At the SCOPE 2026 summit, Massive Bio and ConcertAI unveiled competing AI-driven platforms designed to tackle chronic inefficiencies in oncology clinical trials, from patient enrollment to study design, promising faster, more reliable pathways for new cancer therapies.
Norwegian operator Aker BP has successfully started production from the second phase of its Solveig field, delivering the project on time and budget. The development adds significant reserves and extends plateau production by leveraging existing infrastructure near the Edvard Grieg platform.
The infrastructure giant has been awarded a seven-year contract to maintain over 5,000km of roads and 55,000 streetlights across Coventry, Solihull, and Warwickshire, with an option to extend the partnership to 2039.
Ahold Delhaize's Belgian arm finalizes the acquisition of Delfood, integrating 303 outlets to solidify its dominance in the local convenience retail landscape and expand its total store network to over 1,100 locations.
NXP Semiconductors surpasses Q4 expectations and projects strong first-quarter guidance, though shares dip as analysts debate the pace of the chip sector's recovery.
Devon Energy and Coterra Energy announce a definitive all-stock merger, poised to create a dominant U.S. shale operator with an enterprise value of $58 billion and headquarters in Houston.
The Lopesan Hotel Group announces a major expansion in the Dominican Republic's premier tourist region, with three distinct resorts now accepting bookings for early 2026.
PepsiCo reported stronger-than-expected fourth-quarter revenue, driven by resilient international soda sales and growing demand for low-sugar beverages in the U.S. The results come as the company navigates portfolio changes and activist investor pressure.
The Bank of England is launching a public consultation this spring to foster competition in retail payments, aiming to introduce direct account-to-account payment options that could challenge Visa and Mastercard's dominance and lower costs for smaller businesses.
Amidst a resilient broader market, investors are scouring Europe for overlooked opportunities. We examine three sub-€50 million market cap companies—Componenta, Duell Oyj, and Cherry SE—that combine niche market positions with evolving financial stories, offering potential for growth-oriented portfolios.
After lagging the market, the energy sector is surging in 2026. We analyze three leading ETFs offering robust yields and distinct strategies for investors seeking exposure.
With institutional shareholders dominating ownership, Kearny Financial Corp.'s stock trajectory is closely tied to the moves of major funds. While this brings credibility, it also introduces volatility risks that retail investors should watch.
Germany's national accounting standards body, the DRSC, has formally applied to join the IFRS Foundation's Sustainability Standards Advisory Forum (SSAF) for the 2026 term, aiming to inject its technical expertise and the perspective of Europe's largest economy into the global implementation of sustainability reporting rules.
MicroStrategy has added another 855 Bitcoin to its massive holdings, funded entirely through a stock sale, even as the cryptocurrency's price retreats. The move, defended by Michael Saylor as deploying 'dry powder,' is met with public doubt from CNBC's Jim Cramer regarding its timing and the company's capacity to weather further volatility.
In a decisive move to streamline operations and bolster its financial health, Hain Celestial Group has agreed to sell its North American snacks portfolio to family-owned Canadian firm Snackruptors. The deal marks the first major step following a comprehensive strategic review launched last year.
Imperial Oil Limited (TSE:IMO) announces an increased quarterly dividend to CA$0.87 per share, continuing a multi-year trend of robust dividend growth supported by strong earnings and reinvestment plans.
The parent company of Fatburger, Johnny Rockets, and Twin Peaks has filed for bankruptcy, closing 32 corporate-owned restaurants as it grapples with over $1.3 billion in defaulted debt and seeks to restructure.
After a punishing year of underperformance, Salesforce is winning back analyst favor. Strong quarterly results and surging demand for its AI platform, Agentforce, are fueling renewed optimism and significant price target upgrades.
National Bank Holdings' fourth-quarter earnings were clouded by one-time charges from its Vista Bank acquisition and problem loan resolutions. Management framed the 'noisy' period as a strategic reset, aiming to position the bank for stronger performance in the coming year.
Southwest Airlines reported fourth-quarter earnings that edged past analyst expectations, though revenue came in slightly below target. The carrier outlined an ambitious fleet renewal plan and issued bullish full-year guidance, signaling confidence in a robust recovery ahead.
