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Moderna's stock price climbed 10% on Thursday, marking a four-day streak and attaining its highest intraday value since November 2024. Over the past month, shares have surged 57%, significantly surpassing analysts' average price targets. This momentum has been partly attributed to a favorable European patent decision and anticipation surrounding on…
JPMorgan Chase has completed the acquisition of UK-based pensions technology company WealthOS, seeking to strengthen its position in the pensions market. This move aims to leverage WealthOS’s technology to improve JPMorgan’s retirement product offerings, responding to increasing demand for predictable income solutions as populations age. WealthOS’s…
A significant winter storm is forecast to affect about 150 million people across the central and eastern United States, bringing heavy snowfall, freezing rain, power outages, and dangerously cold temperatures. From the Central Plains through the Appalachians and extending to the East Coast, residents should prepare for hazardous conditions through …
Netflix's stock price has declined for six straight trading sessions, dropping 1.8% on Thursday to reach a level not seen in more than a year. The sustained selloff follows quarterly guidance that failed to meet investor expectations and apprehension about the company's pursuit of Warner Bros. Discovery as an acquisition target. Overall, the stock …
The Warsaw Stock Exchange saw significant gains as the WIG30 index increased by 2.33% to reach a new all-time peak. Leading sectors included Oil & Gas, Banking, and Energy, with notable gains in shares of Polski Koncern Naftowy ORLEN SA, Bank Polska Kasa Opieki SA, and Benefit Systems SA. Commodity prices showed mixed movements, with crude oil futu…
Tempest Therapeutics Inc experienced a notable increase in its stock price after receiving an upgraded recommendation from H.C. Wainwright, coinciding with a significant strategic shift involving new CAR-T therapy assets and executive leadership. The company’s refreshed focus and capital outlook have prompted optimism about its clinical development…
General Fusion, a Canadian nuclear energy startup focusing on magnetized target fusion technology, announced plans to go public in the United States through a roughly $1 billion merger with Spring Valley Acquisition Corp. III, a blank-check company. The proposed transaction is anticipated to close by mid-2026 and would result in General Fusion trad…
The Danish stock market closed higher on Thursday with the OMX Copenhagen 20 index gaining 3.46%, marking a three-month high. Positive momentum was driven by strong performances in the Healthcare, Consumer Goods, and Technology sectors, with notable gains from Novo Nordisk, Zealand Pharma, and Oersted. Conversely, certain stocks including Pandora a…
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos outlined concerns about the fragility of the current international trade system, prompting supportive responses from Mexican leaders. Amid rising tensions with the United States, Canada and Mexico are exploring deeper collaboration ahead of significant trade negotiati…
Jefferies forecasts that healthcare services stocks will increasingly reflect operational fundamentals by 2026, as policy uncertainties subside. The firm upgraded Cencora on improved growth outlook and reduced risk, while downgrading Acadia Healthcare and Chemed due to financial pressures and slow recovery prospects.
Jefferies has sustained its Buy rating and price target of $68 for Freeport-McMoRan (FCX), highlighting robust fourth-quarter 2025 results and an optimistic forecast for the Grasberg mine's full operational return by 2027 end. The mining giant surpassed profit and cost expectations, supporting projections of increased production and valuation growt…
Finnish President Alexander Stubb has proposed the development of an extensive plan to enhance security across the Arctic region, with a targeted completion by the NATO summit scheduled for July in Turkey. This initiative follows the United States' announcement of an agreement securing permanent U.S. access to Greenland, a move aimed at addressing …
Trafigura has completed its inaugural delivery of Venezuelan crude oil, shipping a cargo to Spain’s Repsol under a 50-million-barrel export agreement sanctioned by the United States and Venezuela. This milestone represents one of the first Venezuelan crude sales to Europe following recent political developments and marks a significant step in re-op…
At the World Economic Forum in Davos, German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil addressed concerns over rising tensions between the United States and Europe, urging calm and rejecting retaliatory measures following recent U.S. tariff threats and financial market reactions. Klingbeil underscored the importance of maintaining strong transatlantic ties w…
BofA Securities has maintained its Buy rating and $68 price target on Freeport-McMoRan after the company reported adjusted EBITDA for Q4 2025 that outperformed expectations. The quarter’s results were driven by increased sales volumes, reduced operational costs, and advantageous provisional pricing. Production from leaching operations climbed, supp…
During a discussion at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Tesla CEO Elon Musk shared insights about the rapid advancement in artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, autonomous vehicles, and space exploration. He projected that AI could outperform human intelligence by the end of this year or at the latest by next year. Tesla plans to introduce huma…
A U.S. envoy has called for the continuation of a ceasefire between the Syrian government and Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) amid escalating clashes in northeastern Syria. The Syrian government has regained control over significant territory, prompting a fragile truce where both sides have agreed on integration plans and confidence-buil…
Target Corporation has bolstered its board with the addition of two seasoned merchandising executives, John Hoke III and Steve Bratspies, signaling a strategic push under incoming CEO Michael Fiddelke to revive brand appeal and sales growth. The appointments come as Target confronts challenges from sales declines, activist investor pressure, and co…
The Metals Co has become the inaugural deep-sea mining company to apply for an international seabed mining permit using the U.S. Department of Commerce’s newly simplified review process. Located in the Clarion-Clipperton Zone between Hawaii and Mexico, the proposed mining regions contain significant deposits of polymetallic nodules rich in critical…
Venezuela's proposed overhaul of its hydrocarbons legislation intends to grant both foreign and domestic companies unprecedented operational autonomy, enabling them to manage oilfields independently and commercialize production even as minority partners with state-owned PDVSA. The reform, submitted by interim President Delcy Rodriguez to the Nation…
The Oslo OBX index closed lower by 0.60% on Thursday, influenced by declines in the Media, Transport, and Diversified Financials sectors. Despite the overall downturn, certain stocks like Telenor ASA and Norwegian Air Shuttle ASA posted gains. Commodity prices, including crude oil and Brent oil, decreased, while gold futures saw a rise. Currency pa…
The Tel Aviv Stock Exchange saw notable gains on Thursday, with its benchmark TA-35 index climbing to a new all-time peak. Momentum was primarily fueled by robust returns in the insurance, financial services, and communications industries. However, select technology and pharmaceutical stocks lagged, mirroring a cautious market environment influence…
BTIG has upheld a Buy rating on Lululemon Athletica Inc., placing focus on the company’s operational execution rather than new product innovation. Although the company’s recently launched 'Get Low' fabric drew moderate investor enthusiasm, BTIG identifies significant improvement opportunities in internal alignment and marketing strategies. Concurre…
The Athens General Composite index advanced 2.16% to close at a five-year high, bolstered by strong performances in the banking, construction, and energy sectors. Notably, shares of Ellaktor SA, Aktor Symmetochon, and Public Power reported significant increases. While most stocks rose, select real estate and port authority shares experienced declin…
During a CNBC interview from the World Economic Forum in Davos, Workday CEO Carl Eschenbach dismissed fears that artificial intelligence could undermine traditional software business models. He characterized AI as a growth enabler for Workday, with customers increasingly adopting the company’s AI tools and leveraging its proprietary data to maintai…
