Intuitive (NASDAQ: ISRG) has appointed Taylor Patton as its new Chief Commercial and Marketing Officer, effective July 1, 2026. Patton, who has nearly two decades of experience with Intuitive, succeeds Henry Charlton, who will transition to Senior Vice President of Global Business Operations. This change emphasizes Intuitive's ongoing strategy to scale global operations and enhance customer support for its robotic-assisted surgery platforms.

Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ: COST) reported strong third-quarter financial results, with total revenue reaching $70.53 billion, surpassing analyst estimates. Net sales increased by 11.6% year-over-year, and membership fees also saw a rise. The company's comparable sales showed growth across all regions and digital sales increased by 21.5%.

The CEO of Charles Schwab, Richard A. Wurster, purchased 21,959 shares of company stock for approximately $1.85 million on May 28, 2026. This transaction occurred while the stock is near its 52-week low and is considered undervalued by InvestingPro. Mr. Wurster now directly holds over 218,000 shares in the company.

KELLY ENNIS DEBRA J, a Director at Altria Group Distribution Company, sold 5,790 shares of Altria Group Inc (MO) on May 26, 2026, retaining 73,809 shares. The company's stock was trading at $72.25, and with a GF Value of $54.58, it is considered significantly overvalued. This transaction is part of a trend of insider selling at Altria, with no insider buys recorded over the past year.

Ellen Strahlman, a Director at Altria Group Distribution Company, sold 2,000 shares of Altria Group Inc (MO) on May 26, 2026, reducing her holdings to 25,102 shares. The stock was trading at $72.56, and its price-to-GF-Value ratio of 1.33 suggests it is significantly overvalued according to GuruFocus's intrinsic value estimate. This transaction contributes to a trend of three insider sells and no insider buys for Altria Group over the past year.

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc. (VRTX) saw its stock rally by 2.46% to $447.97, marking its fifth consecutive day of gains. This performance outpaced the broader market, with the S&P 500 Index rising 0.58% and the Dow Jones Industrial Average rising 0.05% on the same trading day. The article highlights the stock's strong performance relative to its competitors and market indices.

Following Oceania Cruises' and Norwegian Cruise Line's decision to eliminate non-commissionable fares (NCFs), travel advisors are questioning if Regent Seven Seas Cruises will follow suit. While Regent Seven Seas has stated they will not eliminate NCFs at this time, recognizing the importance of travel advisors, they emphasize their existing high commission opportunities, bonus earnings, and comprehensive marketing and training support through programs like Regent Elevate and Regent Seven Seas University. ASTA has also released a brief advocating for full compensation for advisors selling the full value of bookings.

NetApp (NASDAQ:NTAP) reported Q1 CY2026 revenue of $1.95 billion, exceeding analyst estimates by 4.1%, with sales up 12.5% year-on-year. The company's non-GAAP EPS also beat expectations at $2.43 per share, and its guidance for next quarter's revenue and next financial year's EPS was surprisingly strong. Following the positive results, NetApp's stock rose 7.9%.

Blackstone (NYSE:BX) announced that Jon Gray, President and COO, will present at Morgan Stanley’s US Financials Conference on June 9, 2026, at 9:40 AM ET. A live webcast and replay of the presentation will be available on the Shareholders section of Blackstone's website. Blackstone is the world's largest alternative asset manager with over $1.3 trillion in assets under management.

Apollo Global Management Inc. and Blackstone Inc. are seeking additional investors for a $36 billion debt financing deal aimed at helping Anthropic PBC build its AI infrastructure. This debt will be used to acquire Google's custom TPU chips, which Anthropic will then lease. Broadcom Inc., a partner in developing these chips with Google, is reportedly backstopping payments for the largest parts of this transaction.