The FDA has cleared Intuitive Surgical's da Vinci 5 robotic system for select complex cardiac procedures, a move that could reshape the landscape of minimally invasive heart surgery and open a significant new market for the industry leader.
French biopharma firm Inventiva (ENXTPA:IVA) has delivered a stunning 126% total return to shareholders over the past year, sharply contrasting with losses over a three-year horizon. As the stock experiences short-term pullbacks, analysts debate whether its current €5.23 price reflects future promise or present hype, with a key drug candidate hanging in the balance.
The commencement of sea trials for the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS John F. Kennedy coincides with the 140th anniversary of its builder, Newport News Shipbuilding, underscoring Huntington Ingalls Industries' entrenched role in U.S. naval defense and its long-term investment profile.
Verizon Communications posts its strongest customer gains since 2019, bolstered by a key fiber acquisition and a renewed strategic focus under CEO Hans Vestberg, signaling a potential inflection point for the telecom giant.
A patent lawsuit filed by Solos Technology against Meta Platforms, Oakley, and EssilorLuxottica targets core smart glasses technology, posing significant risks to Meta's wearables strategy and valuation.
Shares in Alligator Energy (ASX:AGE) jumped sharply after the company announced key progress at its Samphire uranium project in South Australia, including the launch of a field recovery trial and advancing mining lease approvals, setting the stage for a bankable feasibility study targeted for early 2027.
Netflix's unprecedented all-cash offer to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery has sent shockwaves through the media industry, setting the stage for a fierce regulatory battle and raising fundamental questions about the streaming giant's financial strategy and market dominance.
Following a period of strong sales growth, Chili's Grill & Bar is laying the groundwork to potentially grant its general managers a greater ownership stake, a move inspired by industry leaders like Texas Roadhouse and Raising Cane's.
Axon Enterprise stock fell sharply this week, caught in a sector-wide downturn for software stocks driven by AI disruption fears and valuation concerns, despite a lack of company-specific negative news.
Amidst economic crosscurrents, a closer look at Ideal Power, NetSol Technologies, and Sono-Tek reveals companies executing distinct strategies to navigate growth and profitability challenges in the high-risk, high-reward penny stock arena.
Ahead of its Q4 2025 results, Citigroup has revised its price target for PDD Holdings downward, maintaining a Neutral stance. The adjustment reflects concerns over slowing Chinese consumer spending and rising operational costs for its international platform, Temu.
After soaring to unprecedented highs, copper prices have begun to retreat. Goldman Sachs forecasts a more significant market adjustment by mid-2026, driven by potential U.S. tariff policies and a disconnect from fundamental demand.
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Bank of America has modestly lowered its price target on JD.com, following a similar move by DBS, as analysts revise down revenue and profit estimates for the Chinese e-commerce giant, citing weaker consumer electronics demand and scaled-back subsidy programs.
Shares of Chinese data center operator VNET Group have skyrocketed over the past year, with the majority of Wall Street analysts maintaining Buy ratings and projecting significant further upside, fueled by strong demand for digital infrastructure.
Yum China Holdings, the operator of KFC and Pizza Hut in China, is considering initiating a quarterly dividend, signaling a potential shift toward more regular capital returns to shareholders amid strong analyst sentiment.
NetEase Cloud Music has entered a multi-year strategic partnership with Universal Music Group, securing licensing and distribution rights for UMG's vast catalog in China. The deal aims to expand music access for Chinese listeners while creating new global promotion channels for domestic talent.
HSBC has raised its rating on New Oriental Education & Technology Group (NYSE: EDU) from 'Hold' to 'Buy', following the company's better-than-expected Q2 FY2026 results. The upgrade highlights a robust recovery in core businesses and strategic expansion into new educational initiatives.
Chinese tutoring giant TAL Education Group surpassed revenue and profit expectations for its fiscal third quarter, reporting net income of $130.6 million. The results signal a successful strategic pivot following China's sweeping education sector reforms.
After two decades of trailing the S&P 500, Micron Technology's strategic pivot to high-bandwidth memory for AI data centers has catapulted it to the top of the market, with analysts forecasting a seismic shift in the memory chip industry.
