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• Kraft Heinz ha riportato per il primo trimestre 2026 vendite per 6.047 milioni di dollari, un utile netto di 798 milioni di dollari e un EPS di base di 0,67 dollari, superando le aspettative. • La società ha completato il riacquisto di azioni per 1,51 miliardi di dollari e ha lanciato un'offerta pubblica di acquisto per 1,10 miliardi di dollari di titoli di debito a lungo termine, confermando il dividendo trimestrale di 0,40 dollari pagabile il 26 giugno. • I risultati evidenziano i primi progressi del rilancio sotto la guida del CEO Steve Cahillane, nonostante i volumi deboli in Nord America e le pressioni inflazionistiche; sono previste entrate per 24,8 miliardi di dollari entro il 2029.

• Sunrun ha superato le aspettative per il primo trimestre del 2026 aggiungendo quasi 19.000 clienti, generando un valore aggregato degli abbonati di 1,1 miliardi di dollari grazie all'espansione della forza vendita e ai guadagni di produttività. • Le performance dei volumi hanno superato le previsioni, sottolineando la forte domanda nel settore solare residenziale in concomitanza con la spinta verso le energie rinnovabili. • I risultati posizionano Sunrun per una crescita sostenuta nell'acquisizione di clienti e nello slancio dei ricavi.

• Camden Property Trust ha superato le aspettative degli analisti per l'EPS e i ricavi del Q1 2026, come dettagliato nella trascrizione della conference call sugli utili del 10 maggio. • Nonostante i solidi risultati finanziari, il prezzo delle azioni della società è sceso in seguito all'annuncio, rispecchiando le pressioni più ampie del mercato REIT. • La performance superiore evidenzia la resilienza della domanda nel settore degli alloggi plurifamiliari in un contesto di incertezze economiche.

• The Trade Desk ha riportato ricavi per il primo trimestre 2026 pari a 688,86 milioni di dollari, con un aumento del 12% su base annua, superando le stime di consenso di 678 milioni di dollari. • L'EBITDA rettificato ha raggiunto i 206 milioni di dollari con un margine del 30%, in calo rispetto al 34% del primo trimestre 2025, mentre l'EPS rettificato di 0,28 dollari è rimasto al di sotto della previsione di 0,32 dollari. • Le azioni sono scese dell'1,75% a 23,08 dollari il 7 maggio, registrando ora un calo del 77,62% rispetto al massimo di 52 settimane di 91,45 dollari, mentre il CEO Jeff Green ha citato complessità macroeconomiche.

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Mohamed Bulbul arrestato a Mogadiscio dopo aver coperto il caso di una donna che sostiene di essere stata torturata in prigione Un giornalista, che si era occupato del caso di una donna che dichiarava di essere torturata in prigione, è stato detenuto e picchiato con delle pistole dalle autorità somale, insieme ad altre due persone, a causa del suo servizio per il Guardian. Mohamed Bulbul è stato arrestato insieme ai giornalisti Abdihafid Nor Barre e Abdishakur Mohamed Mohamud venerdì sera mentre si trovavano in un ristorante nel centro della capitale somala, Mogadiscio. Hanno riferito di essere stati aggrediti da membri dell'unità di polizia antiterrorismo somala addestrata dagli Stati Uniti e portati via per essere interrogati dalla polizia. Tutti e tre sono stati rilasciati nelle prime ore di sabato mattina. Continua a leggere...

• India clinched their first-ever ICC Women's ODI World Cup title on Sunday in Navi Mumbai, defeating South Africa by 52 runs after posting 299 runs. • Shafali Verma starred with 87 runs off 78 balls and took 2 wickets, while Deepti Sharma claimed a five-wicket haul to bowl out South Africa for 246 in 45.3 overs. • The historic victory marks a milestone for Indian women's cricket, boosting its global profile amid growing investments in the sport.

In an exclusive interview from prison, Sadia Moalim Ali, a 27-year-old rickshaw driver, tells of her treatment after being arrested for demonstrating against the governmentA woman being held in prison in Somalia for taking part in peaceful protests has described how she was tortured by her guards.Sadia Moalim Ali, 27, told the Guardian she was stripped naked by two male guards in a room monitored by CCTV, kicked, beaten with a baton and left for two days in a small cell without food. Continue reading...

