Oracle Brings In Schneider Electric Veteran To Lead Finance

Oracle appointed Hilary Maxson, a veteran from Schneider Electric, as its new CFO effective April 6, 2026. The appointment comes as Oracle experiences over 20% organic revenue growth driven by cloud infrastructure and AI demand. However, the company is simultaneously undergoing massive layoffs, with estimates suggesting 20,000-30,000 job cuts (approximately 18% of workforce), potentially marking the largest tech layoff of 2026. Oracle shares declined 1.28% on the news.

04/06/2026, 10:39 AM • Benzinga

What's Going On With Nvidia Stock Monday?

Nvidia shares climbed 1.44% to $175.18 on Monday, tracking a broader market rebound following President Trump's announcement of a five-day pause on planned strikes targeting Iranian energy infrastructure. The company announced a partnership with AES Corporation, Constellation Energy, Invenergy, NextEra Energy, Nscale Energy & Power, and Vistra Corp to develop AI factories that integrate with the grid as flexible energy assets, with commercial deployment expected later in 2026.

03/23/2026, 1:48 PM • Benzinga

CLEARWATER STOCK ALERT: Does $24.55 Per Share Represent a Fair Shareholder Buyout Price? Kaskela Law Firm Announces Investigation into Fairness of Buyout Offer and Encourages Investors to Contact the Firm – CWAN

Kaskela Law LLC is investigating whether buyout offers for Clearwater Analytics Holdings ($24.55/share), The AES Corporation ($15.00/share), and Enhabit, Inc. ($13.80/share) represent fair valuations for shareholders. The firm notes that analyst price targets for Clearwater were over $35/share, suggesting the buyout price may undervalue the company.

03/05/2026, 6:00 AM • GlobeNewswire

MCW SSTOCK ALERT: Does $7.00 Per Share Represent a Fair Shareholder Buyout Price? Kaskela Law Firm Announces Investigation into Fairness of Buyout Offer and Encourages Investors to Contact the Firm – MCW

Kaskela Law LLC has launched investigations into three proposed buyout transactions to determine if the offered prices fairly value shareholders. Mister Car Wash is being acquired by Leonard Green & Partners at $7.00 per share despite analyst price targets exceeding $8.00, while similar fairness reviews are underway for Clearwater Analytics Holdings at $24.55 per share and The AES Corporation at $15.00 per share.

03/05/2026, 6:00 AM • GlobeNewswire

EWCZ STOCK ALERT: Does $5.80 Per Share Represent a Fair Shareholder Buyout Price?  Kaskela Law Firm Announces Investigation into Fairness of Buyout Offer and Encourages Investors to Contact the Firm – EWCZ

Kaskela Law LLC has launched investigations into the fairness of buyout offers for European Wax Center (EWCZ) at $5.80 per share, Clearwater Analytics Holdings (CWAN) at $24.55 per share, and The AES Corporation (AES) at $15.00 per share. The firm questions whether these prices adequately value shareholders' interests, noting that at least one analyst maintained a $15.00 price target for EWCZ—over 150% higher than the buyout offer.

03/05/2026, 6:00 AM • GlobeNewswire

ONESTREAM STOCK ALERT: Does $24.00 Per Share Represent a Fair Shareholder Buyout Price? Kaskela Law Firm Announces Investigation into Fairness of Buyout Offer and Encourages Investors to Contact the Firm – OS

Kaskela Law LLC has launched investigations into the fairness of three major acquisition deals: OneStream Inc. being acquired by Hg at $24.00 per share, Clearwater Analytics Holdings at $24.55 per share, and The AES Corporation at $15.00 per share. The firm is examining whether these buyout prices adequately value the companies and whether company representatives breached fiduciary duties in agreeing to the terms.

03/05/2026, 6:00 AM • GlobeNewswire

Shareholder Investigation Launched by Kaskela Law Firm into Fairness of The AES Corporation (NYSE: AES) Buyout Price; AES Investors Encouraged to Contact the Firm

Kaskela Law LLC has launched an investigation into whether The AES Corporation's $15.00 per share buyout price is fair to shareholders. The investigation will examine potential breaches of fiduciary duties by officers and directors, noting that at least one analyst maintained a $23.00 price target at the time of announcement.

