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Futures tied to Canada’s primary equity index climbed Monday as crude oil pushed higher amid ongoing conflict involving Iran that has constrained key shipping lanes. The rise in oil supported gains in the commodities-heavy S&P/TSX 60 futures, even as broader Canadian equities have slid over the past month. Across markets, higher energy prices and s…
Nasdaq will implement a package of rule changes, including a 'fast entry' process that can accelerate the addition of newly listed large-cap stocks to the Nasdaq-100. The changes, effective May 1 with most composition impacts expected in June, adapt index admission practices to a market where some companies reach mega-cap scale before going public …
Scienture Holdings, Inc. reported a significant 216% revenue increase for 2025 driven by the successful launch of Arbli™, the first FDA-approved oral liquid losartan formulation. Gross margin improved dramatically to 76.8% with enhanced commercial coverage secured through multiple GPO and health plan agreements, positioning the company for continue…
Celsius (CELH) has pulled back sharply into oversold territory even as 2025 revenue surged to a record $2.5 billion and strategic acquisitions (Alani Nu, Rockstar) materially accelerate growth. The pullback after competitor noise (Costco private label) presents a trade-able long: enter near $34.86, stop $30.00, target $52.00 on a 180-trading-day ho…
Kaltura announced a strategic partnership with Descript to combine their AI-powered video and audio editing tools. The alliance aims to help enterprises, especially in regulated industries like healthcare, to efficiently scale video content production while maintaining compliance and human oversight. The partnership already secured a commercial cus…
Westwood Holdings Group celebrates the 25th anniversary of its Westwood Real Estate Income Fund, highlighting a legacy of disciplined investing, consistent income generation, and active management of publicly-traded real estate securities, including a focus on preferred securities issued by REITs. The fund continues to invest across both traditiona…
Esperion Therapeutics announced new data from the CLEAR Outcomes clinical trial demonstrating that their drug bempedoic acid (marketed as NEXLETOL and NEXLIZET) reduces the risk of ischemic stroke by 22% compared to placebo in statin-intolerant patients and provides cardiovascular benefits in patients with autoimmune or inflammatory diseases. These…
SEALSQ Corp., a developer of post-quantum cryptography and PKI hardware and software, has joined the ECHONET Consortium to provide its INeS PKI platform services, aiming to improve identity, authentication, and security of smart home and energy devices in Japan. This partnership supports ECHONET's security framework with scalable, secure device aut…
Tokyo Lifestyle Co., Ltd. (Nasdaq: TKLF) has entered a three-year strategic cooperation agreement with BrainAurora Medical Technology Limited (6681.HK) to develop an integrated platform combining BrainAurora's digital cognitive impairment therapies with Tokyo Lifestyle’s functional health products. The partnership aims to address the growing elderl…
JE Cleantech Holdings Limited announced that its subsidiary, JCS-Echigo Pte Ltd, secured approximately $12 million in new orders for precision cleaning systems from an existing customer in Q1 2026, with deliveries expected over the next year. The company plans to leverage longstanding customer relationships, expand its product portfolio, and enhanc…
Lianhe Sowell International Group Ltd., listed on Nasdaq as LHSW, has entered a $1.8 million contract with California-based HECA Group to develop an AI-driven steam car-wash robot. The innovative robot aims to significantly reduce water consumption in car washes by up to 90% compared to conventional systems and eliminate chemical foam usage. This p…
Novo Nordisk (NVO) has pulled back from 2025 highs and now trades near its 52-week low after a period of heavy multiple compression. The FDA approval of Awiqli (weekly basal insulin) on 03/27/2026 is a substantial fundamental catalyst that can reaccelerate growth and offset headline risk. With a market cap of $162.7B, a P/E of 10.34 and a dividend …
