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Bernstein analysts argue that widespread predictions of AI displacing software engineers are exaggerated. They point to limited real-world adoption, modest productivity improvements, and the fact that coding comprises less than a fifth of an engineer's time. While AI-linked layoffs have been notable, Bernstein views AI as an incremental layer in en…
The U.S. Supreme Court struck down large portions of tariffs that had been imposed under emergency powers, offering a potential easing of levies for European exporters. While the decision prompted relief among affected industries, trade groups, companies and analysts in Europe cautioned that the practical outlook remains highly uncertain: new tarif…
UBS analyst Michael Lasser told Yahoo Finance that Walmart's strong Q4 results point to ongoing steady execution and a shift toward higher-margin businesses. Key near-term catalysts include an upward earnings revision cycle, anticipated tax refunds to households, and the company’s transition into a platform with growing advertising, membership and …
Blue Owl Capital was unable to secure $4 billion in lender financing for a new data center in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, a project slated to host CoreWeave as its primary tenant. The pullback by specialty lenders was driven largely by concern over CoreWeave’s B+ rating from S&P Global. The setback leaves Blue Owl with a roughly $500 million bridge lo…
JFrog shares dropped more than 20% after Anthropic unveiled Claude Code Security, prompting investor concern that AI-native tools could erode demand for package-level controls. Raymond James kept an Outperform rating, arguing the sell-off exaggerates the near-term risk. The firm points to JFrog’s artifact-layer control point, contracted security re…
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has approved Blackstone Infrastructure's acquisition of TXNM Energy, concluding the transaction is consistent with the public interest and dismissing concerns tied to private equity ownership. With key federal and state clearances in place, remaining approvals from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and the N…
Vanda Pharmaceuticals announced FDA approval of BYSANTI (milsaperidone) for treatment of Bipolar I manic episodes and schizophrenia symptoms in adults, marking the company's second approval in under two months and triggering a 44% after-hours jump in its stock. The drug is classified as a New Chemical Entity with patent protection through 2044 and …
The U.S. Supreme Court has adjudicated numerous challenges to actions taken by President Donald Trump and his administration since his inauguration in January 2025. Cases before the justices have ranged from trade policy and the independence of the Federal Reserve to immigration enforcement, the removal of agency officials, large-scale federal layo…
UBS raised its price target on Corning Inc (GLW) to $160 from $125 and kept a buy rating, citing a wave of capex revisions from large data center operators that should boost demand for fiber-optic cable. A $6 billion "anchor agreement" with Meta and aggressive capex guidance from Amazon underpin UBS forecasts for rapidly accelerating hyperscale spe…
The U.S. Supreme Court's decision to invalidate broad emergency tariffs delivered prompt cash to importers that had sold their refund claims to outside investors, but left unresolved how and whether government refunds will be distributed. Importers and investors are now recalibrating, balancing upfront payments already received against potentially …
OpenAI has revised its long-term compute and infrastructure plan, telling investors it intends to limit total compute spending to about $600 billion through 2030 while forecasting revenue above $280 billion by the end of the decade. The adjustment scales back an earlier, more expansive infrastructure posture and arrives as the company approaches a …
Moody's Ratings has changed its outlook on Amazon.com Inc to stable from positive while affirming the company's A1 senior unsecured rating. The shift reflects Moody's assessment that Amazon's planned capital expenditure surge - a rise of more than 50% to about $200 billion aimed at expanding AWS and AI infrastructure - will likely exceed internal c…
Microsoft announced that Phil Spencer will retire after a 38-year tenure and that Asha Sharma, an internal executive, will become executive vice president and CEO of the gaming division reporting to Satya Nadella. The move comes as the Xbox business faces tariff-driven cost pressures, stiff competition, and weaker consumer spending that contributed…
S&P Global Ratings raised Amentum Holdings Inc.'s corporate credit rating to 'BB' from 'BB-' and left the outlook at stable, citing the company's accelerated debt repayments and solid operating results. The upgrade reflects significant deleveraging achieved in fiscal 2025, a sizeable backlog and S&P's expectation of sequential improvement in govern…
WarrenAI used Investing Pro data to rank five solar companies based on Fair Value, Pro scores, technical indicators, analyst price targets and other metrics. The list spans an industry leader with strong margins, high-growth equipment suppliers, a value-oriented panel tracker maker, a microinverter specialist with volatile returns, and a residentia…
U.S. stock benchmarks finished higher on Friday, driven by advances in Consumer Services, Technology and Telecoms. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.47%, the S&P 500 gained 0.69% and the Nasdaq Composite climbed 0.90%. Market breadth was mixed across exchanges and several individual names posted outsized moves in both directions. Volatility e…
Electra Battery Materials Corporation said it increased the size of its previously disclosed At the Market - ATM - offering to up to $25 million from $5.5 million, a move that coincided with a 2.1% decline in the company's shares in after-hours trading on Friday. The expanded facility, placed through H.C. Wainwright & Co., LLC, permits sales of…
Mexico's benchmark S&P/BMV IPC finished the trading session up 0.82%, driven by advances in Industrials, Consumer Goods & Services and Consumer Staples. Real estate developer Vesta and airport operator Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacifico were among the top performers, while airline operator Controladora Vuela and chemicals firm Orbia were notable decl…
Canada's main equity index closed higher, reaching a new record as materials, IT and clean technology stocks outperformed. Mining-related names led the advance with several firms posting double-digit gains, while select service and cannabis-related stocks posted notable declines. Market breadth favored advancers, volatility eased and commodities sh…
Russian equities closed modestly higher on Friday as gains in Oil & Gas, Telecoms and Manufacturing helped push the MOEX Russia Index up 0.24%. Bank VTB, NOVATEK and Mobil’nye Telesistemy were among the strongest performers, while Unipro, OZON and PIK recorded the largest declines. Market breadth was mixed and the RVI slipped slightly.
Colombia's main stock gauge, the COLCAP, finished higher on Friday, gaining 1.32% as strength in the Industrials, Services and Agriculture sectors supported the market. Among large-cap names, Ecopetrol, Grupo Cibest and Banco de Bogota were the session's top performers, while Grupo Argos, Grupo Nutresa and Mineros closed lower. Commodities and fore…
Abony Acquisition Corp. I completed an initial public offering of 23 million units at $10.00 each, raising $230 million after the underwriter exercised the full 3 million-unit overallotment. The SPAC also closed a concurrent private placement that added $6.95 million in gross proceeds. Proceeds have been placed into trust as the company seeks busin…
Eupraxia Pharmaceuticals completed a public offering that generated approximately $63.2 million in gross proceeds, issuing 7,607,145 common shares and pre-funded warrants. The company said the funds will primarily support continued development of EP-104GI for eosinophilic esophagitis, including completion of preclinical work, Phase 2 trials and pre…
AIxCrypto Holdings Inc saw its Nasdaq-listed shares gain about 2% on Friday after announcing a strategic partnership with Pinnacle Real Estate Group, a Southern California real estate firm. The collaboration will explore applications of AIxCrypto’s real-world asset (RWA) infrastructure for select real estate use cases, assessing blockchain-enabled …
Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) announced the departures of Sarah Bond, president and chief operating officer of Xbox, and Phil Spencer, CEO of Microsoft Gaming. Asha Sharma will step into the role of executive vice president and CEO of Gaming, and Matt Booty has been elevated to executive vice president and chief content officer. The changes coincide with…
