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ASML announced that Intel Foundry has begun high-volume manufacturing of Intel Core Ultra Series 3 processors (Panther Lake) using ASML's High Numerical Aperture (High NA) EUV lithography technology on the Intel 18A process node. This milestone demonstrates High NA EUV readiness in production, enabling more precise chip patterning and paving the wa…
Molecular Partners presented its development of bispecific Radio-DARPins designed to simultaneously target multiple tumor markers, improving precision and efficacy of radioligand therapy in heterogeneous cancers. The company's approach tailors Radio-DARPins to match tumor biology, enhancing treatment options for difficult-to-treat cancers. Ongoing …
ASML Holding NV announced Q2 2026 results with total net sales of €9.3 billion and net income of €2.9 billion, exceeding guidance. The company raised its 2026 sales outlook to €43-45 billion, driven by strong demand in semiconductor lithography equipment fueled by AI investments. ASML plans significant capacity expansions for EUV and DUV systems fo…
Tasly Pharmaceutical shares rose after the company reported H1 2026 results showing RMB 8.93 billion in net profit attributable to shareholders, a roughly 15.2% year-over-year increase, and an adjusted net profit gain of about 36% excluding non-recurring items. The results outpaced market expectations even as revenue slipped about 2.0% to RMB 42.01…
Ather Energy’s shares climbed after Hero MotoCorp’s board approved an investment of up to ₹10 billion via preferential allotment. The move comes as Ather pursues a broader capital raise of up to ₹2,500 crore, backed by robust retail sales and year-on-year revenue growth in FY26 that has narrowed losses and bolstered its institutional fundraising ca…
China National Building Material Co Ltd warned shareholders it expects an unaudited loss of about RMB 890 million for the six months ended June 30, 2026, versus a profit of about RMB 1.36 billion a year earlier. The stock plunged more than 10% on the announcement as the company cited falling selling prices for cement, ready-mix concrete and aggrega…
SK Hynix shares climbed sharply in Seoul trading as a broad advance in U.S. technology stocks and optimistic analyst commentary around AI-led memory demand boosted investor appetite. The rally followed a steep, record decline after the company’s Nasdaq listing, and came alongside a strong rebound in its U.S.-listed ADRs. Barclays initiated coverage…
ASML, the sole producer of EUV lithography machines, is due to publish second-quarter results with analysts forecasting modest profit and revenue gains. The stock faces elevated expectations after a sharp market reaction to IBM’s earnings highlighted how AI-related shifts in corporate spending can rapidly re-order winners and losers. Broader market…
Stripe and private equity firm Advent International have together offered to acquire PayPal in a transaction valuing the payments company at more than $53 billion. The proposal, lodged earlier in July, would pay $60.50 a share - about a 28% premium to the stock's close on Tuesday - and is supported by approximately $50 billion of committed financin…
Most Asian currencies traded in tight ranges as investors adopted a cautious stance amid renewed military activity involving Iran and elevated oil prices. Softer U.S. consumer inflation lifted the dollar off recent highs but did not trigger broad gains for regional currencies. China reported mixed second-quarter data that helped the yuan outperform…
Most Asian stock markets advanced following U.S. consumer price data that was weaker than expected, which reduced the likelihood of an imminent Federal Reserve rate hike. Gains were capped by renewed geopolitical tensions after U.S. statements on Iran and a U.S. blockade on Iranian-linked shipping. South Korea led regional moves as chipmakers poste…
Payments firm Stripe and private equity investor Advent International have presented a joint proposal to buy PayPal for $60.50 a share, a bid that values the company at over $53 billion. The offer, delivered earlier this month, is supported by approximately $50 billion in committed bank financing and represents roughly a 28% premium to PayPal's clo…
Castor Maritime (CTRM) trades near $2.07 with a market cap of roughly $20M while recent quarterly profit and a major asset-manager acquisition point to a material valuation disconnect. This trade targets a mid-term rerating to $4.00 on recognition of assets and improved liquidity; stop at $1.75 to limit downside.
The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has terminated a federal desegregation oversight requirement for the Concordia Parish School Board, ending more than six decades of judicial supervision. The ruling was hailed by state Republican officials as a restoration of local control, while civil rights proponents warned that dismantling long-running reme…
Three artificial intelligence chip companies are pursuing substantial capital raises that, if completed as discussed, would substantially raise their private valuations. FuriosaAI is reported to be seeking $500 million or more at a valuation above $2 billion; Nuvacore is nearing an additional raise of roughly $200 million or more; and d-Matrix is i…
SoftBank Group Corp. shares fell 3.2% to ¥6,367 on Wednesday, pressured by a nearly 6% slide in Arm Holdings following an HSBC downgrade that questioned further AI-driven upside. Investors reacted with caution after CEO Masayoshi Son's expansive AI investment forecasts at SoftBank World 2026 and amid a stretched timeline for monetizing the company'…
HUYA is positioned to monetize virtual personas with its AI VAM 1.0 rollout. At a $549M market cap and a sub-$3 stock price, the risk/return favors a long stance if adoption accelerates. This trade plan sets an entry at $2.35, stop at $1.95 and target at $4.50 with a long-term horizon to allow monetization and earnings re-rating.
Veea Inc., a US-listed company, has started generating revenue through sales of its SecureConnect platform products branded as Internet Gestionado, sold via Telcel’s direct and distributor sales channels in Mexico. The service integrates 5G fixed wireless access with AI-driven cybersecurity tailored for SMBs, addressing the growing cyberattack thre…
C.B. "Sully" Sullenberger, the captain who safely put a US Airways Airbus A320 into New York’s Hudson River in 2009 after a bird strike, disclosed a diagnosis of early-stage Alzheimer’s disease and said he is receiving treatment. At 75, Sullenberger described initial symptoms such as difficulty recalling names and stories and noted he is at the sta…
DeepSeek, an artificial intelligence company based in Hangzhou, is advancing preparations to file for an initial public offering in mainland China later this year while engaging potential investors for a new private financing round that would value the firm at at least 480 billion yuan ($71 billion). The company is also finalizing financial stateme…
A triple-deck pontoon boat carrying 19 people capsized near Alcatraz Island in San Francisco Bay. One person died, three were hospitalized, 13 reached shore safely, and two remain missing as rescue vessels continue an active search. Authorities have not determined the cause of the accident and say there was no onboard fire.
For the first time, Taiwan is sending its premium mangoes directly to Europe, with initial consignments headed to France and Britain. Growers and exporters say superior flavour helps justify higher export costs, while compliance with strict EU standards and geopolitical tensions with China shape the push to diversify markets.
Lundin Gold’s Fruta del Norte is a self-funding, high-quality gold operation with a market cap of roughly $13.3B, a trailing PE of ~14.2 and a 2.23% yield. The stock has pulled back to the mid-$50s and offers an attractive risk/reward if you buy a clear dip. Trade plan: enter $54.00, stop $48.00, target $80.00 over a long-term (180 trading days) ho…
DBS Group has announced an ambition to grow assets under management in its wealth business to more than S$1 trillion (about $774 billion) by 2030. The goal spans the bank’s retail and wealth segments and implies an increase of roughly S$400 billion from the S$632 billion in AUM recorded at the end of 2025. The bank plans a substantial recruitment d…
SRB Corp and Plymouth Rock Co Inc, both recognized as ten percent owners of Safety Insurance Group Inc (NASDAQ: SAFT), have reported the sale of 34,272 shares of common stock. The transaction, which was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on July 13, 2026, resulted in a total transaction value of $2,605,933. Following this divestiture…
