How M&A Actually Gets Done: LOI to Closing Bell
Every M&A deal follows the same playbook — LOI, due diligence, regulatory clearance, and close. Here’s how each of the seven stages works and where deals fall apart.
Month: May 2026
Apollo Hits $1 Trillion in AUM as Private Credit Surges
Apollo Global Management crossed the $1 trillion assets-under-management milestone in Q1 2026, posting record fee earnings while private credit reshapes corporate finance.
AAON Surges 38% as AI Cooling Demand Hits Record
AAON posted record Q1 2026 revenue of $497M, up 54% YoY, as its BASX data center cooling division rides the AI infrastructure wave. Stock surged 38% on record backlog and raised guidance.
How an IPO Actually Works: S-1, Bookbuilding, Greenshoe
From S-1 filing to first-day pop: how an IPO actually works, covering bookbuilding, the greenshoe stabilization option, and lock-up periods.
Norway Hikes to 4.25%: Europe’s Lone Rate Riser in 2026
Norges Bank raised its benchmark rate to 4.25% on May 6, 2026 — the only major European central bank to hike this year — as Norway’s CPI stayed at 3.6%, well above target.
SMCI Surges 24% on $10.2B Q3 Beat and Margin Recovery
Super Micro (SMCI) jumped 24% after Q3 FY2026 revenue hit $10.24B, up 123% YoY, while gross margins recovered to 9.95% — fueling broad semiconductor gains.
Sector Rotation: What It Is and How to Track It
Sector rotation is how smart money moves through the 11 S&P 500 sectors as the economy shifts. Learn which sectors lead in each cycle phase and how to track it.
HawkEye 360 Raises $416M in NYSE IPO at $2.3B Valuation
HawkEye 360 (NYSE: HAWK) priced at $26, raising $416M. Revenue surged 74% to $118M and EBITDA turned positive as defense-tech satellite demand accelerates.
Flex Surges 35% on Q4 Earnings Beat and AI Spin-Off Plan
Flex Ltd. jumps 35% after a blowout Q4 FY2026 with $7.5B revenue and announcing a spin-off of its fast-growing AI data center segment.
How Short Selling Works: Short Interest & Squeezes Explained
Short selling explained — from borrowing shares to short squeezes. A clear, data-backed guide with historical examples, regulatory rules, and key metrics every investor should know.