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Woodside Energy Ltd said on Monday it was not engaged in any discussions about a takeover by Exxon Mobil, responding to media reports last week that the U.S. oil major was considering an offer. The comments come as liquefied natural gas (LNG) remains a focal point for growth amid rising global power demand linked to AI data centers, and after regio…
U.S. equity futures climbed sharply Sunday evening after Washington and Tehran confirmed a finalized memorandum of understanding that is expected to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and ease a U.S. naval blockade. The move followed a strong Friday on Wall Street, highlighted by SpaceX's dramatic trading debut. Attention this week centers on a Federal Re…
At the EHA2026 Congress, Ascentage Pharma presented multiple positive clinical updates for its core assets olverembatinib and lisaftoclax in treating hematologic cancers such as chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) and Philadelphia chromosome-positive acute lymphoblastic leukemia (Ph+ ALL). Data highlighted effective responses, favorable safety profiles,…
Asian equity and bond markets advanced on Monday following a diplomatic agreement between the United States and Iran aimed at reopening the strategic Strait of Hormuz and lifting U.S. restrictions on Iran. The resolution triggered a broad sell-off in the U.S. dollar, supported equity futures, and prompted a decline in crude oil prices, though marke…
Losses tied to authorised push payment (APP) fraud climbed sharply in the latest industry figures, with banks reporting a 19% increase to £576.4 million last year. The rise comes amid a new reimbursement rule, introduced in October 2024, that obliges banks and payments firms to refund victims up to £85,000 and has intensified debate over the role o…
Asian equities jumped on Monday after reports that the United States and Iran had reached a deal affecting the Strait of Hormuz. The news weakened oil prices and the U.S. dollar, bolstering risk appetite across equities and futures while sending Treasury futures higher. Policymakers face a lighter near-term inflation risk just before multiple centr…
Zymeworks Inc. announced new Phase 1 clinical trial data for their antibody-drug conjugate ZW191 targeting folate receptor alpha in patients with platinum-resistant ovarian cancer and endometrial cancer. The data demonstrate high confirmed objective response rates (78.6% in FRα-positive ovarian cancer and 47.4% in FRα-negative cases) and durable re…
Pakistan's prime minister said on social media that the United States and Iran have reached an agreement to end their war, with a formal signing ceremony scheduled for Friday in Switzerland. While the exact terms have not been released, the pact reportedly calls for an immediate halt to military actions on all fronts, and prior reporting indicated …
Russian equities finished the session lower on Sunday, while the MOEX Russia Index closed unchanged, marking a new six-month low. Utilities names led gains, with ROSSETI, Aeroflot and Unipro among the top performers. Several large-cap stocks including PIK, Rusal and TATNEFT registered declines. Market breadth favored advancers, volatility readouts …
Summary: A Bernstein analysis tested five agentic shopping tools to assess whether AI agents can fully carry out shopping tasks end to end. The study compared general-purpose large language models with retail-native assistants, finding foundational models excel at discovery across a fragmented web but lack access to structured catalogue, pricing, i…
Crinetics Pharmaceuticals presented positive Phase 2 clinical data showing their investigational oral drug Atumelnant significantly reduced androgen levels while enabling glucocorticoid dose reductions in adults with classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH). Additionally, initial Phase 1b/2a trial results in ACTH-dependent Cushing’s syndrome de…
Crinetics Pharmaceuticals presented up to two years of data from PATHFNDR-1 and PATHFNDR-2 open-label extension studies showing that PALSONIFY (paltusotine), an oral somatostatin receptor agonist, maintains stable IGF-1 levels, controls acromegaly symptoms, and stabilizes or reduces pituitary tumor volume. The data confirmed durable disease control…
Headwater Exploration (CDDRF) is trading around short-term moving averages as short interest unwinds. Management hinted at higher capex and faster growth in prior guidance; an earnings-driven strategy update could spark a directional move. We present a mid-term long trade with entry at $9.26, a $12.00 target and an $8.00 stop — sized for a medium-r…
Wolfe Research has initiated coverage on SpaceX (SPCX) with a $175 price target after the company's IPO, arguing that reusability-driven reductions in internal launch costs and a Starlink connectivity inflection point create a durable competitive advantage and substantial earnings upside by 2030. The firm projects steep revenue growth and margin ex…
Lazard has submitted a late proposal to replace Centerview Partners as Venezuela’s financial adviser on the country’s sovereign and PDVSA debt restructuring, offering to do the work for $25 million — markedly below the fee Centerview had been negotiating. The selection of an adviser will shape negotiations over roughly $60 billion in defaulted bond…
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney traveled to Aughagower in western Ireland to trace his family roots, meet distant relatives and participate in local religious and commemorative rituals. On a trip en route to the G7 meeting in France, he used public appearances in Dublin to urge deeper cooperation between Canada, Ireland and Europe as the post-C…
Thousands marched in Geneva to protest the Group of Seven summit scheduled across the border, expressing opposition to concentrated political and economic power. While the demonstration was mostly peaceful, some participants set fire to a Tesla and damaged a bank, prompting a heavy police presence and preemptive security measures by local businesse…
New York City is preparing a championship parade for the Knicks on Thursday after the team ended a 53-year NBA title drought with a 94-90 win over the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5 on Saturday. The celebration follows chaotic scenes in the city tied to a World Cup match at the New York New Jersey stadium, including a shuttle bus set alight in Times S…
A brief but heavy storm in Houston on the morning of June 14 soaked fans of Germany and Curaçao who arrived early for their teams' World Cup opener, prompting a rush for umbrellas, raincoats and beer. A store opposite the stadium reported brisk sales as supplies dwindled. Some locals were prepared, while others prioritized finding beer because stad…
At least six Palestinians were killed in Gaza in separate incidents of strikes and gunfire, health officials said, as mediators concluded week-long discussions aimed at implementing the second phase of a U.S.-brokered ceasefire plan. The violence coincided with diplomatic efforts to secure disarmament and an Israeli withdrawal outlined in a 15-poin…
Bank of America analysts say Commodity Trading Advisors (CTAs) have pared equity longs after recent market weakness but retain net long exposure. Their models suggest that a further roughly 3% fall in the S&P 500 - and a roughly 5% fall in the NASDAQ-100 - could trigger another wave of systematic selling, particularly as stop-loss frameworks bite. …
Celldex Therapeutics presented long-term Phase 2 data demonstrating that barzolvolimab treatment yields rapid, significant, and durable improvements in angioedema symptoms among patients with moderate to severe chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU). Up to 64% of patients remained angioedema-free seven months post-treatment, indicating potential disea…
Mineralys Therapeutics presented post hoc proteomic analysis data indicating that lorundrostat, an investigational aldosterone synthase inhibitor, significantly reduces biomarkers linked to heart failure risk in patients with uncontrolled hypertension. These findings support lorundrostat's therapeutic potential and coincide with ongoing FDA review.…
Upstream Bio presented new responder analyses from its Phase 2 VIBRANT trial demonstrating that Verekitug, a TSLP receptor antagonist administered every three months, achieved clinically meaningful improvements in nasal polyp score and multiple key symptoms in a significant majority of patients with chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps (CRSwNP)…
The European Commission said it is reviewing the practical consequences for European users after a U.S. export control measure prompted Anthropic to disable access to its most advanced AI models for all users. The Commission stressed contingency measures should not discriminate against partners and said the episode highlights the need to bolster Eu…
