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Unusual Machines stock rose about 6% following favorable coverage from White Diamond Research, which highlighted the company's participation in the US Department of War's $1.1 billion Drone Dominance Program and assigned a $30 price target based on a discounted cash flow model. The analyst firm projected significant revenue and margins for 2027 and…
A three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit on Tuesday affirmed a lower court ruling that approved the Justice Department's decision to dismiss a criminal charge against Boeing tied to two fatal 737 MAX crashes that together killed 346 people. The district judge had said he lacked authority to overturn the government's choi…
A Bank of America (BofA) report finds Thailand’s economic momentum eased in February, with slower export growth, softer industrial output and a pullback in household spending. Tourism and services also weakened month-on-month, even as the current account surplus strengthened on a swing to a trade surplus and an improved services balance.
Snowflake shares fell about 4% following the company’s announcement that Jonathan Beaulier will assume the role of Chief Revenue Officer on March 31, 2026, replacing Mike Gannon, who is leaving for personal reasons. Beaulier, a Snowflake employee since 2016, most recently served as GVP, U.S. Majors Sales and previously led sales for Financial Servi…
Meta on Tuesday unveiled two prescription-optimized versions of its Ray-Ban Meta AI glasses - the Ray-Ban Meta Blayzer Optics (Gen 2) and the Ray-Ban Meta Scriber Optics (Gen 2). The frames include adjustable fit components and will be available for pre-order in the US starting at $499, with optical retailer availability and select international di…
UBS's European research desk has identified Rolls-Royce and BAE Systems as its preferred names within Aerospace & Defence following the outbreak of conflict in the Middle East in late February 2026. The bank cites Rolls-Royce's exposure to long-haul engine servicing and a tighter widebody market as cushions against disruption, while BAE benefits fr…
Shares of contract research organizations plunged after renewed excitement around advanced AI agents, but analysts and industry officials say AI is unlikely to supplant the operational and human elements central to clinical trials. Instead, experts see AI as a tool that could speed and streamline certain processes while leaving site networks, lab w…
On March 31, Meta Platforms added two new prescription versions to its Ray-Ban smart-glass lineup, widening choices for vision-correcting consumers. The launch underscores Meta's continued push into AI hardware — developed in partnership with Ray-Ban owner EssilorLuxottica — as the company pursues its vision of 'personal superintelligence' and allo…
Regulatory filings disclosed Monday reveal a mix of substantial insider purchases and large sales across U.S. public markets. Major buy-side activity was reported at Sabre Corp, AdaptHealth, Iperionx and Lemonade, while notable dispositions were filed for Workday, Cheniere Energy, UWM Holdings and AAR CORP. The transactions include multi-million-do…
Unilever has agreed to separate its food operations, home to brands such as Knorr and Hellmann’s, and merge them with U.S. spice maker McCormick in a cash-and-stock transaction that values the British company’s food arm at about $44.8 billion. Unilever will initially hold a 9% stake in the merged entity but intends to reduce that holding one year a…
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon told Fox News that financial markets will remain worried until the Iran war comes to an end, stressing the need for successful resolution. In the same interview he called the Trump accounts initiative a "great idea" and confirmed JPMorgan’s participation. Dimon also acknowledged that the bank has seen some job reducti…
Shares in Buzzi ticked up about 0.4% on Tuesday after the company published its 2025 results showing a 4.8% rise in consolidated net sales to €4.52 billion and solid operating cash flow of €1.17 billion. Recurring EBITDA softened by 3.1% to €1.24 billion and margins contracted amid foreign-exchange pressures and weaker performance in the United Sta…
ImmunityBio announced $100 million in financing transactions that combine non-dilutive revenue-based funding and a debt-for-equity conversion. The package includes $75 million added to an existing Revenue Interest Purchase Agreement with Oberland Capital and a $25 million conversion by Nant Capital into 4.6 million shares. The funding comes as the …
Saudi Arabia's equity market closed higher on Tuesday as the Tadawul All Share index advanced 0.74% to a one-month high. Strength in Energy & Utilities, Building & Construction and Cement stocks powered the session, with several individual issues posting double-digit percentage moves. Market breadth favored advancers, while commodities and currency…
Jefferies reports that real economy capital expenditure directed at Japan's energy transition rose 43% year-over-year in 2025, the biggest percentage increase among major economies. Gains were concentrated in clean industry and renewable energy, while spending on power grid projects and electrified transport declined. Total investment reached about…
Despite an ongoing U.S.-Iran conflict now in its second month, defense equities have not outperformed the market. Bernstein analysts contend that only sustained increases in defense budgets or a broader escalation would meaningfully lift defense shares; the immediate market effect has been concentrated in missile replenishment for a handful of prim…
Raymond James analysts, working with Technical Strategist Javed Mirza, cautioned Tuesday that technical indicators for bank shares are turning negative even though underlying fundamentals remain positive. The KBW Bank Index (BKX) has slipped below its 40-week moving average and appears poised to test a nearby support level, with the firm warning of…
Raymond James says volatility in 2026 has trimmed year-to-date gains for timber-related equities to about 5% even as lumber prices climb, and identifies a seasonal rotation that favors diversified industrial companies through the spring and summer. The firm highlights Southern Yellow Pine strength, upgrades and ratings for several producers, and no…
CoreWeave's shares rose following the closing of an $8.5 billion delayed draw term loan facility that carries investment-grade ratings and expands the company's near-term borrowing capacity. The financing, anchored by institutional investors, is intended to satisfy funding commitments tied to previously contracted cloud services for a major AI clie…
Bank of America reduced its 12-month price target for Airbus to €255 from €259 while retaining a Buy rating, pointing to rising costs after missile and drone strikes damaged major Gulf aluminum smelters. The attacks on facilities in the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain have squeezed supply, pushed LME aluminum prices higher, and led the bank to low…
Nielsen Food scanner figures for the four weeks ending March 21, as released by Bank of America, show Lotus Bakeries leading European food companies in US sales growth with a 48.4% increase driven almost entirely by higher unit volumes. Danone registered the weakest performance among tracked names, with near-flat sales supported by price and mix ga…
Huawei posted 2025 revenue of 880.9 billion yuan, a 2.2% increase year-on-year, marking a significant slowdown from the prior year's 22.4% growth. Growth was driven by modest gains in consumer devices and ICT infrastructure, while cloud revenue fell and the intelligent automotive unit posted a large jump. The company boosted R&D spending to 192.3 b…
Barclays analysts say Verizon faces elevated expectations for its first-quarter performance after recent pricing moves and a stock reset. The firm views Q1 as an important checkpoint for the company’s plan to deliver 750,000 to 1 million postpaid phone net additions, noting promotional carryover, Frontier-related broadband initiatives, and a roughl…
Major European power companies are accelerating plans to expand in the United States, driven by surging electricity demand from data centers and large infrastructure needs. While past investments have led to multibillion-dollar writeoffs and asset sales, firms including Iberdrola, RWE and Siemens Energy are committing substantial capital to U.S. ge…
Unilever’s European works council has raised alarms about potential staff reductions and widespread uncertainty tied to a proposed combination of Unilever’s food business with U.S. spice maker McCormick. The council said it may coordinate with trade unions and consider industrial action if adequate protections for affected employees are not agreed.
