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OpenAI has launched Frontier, a platform intended to enable businesses to construct, deploy, and manage AI agents that carry out substantive tasks across organizations. The offering emphasizes integration with existing enterprise systems, explicit security controls, agent onboarding and learning, and collaboration with customer teams and AI-native …
Hims and Hers Health announced a compounded semaglutide pill modeled on Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy at an introductory $49 per month, triggering a 19% rally in Hims shares and sharp declines in peers. Novo Nordisk shares fell 7% and Eli Lilly shares slipped 3.6% as investors reacted to increased pricing pressure in the weight-loss drug market.
Imunon Inc said it is reorganizing to lower costs and concentrate resources on its Phase 3 OVATION 3 trial for IMNN-001, a DNA-mediated immunotherapy for newly diagnosed advanced ovarian cancer. The stock rose 2.9% in premarket trading following the announcement. The company will cut roles not essential to the trial, revise other job descriptions a…
Teads Holding Co saw its shares leap 33.5% in premarket trading after announcing it has secured Google TV Masthead placements, enabling advertisers to appear as the first visual impression on Google TV devices across key markets including the US and UK. The deal extends access to premium inventory on over 500 million TV devices and pairs Google TV’…
KKR & Co. Inc. has agreed to acquire Arctos Partners in a transaction initially valued at $1.4 billion, with additional contingent payments tied to performance and extended vesting schedules. The acquisition brings a substantial sports franchise investment platform and capital-solutions capabilities into KKR’s fold, while adding experienced personn…
BMO Capital has launched coverage of the S&P 500 with a 2026 year-end target of 7,380 and projects an "expected return of about 8% for U.S. equities" for the year. In an outlook note, analyst François Trahan describes a cautiously optimistic stance underpinned by global monetary and fiscal stimulus, while warning of an unusually uncertain macro bac…
Investors moved sizeable capital into global equities outside the United States in January, drawn by lower valuations abroad, a softer dollar and concerns about the high cost of AI investment in U.S. technology stocks. LSEG Lipper data shows ex-U.S. equity funds, including ETFs, attracted $15.4 billion in January - the biggest monthly inflow in fou…
Chevron announced a series of senior leadership changes that will take effect in 2026, with several long-serving executives retiring and internal candidates moving into key roles across corporate business development, investor relations, supply and trading, and corporate strategy. The reshuffle occurs as Chevron continues integrating Hess assets an…
Blue Owl reported fourth-quarter results that beat analyst forecasts and disclosed a 22% year-over-year jump in assets under management, taking AUM above $300 billion. The firm's credit and real assets platforms powered the gain even as market worries about exposure to the software sector weigh on sentiment. Fundraising remained robust, with sizabl…
Cardinal Health increased its annual adjusted earnings-per-share guidance after reporting quarterly results that exceeded analyst expectations. The company pointed to elevated demand for specialty medications and broad segment strength, with its pharmaceutical and specialty solutions segment delivering marked year-over-year growth.
Barrick Mining said it will proceed with preparations for an initial public offering that will consolidate its North American gold assets and has appointed interim chief Mark Hill as chief executive and president. The planned listing, expected to complete by late 2026, would include interests in Nevada Gold Mines, Pueblo Viejo in the Dominican Repu…
Berenberg has downgraded Fresnillo plc from "buy" to "hold" after a substantial rally in the miner's share price. The broker raised its price target to GBp3,800 while noting that the stock's recent advance has left little upside versus current levels. Analysts increased earnings forecasts for 2026 and 2027 and incorporated Fresnillo's Probe Mining …
U.S. stock futures traded roughly flat as quarterly company reports continued to shape trading before the open. Pressure in parts of the software and semiconductor complex linked to artificial intelligence spending and component supply issues contrasted with standout results from several consumer and business-services firms.
Intercontinental Exchange reported stronger fourth-quarter profit, driven by elevated trading volumes amid market volatility. Net income rose to $862 million, or $1.49 per share, from $709 million, or $1.21 per share a year earlier. Energy trading revenue increased 15% to $548 million, helping the exchanges segment reach $1.36 billion.
A London court has sentenced a Russian national to six years in prison after finding him guilty of gross negligence manslaughter over a maritime collision on March 10, 2025. The Portuguese-flagged container ship Solong struck the anchored tanker Stena Immaculate, and a Solong crew member, Mark Pernia, has been declared presumed dead after his body …
Citi Research moved Babcock International Group from a 'buy' to a 'neutral' rating while raising its price target to £15.54 from £13.38, arguing that the stock’s recent advance has constrained further upside. The brokerage outlined a range of valuation scenarios, added optional upside from civil nuclear opportunities, and raised near- and medium-te…
Bristol Myers Squibb forecast 2026 revenue and adjusted earnings above Wall Street expectations, attributing anticipated growth to a strategic price reduction for blood thinner Eliquis and sustained strength in cancer therapy Opdivo. The company also disclosed progress on cost-savings and a reduction in research spending for 2025.
Ares Management reported that assets under management rose above $600 billion in the fourth quarter, reaching $622.5 billion after raising $35.9 billion of gross new capital. The firm maintained a goal of exceeding $750 billion by 2028. While investor demand for private credit remains solid, industry concerns persist following recent high-profile b…
Software and data services shares steadied on Thursday following several sessions of heavy losses tied to worries that rapid AI progress could undercut traditional software and subscription models. U.S. names showed mixed premarket moves, European data and exchange providers rallied, and Indian IT exporters extended recent weakness. Marketwide vola…
ConocoPhillips reported a fourth-quarter adjusted profit below analyst expectations as softer oil prices reduced its realized revenue. The company plans $1 billion in capital and operating cost cuts for 2026 while forecasting modest production growth and outlining its 2026 spending and cost targets.
Versace has named Pieter Mulier, the departing designer from Alaia, as its next creative director. The appointment, announced after Prada completed its acquisition of Versace, is scheduled to take effect in July and is part of a broader effort to revitalise the brand following a stretch of declining sales under previous ownership.
Turkey and Chevron have signed an agreement to jointly pursue oil and gas exploration and production worldwide, formalizing collaboration between the U.S. energy major and state-owned Turkish Petroleum Corp (TPAO). The deal covers both onshore and offshore activities and was announced by Turkey's energy ministry after a signing ceremony in Istanbul…
Stifel downgraded Microsoft from Buy to Hold and reduced its price target to $392 from $540. The firm flagged persistent Azure supply constraints, elevated capital expenditure expectations for fiscal 2027, margin pressure and mounting AI competition from Google and Anthropic as reasons for a less rosy near-term outlook.
Thomson Reuters reported a 5% increase in fourth-quarter revenue to $2.0 billion and delivered $1.07 in adjusted earnings per share, in line with expectations. The firm projected full-year 2026 revenue growth of 7.5% to 8%. Market attention centers on the arrival of AI competitors in core legal and professional services segments and the potential i…
Tower Semiconductor shares climbed sharply after the company confirmed a collaboration with NVIDIA to co-develop high-performance silicon photonics for AI data center networking. The partnership focuses on 1.6T optical modules compatible with NVIDIA networking protocols and aims to double data rates versus prior solutions.
