of $208.81 million. The article notes that the sale represents only 0.33% of his holdings, suggesting continued confidence. Snowflake shares had generated a 29% one-year return as of the transaction date, and the company has a market capitalization of $94.2 billion with TTM revenue of $5.0 billion.

1 reports · 1 sources · Updated Jul 27, 05:20 PM UTC

Christian Kleinerman, EVP of Product Management at Snowflake Inc., sold 2,500 shares of common stock on July 14, 2026, for a total transaction value of approximately $688,000, based on a weighted average sale price of $275.00 per share. The sale was conducted under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan established six months prior, indicating it was a pre-planned, non-discretionary transaction for personal financial management. Following the sale, Kleinerman retains a substantial beneficial interest in the company, holding 395,379 shares directly and 361,355 shares indirectly through various trusts and LLCs, representing about 0.22% of Snowflake's total shares. The article notes that the sale represents only 0.33% of his holdings, suggesting continued confidence. Snowflake shares had generated a 29% one-year return as of the transaction date, and the company has a market capitalization of $94.2 billion with TTM revenue of $5.0 billion. The analysis concludes the sale should not alarm investors, citing the pre-planned nature, minimal percentage sold, and positive market context.

1 reports · 1 sources · Updated Jul 27, 05:20 PM UTC

Thailand's Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed a criminal complaint against crypto exchange Bitkub and two former directors, Sakolkorn Sakavee and Thaweesap Rawan, for allegedly submitting false reports after a May 2021 cyberattack that drained 1.7 billion baht ($47 million) in digital assets. The SEC claims Bitkub's daily net-capital filings from May to October 2021 showed no significant change, hiding the loss in violation of the Digital Asset Business Decree. Bitkub stated the decision not to disclose the hack was to avoid a bank run, and its co-founders used personal funds to buy replacement assets, leaving customers unharmed. Former director Sakolkorn took sole responsibility, saying he altered filings without informing others. The case now moves to police and prosecutors. Bitkub, once Thailand's dominant exchange, has since been overtaken by Binance TH and shelved a planned IPO in November 2025, now considering a $200 million offering in Hong Kong.

1 reports · 1 sources · Updated Jul 27, 09:16 AM UTC

On July 13, 2026, Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav sold approximately 2.2 million shares of company stock worth nearly $60 million, according to an SEC Form 4 filing. The sale was conducted through a pre-established Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, involving the exercise of stock options at $10.16 per share and immediate sale at a weighted average price of $27.22. The transaction occurred on the same day a coalition of 12 U.S. states, led by California, filed an antitrust lawsuit challenging Warner Bros. Discovery's merger with Paramount Skydance. The merger faced further delays on July 24 when Paramount Skydance agreed to pause the acquisition until June 2027 while the lawsuit is addressed. Despite the sale, Zaslav retains nearly 7 million directly-held shares and approximately 18.8 million stock options, indicating continued significant equity exposure. The article notes the sale appears to be a non-discretionary transaction rather than a signal of concern about the merger's outcome.

1 reports · 1 sources · Updated Jul 26, 12:45 PM UTC

Robert A. McCabe, Jr., Chief Banking Officer and founder of Pinnacle Financial Partners (NYSE:PNFP), purchased 10,013 shares worth approximately $1 million on July 24, 2026, at an average price of $99.90 per share. The transaction increased his direct holdings to ~324,000 shares, representing a 0.21% ownership stake. The purchase occurred a day after the company reported strong Q2 2026 results with revenue over $1.2 billion and net income of $313 million, beating analyst expectations. The stock had a one-year total return of -5% through the transaction date. The article interprets insider buying as a bullish signal, noting that McCabe's deep knowledge of the business makes this a tangible vote of confidence. Pinnacle Financial Partners is a regional bank holding company with $15.1 billion market cap and $4.9 billion in TTM revenue.

1 reports · 1 sources · Updated Jul 24, 07:31 PM UTC

Paul Cunningham, Senior Vice President of Cadence Design Systems (NASDAQ:CDNS), sold 2,000 shares of common stock on July 15, 2026, for a total transaction value of approximately $767,000, based on a weighted average sale price of $383.36 per share. The sale was disclosed in an SEC Form 4 filing and occurred under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, indicating it was pre-planned for portfolio management rather than reflecting negative sentiment. Cunningham retains 125,586 direct shares valued at $46.66 million, representing a 0.0455% insider stake in the $91 billion company. The sale followed a 17% one-year total return for the stock. Cadence Design Systems, a leader in electronic design automation (EDA) software and hardware, reported trailing twelve-month revenue of $5.5 billion and net income of $1.2 billion, with 13,800 employees. The article concludes the sale should not concern investors, noting the company's strong position in AI and high-performance computing markets, though it cautions about the stock's high P/E ratio of 85.

1 reports · 1 sources · Updated Jul 24, 04:20 PM UTC

Frank Slootman, a director at Snowflake Inc. (NYSE:SNOW), sold 300,000 shares of common stock on July 20-21, 2026, generating approximately $82.3 million. The sale was executed via a cashless exercise of stock options with a strike price of $8.88 per share, under a pre-planned Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. The weighted average sale price was $274.41 per share. Following the transaction, Slootman retains indirect ownership through multiple trusts (~208,000 shares) and ~4.7 million derivative securities. Snowflake has a market capitalization of $94.2 billion, trailing twelve-month revenue of $5.0 billion, and a net loss of $1.2 billion. The sale represents about 56% of Slootman's total holdings, which may concern some investors despite the pre-planned nature of the trade.

1 reports · 1 sources · Updated Jul 24, 11:20 AM UTC