Isaac Francis

The Independent Board Committee (IBC) of Humm Group Limited (ASX:HUM) has issued a critical update regarding the non-binding indicative proposal from Credit Corp Group Limited.

Jade Gas Holdings Ltd (ASX:JGH) has announced the resignation of its Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, Mr Christopher Newport, effective immediately, due to personal and family circumstances.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has downplayed mounting speculation about changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax ahead of the May 12 federal budget, describing recent media reporting as “all wrong”.

Peak Processing Limited (ASX:PKP) has secured binding commitments to raise A$2.4 million through the issuance of unsecured loan notes.

Oppenheimer Holdings (NYSE:OPY) reported financial results for the first quarter of 2026, characterized by strong top-line momentum tempered by significant non-recurring charges.

Lear (NYSE:LEA) reported robust financial results for the first quarter of 2026, highlighted by a 24% year-over-year increase in adjusted earnings per share.

HF Sinclair (NYSE:DINO) reported a significant financial turnaround for the first quarter of 2026, posting net income of $648 million, or $3.56 per diluted share.

Pearson (NYSE:PSO) reported a 4% increase in underlying group sales for the first quarter of 2026, signaling a resilient performance as the company continues its pivot toward digital and enterprise-led growth.

Artificial intelligence tools are now twice as effective at exploiting smart contract vulnerabilities as they are at detecting them, according to research from Binance Research.

Elizabeth Warren and Ron Wyden have questioned Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and Paulo Ardoino over reports that Tether provided a loan linked to Lutnick’s family trust.