The Hormuz Reopening Trade: These 20 Large-Cap Stocks Still Haven't Caught Up To Pre-War Levels

Following President Trump's announcement of a U.S.-Iran peace deal and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, oil prices plunged 5.4% to $80/barrel. However, 20 large-cap stocks worth over $100 billion remain trading 15-24% below their pre-war levels from February 27, 2026. The laggards span consumer staples, healthcare, software, and mining sectors, with weakness extending beyond the war premium as these companies face ongoing margin pressures from higher energy costs.

06/15/2026, 11:29 AM • Benzinga

Payhawk’s Summer ’26 Edition delivers enterprise-grade control to finance teams without enterprise complexity

Payhawk announced its Summer '26 Edition, a major platform update featuring native SAP S/4HANA integration, role-based field visibility, expanded global payments in new currencies (CHF, DKK, PLN), unified invoice capture, and enhanced travel flexibility. The update aims to help finance teams manage complex operations with intuitive workflows and reduced manual overhead.

06/11/2026, 3:00 AM • GlobeNewswire

Asset Management Market Surges to $18,071 Billion by 2035 as AI, IoT, and Predictive Maintenance Transform Enterprise Operations | Research by SNS Insider

The global Asset Management Market is projected to grow from $885.92 billion in 2025 to $18,071 billion by 2035, with a CAGR of 35.2%. Growth is driven by AI and IoT integration enabling predictive maintenance, with software dominating at 64% market share and cloud-based deployment leading. North America holds 39% market share, while the U.S. market is expected to grow from $96.69 billion to $677.89 billion by 2035.

06/10/2026, 2:45 AM • GlobeNewswire

Procurement Analytics Market Worth $50.13 Billion by 2035 | SNS Insider

The global procurement analytics market, valued at $6.12 billion in 2025, is projected to reach $50.13 billion by 2035, growing at a CAGR of 23.49%. The U.S. market is expected to grow from $2.01 billion to $15.86 billion, while Europe is projected to reach $13.42 billion. Growth is driven by enterprise digitalization, cloud-based platforms, ESG compliance requirements, and adoption of AI-driven predictive analytics for supplier management.

06/09/2026, 2:53 AM • GlobeNewswire

Insurance Analytics Market Size to Hit USD 72.39 Billion by 2035 | Research by SNS Insider

The global Insurance Analytics Market is valued at $17.60 billion in 2025 and expected to reach $72.39 billion by 2035, growing at a CAGR of 15.19%. Growth is driven by fraud detection, AI adoption, cloud computing, and alternative data sources like telematics and IoT sensors. Software components and cloud deployment dominate the market, while SMEs and government agencies represent the fastest-growing segments.

05/30/2026, 3:30 AM • GlobeNewswire

EMEA Technology Industry Sports Sponsorship Analysis Report 2025-2026: Market is Booming with Doubled Spending, Led by Soccer and F1

EMEA tech sponsorship spending has more than doubled from $1.29 billion in 2020 to $2.93-2.94 billion in 2024-2025, with soccer dominating at 63.2% of value and motor racing surging to $700.90 million. Major tech brands including EA Sports, Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone, and cloud providers are driving growth through digital-first experiences, VR, and 5G technologies.

05/28/2026, 4:56 AM • GlobeNewswire

Asset Workflows Secures Major Strategic Investment to Accelerate Growth Across Sectors and Regions

Asset Workflows Ltd, a specialist in asset data management and digital workflow solutions, announced a major strategic investment led by CoMade and two healthcare investors. The funding will accelerate expansion across Australia and Asia-Pacific, enhance product development, and strengthen capabilities in energy, infrastructure, and healthcare sectors.

