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Nintendo's stock surged on Friday in Tokyo following market data confirming the Switch 2 console as the leading video game hardware platform in the U.S. during 2025. Sales figures reveal the new console nearly doubling the original Switch’s installed base within seven months, bolstering market sentiment despite earlier concerns over consumer spendi…
The film 'Sinners' set a historic milestone by securing 16 Oscar nominations, surpassing previous records and positioning itself as a strong contender for Best Picture. The nominations highlight a broad spectrum of cinematic genres and showcase an Academy increasingly open to innovative storytelling. Key actors including Michael B. Jordan face nota…
ByteDance, TikTok's parent company, has reached an agreement to establish a U.S.-based joint venture with majority American ownership to address government concerns and avoid a ban on the widely used social media platform. The move follows years of scrutiny over national security risks associated with TikTok, which boasts over 200 million users in …
In response to increasing global geopolitical tensions and soaring government debt, Bitwise and Proficio Capital Partners have introduced a novel exchange-traded fund (ETF) designed to offer investors diversified exposure to assets beyond traditional currencies. This ETF emphasizes precious metals such as gold, silver, platinum, and palladium along…
U.S. stock futures held steady Thursday evening, stabilizing after a brief surge fueled by improving geopolitics around Greenland and enthusiasm for technology stocks, particularly those tied to artificial intelligence. Intel shares declined sharply after the chipmaker issued a cautious outlook for the upcoming quarter, overshadowing its better-tha…
Amazon.com Inc plans to execute a second significant round of corporate job cuts starting next week, continuing its effort to reduce its global workforce by about 30,000 employees. The upcoming layoffs are projected to be comparable to the 14,000 jobs eliminated in October 2023 and represent a major restructuring aimed at addressing internal organi…
CSX Corporation's latest quarterly financial results fell short of analyst forecasts, primarily impacted by weakened industrial demand and decreased export coal volumes. Despite these headwinds, the company recorded higher intermodal volumes and pricing gains that offset some losses. The railroad operator is focusing on cost management and expects …
Defiance ETFs and Futurum Equities have collaborated to launch the Defiance Retail Kings ETF, an actively managed fund focusing on 30 to 50 US stocks that appeal primarily to self-directed retail investors. The ETF avoids fleeting meme stock phenomena and instead targets companies positioned for long-term engagement and growth, including names like…
Legato Merger Corp. IV has priced its initial public offering at $10 per unit, securing $200 million through the sale of 20 million units. These public units, set to begin trading under the symbol "LEGO U" on the NYSE American, combine ordinary shares with partial redeemable warrants that separately trade as "LEGO" and "LEGO WS." The company aims t…
Alaska Airlines projects a larger first-quarter loss than anticipated and adjusts its full-year earnings forecast downward, citing uncertainties surrounding fuel costs, seasonal demand patterns, and broader economic challenges. Despite signs of recovery in passenger bookings, the airline remains cautious due to delayed revenue recognition and ongoi…
X3 Acquisition Corp. Ltd., a special purpose acquisition company headquartered in the Cayman Islands, has successfully completed its initial public offering on the NASDAQ, raising $200 million through the sale of 20 million units. Each unit includes a Class A ordinary share and half a redeemable warrant, with full warrants exercisable after a busin…
CVRx Inc. has launched the BENEFIT-HF clinical trial to assess its Barostim neuromodulation device in a larger heart failure population, potentially tripling the eligible patient base. The extensive trial will enroll 2,500 patients across numerous centers in the US and Germany, marking one of the largest cardiac device studies in heart failure to d…
Movano Inc witnessed a substantial post-market rally after Corvex, its merger partner, secured a significant long-term leasing deal for NVIDIA H200 GPUs to support AI battery tech development. This move underscores rising demand for advanced, secure GPU infrastructure tailored for AI innovators, with Corvex emphasizing both high compute density and…
After-hours trading saw notable moves among major companies, including a 6% drop for Intel following disappointing quarterly guidance, a 4% gain for Alcoa on stronger-than-expected earnings, and a 2% rise for Intuitive Surgical after reporting solid quarterly results. Capital One Financial's shares declined 4% driven by weaker earnings and its acqu…
On Thursday, U.S. stock markets closed with positive momentum as the Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and NASDAQ Composite all registered gains. The Consumer Goods, Technology, and Basic Materials sectors led market advances. While several large-cap stocks showed robust gains, including 3M, Salesforce, and Procter & Gamble, others such as Mer…
The Mexican stock market advanced Thursday, propelled by strong performances in the Industrials, Consumer Goods, and Consumer Staples sectors. The benchmark S&P/BMV IPC index closed 0.41% higher, reaching a record level. Notable gains were seen in airline Controladora Vuela, Orbia Advance Corporation, and Banco Del Bajio, which also marked a 52-wee…
The Toronto Stock Exchange saw the S&P/TSX Composite Index close 0.46% higher, driven by strong performances in the Materials, Healthcare, and Telecommunications sectors. Notable surges in gold and silver mining stocks propelled market advances, while a few major resource companies registered significant declines. Commodity price movements showed m…
Shares on Colombia's stock market experienced a downturn at Thursday's close, with the COLCAP index dipping by 0.46%. The negative momentum was primarily attributed to decreases in the financial, investment, and public services sectors. Despite the overall downward trend, select companies such as Cementos Argos SA and Mineros SA reached record trad…
On Thursday, Microsoft 365, the popular productivity software suite, encountered a service disruption affecting more than 13,000 users. The issue appears to be linked to a segment of the service infrastructure in North America which failed to handle traffic as expected. Microsoft has acknowledged the problem and is actively investigating, though th…
The Russian stock market closed Thursday slightly lower, with the MOEX Russia Index decreasing by 0.09%, as declines in mining, telecommunications, and oil and gas sectors dragged the market down. Despite the downward trend, a few companies such as Unipro PJSC and Polyus PJSC posted gains. Commodities experienced mixed movements, with gold futures …
Intel has projected its first-quarter sales and earnings to come in below Wall Street forecasts, citing difficulties aligning supply with surging demand for its conventional server chips used in artificial intelligence data centers. The company anticipates revenue from $11.7 billion to $12.7 billion and expects adjusted earnings per share to break …
The Brazilian stock market experienced a robust session on Thursday, with the Bovespa index advancing 2.07% to reach a record closing level. Significant contributions came from the Public Utilities, Electric Power, and Industrials sectors. Leading shares included Vivara Participacoes, Cogna Educacao, and Rede D'Or São Luiz, while Raia Drogasil, CVC…
Ben & Jerry’s ongoing dispute with its parent company escalated with allegations of serious misconduct against its former board chair Anuradha Mittal by Magnum Ice Cream Company, the newly formed parent entity from Unilever's spinoff. As the board’s size diminished to two members, tensions over governance and the brand’s social mission persist, wit…
Moody’s has upgraded Blue Owl Capital Corporation’s long-term issuer and senior unsecured debt rating to Baa2 from Baa3, adjusting the outlook to stable. The rating enhancement reflects strong management oversight, conservative underwriting standards, and healthy financial metrics, including anticipated leverage reduction and substantial liquidity …
Royal Dutch Shell is investigating the option of selling some or all of its holdings in the Vaca Muerta shale formation within Argentina's Neuquen basin. The company has approached prospective buyers over recent weeks to gauge interest, but no final decision has been made. Valuation of these assets remains complicated due to their early development…
