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Leonardo DRS has been awarded a 10-year prime contract under NASA's Solutions for Enterprise-Wide Procurement (SEWP) VI Program, extending through 2036. The government-wide acquisition contract provides federal agencies streamlined access to DRS products and services. DRS has held the SEWP prime contractor position since 2015 and has already generated over $110 million in procurements under SEWP V, with an 'Excellent' performance rating from NASA.

NEWSLETTER: Houthis bring the war to Riyadh  Reuters

NEWSLETTER: Modi's three-pronged challenge  Reuters

NEWSLETTER: The war's explosive new front  Reuters

NEWSLETTER: UNGA week could bend the war — or miss again  Reuters

QQEW, a smart beta ETF tracking the NASDAQ-100 Equal Weighted Index, has delivered 16.06% year-to-date returns and 17.43% over the past year with $1.91 billion in assets. The fund features a 0.55% expense ratio and medium risk profile (beta 1.08), with heavy exposure to Information Technology (54.7%). While it offers diversified exposure through 51 holdings, investors should consider cheaper alternatives like VUG (0.03% expense ratio) or QQQ (0.18% expense ratio) for lower-cost market cap weighted strategies.

East West Bancorp (EWBC) is highlighted as a strong dividend play for income investors, with a current yield of 2.52% and an annualized dividend of $3.20, up 33.3% year-over-year. The company has increased dividends 5 times over the last 5 years with an average annual increase of 18.17%. With a low payout ratio of 31% and expected earnings growth of 11.80% for 2026, EWBC presents a compelling opportunity, though it carries a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).

VIEW ECB hikes rates as Iran war adds to inflation angst  Reuters

NEWSLETTER: The Gulf of uncertainty  Reuters

East West Bancorp (EWBC), a Pasadena-based bank holding company, is highlighted as a strong dividend play for income investors. The company offers a dividend yield of 2.45% with an annualized dividend of $3.20, up 33.3% year-over-year. With solid earnings growth projected at 11.80% for 2026 and a conservative 31% payout ratio, EWBC presents a compelling opportunity despite holding a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).

QQEW, a passively managed ETF launched in 2006, provides exposure to large-cap growth stocks with $1.84 billion in assets. The fund has returned 14.34% year-to-date and 20.68% over the past year, with a 0.55% expense ratio and medium risk profile (beta 1.08). It holds 51 companies with heavy exposure to Information Technology (52.8%), and received a Zacks ETF Rank of 2 (Buy), making it a solid option for long-term investors seeking large-cap growth exposure.

UMH Properties secured a new $10.2 million Fannie Mae mortgage at 6.03% fixed rate for a 267-site community through Wells Fargo. After paying off a $2.8 million existing mortgage, the company generated $7.4 million in additional proceeds to deploy toward acquisitions, expansions, rental homes, and debt repayment. The community has been improved from 69% to 95% occupancy since acquisition in 2014.

NEWSLETTER: Trump's brief Iran strike morphs into an open-ended conflict  Reuters

New America Acquisition I Corp. (NYSE: NWAX) announced leadership changes on August 26, 2026, with George O'Leary resigning as CFO and Tim S. Ledwick appointed as the new CFO and Christopher Devall as COO. Both new executives bring extensive experience in financial leadership and operations. The company continues its search for a business combination focused on American industrial strength and innovation.

NEWSLETTER: Can US pressure stem cash flows to Iran?  Reuters

NEWSLETTER: A conflict on autopilot?  Reuters

NEWSMAKER Who is Khalil Al-Hayya, the Hamas leader who met Kushner in Cairo?  Reuters

NEWSLETTER: Trump reckons with a war that won’t leave him alone  Reuters

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VIEW Markets dive, Trump says Iran MOU 'is over'  Reuters

NEWSLETTER: The rush to monetize oil  Reuters

Mercy For Animals' 2026 Canada Animal Welfare Scorecard reveals that while some companies have met cage-free commitments, Canada lags significantly behind the UK (82%) and US (47%) at just 21% cage-free production. Major retailers like Costco and Walmart show minimal progress in Canada, while restaurant chains like A&W, Boston Pizza, McDonald's, and Subway have achieved 100% cage-free sourcing.

Capital Link Shipping has expanded its maritime intelligence platform with new executive discussions from leading shipping companies including Scorpio Tankers, DHT Holdings, d'Amico International Shipping, and others. The platform provides market insights on tanker and dry bulk sectors, featuring CEO perspectives on market developments, company strategies, and capital markets trends.

Edward Smolyansky, largest shareholder and former COO of Lifeway Foods, criticizes the Board's governance, stating the poison pill was only terminated after ISS recommended voting against all directors. He highlights a pattern of reactive governance, the reversal of a board refresh process, and calls for shareholders to vote against incumbent directors at the June 17 Annual Meeting to register dissatisfaction with the Board's conduct.

Sika has appointed Philipp Irniger as Head of Construction and Group Management member, effective June 1, 2026, succeeding Ivo Schädler who is retiring. Additionally, Sika created a new Chief Digital & Information Officer position to accelerate its digital transformation strategy and strengthen its digital leadership in the industry.

Stewart Information Services Corporation (NYSE: STC) announced a cash dividend of $0.525 per share for Q2 2026, payable on June 30, 2026, to shareholders of record as of June 15, 2026. The global real estate services company continues its dividend distribution to common stockholders.

A class action lawsuit has been filed against New Era Energy & Digital, Inc. (NASDAQ: NUAI) for allegedly making false statements about its Texas Critical Data Centers project and engaging in a fraudulent scheme involving oil and gas wells in New Mexico. Investors who purchased securities between November 6, 2024 and December 29, 2025 can seek lead plaintiff status by June 1, 2026.

A class action lawsuit has been filed against New Era Energy & Digital, Inc. (NASDAQ: NUAI) for allegedly making false statements about its Texas Critical Data Centers project and engaging in a fraudulent scheme involving oil and gas wells in New Mexico. Investors who purchased securities between November 6, 2024 and December 29, 2025 can seek lead plaintiff status by June 1, 2026.

Rosen Law Firm is urging investors in New Era Energy & Digital, Inc. (NASDAQ: NUAI) who suffered losses exceeding $100,000 to hire legal counsel before the June 1, 2026 deadline to become lead plaintiffs in an ongoing securities class action lawsuit. The lawsuit alleges the company made false or misleading statements regarding its Texas Critical Data Centers project progress, engaged in fraudulent oil and gas well schemes in New Mexico, and misrepresented its financial performance and business prospects.