Pulaski County passes data center moratorium, but detractors say it's not enough
Pulaski County’s Quorum Court approved a one-year moratorium on data centers, but carved out an exclusion for AVAIO’s planned project, after arguments from the county attorney and groups including the Little Rock Regional Chamber, Entergy, and Central Arkansas Water. Opponents said the exemption leaves the county with “no protections” and could be unconstitutional. AVAIO’s Wrightsville campus is in early U.S. Army Corps permitting; Entergy expects construction to begin June 2026.
MAY 26·newsnet5.com▼
The Impact of Hedge Fund Shorting on Major Gambling Companies in 2026
S3 Partners data says hedge funds shorting gambling stocks earned about $2.3 billion in 2026. Flutter, DraftKings and Entain were key targets, with Flutter down over half YTD and short-seller gains near $2 billion; DraftKings down about 30%. The article cites competition from prediction platforms and UK tax increases, including Entain impairment charges and Flutter guidance for slower growth.
MAY 19·StockStory▼
Entegris and Kulicke and Soffa Shares Plummet, What You Need To Know
Shares of semiconductor manufacturing companies Entegris (ENTG) and Kulicke and Soffa (KLIC) both fell 2.6% due to a broader selloff in the semiconductor sector. This decline was driven by valuation concerns and investor nervousness ahead of Nvidia's earnings report, which is seen as a key test for the AI boom. Kulicke and Soffa's recent volatility is also linked to a lack of breakthrough in U.S.-China semiconductor talks.
