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Biogen and Eisai announced that the FDA has extended the review period by three months for the supplemental Biologics License Application for LEQEMBI IQLIK, a once-weekly subcutaneous injection for initiating treatment of early Alzheimer's disease. The new PDUFA date is August 24, 2026. The FDA requested additional information, constituting a major…
Bitcoin retreated on Friday amid heightened tensions between the U.S. and Iran around the Strait of Hormuz, dragging broad cryptocurrency prices lower. Despite the intraday decline, Bitcoin remained on track for a sixth straight weekly rise, supported by institutional purchases, bargain hunting, and progress among U.S. lawmakers on a regulatory bil…
Mount Dukono on Halmahera island erupted on Friday morning, sending volcanic ash up to 10 km into the atmosphere. Local rescue teams, supported by police, have been deployed to locate and assist 20 hikers reported trapped by the eruption. Officials have kept the volcano at its third highest alert level and issued safety warnings for nearby communit…
Taiwan's benchmark index closed at a new record after a broad advance led by the Other Electronic, Computers & Peripherals and Electronic Products Distribution sectors. Several individual stocks posted double-digit percentage moves, both to the upside and downside, while commodity and currency benchmarks showed modest moves.
Stellantis N.V. and Zhejiang Leapmotor Technology Co., Ltd. announced their intention to deepen their strategic partnership by increasing electric vehicle production at Stellantis' Zaragoza and Villaverde plants in Spain, leveraging joint purchasing to enhance affordability, and expanding Leapmotor International's manufacturing and sales reach in E…
Russia and Ukraine each accused the other of breaking a two-day ceasefire that Moscow announced to cover Victory Day festivities. Russian authorities reported dozens of downed Ukrainian drones and strikes on the capital and the Urals, while Kyiv said Russian forces continued attacks on frontline positions and launched hundreds of strikes overnight.
SoundHound AI (SOUN) has been sold off with the broader AI repricing, but recent product launches and a strategic acquisition materially improve the revenue runway. The stock is volatile and richly valued on sales, but the combination of a new self-learning agent platform, a pending LivePerson deal, and improving technicals make a disciplined long …
Global markets moved cautiously as a flare-up between U.S. and Iranian forces in the Gulf and renewed attacks on the UAE tested a fragile ceasefire. Oil rose to about $101 a barrel while investors focused on the prospect of a durable peace. Asian equities logged small daily losses but were poised for substantial weekly gains driven by surging chip …
On May 8, RBC Capital Markets lifted its year-end S&P 500 target to 7,900 from 7,750, driven by upbeat earnings revisions concentrated in technology and AI-linked firms and robust demand for AI infrastructure. The new target implies roughly a 7.7% upside from the index's close on Thursday. RBC said large-cap growth stocks remain the market leaders …
Gold prices ticked higher on Friday and were poised to finish the week with gains as investors weighed signs of a potential U.S.-Iran agreement against renewed tensions near the Strait of Hormuz and awaited key U.S. payrolls data. Easing inflation expectations and a modestly weaker dollar supported bullion, while uncertainty around the ceasefire an…
A poll of 17 economists indicates new bank lending in China likely fell to roughly 300 billion yuan in April, a marked drop from March's surge. The forecast points to continued softness in credit demand — driven by a prolonged property downturn, restrained private investment and cautious households — even as the central bank signals support and ins…
The United Arab Emirates said it was actively intercepting missile and unmanned aerial vehicle threats it attributes to Iran, as tensions in the Middle East intensified following renewed U.S.-Iran exchanges in the Strait of Hormuz. The developments follow U.S. actions responding to attacks on American warships and amid disputed claims over violatio…
Investors in Unilever and McCormick are requesting clear commitments that the merged food company will maintain Unilever’s stringent sustainability standards, particularly on deforestation-free sourcing, traceability and grievance mechanisms. The $65 billion tie-up combines Unilever’s food division with McCormick, creating an enlarged business with…
Inflation-linked government bonds have failed to shield investors from recent market turbulence sparked by the Iran conflict, falling in line with nominal government bonds even as equities surged. While these instruments protect purchasing power over the long run if held to maturity, short-term price declines can occur when real yields rise. Some i…
An explosion at a fireworks factory in Liuyang, Hunan, has left 37 people dead, with one person still missing and 51 receiving hospital treatment. The blast occurred on Monday afternoon at about 4:40 p.m. (0840 GMT). Local police have summoned eight individuals for questioning and a formal investigation overseen by national prosecutors is under way…
A Denmark-based Alliance study finds global perceptions of the United States have deteriorated for a second consecutive year and now rank below Russia. The survey, carried out by Nira Data among more than 94,000 respondents, also shows the U.S. among the countries most frequently named as a major threat, after Russia and Israel. The report was rele…
HubSpot is trading at an attractive EV/sales and P/FCF multiple relative to its growth profile, and recent cost actions plus AI monetization could reaccelerate margins. However, elevated valuation on earnings, mounting competitive threats, and execution risk mean this is a trade to size carefully. Entry $244.00, stop $205.00, target $350.00; horizo…
Teradyne's recent pullback is largely a reaction to softer near-term margin guidance and lumpy customer timing, not a collapse in demand. With AI now reported to drive roughly 70% of revenue and Q1 revenue growth near 87% year-over-year, the stock offers a mid-term swing entry where upside back toward the $420 range is realistic while risk is cappe…
China's top prosecutor has charged a former chairman of China Eastern Airlines with bribery, part of a broader anti-corruption campaign that has recently seen several high-profile officials prosecuted and harshly punished. The probe and related actions have targeted misuse of public funds, bank credit and state-owned assets, with several party memb…
Anthropic is exploring a massive funding round that could value the AI company close to $1 trillion, with a planned raise of up to $50 billion to scale computing capacity. The potential pre-money valuation is about $900 billion, and the round could close within two months. The company’s annualized revenue is projected to rise above $45 billion from…
Sony expects overall operating profit to rise 11% to 1.6 trillion yen for the year ending March 2027, driven in part by stronger gaming profits despite a forecasted 6% decline in gaming sales. The company signaled confidence in software margins and ecosystem engagement but highlighted constraints from rising memory-chip prices and supply-chain risk…
Macquarie Group reported a significant jump in annual profit and revenue, driven largely by its Commodities and Global Markets division amid volatile oil markets. Shares climbed to an intraday record before retracing with the broader ASX 200, and the bank lifted its final dividend for the year to A$4.20 per share.
Paraguay's President Santiago Pena was formally welcomed in Taipei and reaffirmed his country's commitment to maintain and deepen relations with Taiwan, underscoring shared democratic values while Beijing increases outreach to Paraguayan political actors and urges an end to the partnership with Taipei.
U.S. job creation probably cooled in April as earlier temporary factors - including warm weather and the return of striking health workers - lost momentum. The unemployment rate is expected to have remained at 4.3%, while average hourly earnings likely rose, a combination that would support market expectations that the Federal Reserve will keep int…
The White House has invited a much smaller group of chief executives to accompany President Donald Trump on his May summit in Beijing, multiple people briefed on planning said. The pared-down list - roughly a dozen company representatives compared with 29 executives on the 2017 trip - reflects internal disagreement about the role of business at the…
