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A federal judge in Newark has ruled that Jazwares, the maker of Squishmallows and a Berkshire Hathaway-owned company, must defend itself against a trademark infringement lawsuit brought by Kidrobot. The judge found the case contains numerous disputed facts and rejected Jazwares' argument that Kidrobot's HUGME mark is generic.
Wells Fargo upgraded MSCI to Overweight from Equal Weight and increased its price target to $700 from $650. The bank highlighted accelerating demand for data-driven strategies and expanding opportunities tied to artificial intelligence, citing strong Index business sales, deep embedding of MSCI datasets in quant workflows, and potential cost saving…
S&P Global Ratings moved its outlook on Sabra Health Care REIT Inc. (NYSE: SBRA) to positive from stable and kept all existing ratings in place, citing a stronger credit position tied to the company’s rapid expansion of its managed senior housing portfolio and solid credit metrics. Sabra has grown its operating portfolio, increased private-pay …
Summary: S&P Global Ratings raised Century Aluminum Co.'s corporate credit rating to 'B' from 'B-' and upgraded its senior secured debt to 'B+' from 'B', citing stronger credit metrics and expectations that Century's debt-to-EBITDA will fall below 2x in fiscal 2026 and thereafter. The ratings firm also revised aluminum price assumptions higher for …
Capgemini told investors that artificial intelligence is shifting client spending away from narrow IT budgets toward broader operational programs, a development the company says will broaden its addressable market rather than shrink it. Executives highlighted growing demand across business functions, a sales pipeline exceeding $12 billion, and work…
Movado Group Inc. shares climbed sharply after the firm reported first-quarter fiscal 2027 results that beat analyst expectations across earnings, revenue and adjusted EBITDA. The watchmaker posted adjusted EPS of $0.32 and revenue of $142.4 million, with notable margin expansion and an increase in adjusted operating profit. Management declined to …
FedEx Corp. shares climbed sharply in mid-day trade after JPMorgan raised its rating and ahead of the near-term separation of the company’s freight unit. The stock hit a fresh 52-week high as analysts reiterated bullish views and when-issued trading for the FedEx Freight spinoff began, tightening focus on the parent company ahead of fiscal fourth-q…
The Federal Aviation Administration has ordered SpaceX to investigate a mishap in which the Super Heavy booster from the Starship Flight 12 launch crashed into the Gulf of Mexico after stage separation. The FAA will supervise the company-led probe, participate in every step, and must approve the final report and any corrective actions before allowi…
The Federal Aviation Administration has directed SpaceX to investigate a booster failure that occurred during the company’s May 22 Starship test flight. The FAA has paused additional test launches until it receives and approves the company’s investigation and any corrective actions. No public injuries or property damage were reported.
Apex Service Partners, the residential services platform backed by Alpine Investors, is reportedly nearing a deal to sell a minority stake that would place the company’s enterprise value at about $10 billion including debt. The process has involved Goldman Sachs, while details on the investor and exact stake size remain undisclosed. Apex operates H…
Ferrari's debut all-electric model, the Luce, has provoked widespread reaction for its departure from the marque's traditional sports car silhouette. Unveiled in Rome and shown to national figures, the four-door, five-seat vehicle drew sharp criticism online and from some public figures, while analysts note the model may be a strategic statement to…
Tencent Holdings Ltd shares fell about 1.1% to HK$434.4 amid a fourth consecutive day of net southbound outflows that have taken roughly HK$21.28 billion from Hong Kong listings. Positive corporate developments - including WeChat Pay integration with PayPal users, mass production and competition wins for the Canghai V2 codec chip, and a company sha…
Seaport Research Partners started coverage of GE Aerospace with a Buy recommendation and a $375 price target, saying recent share weakness creates an attractive entry for investors who expect an extended aviation aftermarket upswing. The firm projects robust aftermarket revenue growth, rising adjusted EPS and substantial free cash flow per share th…
Shares of X-Fab Silicon Foundries surged after a prominent semiconductor-focused social media account highlighted the company’s exposure to power semiconductors and silicon photonics, and noted government support from EU and US CHIPS programs. The move appears driven mainly by retail investor activity rather than fresh corporate news or results.
Carnival Corporation shares rose sharply in mid-day trading, supported by lower crude oil prices amid progress in U.S.-Iran diplomatic talks and a string of company-specific positives including record first-quarter revenue, higher net income, raised EBITDA guidance, and new capital returns. Investors are re-pricing the stock in light of Carnival’s …
JPMorgan upgraded FedEx to Overweight from Neutral and raised its price target to $460 from $432, citing visible progress in the company's Network 2.0 restructuring and two upcoming events - the planned separation of the Freight business on June 1 and FedEx's fiscal fourth-quarter earnings on June 23 - as catalysts that could change investor percep…
U.K. stocks closed modestly higher on Wednesday, with the Investing.com United Kingdom 100 rising 0.06% to reach a new one-month high. Gains were concentrated in Automobiles & Parts, Travel & Leisure and Beverage sectors, while notable declines occurred among major energy and retail names. Commodity prices, including crude oil and gold, fell during…
Italian equities closed lower in Milan on Wednesday, with the main Italy 40 index down 0.76%. Losses in Technology, Oil & Gas and Utilities weighed on the market, even as several individual stocks posted gains. Energy commodities fell sharply and major currency pairs were largely unchanged at the close.
Frankfurt closed with benchmarks modestly higher as Consumer & Cyclical, Transportation & Logistics and Food & Beverages stocks outperformed. The DAX rose 0.13% at the close, with MDAX and TecDAX also posting gains. Individual winners included Adidas and Aixtron, while Siemens Energy and RWE were among the laggards. Commodities and currency markets…
French equities closed higher on Wednesday, with gains concentrated in Consumer Goods, Consumer Services and Healthcare sectors. The CAC 40 rose 0.43% while the broader SBF 120 added 0.36%. Notable individual moves included sharp advances for L'Oreal, Kering and Renault, contrasted with declines for TotalEnergies, Capgemini and STMicroelectronics.
Belgian stocks finished higher at Wednesday's close, with the BEL 20 index up 0.17%. Gains were concentrated in Consumer Services, Industrials and Healthcare. Anheuser-Busch InBev, Argenx and Melexis posted the largest increases, while Umicore, Elia and Ageas were the weakest performers. Commodity prices, including gold and crude oil, fell and the …
Netherlands equities finished lower on Wednesday, with the AEX sliding 0.21% as losses in Oil & Gas, Consumer Goods and Technology sectors exerted downward pressure. Akzo Nobel delivered the largest single-stock advance, reaching a fresh 52-week high, while SBM Offshore and a handful of tech and music-related names recorded notable declines. Commod…
Spain's benchmark index ended Wednesday's session higher, propelled by advances in Consumer Goods, Consumer Services and Financial Services & Real Estate sectors. Puig Brands, International Consolidated Airlines Group and Industria de Diseno Textil were the session's leading individual performers, while several energy-related companies posted the l…
Portugal's main equity gauge closed lower on Wednesday, with the PSI down 0.65% as losses concentrated in the Financials, Utilities and Industrials sectors. Notable movers included Altri SGPS, Semapa and Sonae among gainers, while Galp Energia, Teixeira Duarte and EDP Renovaveis were among the largest decliners. Brent and U.S. crude both fell, gold…
Seaport Research Partners cut its rating on Genesco from Buy to Neutral, pointing to weaker macro conditions, rising fuel costs and cooling consumer demand in the U.S. and Europe. The firm forecasts lower first-quarter sales and wider adjusted losses, and warns that Genesco's full-year targets may become more difficult to meet if current trends per…
