Electric bus manufacturer faces litigation, moves operations west

GreenPower Motor Company (NASDAQ: GP) said it completed the fourth tranche of a preferred share financing, issuing 1,500 Series A Convertible Preferred Shares in a private placement for gross proceeds of US$1.425 million. Shares convert into common stock at a rate tied to stated value plus 125% of the prior day’s NASDAQ closing price. A 5% placement fee applies.

GreenPower Motor Company (NASDAQ: GP) said it completed the third tranche of a preferred-share financing on June 30, 2026, issuing 1,500 Series A Convertible Preferred Shares for gross proceeds of $1.425M. The company and investor amended the agreement to increase the stated value issuable by $2M. Conversion terms reference stated value plus amounts and 125% of prior-day NASDAQ close.

GreenPower Motor Co. (NASDAQ:GP) reported a 40.5% drop in short interest in May, to 145,787 shares as of May 15 from 244,992 on April 30. Short interest was about 4.0% of shares, with a short-interest ratio of 0.7 days. On Thursday, GP traded at $1.13. Analysts cited include Weiss Ratings (sell e+) and BTIG (neutral).

BioNTech (NASDAQ:BNTX) halted a mid-stage trial of its mRNA cancer vaccine, autogene cevumeran, due to an overall survival imbalance. The decision raises concerns about its mRNA strategy in colorectal cancer and other 'cold' tumors. BioNTech plans to continue other trials, including one for pancreatic cancer and BNT113 for head and neck cancer. The company also focuses on diversifying its oncology pipeline. According to Reuters, the news caused a 7.5% drop in BioNTech's US-listed shares.

Volkswagen (VW) plans to produce components for Israel's Iron Dome missile defense system at its Osnabrück, Germany factory. The move is part of VW's restructuring efforts amid economic challenges and competition. The project involves a joint venture with Israeli defense company Rafael and the German state of Lower Saxony, aiming to overcome opposition from Qatar's sovereign wealth fund, a VW stakeholder. This marks VW's return to defense-related manufacturing as European defense spending rises.

Piper Sandler raised its price target for ExxonMobil (XOM) to $185, citing strong fundamentals, cost savings, and growth in Guyana. XOM's Q2 earnings beat expectations, with high free cash flow and shareholder returns. However, risks include exposure to Middle East conflicts and potential crude price normalization. XOM's stock has risen 30% in 2026, with a 16% upside implied by the new target.