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Main Street Capital stock drops — what to watch before MAIN reports earnings

Main Street Capital stock drops — what to watch before MAIN reports earnings

Main Street Capital Corp shares fell 2.4% to $59.44 Friday, underperforming as BDC peers also declined after softer U.S. inflation data. Company filings showed executive Jason Beauvais acquired 100 shares via dividend reinvestment. Main Street’s next earnings report is set for Feb. 26 after market close. U.S. markets will be shut Monday for Washington’s Birthday.

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  • Telephone and Data Systems (TDS) Posts Strong Earnings but Faces Profitability Concerns
    May 17, 2026, 8:38 AM EDT. Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (NYSE:TDS) reported healthy earnings boosted by US$112 million in unusual items, which are one-time gains that may not recur. Despite the profit improvement and a return to profitability after last year's losses, this boost raises questions about the sustainability of the company's underlying earnings. Market watchers should note that statutory profits including unusual items can mislead on true operational performance. Analysts caution that future profitability might be lower once these items are stripped out. Investors should also consider the company's risk factors, including two current warning signs, before making investment decisions. The stock's return on equity and insider ownership are worth examining for deeper insight into its quality.

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OpenAI Faces New Valuation Hurdle in $1 Trillion IPO Push

OpenAI Faces New Valuation Hurdle in $1 Trillion IPO Push

17 May 2026
Anthropic has agreed to a $30 billion funding round at a $900 billion valuation, surpassing OpenAI’s last reported $852 billion mark, the Financial Times reported. OpenAI closed a $122 billion round in March and announced a new deployment company with $4 billion in backing. U.S. stock markets remain closed until Monday. SoftBank reported $45 billion in cumulative gains from its OpenAI stake.
Databricks’ $134 Billion IPO Question Draws More Focus as AI Names Return

Databricks’ $134 Billion IPO Question Draws More Focus as AI Names Return

17 May 2026
Databricks remains private with a $134 billion valuation and no public IPO price or ticker. Its last funding round raised about $5 billion in equity and added $2 billion in debt capacity. Nasdaq Private Market estimates its share value at $200.82. The company reported a $5.4 billion annualized revenue run-rate in Q4.
Stripe’s secondary share price brings focus back to its paused IPO

Stripe’s secondary share price brings focus back to its paused IPO

17 May 2026
Forge marked Stripe’s private shares at $72.45 on Sunday, implying a $175.62 billion valuation, above its $159 billion February tender offer. Stripe remains private with no official ticker. The price is a private-market indicator, not an exchange quote. U.S. markets are closed for the weekend.
Anthropic’s $900 Billion Fundraising Draws Attention to IPO Timeline

Anthropic’s $900 Billion Fundraising Draws Attention to IPO Timeline

17 May 2026
Anthropic has reportedly agreed to terms for a $30 billion funding round valuing the company at about $900 billion, according to the Financial Times. The deal, if completed, would nearly triple its last confirmed valuation of $380 billion in February. The Wall Street Journal said the round is led by Greenoaks, Sequoia, Dragoneer, and Altimeter, and could exceed the $30 billion target.
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