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The European Parliament is scheduled to vote on legislation to implement the EU commitments of the Turnberry trade agreement concluded nearly 11 months ago with U.S. President Donald Trump. The pact foresees the removal of EU duties on U.S. imports in exchange for broadly 15% U.S. tariffs, and industry groups have urged approval to provide stabilit…
The European Union is due to sign a €15.1 billion loan agreement with France on Wednesday as part of the European Commission's SAFE loan initiative, a program designed to mobilize €150 billion to speed up defense investment and joint procurement among member states. Final agreements under the program are being completed with member states; Poland h…
Shares of Bio-Techne Corporation rose in premarket trading after activist investor Ananym Capital Management disclosed a stake and called on the company's board to pursue a strategic review that could include selling the business. The activist highlighted underperformance versus peers, constrained organic growth and investments that have pressured …
Forward Industries, Inc. announced a non-binding all-stock acquisition proposal to Solana Company (HSDT), offering a 10% premium for HSDT shares. The HSDT board rejected the proposal without engaging in discussions. Forward emphasizes the strategic benefits of combining efforts to advance the Solana ecosystem and create shareholder value, highlight…
The Boston Beer Company has launched Cruiser Caddies through its Sun Cruiser brand at the U.S. Open golf championship, offering complimentary drinks and hospitality upgrades to fans. This innovative marketing initiative aims to enhance brand visibility and consumer engagement during a high-profile sporting event, leveraging Sun Cruiser's position a…
Shares of Cuprina Holdings surged 50% after the company disclosed that a subsidiary received FDA 510(k) clearance for MEDIFLY Maggots, a prescription, medical-grade Lucilia cuprina larvae product intended for maggot debridement therapy in non-healing necrotic skin and soft tissue wounds. The clearance grants U.S. commercial rights for this species …
A Raymond James technical analyst says a fresh, short-term rally in North American equities has begun, driven primarily by easing U.S. 10-year Treasury yields. Short-term momentum has improved after a corrective phase that tested 50-day moving average support on several major indices. The analyst expects the rally to have upside into July, while no…
Brazil's Finance Minister Dario Durigan said the government will press its strongest legal and diplomatic arguments against a U.S. proposal to impose a 25% tariff on a broad range of Brazilian imports, and expressed hope the measure will not be enacted. Durigan described potential direct engagement between Presidents Lula and Trump and confirmed co…
Meta is trading at an accessible multiple relative to its cash flow and profitability despite heavy AI capex headlines. With a $1.49T market cap, >$48B in trailing free cash flow and a 29% ROE, this trade targets a recovery toward prior highs as AI investments mature and in-house chips start to show efficiency gains.
Prestige Consumer Healthcare Inc. has finalized the acquisition of the iconic Breathe Right® brand and certain other brands from Foundation Consumer Healthcare for $1.045 billion, financed through cash and a new Term Loan B. This acquisition marks Prestige's entry into the nasal strip category and will become the company's largest brand, broadening…
Cuprina Holdings has received FDA 510(k) clearance for MEDIFLY Maggots, a patented Lucilia cuprina maggot debridement therapy product, marking the first U.S. clearance for this species. This approval enables Cuprina to market MEDIFLY Maggots for chronic wound treatment in the U.S. and supports global expansion plans. The clearance enhances Cuprina'…
Forward Industries announced a non-binding proposal to acquire SkyAI, Inc. in an all-stock transaction offering a 20% premium to SkyAI shareholders. The proposal aims to combine Forward's Solana treasury platform with SkyAI, whose recent pivot to AI has resulted in market skepticism and value erosion. Forward believes the combination offers greater…
SailPoint, a US-based leader in enterprise identity security, announced its plan to acquire Tel Aviv-based Entro, a specialist in non-human identity and credentials security. This acquisition aims to enhance SailPoint's Agentic Fabric platform by integrating Entro's technologies, thereby advancing adaptive identity security for AI-driven enterprise…
Cosmos Health Inc. updates on its U.S. market entry with the 18 Series nutraceutical platform, introducing five products with four having disclosed projections totaling over $22.7 million in annualized revenue and $17 million in gross profit. The company highlights promising early momentum in direct-to-consumer sales and plans to expand distributio…
XBiotech Inc. announced FDA clearance of its IND application for the V-SPINE study, a Phase II trial evaluating vilamakitug, a True Human™ anti-IL-1α antibody, in patients with active axial spondyloarthritis. The clearance allows US patient enrollment to commence, marking a key milestone in advancing XBiotech's rheumatology program targeting unmet …
Waldencast plc announced FDA approval for Obagi® saypha® ChIQ™ injectable hyaluronic acid gel, expanding its Obagi Medical injectable portfolio targeting the growing U.S. dermal filler market. The new product complements the successful Obagi® saypha® MagIQ™ and advances Waldencast's vision to lead in integrated skincare and medical aesthetics.
HUHUTECH International Group Inc. announces a JPY 83 million contract to design and install nano-aerogel vacuum exhaust pipeline insulation systems at a major semiconductor manufacturing facility in East Hiroshima, marking the first commercial application of its advanced insulation technology. The project advances the company's strategic move into …
Maase Inc. announced that its subsidiary, Huazhi Future, has established a green energy infrastructure research team focused on 800-volt direct current (800VDC) technology. This initiative aims to develop scalable applications for 800VDC in intelligent computing centers, industrial parks, and renewable energy systems, enhancing transmission efficie…
Clean Energy Technologies, Inc. (CETY) announces successful progress in a manufacturing partnership with Sagacity, leading to reduced costs and improved supply chain efficiency for their Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC) waste heat recovery systems. This initiative supports scalable production and broader adoption of their clean energy technology across …
Wix.com has partnered with Microsoft to integrate its Wix Harmony website creation tool into Microsoft 365 Copilot. This allows users to generate and manage professional Wix websites via natural language commands inside Microsoft 365 without switching apps. The integration offers access to Wix's comprehensive business management ecosystem, supporti…
U.S. and Iranian officials announced a preliminary memorandum of understanding that they say will halt military operations and set the stage for talks on Iran's nuclear program, sanctions, and regional security. The agreement includes a 60-day ceasefire, a plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz toll-free, and a proposed end to the U.S. naval blockade.…
LPL Financial announced that advisors from Fortress Financial Planning have joined its broker-dealer and Registered Investment Advisor platform, bringing approximately $150 million in assets. The move reinforces LPL's position as a leading wealth management firm supporting independent financial advisors with flexible and personalized service offeri…
A broad group of multinational pharmaceutical companies have announced nearly $500 billion in planned U.S. investments aimed at increasing domestic manufacturing capacity and research activity. Firms including Pfizer, Eli Lilly, Roche, AstraZeneca, Johnson & Johnson and others have detailed multi-billion dollar commitments that span new plants, exp…
France and the United Kingdom have assembled a multinational plan to protect commercial traffic transiting the Strait of Hormuz and adjacent waters if a U.S.-Iran ceasefire comes into effect. The initiative, developed with about a dozen militaries, would emphasize defensive tasks - minehunting, escorts and air surveillance - and is being readied fo…
Payoneer Global Inc. (NASDAQ:PAYO) agreed to be acquired by payments firm Nuvei in a $2.75 billion all-cash transaction valued at $7.40 per share. Payoneer shares climbed 3.4% in premarket trading as the boards of both companies approved the deal. The combined company is projected to generate roughly $3 billion in annual revenue and to process more…