03/05/2026, 6:00 AM • GlobeNewswire

Why AES Stock Crashed Hard Today

AES Corporation stock plummeted 17.2% after announcing its acquisition by a BlackRock-led consortium for $15 per share, valuing the deal at $33.4 billion including debt. This is substantially lower than the $40 billion+ valuation rumored five months ago when the acquisition was first reported, disappointing investors who expected a higher buyout price.

03/02/2026, 2:33 PM • The Motley Fool

Why Is AES Stock Tanking Monday?

AES Corporation agreed to be taken private in a $10.7 billion cash deal led by Global Infrastructure Partners and EQT Corporation at $15 per share, representing a 17% discount to Friday's closing price. The acquisition is expected to close in late 2026 or early 2027, subject to stockholder and regulatory approvals. AES shares fell 17.01% on the announcement.

03/02/2026, 9:44 AM • Benzinga

AES Drops as $15 Buyout Offer Prices Below Recent Market Levels

AES Corporation shares plunged 17% in premarket trading after agreeing to a $15 per share all-cash acquisition by Global Infrastructure Partners and EQT. The offer fell below the stock's recent closing price of $17.28, disappointing investors despite the deal being unanimously approved by the board. The transaction values AES at $10.7 billion in equity and $33.4 billion enterprise value, with expected closing in late 2026 or early 2027.

03/02/2026, 9:42 AM • Investing

Long-Duration Energy Storage (LDES) Market to Reach US$23.02 Billion by 2036, Growing at 13.8% CAGR as Multi-Day Storage Scales

The global long-duration energy storage market is estimated at US$6.34 billion in 2026 and is projected to reach US$23.02 billion by 2036, growing at 13.8% CAGR. Growth is driven by rapid renewable energy deployment, grid congestion, supportive government policies, and increasing demand for multi-day storage solutions. U.S. trade tariffs on battery components and critical minerals have created near-term cost pressures but are accelerating domestic manufacturing investment.

02/23/2026, 1:56 PM • GlobeNewswire

The AI Infrastructure Boom Is Just Getting Started. Here Are 2 Stocks to Buy.

As AI data centers demand massive power and networking infrastructure, two smaller companies are positioned to capitalize on the boom. Fluence Energy provides industrial-scale battery systems for clean, stable power delivery, while Credo Technology offers high-speed copper cables that match fiber-optic performance with lower power consumption. Both companies address critical data center pain points as hyperscalers invest nearly $1 trillion in infrastructure buildouts.

02/12/2026, 1:03 AM • The Motley Fool

If You Own AES Stock, Take a Look at This Instead

The article compares AES Corp., a utility company with a 11.1-gigawatt pipeline, to Applied Digital, an AI data center builder with energy infrastructure. While AES provides electricity to residential customers and hyperscalers, Applied Digital offers both energy and AI data centers, positioning it for higher growth. Applied Digital achieved 84% year-over-year revenue growth versus AES's 2%, and secured a $11 billion 15-year contract with CoreWeave. Applied Digital's stock has tripled in the past year compared to AES's 14% gain, reflecting investor preference for the higher-growth AI data center model.

01/08/2026, 11:09 AM • The Motley Fool

Shell plc announces Directorate changes

Shell PLC announces board changes, with Catherine Hughes and Neil Carson not standing for re-election at the 2026 AGM. Two new non-executive directors, Holly Koeppel and Clare Scherrer, will join the board on January 1, 2026, bringing extensive industry experience.

12/11/2025, 3:00 AM • GlobeNewswire

These 10 S&P 500 Stocks Are Dirt Cheap This Black Friday

Several S&P 500 stocks are trading at low forward price-to-earnings ratios, suggesting potential undervaluation and possible investment opportunities, with some stocks showing potential upside of up to 50%.

11/28/2025, 10:12 AM • Benzinga