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On Feb 17, India’s information minister reiterated that major technology platforms must operate inside the country’s constitutional framework, one week after New Delhi shortened the deadline for removing unlawful online content to three hours. Speaking at the India AI Impact Summit, the minister also called for tougher regulation of deepfakes and s…
Bowman Consulting Group Ltd saw its stock fall 7.7% on Tuesday after founder and CEO Gary Bowman announced plans to retire later this year. The board has begun a formal search for his successor, will consider both internal and external candidates, and approved amendments to employment agreements for the CFO and COO to promote continuity. Bowman is …
Cybin Inc (NYSE: HELP) shares gained 8.2% following publication of Phase 2a results showing a single 21.5 mg dose of SPL026 produced a clinically significant reduction in depressive symptoms versus placebo at two weeks, with effects emerging within one week and persisting for months in some participants. The randomized, placebo-controlled study met…
Bank of America updated its outlook on a set of retail real estate investment trusts after widespread fourth-quarter outperformance across the sector. With eight of 11 retail REITs having reported results, most companies met or beat expectations. Analysts pointed to robust leasing activity in 2025 and tenant credit that exceeded forecasts, and they…
Robinhood Ventures Fund I has filed a registration statement with the SEC to offer 40 million common shares of beneficial interest at an expected price of $25 per share. The offering comprises 35 million shares from RVI and 5 million shares from Robinhood Markets Inc. (HOOD), with a 30-day underwriter option for up to 6 million additional shares. G…
Morgan Stanley has upgraded Veeva Systems to Equal-weight, saying that the market now better understands the competitive risks facing its life-sciences CRM business following a significant drop in the stock. The firm trimmed its price target to $205 amid lower sector multiples, while noting valuation has fallen to a 10-year low on an enterprise val…
Elliott Management disclosed a 10% stake in Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings and is pressing for board changes and a revised business plan. The activist claims current directors have not met key responsibilities, including selecting appropriate leadership. Norwegian's stock rose about 7% in premarket trading; it fell more than 13% during the prior ye…
Compass Pathways Plc saw its stock surge after reporting statistically significant results from its second Phase 3 trial of COMP360, a synthetic psilocybin therapy for treatment-resistant depression. The COMP006 study met its primary endpoint with the 25mg dose producing a meaningful reduction on the MADRS scale versus the 1mg control, with rapid o…
CoreWeave Inc. (NYSE: CRWV) shares fell 3.3% after regulatory filings showed CEO Michael Intrator sold more than 80,000 Class A shares on Feb. 11, 2026, following a conversion of Class B stock to Class A. Intrator retains substantial direct and beneficial ownership in the company as it pursues growth in the AI infrastructure market.
Blackstone Inc. is reportedly closing in on an approximately $2.5 billion acquisition of Champions Group, a residential home services company based in Orange County, California. The purchase from current owner Odyssey Investment Partners could be completed as early as Tuesday, barring unexpected complications. Champions provides core household trad…
DA Davidson downgraded Rivian to underperform and trimmed its price target to $14 from $15, citing concerns that the company must achieve an unusually strong R2 debut without federal tax-credit support or broad dealer distribution. The firm acknowledged positive early impressions of the R2 and the R1's solid product attributes, but warned that sale…
Insider transaction reports filed on Monday, February 16, 2026 contained no material purchases or disposals by company executives or directors. The absence of notable trades leaves little immediate directional signal for investors relying on insider activity as a gauge of management conviction or valuation views.
Rothschild & Co analysts warned that the emergence of agentic commerce - automated systems that handle shopping and replenishment on behalf of consumers - could reconfigure the retail landscape in a manner comparable to the early rise of ecommerce. The bank left Walmart on Buy, upgraded Dollar Tree to Buy, downgraded Dollar General to Sell and kept…
Gemini Space Station (NYSE: GSS) stock fell 12% on Tuesday after the cryptocurrency exchange released preliminary 2025 financial estimates and announced the exits of its CFO, COO, and CLO. The company expects revenue to rise year-over-year, but also projects a large increase in operating expenses and a substantial adjusted EBITDA deficit for 2025. …
ImmunityBio's stock rose after constructive discussions with the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA). The SFDA encouraged a regulatory submission for the company’s recombinant BCG (rBCG) aimed at addressing a BCG shortage for bladder cancer patients in Saudi Arabia, and conversations also opened the door to expanding ANKTIVA use with checkpoint in…
Wedbush analyst Dan Ives argues that recent declines in Apple's share price are unjustified, contending that investor fears about delays to the company's AI initiatives - particularly Siri AI - are exaggerated. The firm points to ongoing progress, strategic changes, and a large device installed base as reasons to view the pullback as misplaced, and…
A wave of postponements and reduced deal sizes has hit 2026 initial public offerings in the United States as market turbulence, tougher valuation checks and weak peer showings curb the pipeline for new listings. Notable issuers including Clear Street, Agibank and Liftoff Mobile have each taken steps to trim or halt plans while monitoring conditions…
APi Group provided initial financial targets for 2026 that closely match Wall Street estimates, while signaling stronger-than-expected performance for 2025. The company’s guidance includes revenue of $8.40 billion to $8.60 billion and adjusted EBITDA of $1.14 billion to $1.20 billion. Shares were modestly down in line with the broader market.
Warner Bros Discovery has declined Paramount Skydance’s revised hostile takeover offer of $30 per share, while allowing the suitor a seven-day window to present a higher proposal. Paramount purportedly floated an informal $31-per-share price that prompted the company to set a deadline of February 23 for a "best and final" bid. Under the terms of Wa…
Vulcan Materials reported fourth-quarter results that missed Wall Street expectations as a slowdown in residential construction reduced demand for its concrete, asphalt and aggregates. The company posted $1.91 billion in revenue, a 3.2% increase year-over-year, but adjusted earnings per share of $1.70 fell short of the $2.11 analysts expected. Shar…
ARKO Petroleum Corp. completed its initial public offering on February 13, selling 11,111,111 shares of Class A common stock at $18.00 per share and generating approximately $183.2 million in net proceeds. The Class A shares began trading on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the ticker APC. Parent company ARKO Corp. retained significant economic and …
eToro reported fourth-quarter adjusted earnings that exceeded analyst expectations, supported by growth across the range of asset classes it offers. The company saw its assets under administration rise year-on-year even as net contribution from crypto and margin-related items declined. Broader market dynamics during the quarter included rising U.S.…
Ocular Therapeutix (OCUL) saw its stock fall 25% after releasing top-line results from the Phase 3 SOL-1 superiority trial of Axpaxli in wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD). The study reached its primary endpoint, with Axpaxli outperforming Regeneron’s Eylea on the percentage of patients maintaining visual acuity at both 36 and 52 weeks. Mar…
UBS upgraded Southwest Airlines to Buy from Neutral, increasing its price target to $73 from $51 after modelling outsized earnings contributions from a suite of customer monetization moves. The bank’s base-case sees extra legroom, assigned seating and checked bag fees adding roughly $4.25-$4.50 in incremental EPS at full maturity in fiscal 2027, li…
Following EquipmentShare's recent U.S. initial public offering, several brokerages have initiated coverage. Analysts differ on near-term valuation but generally view the company as well positioned for rapid rental-site growth and technology-led scale gains. Key points of debate include margin outlook, complexity in financial adjustments, and the ti…
