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A federal judge has permitted two class-action lawsuits to proceed against Colgate-Palmolive, concluding that the company’s mouth rinse packaging may mislead parents into believing the products are safe for children under six. A separate claim over Colgate toothpaste was dismissed because its labeling included explicit instructions for young childr…
Yesway has refiled for a U.S. initial public offering, reviving plans it suspended in late 2022. The Fort Worth, Texas-based convenience store operator reported stronger profitability and higher revenue year-over-year and intends to list on the Nasdaq under the ticker YSWY. The filing comes as global market volatility and U.S. consumer affordabilit…
U.S. stocks finished lower on Friday, with losses concentrated in Technology, Financials and Consumer Services. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 1.72% to a fresh six-month low, while the S&P 500 and NASDAQ Composite also fell. Several large-cap names posted notable moves in both directions, volatility rose to a six-month high, and commodity…
Canadian equities closed modestly higher Friday, with the S&P/TSX Composite up 0.23% as strength in Materials, Energy and Clean Technology names outpaced losses elsewhere. Methanex, Strathcona Resources and I-80 Gold were the session's top performers, while Curaleaf, MDA and ATS Corporation led decliners. Market breadth favored losers, and measures…
Brazil's benchmark Bovespa closed down 0.64% in Sao Paulo as losses in Real Estate, Financials and Public Utilities led the market lower. Several individual names posted large percentage moves in both directions, Prio SA reached an all-time high, and option-implied volatility on the Bovespa climbed over 10%. Commodities saw notable gains for gold a…
Kailera Therapeutics has submitted paperwork for a proposed initial public offering on the Nasdaq. The company positions itself as an advanced clinical-stage biotechnology firm focused on obesity, citing a diversified pipeline and a lead candidate the company says could deliver the greatest weight loss. J.P. Morgan, Jefferies, Leerink Partners, TD …
According to two anonymous U.S. officials, Elon Musk took part in a telephone conversation on Tuesday that involved U.S. President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi amid a wartime crisis. The presence of a private citizen on a call between heads of state is notable; officials would not be identified because they were not authoriz…
The International Civil Aviation Organization has limited the number of portable battery packs that passengers may carry to two each and prohibited recharging of those devices during flights. The measures were announced in a statement as part of new specifications for use of power banks on aircraft, and follow earlier steps taken by carriers such a…
French President Emmanuel Macron joined Disney CEO Josh D’Amaro at Disneyland Paris to unveil newly opened areas of the resort. Disney said the expansion will create 1,000 new jobs. The announcement comes as D’Amaro recently took the company’s top post and while the parks business continues to account for a majority of Disney’s profit.
Executives at the CERAWeek conference in Houston signaled a renewed industry focus on exploration after years of prioritizing shareholder returns and M&A. Technology and streamlined processes are being deployed to shorten the timeline from discovery to first oil, while companies say acquisitions alone cannot close a widening reserves replacement ga…
U.S. equities declined Friday as the conflict in the Middle East continued to weigh on investor sentiment. Energy stocks rallied on elevated geopolitical risk, while memory-chip makers, social media platforms and crypto-related companies experienced sharp moves driven by product announcements, legal rulings and proposed legislation.
Governor Gavin Newsom has signed an executive order prohibiting California gubernatorial appointees from using material non-public information to place bets or help others profit on prediction markets. The directive follows scrutiny of a trader who reportedly earned more than $400,000 by wagering that Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro would be re…
Friday’s trading session produced notable volatility across market-cap tiers, with several mega-cap technology names tumbling and energy and select smaller companies posting gains. The session’s largest percentage moves include sharp declines in social media and cloud-adjacent equities, heavy losses among select mid- and small-cap issues, and outsi…
Markets will focus on a sequence of scheduled events on Monday, March 30, 2026, led by remarks from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. Traders will weigh Powell's comments alongside inventory reports, regional manufacturing data, and short-term Treasury bill auctions. A later speech by New York Fed President John Williams is also on the calendar …
The European Commission discovered a cyber intrusion on Tuesday that targeted part of its cloud infrastructure hosted on Amazon Web Services. A commission spokesman confirmed the incident and said the breach was detected and blocked, while an internal probe is ongoing to establish the scope of any data loss. A cybersecurity blog reported the attack…
Global oilfield services providers are confronting an earnings squeeze after energy supply disruptions linked to the Iran war raised oil prices but failed to trigger fresh drilling activity. Escalating security risks, damaged infrastructure and logistical challenges in the Gulf have idled rigs, delayed mobilizations and increased costs for operator…
Shares of Peloton Interactive Inc rose after a hedge fund manager disclosed a long position, arguing the company is undervalued based on recent free cash flow and insider purchases. The investor compared Peloton's valuation to peers, highlighted improving subscriber metrics and reiterated focus on upcoming quarterly results that will indicate wheth…
CryptoQuant data shows that in the last 30 days Strategy accounted for the vast majority of bitcoin acquired by public companies, purchasing roughly 45,000 BTC while other corporate accumulators bought only about 1,000 BTC. Strategy now holds roughly two-thirds of the bitcoin held by public companies, even as its stock and bitcoin prices have both …
UBS identified five oil and gas companies it believes are best positioned to create shareholder value even if commodity prices remain flat. The bank emphasized financial strength and unique operational assets as primary criteria, and assessed ConocoPhillips, EOG Resources, Diamondback Energy, EQT Corporation, and California Resources as the top can…
U.K. equities closed modestly lower on Friday, with losses concentrated in the Automobiles & Parts, Aerospace & Defense and Household Goods & Home Construction sectors. The Investing.com United Kingdom 100 fell 0.07% as decliners outnumbered advancers by a wide margin. Several large-cap stocks posted strong gains while a number of housebuilders and…
London markets closed slightly down Friday with the Investing.com United Kingdom 100 falling 0.07% as weakness in Automobiles & Parts, Aerospace & Defense and Household Goods & Home Construction pressured the index. Gains in large-cap pharmaceutical and resource names offset heavier selling among homebuilders and automotive listings. Commodities mo…
Spain's benchmark IBEX 35 closed lower on Friday, dragged by losses in Consumer Goods, Building & Construction and Financial Services & Real Estate sectors. The index fell 0.74% as declines outpaced advances on the Madrid exchange, although Enagás led gains after jumping to a 52-week high. Commodities and currency markets also saw notable moves, wi…
Portugal's benchmark PSI 20 closed lower on Friday, dropping 1.28% as declines in Consumer Services, Utilities and Financials weighed on the market. Market breadth favored decliners, with 14 stocks falling versus 8 advancing and 7 unchanged. Heavy moves in oil and gold accompanied the session, while major currency pairs registered small changes and…
Shares in the Netherlands closed lower on Friday, with the AEX falling 1.09% to a fresh one-month low. Declines were concentrated in Industrials, Technology and Basic Materials. Individual movers included IMCD NV among the session's gainers and BE Semiconductor Industries NV among the heaviest decliners. Commodity prices for crude, Brent and gold r…
Italian equities ended Friday’s session lower, with the Italy 40 index sliding 0.73% at the close in Milan. Losses were concentrated in Technology, Industrials and Travel & Leisure sectors. Among individual names, Inwit, Amplifon and Eni finished higher, while Leonardo SpA, Buzzi Unicem and STMicroelectronics were the weakest performers. Market bre…