• ExxonMobil and Chevron both surpassed profit expectations in their latest quarterly reports. • Shares of the energy majors remained muted despite the beats, pressured by Iran's submission of a new agreement proposal to the US for resuming Persian Gulf oil exports. • The developments contributed to a broader pullback in oil prices, supporting gains in US equities.

• Cade Cunningham scored 32 points to lead the top-seeded Detroit Pistons to a stunning comeback victory over the Orlando Magic on Friday night in Orlando, Florida. • The Pistons erased a 24-point deficit to win and force a decisive Game 7 in their first-round NBA playoff series. • This dramatic rally highlights Detroit's resilience and keeps their postseason hopes alive against a tough Magic squad.

Exclusive: The collection, including donations from Paul McCartney’s brother Mike, shows band’s development in early 60sA rare set of letters and photos from the early days of the Beatles, in which they write about feeling like stars for the first time, is to go on display in Hamburg.The collection, from an influential period when the band lived in the German city, includes the only letter in existence with words from both Paul McCartney and John Lennon, which was written to the bassist’s brother, Mike McCartney. Continue reading...

The rival superpowers are ramping up preparations for a crewed lunar landing nearly six decades after the first moon walkThe world watched earlier this month as Nasa sent four astronauts around the moon – but to actually land on the surface the US is once again in a space race, this time with China. And China may well win.Both countries plan to build inhabited lunar bases – the first settlement on another celestial body – as well as searching for rare resources and using the deep space environment to test technology for future crewed missions to Mars. Continue reading...

• An undisclosed major corporation reported a significant top and bottom line beat, demonstrating stronger-than-expected financial performance in its latest earnings announcement. • The company reaffirmed its full-year earnings forecast and reiterated long-term growth targets of 9% annual growth through 2027, followed by growth from 2027 through 2030. • The earnings beat and maintained guidance suggest management confidence in sustained profitability and operational execution.

The policies include a Swiss-style EU deal, lower electricity prices and reduced dependence on the USA group of Labour MPs is to propose a series of new policies to defeat rightwing populism, including a Swiss-style deal with the EU, lower electricity prices, a robust defence of climate policies and a reduced dependence on Washington.Among those contributing to a new collection of essays is the former cabinet minister Anneliese Dodds, who calls for a fundamental reappraisal of the UK-US relationship, saying alliances should be based on “a hardheaded assessment of which nations share our values and goals.” Continue reading...

• Amazon posted stronger-than-expected Q1 2026 earnings Wednesday, with net income reaching $8.3 billion and revenue climbing 18% year-over-year to $147 billion, driven by robust AWS cloud services demand. • AWS revenue grew 22% annually to $28.4 billion, outpacing analyst expectations and demonstrating the resilience of enterprise cloud spending despite macroeconomic uncertainties. • Management raised full-year 2026 revenue guidance to $625 billion, representing 14% growth, citing continued momentum in cloud computing and advertising as key tailwinds for sustained profitability.

• The US Labor Department reported that employers added 178,000 jobs in March 2026, significantly surpassing economists' expectations of 60,000 jobs polled by LSEG. • The unemployment rate declined to 4.3% from 4.4% in February, lower than the projected 4.4%, with January revised up to 160,000 jobs and February down to 133,000. • This rebound follows February's unexpected job losses and signals labor market resilience despite geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainty.

• Nike's stock tumbled 13.1% after the company reported better-than-expected quarterly profits but issued weak financial forecasts. • Investors reacted negatively to cautious guidance amid softening consumer demand and competitive pressures in apparel. • The drop underscores broader concerns in consumer discretionary stocks, impacting sector sentiment on Wall Street.

• The Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the Cincinnati Reds 8-3 in downtown Cincinnati, with Reds catcher Elly De La Cruz and Sal Stewart hitting back-to-back home runs in the 8th inning. • Brandon Williamson made his first Major League appearance in two years, struggling in his comeback from Tommy John surgery by giving up six runs including three homers in 4 2/3 innings. • Oneill Cruz homered twice for the Pirates in the victory.

• Nvidia posted first-quarter revenue of $28.3 billion, representing a 106% year-over-year increase and surpassing Wall Street consensus forecasts by 8%, driven primarily by sustained demand for AI data center GPUs. • The chipmaker's gross margin expanded to 72.1%, the highest level in five quarters, as production efficiency gains and favorable product mix offset supply chain costs. • Guidance for Q2 revenue of $32-34 billion exceeded analyst estimates, reinforcing investor confidence in the artificial intelligence infrastructure boom and supporting semiconductor sector valuations amid broader market volatility.

