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Primerica Surpasses First-Quarter Expectations as Middle-Class Investments Surge 22%
Duluth, Thursday, 7 May 2026.
Despite inflation straining middle-income households, Primerica beat first-quarter estimates on May 6, driven by an impressive 22% surge in investment and savings product sales to $4.3 billion.
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Bowman Highlights Fed's Banking Supervision Approach
Washington, Thursday, 7 May 2026.
Federal Reserve Vice Chair Bowman testified before the Senate, outlining the Fed’s focus on systemic risk and capital requirements. Bowman noted banks’ share of mortgage originations dropped from 60% in 2008 to 35% in 2023.
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Catalyst Pharmaceuticals Secures Flagship Drug Exclusivity Until 2035 Following Legal Settlement
Coral Gables, Thursday, 7 May 2026.
By settling its patent dispute with Hetero Labs, Catalyst Pharmaceuticals secures market exclusivity for its flagship drug until 2035, guaranteeing vital long-term revenue visibility for investors.
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Market Hype Meets Regulatory Reality: The Truth Behind Federal Cannabis Rescheduling
Washington, Thursday, 7 May 2026.
Despite the April 2026 Schedule III reclassification sparking nearly 400 new DEA applications, strict federal compliance rules threaten to derail Wall Street’s broader commercial legalization expectations.
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Saudi Airspace Denial Forces U.S. to Halt Strait of Hormuz Military Escorts
Washington, D.C., Thursday, 7 May 2026.
Saudi Arabia’s sudden denial of U.S. airspace access forced President Trump to halt operations in the Strait of Hormuz, leaving 22,500 mariners stranded and energy markets highly volatile.
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Billionaire Leon Black Privately Contacts Federal Judge Amid Epstein-Linked Assault Lawsuit
New York, Thursday, 7 May 2026.
Former Apollo CEO Leon Black privately contacted a federal judge to deny Epstein-linked rape allegations. Despite the accuser facing sanctions for falsified evidence, the high-stakes lawsuit continues to proceed.