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Gilead Sciences shares rose 2.5% on Friday following U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval of Hepcludex (bulevirtide-gmod) injection for chronic hepatitis delta virus (HDV) infection in adults without cirrhosis or with compensated cirrhosis. The drug is the first FDA-approved therapy for chronic HDV, and its efficacy was demonstrated in the ph…
Earnings season presses on with a comparatively light slate of reports for the upcoming trading session. Market participants should remain attentive, since isolated results from companies across retail, technology and online services can still influence price action and offer insight into wider business trends. Notably, YY Inc is scheduled to repor…
U.S. equity benchmarks moved higher on Friday and looked set to close a strong week after developments in the Middle East and upbeat earnings sentiment pushed broad-based gains. Quantum-computing stocks jumped following reports of large federal grants, Arm rallied on bullish commentary tied to Nvidia's prospects for Arm-based CPUs, and a cluster of…
Negotiations between U.S. cosmetics maker Estée Lauder and Spanish perfume group Puig broke down late on Thursday, ending a transaction that would have combined brands worth about $40 billion. Sources close to the talks said leaks, disagreements between the controlling Lauder and Puig families, and demands related to Charlotte Tilbury’s minority st…
Energizer Holdings Inc. surged in mid-day trading after reporting a second-quarter adjusted EPS of $0.94, more than double analyst expectations of $0.46. The quarter was supported by pricing, supply-chain efficiencies, cost-structure adjustments and a $47.6 million tariff refund benefit. A post-ex-dividend recovery and reaffirmed full-year guidance…
Oceanhawk Acquisition Corp. (OHACU) sold 16 million units at $10 apiece, raising $160 million in gross proceeds. The units, which started trading on Nasdaq on May 21, 2026, consist of one Class A ordinary share and a right to receive one-fourth of a Class A share upon closing a business combination. The company obtained SEC effectiveness for its S-…
DHL, FedEx and UPS have urged EU finance ministers to adopt a staged implementation of new duties on low-value parcels to avoid disruption across supply chains and to protect access to certain medical supplies. The carriers proposed a €3 flat-rate duty to begin July 1, while deferring unresolved and operationally complex provisions until legal and …
S&P Global Ratings raised Seplat Energy PLC's long-term issuer credit rating to B+ from B and upgraded the company's $650 million senior unsecured notes to B+ from B. The move follows S&P's recent upgrades to Nigeria's sovereign ratings and country risk assessment. While the rating action reflects stronger credit metrics and policy safeguards at Se…
NetApp shares surged sharply in mid-day trade as the market positions ahead of the company’s Q4 FY2026 earnings report due May 28. Analysts are modeling higher earnings and revenue versus a year ago, while recent quarterly results and expanding AI-related customer wins have bolstered investor interest.
Uber Technologies Inc is evaluating options that could lead to a full takeover of European delivery company Delivery Hero AG, people familiar with the matter say. The move follows a rapid build-up of Uber's holding in the Frankfurt-listed firm, and the company is studying avenues to increase its stake further while engaging other Delivery Hero inve…
Stephen Colbert’s departure from CBS’s 'The Late Show' underscores the financial and audience pressures on network late-night television. At the same time, podcasting - especially video podcasts on platforms like YouTube - has emerged as a more efficient commercial model for comedians and media talent, attracting larger audiences and growing ad spe…
Shorter-dated U.S. Treasury yields climbed on Friday after the University of Michigan reported consumer sentiment fell to its lowest level on record in May. Two-year yields rose the most, while five- and 10-year yields also increased. The survey cited a surge in gasoline prices linked to the ongoing war with Iran. Earlier in the week, a broader sel…
Everlane has reached an agreement to be acquired by online fast-fashion retailer Shein, the U.S. apparel brand said on Friday. Everlane's CEO, Alfred Chang, stated the company will remain independent and adhere to its sustainability commitments while pursuing broader international reach through the deal. Sources indicate Shein views the purchase as…
Uber Technologies' stock slipped after a Bloomberg report that it is examining a full takeover of Frankfurt-listed Delivery Hero. The report also said Uber has been expanding its stake using derivatives with assistance from Morgan Stanley and has engaged advisers and other Delivery Hero investors about a potential deal. Uber has previously disclose…
Infleqtion's stock jumped about 19.8% in mid-day trading following a White House announcement of a $2 billion federal investment program for nine domestic quantum computing firms and the disclosure that Infleqtion signed a Letter of Intent for $100 million with the U.S. Department of Commerce’s CHIPS Research and Development Office. The LOI include…
Rigetti Computing shares climbed sharply after the company formalized a letter of intent with the U.S. Department of Commerce for up to $100 million in CHIPS Act funding over three years. The announcement, coupled with recent quarterly results and reiterated analyst buy ratings, spurred gains across the quantum computing sector and lifted the compa…
D-Wave Quantum's shares climbed sharply, rising 20.7% to $31.08 in mid-day trading as investors reacted to a Letter of Intent for $100 million in proposed funding from the U.S. Department of Commerce under the CHIPS and Science Act. The move has amplified gains across the quantum computing sector amid record bookings and heightened market enthusias…
Berkshire Hathaway's shares advanced in mid-day trading as a broad risk-on move across U.S. markets, prompted by signs of progress in U.S.-Iran talks, eased Treasury-yield pressures and improved sentiment for financials. The rally was driven by macro forces rather than company-specific news, though recent portfolio moves, leadership transition and …
Rocket Lab's shares jumped more than 10% after the company was awarded a $90 million Space Force contract to build, integrate, launch and operate two geostationary satellites carrying the Heimdall space domain awareness payload. The deal marks Rocket Lab's first satellite production program in geostationary orbit and broadens its role as a prime co…
Canada’s primary equity gauge posted modest gains on Friday as investors monitored ongoing diplomatic efforts aimed at narrowing gaps between the United States and Iran. Strength in heavyweight financials and a rally in consumer discretionary names, led by auto supplier shares, underpinned the advance. Global risk sentiment was also influenced by d…
U.K. equities finished the trading day higher, with the Investing.com United Kingdom 100 up 0.17%. Gains were led by Rightmove, EasyJet and Croda, while ConvaTec, BP and Experian were among the laggards. Market breadth favored advancers and commodity and currency benchmarks showed mixed moves at the close.
Spain's benchmark IBEX 35 closed slightly higher on Friday, supported by sector-level advances in Consumer Services, Financial Services & Real Estate and Building & Construction. Market breadth was positive, with more stocks rising than falling, while commodity and FX markets showed mixed performance into the close.
Lisbon's benchmark PSI closed lower, falling 0.66% as losses in the Utilities, Industrials and Consumer Services sectors pressured the market. While several mid-cap names gained, notable declines in energy and construction stocks led the session. Commodity prices and currency indicators moved modestly, with Brent rising above $103 a barrel and the …
Amsterdam's main index closed at a fresh record, propelled by strength in the Technology, Basic Materials and Financials sectors. Large-cap chip-equipment and semiconductor names led gains, while a handful of stocks fell. Commodity and currency moves were mixed, with oil higher and gold lower; implied AEX options volatility was unchanged.
Reddit shares fell 4.3% to $143.57 in mid-day trading after Meta Platforms quietly launched a standalone app called "Forum," which mirrors Reddit’s community discussion format and adds AI tools for discovery and moderation. The move intensifies competition for Reddit’s search-driven traffic and advertiser thesis, while recent insider sales and a fr…
