Future Proof Brands, maker of the popular ready-to-drink brand BeatBox, is laying off over 150 employees at its headquarters. The move comes weeks after announcing a $490 million majority stake acquisition by Anheuser-Busch, signaling corporate restructuring ahead of the deal's expected close in early 2026.
First Bank Corp. has entered into a definitive agreement to merge with Russellville-based First State Bank, a strategic move set to deepen the holding company's roots in the Arkansas River Valley region while preserving the community bank's local identity.
Despite a recent price target cut from Morgan Stanley, analysts maintain that Oracle's strategic investments in GPU-as-a-Service and its deepening ties with TikTok position it for long-term cloud growth, even as capital expenditures weigh on short-term earnings.
A four-advisor team managing $1 billion in client assets has left Merrill Lynch to join Raymond James' employee channel, underscoring the intensifying competition for top wealth management talent.
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The healthcare sector has surged 17.4% in six months, outpacing the S&P 500. While demographic trends fuel long-term growth, regulatory hurdles and valuation concerns demand selective investing. We analyze one company built for decades of returns and two where investors should tread carefully.
Israel announces a limited reopening of the Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt this Sunday, permitting the movement of people under strict security protocols for the first time since its capture in May 2024.
Secretary-General António Guterres warns the United Nations could exhaust its regular budget cash by July, citing chronic non-payment of dues by member states and a "Kafkaesque" financial cycle that threatens its core operations.
As Appen announces a key governance change, its surging share price collides with deep long-term losses, forcing a hard look at whether this AI data play is a turnaround story or a value trap.
Heineken launches a global marketing initiative celebrating shared passions in sports and music, aiming to foster real-world connections amid declining U.S. sales and a competitive import beer market.
The ASX-listed miner's heavily discounted rights issue aims to shore up its balance sheet after a period of steep losses, but analysts are divided on whether the fresh capital marks a new beginning or merely delays deeper challenges.
As artificial intelligence reshapes the competitive landscape, tech leaders face a stark choice: disrupt their own profitable core businesses or risk being left behind. New financial results from Microsoft, Meta, and Tesla reveal the high-stakes strategies—and market reactions—defining this pivotal moment.
In a bid to attract new entrants to the market, financial services firm SoFi is offering a significant stock bonus of up to $1,000 for opening a self-directed investment account, eliminating traditional barriers like commissions and minimums.
Analyst firm Clear Street has raised its price target for Critical Metals Corp. (CRML) to $20, citing a strategic joint venture with a Saudi industrial group to build a rare earth processing facility. The move aims to diversify supply chains away from China and support Western defense needs.
Ovid Therapeutics (NASDAQ: OVID) has garnered analyst optimism following positive Phase 1 trial results for its novel neurological drug candidate and a recent 'Outperform' initiation. The biotech firm is now shifting focus to a more potent oral therapy, with key regulatory milestones ahead.
Reed Jobs, son of the late Apple co-founder Steve Jobs, has secured over $200 million for Yosemite, a venture fund dedicated to pioneering cancer treatments. Backed by major institutions, the fund seeks to transform cancer from a fatal diagnosis to a chronic, manageable disease within a generation.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has proposed legislation to prohibit state and local law enforcement from collaborating with federal immigration authorities, a move the Department of Homeland Security warns will compromise public safety.
Amazon is set to eliminate 16,000 corporate roles, marking its largest workforce reduction since 2023. As the tech giant streamlines operations and doubles down on AI, investors are weighing the long-term strategy against near-term turbulence.
Sources indicate OpenAI is accelerating plans for a late-2026 public listing, a move that would place its massive cash burn and long road to profitability under intense investor scrutiny, potentially defining the next phase of the AI boom.
