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New data from TransUnion and the Federal Reserve Bank of New York reveal a widening gap between high-income spenders and struggling low-income households. The trend highlights a fragile reliance on the wealthiest consumers to drive overall economic growth.

• Credit scores are shifting toward superprime and subprime extremes
• Average credit card balances rose 2.3% YoY to $6,519

Select Medical has agreed to be acquired by a consortium led by its Executive Chairman and private equity partners. The company simultaneously outlined a multi-billion dollar revenue target and capacity expansion through 2027.

• Acquisition agreement reached with consortium led by Robert Ortenzio
• Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe included in the buying group

CEO Bill Ackman has significantly increased his stake in PSUS, while Tsakos Energy Navigation also recorded its first insider purchase in a year.

• Ackman acquired 4,897,171 shares of PSUS at $49.18 per share
• PSUS shares hit a low of $43.01, a 12.6% discount to the CEO's entry

Los Angeles-based Palisades Investment Partners has increased its position in cloud-based bill payment provider Paymentus. The move comes as the company reports strong revenue growth despite broader sector headwinds.

• Palisades increased PAY position by $6.01 million
• Total stake now represents 4.27% of fund AUM

Goldman Sachs has raised its oil price targets for 2026, citing persistent geopolitical instability in the Middle East. Analysts suggest a strategic shift toward midstream energy infrastructure to mitigate commodity price volatility.

• Goldman Sachs raises 2026 oil price targets
• Diamondback Energy stock has climbed over 33% in 2026

Datadog and Palantir lead gains in early Friday trading while Amgen and Monolithic Power Systems face selling pressure. The session reflects fragmented movement across the tech-heavy index.

• Datadog shares rose 5.1% in early trading
• Amgen shares fell 5.7%, the worst in the Nasdaq 100

Bank of America's Michael Hartnett anticipates a cyclical increase in economic activity throughout May. The strategist suggests that the current semiconductor boom will trigger a shift in sector preferences.

• Cyclical economic growth expected for May
• Semiconductor strength serving as a leading indicator

River Road Asset Management has established a significant new position in egg producer Cal-Maine Foods. The investment comes as the company navigates a DOJ investigation and shifting commodity price dynamics.

• New position of 1,369,522 shares established
• Estimated trade size of $112.50 million

Delek U.S. Holdings saw its stock price climb significantly after reporting first-quarter 2026 results that exceeded analyst expectations. The company's Enterprise Optimization Plan is driving improved yields and cash flow projections.

• Revenue beat: $2.65B vs $2.42B expected
• EPS beat: -$0.98 vs -$1.62 expected

Canada's benchmark index saw a modest decline Friday morning following a significant rally in the previous session. Cooling energy prices and geopolitical uncertainty weighed on investor sentiment.

• S&P/TSX Composite fell 61.12 points to 33,903.21
• Index retreated 0.18% following a 1.94% gain on Thursday

Investment firm Palisades Investment Partners has initiated a $4.82 million stake in Amprius Technologies. The move follows a period of explosive revenue growth and expansion into the Chinese electric vehicle market.

• Palisades Investment Partners acquired 369,476 shares in Q1 2026
• 2025 revenue reached $73.01 million, up 202% year-over-year

Investment firm Kailix Advisors has significantly increased its position in Dauch Corporation, now allocating 23% of its assets to the automotive supplier. The move comes as the company navigates a rebranding and strategic acquisition amid broader macroeconomic headwinds.

• Kailix Advisors added 2.84 million shares of DCH
• Position now constitutes 23% of fund's $114M AUM