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Ziff Davis' CFO Sold 18,000 Company Shares. Here's a Closer Look at the Transaction.

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July 4, 2026

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This digital media and tech company behind IGN and PCMag reported a notable insider sale following a year of strong stock gains.

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· May 1, 2026

Thomson Reuters Announces Cash Distribution Per Share and Share Consolidation Ratio for Return of Capital and Share Consolidation Transactions

Participating shareholders to receive cash distribution of US1.435518 per common share Shares to begin trading on a post-consolidated basis on May 4, 2026 TORONTO, May 1, 2026 /CNW/ -- Thomson Reuters (TSX/Nasdaq: TRI) today announced the cash distribution per share and the share consolidation

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· Jul 11, 2026

ICONIQ Buys Another 610,000 Netskope Shares. What Does This Multi-Million-Dollar Buy Mean for Investors?

ICONIQ partner and Netskope Director Griffith's purchase brings the investment firm's total beneficial holdings to ~66.9 million shares, representing an almost 1 increase in the position.

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· Jul 1, 2026

Renfra Energy submits papers with SEBI for IPO; eyes ₹430-cr via fresh issue

Along with the fresh issue, there will be an Offer-for-Sale (OFS) of 47,94,800 equity shares by the selling shareholders

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· Jun 23, 2026

SpaceX stock plunged below its IPO-day close, shedding $400 billion in market value

Anyone who bought SpaceX stock in the open market after its first trading day is now underwater on those purchases

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· Jul 6, 2026

FCMB shareholders approve N23.1bn dividend

Shareholders of FCMB Group Plc have approved a total dividend payout of N23.08 billion for the 2025 financial year at the company’s 13th Annual General Meeting (AGM) held in Lagos last week. Shareholders, attending both in person and online, approved all Board resolutions, including the re-election of Mr. Ladi Jadesimi and the ratification of Mrs. Adepeju [] The post FCMB shareholders approve N23.1bn dividend appeared first on Vanguard News.

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· Jun 22, 2026

Former NFL Star Joe Haden Shares How He Blew Almost All of His $50M Payday

Former Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joe Haden’s first NFL contract was worth around 50 million, but by the time his early spending spree was done, he was left with around 1 million in the bank. Haden, 37, joined the “Get Yo Ass Up Show With Tony the Closer,” where he broke down how he spent his []

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Related coverage for "Ziff Davis' CFO Sold 18,000 Company Shares. Here's a Closer Look at the Transaction.": Reuters Finance — Thomson Reuters Announces Cash Distribution Per Share and Share Consolidation Ratio for Return of Capital and Share Consolidation Transactions. The Motley Fool — ICONIQ Buys Another 610,000 Netskope Shares. What Does This Multi-Million-Dollar Buy Mean for Investors?. The Hindu BusinessLine — Renfra Energy submits papers with SEBI for IPO; eyes ₹430-cr via fresh issue. Quartz — SpaceX stock plunged below its IPO-day close, shedding $400 billion in market value. Vanguard News — FCMB shareholders approve N23.1bn dividend. Us Weekly — Former NFL Star Joe Haden Shares How He Blew Almost All of His $50M Payday