Iranian strikes on two of the Middle East's largest aluminium producers, Aluminium Bahrain and Emirates Global Aluminium, have amplified fears of severe global shortages. The conflict and closure of the Strait of Hormuz have already limited shipments to key export markets in the U.S. and Europe. Both producers reported damage and are assessing oper…
Vertical Aerospace Ltd. (NYSE:EVTL) announced a financing package of up to $800 million on March 30, 2026, comprised of senior secured convertible notes from Mudrick Capital Management and a convertible preferred facility plus an equity line from Yorkville Advisors. The financing mix aims to fund aircraft research and development, testing and manuf…
Chinese-born, U.S.-based sculptor Gao Zhen, known for satirical depictions of Mao Zedong, was tried in a closed hearing on charges of "defaming national heroes and martyrs." The one-day session in Sanhe City People’s Court concluded with no immediate verdict. Gao, detained in August 2024 during a family visit to China, faces up to three years in pr…
Remarks by Rheinmetall CEO Armin Papperger characterizing Ukrainian drone production as the work of 'housewives' using kitchen 3-D printers provoked strong reactions in Ukraine, including from President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, government officials and an online campaign under #MadeByHousewives. Rheinmetall later issued a statement expressing respect f…
Shares of cybersecurity companies fell on Monday after a leaked draft blog post from Anthropic described a new model, Claude Mythos (also called Capybara), as "far ahead of any other AI model in cyber capabilities." DA Davidson analysts say they do not expect frontier AI tools to displace incumbent security vendors, highlight continued CISO skeptic…
Eikon Therapeutics closed an upsized IPO in February 2026 raising $381 million, strengthening its balance sheet to advance multiple late-stage clinical programs primarily in oncology. Key trial enrollments completed in non-small cell lung cancer and progress continued for selective PARP1 inhibitors and a novel WRN helicase inhibitor. The company re…
Viridian Therapeutics reported that its Phase 3 REVEAL-1 trial of elegrobart in active thyroid eye disease met its primary endpoint with highly statistically significant results, including notable proptosis responder rates and diplopia resolution. Despite the clinical success, the company’s stock fell about 40% on the day. The study enrolled 132 pa…
U.S. equity markets plunged on Friday, pushing the major indices into correction territory amid renewed tensions in the Middle East and a spike in energy prices. Brent crude rose above $110 a barrel after incidents in the Strait of Hormuz heightened supply concerns, while benchmark Treasury yields climbed to their highest levels since last summer. …
Bank of America’s Industrial Momentum Indicator fell for a second month after a run-up that started in fall 2025 and extended into early 2026. Key inputs such as copper, fund manager positioning and the Truck Shipper Survey have flattened amid macro uncertainty. While the indicator’s longer-term path remains upward following a Q3 2025 trough, recen…
Connect Biopharma Holdings saw its stock climb following the release of multiple clinical study results for rademikibart, an anti-interleukin-4-receptor alpha antibody. Preliminary Phase 1 pharmacology data indicate rapid, sustained improvements in lung function after a single 300 mg intravenous dose, while a partner-run Phase 3 trial in China repo…
Jefferies analysts contend a recent rout in internet stocks - driven in part by concerns over AI disruption - has pushed valuations to unusually low levels and created buying opportunities. The firm upgraded Expedia Group and Instacart to Buy, citing underappreciated earnings power and growth drivers even as shares trade well below historical multi…
WISeKey's subsidiary WISeSat.Space successfully launched its 21st satellite equipped with SEALSQ's post-quantum QS7001 chip into Low Earth Orbit via SpaceX's Transporter-16 rideshare mission. This launch marks a significant advancement in WISeKey's vision to deliver quantum-secure, high-speed broadband connectivity through a growing constellation o…
RBC Capital Markets says European retail is splitting into two clear segments - low-price fast fashion under pressure from Shein, and higher-end consumers buying fewer, higher-quality items. Against headwinds including Middle East conflict disruption, EU customs adjustments and rising freight costs, the bank highlights four stocks it expects to out…
