Cloud communications firm 8x8 (EGHT) surged over 43% after posting Q4 results that handily topped analyst forecasts, fueled by robust demand for its AI-powered customer experience platform and an upbeat revenue outlook.
Eli Lilly & Co. shares surged 10% after the pharmaceutical giant posted Q4 2025 results that smashed analyst forecasts and issued a robust 2026 outlook, powered by unprecedented demand for its GLP-1 drugs Mounjaro and Zepbound.
Shares of industrial technology conglomerate Fortive surged nearly 10% Thursday after the company delivered better-than-expected fourth-quarter results and issued a robust financial forecast for 2026, signaling renewed confidence in its core operations.
As tokenization of real-world assets moves from pilot to production, Europe's unified regulatory framework under MiCA is providing the certainty needed for institutional scale. This edge could position the bloc to set global standards for the burgeoning market.
As Ethereum's core development advances, its leading scaling solutions are shifting their narrative—from being mere extensions of the base chain to asserting their independence and unique value propositions in a maturing ecosystem.
Nomura Holdings clarifies that stricter position limits at its crypto unit Laser Digital aim to manage short-term earnings swings, not signal a retreat from the digital asset market, as the bank maintains its long-term commitment to the sector.
Crude oil futures showed minimal movement Thursday, caught between hopes for eased Middle East tensions from upcoming diplomatic talks and supportive supply data. Gasoline futures edged higher as traders weighed mixed signals from inventories and geopolitics.
Amazon's acquisition of a documentary on the sitting First Lady has sparked debate over corporate influence, while analysts see potential long-term benefits far exceeding its box office performance.
A Democratic blockade of a key Federal Reserve nominee, citing ongoing investigations into sitting officials, has increased the likelihood that Chair Jerome Powell remains in his role past May. The departure of a top White House economic adviser further distances the administration from the central bank.
The Dallas-based engineering giant posted a dramatic turnaround to profit in its latest quarter, crediting a booming pipeline of AI-driven data center and semiconductor projects alongside strong water sector demand.
Varo Bank has closed a $123.9 million Series G round led by Warburg Pincus and Coliseum Capital, while adding seasoned executives from Morgan Stanley and JPMorgan Chase to its board as it navigates growth amid ongoing losses.
A major human rights review accuses the Labour government of eroding civil liberties through expansive surveillance, restrictive protest laws, and the controversial banning of activist groups, raising alarms about the state of democracy in Britain.
The UN children's agency is urging nations worldwide to outlaw the creation of AI-generated child sexual abuse material, citing alarming reports of a surge in such fabricated content. The call comes as Britain moves to become the first country to explicitly criminalize the practice.
As reproductive rights face escalating legal threats, personal finance experts are advising clients to prioritize dedicated savings for abortion access—a stark reflection of America's shifting healthcare landscape.
Super Micro Computer's stellar Q2 earnings, fueled by AI server demand, have prompted a raised annual outlook to over $40 billion. Yet, the celebration is tempered by stark realities: margins are razor-thin, and the company's fortunes are increasingly tied to one massive data center customer, reshaping its risk profile for investors.
USA Rare Earth lands a pivotal role in America's critical minerals strategy, securing a potential $1.6 billion federal package and new private investment to build a domestic supply chain from mine to magnet.
ADP reported strong quarterly earnings and raised its full-year guidance, while unveiling new AI-powered 'Assist' agents designed to automate HR and payroll tasks. The move highlights the company's strategy to monetize its vast employment dataset, even as investors question its growth trajectory and the costs of AI integration.
Elon Musk's SpaceX is broadening its IPO syndicate, holding pitches with non-U.S. banks in January. The move comes as the company, now set to include xAI, prepares for a record-breaking public offering later this year that could value the combined entity at $1.25 trillion.
The man accused of killing one D.C. National Guard member and critically wounding another in a November attack near the White House has pleaded not guilty to federal charges including first-degree murder.
Senator Tim Scott pushes back against a Justice Department investigation into Fed Chair Jerome Powell, calling it a political maneuver that is now jeopardizing the confirmation of President Trump's nominee to succeed Powell.
