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Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon said he had "reluctantly accepted" the resignation of Chief Legal Officer Kathy Ruemmler and emphasized his respect for her decision. The exit follows Justice Department documents indicating Ruemmler accepted gifts from Jeffrey Epstein and counseled him on responding to media inquiries about his crimes. Her departure…
Amkor Technology's stock slid in premarket trading after the company's largest shareholder, the Kim Family, sold 10 million shares in a secondary offering priced at $48.75 per share. The transaction, executed through 915 Investments, LP, included a 30-day option for an additional 1.5 million shares, leaves the family with over 49% ownership, and im…
OKYO Pharma Limited (NASDAQ:OKYO) announced a $20 million public offering of ordinary shares under an underwriting agreement with Piper Sandler & Co., prompting a 24% decline in Friday premarket trading. The offering covers 10,815,000 shares at $1.85 each, with a 30-day option for an additional 1,622,250 shares at the same price. Proceeds are earma…
BMO Capital Markets downgraded Dollar Tree to Underperform from Market Perform and trimmed its price target to $95, saying the stock's valuation and earnings outlook look stretched given gaps in digital strategy and risks to margin expansion. The bank applied a lower multiple to a below-consensus earnings forecast for fiscal 2027 and flagged potent…
Tri Pointe Homes agreed to be acquired by Japan’s Sumitomo Forestry in an all-cash transaction valued at about $4.5 billion. The $47.00 per-share offer represents a notable premium to recent trading levels and drove a sharp premarket rally in Tri Pointe shares. The transaction, expected to close in the second quarter of 2026 subject to shareholder …
PJM Interconnection's recent proposal to manage growing electricity demand from data centers includes options for large users to supply their own new generation or to operate under a connect-and-manage regime that limits usage ahead of other emergency actions. Analysts say the plan - alongside a potential backstop capacity auction - could accelerat…
Regulatory disclosures for Thursday, February 12, 2026 showed no material insider buying or selling. While the absence of significant transactions provides limited new signals for market participants, tracking insider activity remains a useful component of investment research because purchases and sales can reflect executives' and major shareholder…
D.A. Davidson launched coverage of AMD, Intel, Broadcom and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., assigning Neutral ratings to AMD, Intel and Broadcom while naming TSMC the only Buy. Analyst Gil Luria pointed to widening competitive differences, warning of customer-led shifts in AI silicon demand that could pressure some suppliers while praising …
Pinterest's stock dropped more than 20% in premarket trading after the company said tariff-related uncertainty had led major U.S. retailers to scale back ad spending, which hurt its quarterly revenue forecast. The company recently reduced headcount by under 15%, a restructuring that CFO Julia Donnelly warned could disrupt near-term results as Pinte…
Rivian's announcement that it will introduce a more affordable R2 SUV in the second quarter, priced at nearly $45,000, underpinned a 24% jump in the company's stock as investors reacted to projections for materially higher deliveries. The company forecasts a 53% rise in 2026 deliveries driven by the R2, even as the broader EV sector grapples with w…
Schroders' agreement to sell to U.S. asset manager Nuveen — including the Schroder founding family's decision to divest its roughly 42% stake — crystallises a pressing strategic choice across Europe: consolidate or be acquired. The transaction will create one of the largest active asset managers, with $2.5 trillion in assets, and shines a light on …
Pinterest shares tumbled about 22% in premarket trading after the company issued a first-quarter revenue forecast below Street estimates, citing weaker ad spending from retail clients and tariff-related pressure on retailers. At least seven brokerages downgraded the stock, pointing to slowing advertising growth, heightened competition from larger p…
Moolec Science SA (NASDAQ:MLEC) saw its stock jump 100% in premarket trading Friday after reporting that its safflower platform reached approximately 45% gamma-linolenic acid (GLA) concentration during commercial-scale crushing. The company said the 2025 U.S. GLASO1 safflower campaign covered 1,100 acres, achieved average yields near 2,200 lbs per …
Alibaba fell about 5% and Baidu declined roughly 2% after reports said the Trump administration could place several Chinese technology companies, including Alibaba, on a Pentagon list identifying firms allegedly aiding China’s military. The 1260H designation does not automatically impose sanctions but signals U.S. military concerns and may complica…
Morgan Stanley published its latest review of leading internet platforms, assessing execution across AI initiatives, advertising and travel commerce. The bank highlights Airbnb, Pinterest, Expedia Group and Instacart, noting mixed operational outcomes and company-specific opportunities and risks as each attempts to sustain growth and protect margin…
Stellantis has begun reintroducing diesel versions for at least seven passenger cars and vans in Europe, reversing part of its earlier pivot to electric vehicles after EV sales underperformed and regulatory pressures eased. The move covers models from mainstream Opel and Peugeot lines to premium DS and Alfa Romeo nameplates, and follows sizeable ch…
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent urged Congress to pass the Clarity Act this spring and send it to President Donald Trump for signature, arguing the federal bill would provide "great comfort to the market" amid recent volatility in digital assets. He said cryptocurrency firms have attempted to block the legislation, while a bipartisan group of…
WarrenAI's recent analysis identifies Tesco, Dunelm and Next as the top UK retail performers, each supported by distinct operational strengths. Tesco's Whoosh rapid-delivery service and growing online penetration underpin market share gains, Dunelm offers a value proposition after a price decline and analyst upgrade, and Next is prized for earnings…
JPMorgan downgraded Norwegian Cruise Line (NCLH) from Overweight to Neutral following the resignation of CEO Harry Sommer and the appointment of John Chidsey. The firm reduced its December 2026 price target to $20 from $28 and lowered its 2026 net yield and adjusted EBITDA margin assumptions, citing softer close-in demand and increased promotional …
Deutsche Bank upgraded Airbnb to Buy and set a $154 price target, citing resilient travel demand, accelerating product momentum and contributions from Reserve Now Pay Later and a simplified host fee structure. The firm highlighted nights growth that outpaced consensus, conservative yet achievable guidance, and a fuller product pipeline into 2026 an…
Four UK-listed real estate investment trusts - Segro, Hammerson, Shaftesbury Capital and Derwent London - will publish full-year 2025 results in late February, beginning with Segro on February 20. UBS has outlined its expectations, expressing a constructive stance on Segro and Shaftesbury Capital driven by logistics demand and central London retail…
Europe’s largest brewers endured a tough 2025 as beer volumes fell and profit growth slowed, prompting cost cuts and strategic shifts. Executives and analysts say 2026 could be brighter, driven by the June-July soccer World Cup, expansion into soft drinks and low-alcohol products, and improving conditions in some markets.
C.H. Robinson responded to market worries about artificial intelligence displacing freight brokers after its stock fell 14.5% on Thursday. The company reaffirmed its long-standing investment in AI, detailed productivity gains from its 'Lean AI' program, and pointed to scale, financial strength and consistent outperformance as defenses against disru…
Morgan Stanley's sector outlook highlights a shortlist of Brazilian education companies it views as relatively well placed to manage regulatory adjustments, capture enrollment improvement and benefit from an improving macro backdrop into 2026. The bank emphasizes differences in distance-learning exposure, pricing power, margin profiles and balance-…
Barclays cautioned that a rapid, sentiment-fueled market retreat targeting companies judged vulnerable to artificial intelligence could continue in the near term. Analyst Emmanuel Cau said investors are increasingly grouping stocks by perceived AI immunity or vulnerability, creating choppiness across sectors even as earnings momentum holds up.