05/26/2026, 7:18 PM • GlobeNewswire

Auditoria.AI introduces Governed Autonomy for Enterprise Office of the CFO at 2026 Gartner CFO Symposium

Auditoria.AI unveiled Governed Autonomy, a new operating framework that enables autonomous AI agents to execute financial work within enterprise-defined guardrails rather than requiring human approval at each step. The framework shifts AI oversight from transaction-level approval to policy design, addressing governance as the primary barrier to enterprise AI deployment in finance. The solution operates across multiple enterprise systems including Workday, Oracle, SAP, and NetSuite, with expanded capabilities in accounts payable workflows.

05/26/2026, 8:00 AM • GlobeNewswire

Carahsoft Canada Inc. and Partners Showcase Defense and Security Solutions at CANSEC 2026 in Ottawa, Canada, May 27–28

Carahsoft Canada Inc. will exhibit at CANSEC 2026, Canada's leading defense and security event on May 27-28 in Ottawa, alongside over 10 technology partners. The event will feature 300+ exhibiting companies and 3,300+ meeting participants including senior military officials and government leaders. Carahsoft will host a networking reception and showcase solutions across defense, security, and emerging technologies.

05/21/2026, 9:00 AM • GlobeNewswire

SAP Bets $1B on AI Acquisitions to Lock In Enterprise Data

SAP announced acquisitions of Dremio and Prior Labs, backed by over €1 billion investment to establish a European AI lab focused on tabular foundation models. The strategy aims to create a vertically integrated AI stack for enterprise data analysis while leveraging EU AI Act compliance as a competitive moat. SAP's strong Q1 2026 results, with 27% cloud revenue growth and €3.2 billion free cash flow, support these aggressive investments without straining the balance sheet.

05/08/2026, 9:54 AM • Investing

$38.19 Bn Master Data Management (MDM) Market Analysis, Competitive Landscape, Opportunities, and Forecasts, 2021-2025 & 2025-2031

The global Master Data Management (MDM) market is projected to expand significantly from USD 22.76 billion in 2025 to USD 38.19 billion by 2031, driven by digital transformation, cloud adoption, and AI/ML integration. However, data quality and reliability issues remain a major challenge, with 67% of companies lacking full confidence in their data. Key trends include adoption of cloud-native MDM frameworks and event-driven real-time data synchronization.

05/08/2026, 4:54 AM • GlobeNewswire

Sana Commerce nomme Brian Plackis Cheng au poste de PDG

Sana Commerce announced the appointment of Brian Plackis Cheng as CEO to lead the company's expansion in AI-powered connected commerce. With over 25 years of experience in technology leadership, Cheng will focus on helping manufacturers and distributors navigate complex supply chains and accelerate digital transformation.

05/05/2026, 1:51 PM • GlobeNewswire

Germany's Merz Backs US Alliance, Calls Iran Nuclear Threat 'Common Goal' As Trump Pulls Troops Over War Rift

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz affirmed Germany's commitment to the US-NATO alliance while acknowledging differences with Trump over Iran strategy. Trump announced withdrawal of 5,000+ troops from Germany and imposed 25% tariffs on EU vehicles, impacting German automakers and tech firms.

05/04/2026, 4:54 AM • Benzinga

Trump Says EU 'Not Complying' With Trade Deal, Announces 25% Tariffs On Cars, Trucks

President Trump announced a 25% tariff on EU cars and trucks, claiming the European Union is not complying with a previously agreed trade deal. The tariffs will take effect next week, though vehicles produced in U.S. plants will be exempt. Trump cited over $100 billion in domestic auto plant investments. The EU is considering retaliatory measures, and analysts warn that exporters relying on the U.S. market could face higher costs and reduced competitiveness.

05/03/2026, 1:47 AM • Benzinga

3 Mega-Cap Giants Costco, Sanofi, and SAP Raise Dividends by Over 10%

Three mega-cap companies announced significant dividend increases: Costco raised its quarterly dividend by 13% to $1.47, Sanofi increased its dividend by 19% to $2.42 per depository receipt, and SAP boosted its dividend by approximately 15% to $2.93 per depository receipt. Despite varying stock performance, all three companies continue to return capital to shareholders.

04/29/2026, 4:36 AM • Investing