Mahathir Bayena

Senior executives from PayPal and Google Cloud said at the Consensus 2026 conference in Miami that cryptocurrency networks are emerging as the natural payment layer for AI-powered commerce.

Plug Power (NASDAQ:PLUG) delivered first-quarter 2026 revenue of $163.5 million, a 22% increase over the $133.7 million reported in the same period last year.

Apollo-managed funds have reached a definitive agreement to acquire Emerald (NYSE:EEX) for $5.03 per share in cash, representing a 42.1% premium to the company's unaffected share price.

Sally Beauty Holdings (NYSE:SBH) posted consolidated net sales of $903 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, a 2.3% increase over the prior-year period.

The Hain Celestial Group (NASDAQ:HAIN) posted net sales of $338 million for the third quarter of fiscal year 2026, a 13% decline compared to the prior-year period.

Constellation Energy (NASDAQ:CEG) reported sharply higher results for the first quarter of 2026, driven by the strategic integration of Calpine and a favorable regulatory environment for its nuclear fleet.

Certara (NASDA Q:CERT) reported first-quarter 2026 revenue of $106.9 million, a 1% increase compared to the same period last year.

Dole (NYSE:DOLE) posted an 11.6% increase in revenue for the first quarter of 2026, a result the company attributed to a "solid start" powered by global health and wellness movements.

Pacific Edge (ASX:PEB) has launched a capital raise to secure up to NZ$24 million, priced at NZ$0.170 per share.

AMC Global Media (NASDAQ:AMCX) reported a slight decline in first-quarter revenue as gains in its streaming business were offset by continued softening in the linear television market.