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1 month ago | hntrbrk.com | Jenny Ahn |Blake Spendley |Sam H. Koppelman

Hunterbrook Media’s investment affiliate, Hunterbrook Capital, did not take any positions based on this article. A worker died this week while operating a crane at a steel mill in Dunkirk, New York, according to former and current employees. The mill is run by Universal Stainless, which the multinational steelmaker Aperam acquired earlier this year. The fatality marks at least the second at the facility in recent months, according to multiple sources.

2 months ago | hntrbrk.com | Till Daldrup |Blake Spendley |Michelle Cera |Sam H. Koppelman

The smoke plume rose more than 500 feet over Vistra’s battery facility in videos and images posted by people in Monterey County. Residents received a text alert telling them to close windows and doors overnight, as local officials continue to monitor the fire. Based on Hunterbrook Media’s reporting, Hunterbrook Capital did not take any positions related to this article. Hunterbrook Media is in talks with litigation firms exploring a potential lawsuit based on our reporting.

Jan 24, 2025 | hntrbrk.com | Sam H. Koppelman |Till Daldrup |Nick Gibbons |Blake Spendley

After a visionary turnaround, RH (NYSE: $RH) may once again be running out of money. The luxury brand has seen its cash position fall from $2.3 billion to just $42 million — after acquiring two private jets, a yacht, and a “personal penthouse” for the CEO; taking out variable rate loans to buy back billions worth of the company’s stock right before rates spiked; splurging on a European expansion that seems to be a complete flop; and failing to move through inventory amid widespread discounts.

Jan 13, 2025 | hntrbrk.com | Blake Spendley |Sam H. Koppelman

A new DJI update enables everyday operators to fly their drones over and into airports, military bases, sensitive infrastructure, wildfires, and national no-fly zones in the United States. Hundreds of sensitive-site operators may be forced to deploy counter-drone solutions. The update comes just days after a DJI drone crashed into a firefighting waterbomber over California.

Dec 18, 2024 | hntrbrk.com | Blake Spendley

Almost two weeks after first being removed, Bigo Live is still off app stores. The company told Hunterbrook it is “actively collaborating with relevant authorities,” but could not confirm if or when the app would be reinstated. Based on Hunterbrook Media’s reporting, Hunterbrook Capital is short JOYY Inc. (NASDAQ: $YY) at the time of publication. Positions may change at any time. See full disclosures below. The video app Bigo Live was 89% of third-quarter revenue at Joyy (NASDAQ: $YY).