• Amazon reported Q1 revenue of $178.4 billion, exceeding analyst expectations by 6%, with AWS (Amazon Web Services) cloud division generating $27.8 billion in revenue and posting 31% year-over-year growth. • Net income reached $5.1 billion, representing a 47% increase versus the year-ago quarter, driven by operational efficiencies and robust demand for cloud infrastructure supporting AI applications. • The company raised full-year revenue guidance to $760-775 billion, the upper end of which implies acceleration in growth rates, reinforcing Amazon's position as a primary beneficiary of enterprise AI spending and consumer e-commerce resilience.

• The New Zealand All Whites defeated Chile 4-1 at Oakland in a landmark achievement, marking their first-ever victory over a South American nation in 20 attempts on their route to the World Cup. • This result represents a significant milestone for the New Zealand national football team in their qualification campaign. • The dominant performance demonstrates the All Whites' improved form heading into upcoming World Cup matches.

• UConn defeated top-seeded Duke 73-72 in the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament with Braylon Mullins' desperation 3-pointer at 0.4 seconds left, rallying from a 19-point first-half deficit to advance to the Final Four. • Silas Demary Jr. made one of two free throws with 10 seconds remaining to tie the game at three points down before Mullins' shot; Duke led by three entering the final moments. • This marks the second straight season Duke suffers a huge collapse in the tournament as the top overall seed, while UConn now boasts a 54-game winning streak heading into the Final Four.

• International superstar Celine Dion, legendary guitarist Eric Clapton, and acclaimed actor-director Warren Beatty all celebrate birthdays on March 30, 2026. • The three iconic figures represent decades of achievements across music, rock, and cinema, with each marking another year in their storied careers. • The celebration highlights the cultural impact of artists born on this date who have shaped entertainment across multiple generations and mediums.

• Elemental Royalty (ELE) reported a 128% revenue increase for 2025, significantly exceeding previous guidance and providing strong signals for royalty sector growth into 2026. • piHarrow (HROW) launched a $50 million senior unsecured notes offering to fund expansion, demonstrating continued corporate access to debt markets despite broader market uncertainty. • RenX (RENX) announced a reverse stock split as a remedial measure to regain Nasdaq compliance, with implications for share float and liquidity dynamics.

• Fifth-seeded St. John's defeated Kansas 67-65 in San Diego on Sunday with Dylan Darling's driving layup as time expired, marking their first Sweet 16 since 1999. • Zuby Ejiofor and Bryce Hopkins each scored 18 points for the Red Storm (30-6), who blew a 13-point lead but rallied under coach Rick Pitino. • The victory highlights St. John's rapid resurgence to college basketball prominence in three seasons.

• Oracle reported earnings that exceeded expectations, lifting its stock price, while Adobe continues to face investor skepticism over its AI strategy and competitive positioning amid broader tech sector repricing. • Morningstar downgraded Adobe's economic moat rating alongside Salesforce and ServiceNow, citing concerns that AI disruption could erode traditional software competitive advantages and justify lower valuation multiples. • The broader earnings season reveals a disconnect between traditional valuation metrics and AI disruption risks, prompting investors to reassess which software companies can sustain pricing power and market share in an AI-transformed landscape.

• UConn enters the women's NCAA tournament as an unbeaten No. 1 seed after winning the SEC Tournament title, defeating South Carolina in the championship game. • UTSA drew the No. 16 seed and faces the undefeated Huskies in a first-round matchup, looking to pull off a historic upset. • UConn's perfect record and top seeding position them as heavy favorites to compete for the national championship.

• No. 3 Michigan defeated No. 23 Wisconsin 68-65 in the Big Ten Tournament semifinals on March 14, 2026, at the United Center in Chicago, advancing to the championship game. • Yaxel Lendeborg, Big Ten Player of the Year, hit a tiebreaking 3-pointer with 0.4 seconds left after grabbing an offensive rebound; Aday Mara scored 16 points with 8 rebounds and 5 blocks, Elliot Cadeau added 15 points. • The win avenges Michigan's only regular-season conference loss (91-88 to Wisconsin on Jan. 10) and keeps them alive for the No. 1 NCAA Tournament overall seed; they face UCLA or No. 18 Purdue in Sunday's final.