Shurgard Self Storage, the European affiliate of Public Storage Inc., announced its Q1 2026 financial results, reporting operational results in line with expectations and reiterating its full-year guidance. The company saw a 3.1% increase in all-store operating revenue at a constant exchange rate, despite a 2.1% decrease in net operating income due to increased expenses. Shurgard plans to open 15 new self-storage facilities and seven expansion projects in 2026, adding 1 million square feet to its portfolio.

Stantec (TSX:STN) shareholders overwhelmingly supported the company's proposals at its 2026 annual meeting, electing all nine director nominees, reappointing PricewaterhouseCoopers as auditor, and approving the executive compensation approach with 93.71% of votes. With 73.12% of shares represented, this strong mandate reinforces Stantec's governance stability and strategic direction in sustainable engineering and consulting. TipRanks' AI Analyst, Spark, rates STN as Neutral, noting strong financials and a positive earnings outlook, but cautioning on weak technical momentum and high valuation.

Dexcom is set to appoint two new directors and restructure its board committee in collaboration with Elliott Management. This decision comes ahead of the company's 2026 Investor Day, signaling significant governance enhancements. The move aligns with previous news of Dexcom announcing such improvements.

Matt Zmigrosky, EVP of Diamondback Energy (NASDAQ:FANG), sold 5,000 shares of company stock for over $1 million on May 13th, reducing his position by nearly 9%. This sale follows earlier trades in March, though Zmigrosky still holds a significant amount of shares. The news comes after Diamondback Energy reported strong first-quarter earnings, beating analyst expectations, increasing its dividend, and receiving mostly positive analyst ratings.

PG&E is urging California graduates to secure metallic balloons to prevent power outages and safety hazards, particularly during wildfire season. From January to May 2026, over 100 power outages affecting more than 46,000 customers were caused by metallic balloons contacting power lines. The utility recommends tying balloons to weights, keeping them indoors, and never releasing them outdoors or attempting to retrieve them from power lines.

Starbucks Corp. has won its appeals court challenge against a National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) ruling regarding the alleged illegal firing of a worker involved in union activities. The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals vacated the NLRB's decision, sending the case back for further review, citing that the board did not adequately consider contradictory evidence. The case concerns a shift supervisor dismissed from a Starbucks near Albany, N.Y., who was involved in organizing efforts.

UBS Group has reduced its price target for Mid-America Apartment Communities (NYSE:MAA) from $134 to $132, maintaining a "neutral" rating. Despite strong Q1 earnings that beat EPS estimates, analyst sentiment for MAA is mixed, with a "Hold" consensus rating and an average price target of $146.67, as several firms have adjusted their targets or ratings. The company provided Q2 2026 EPS guidance of $2.00-$2.12 and FY 2026 EPS guidance of $8.37-$8.69.

International Business Machines (IBM) shares rose 1.8% on Thursday following positive news regarding its AI and hybrid cloud strategy, including new managed services and upcoming Think 2026 announcements. The company recently beat earnings and revenue estimates and increased its quarterly dividend. Analysts currently have a "Moderate Buy" consensus rating with an average price target of $294.41.

The Saint Paul Hotel has been sold for the first time in 44 years to a group of local investors. Minnesota Wild owner Craig Leipold is the new majority owner, with other investors including two east-metro Fortune 500 companies.

TFI International Inc (TFII) shares recently surged by 6.4%, continuing a strong upward trend. Despite its robust GF Score™ of 90/100, indicating strong potential, the stock is considered overvalued based on its GF Value™ and a P/E ratio significantly higher than historical averages. Investors are advised to exercise caution due to the current overvaluation and moderate financial strength, despite strong growth and momentum.