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Bill Ackman’s Pershing Square IPO Is Back Above Water After Rocky NYSE Debut

Bill Ackman’s Pershing Square IPO Is Back Above Water After Rocky NYSE Debut

Pershing Square Inc. shares rose to $37.99 Friday, lifting the combined IPO package for Pershing Square USA buyers above the $50 offer price after a volatile debut. The $5 billion closed-end fund and its companion stock began trading April 29 on the NYSE. Ackman attributed the rocky start to retail investor selling, later clarifying his remarks. He reported buying both securities in the open market.

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  • First Interstate BancSystem Q1 Earnings Beat, Analysts See Revenue Decline in 2026
    May 2, 2026, 11:22 AM EDT. First Interstate BancSystem (NASDAQ:FIBK) reported Q1 revenue of $242 million, aligning with estimates, with a statutory profit per share of $0.61, slightly above expectations. Analysts covering the bank updated their 2026 forecasts, predicting revenue near $996 million, a 4.2% decline year-over-year, and earnings per share dropping 16% to $2.68. These figures show little change from prior estimates, reflecting steady sentiment post-release. The consensus price target remains steady at $36.75, with a narrow range between $33 and $41 per share. Compared to peers, First Interstate BancSystem faces underperformance, as industry revenue is projected to grow 8.5% annually, while the bank's revenue is expected to decline 5.6% annually through 2026, contrasting with its historical 8.4% growth over five years.

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Bill Ackman’s Pershing Square IPO Is Back Above Water After Rocky NYSE Debut

Bill Ackman’s Pershing Square IPO Is Back Above Water After Rocky NYSE Debut

2 May 2026
Pershing Square Inc. shares rose to $37.99 Friday, lifting the combined IPO package for Pershing Square USA buyers above the $50 offer price after a volatile debut. The $5 billion closed-end fund and its companion stock began trading April 29 on the NYSE. Ackman attributed the rocky start to retail investor selling, later clarifying his remarks. He reported buying both securities in the open market.
Zscaler Stock Jumps 7%: Why ZS Is Rallying While AI-Security Doubts Linger

Zscaler Stock Jumps 7%: Why ZS Is Rallying While AI-Security Doubts Linger

2 May 2026
Zscaler shares rose 6.99% to $139.81 on May 1, with trading volume near 2.9 million, as technology stocks rallied and the Nasdaq Composite closed above 25,000 for the first time. The gain followed stronger earnings and forecasts from software peers like Atlassian. Zscaler’s market value stood at $22.5 billion, well below its 52-week high of $336.99. Analysts remain mixed, with some cutting price targets despite maintaining Buy ratings.
Wolfspeed Stock Just Jumped 25% Before Earnings. The Hard Part Comes Tuesday

Wolfspeed Stock Just Jumped 25% Before Earnings. The Hard Part Comes Tuesday

2 May 2026
Wolfspeed shares surged nearly 25% Friday, closing at $36.76 after Capital Ventures International and Susquehanna disclosed a 5% stake. The company, which exited Chapter 11 last year, will report fiscal Q3 earnings May 5. Wolfspeed recently raised $475.9 million to reduce debt but continues to post losses amid weak EV demand and rising competition from larger chipmakers.
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