A months-long advocacy campaign criticizing Hannaford's pricing and animal welfare policies has gained little traction among Maine shoppers, many of whom remain loyal to the dominant grocer despite concerns over affordability.
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) is poised to grant its inaugural stablecoin issuer licenses in March, with approvals expected for only a select few firms. The move transitions the city's digital asset framework from sandbox testing to a formally regulated market, focusing on stringent risk controls and credible use cases.
Oracle's deepening role as TikTok's U.S. data guardian and its aggressive push into regulated AI sectors present a dual narrative of strategic growth and heightened operational scrutiny, following a service outage linked to its infrastructure.
The world's largest payment networks are taking a measured approach to stablecoins for everyday consumer transactions, citing a lack of clear demand in developed markets and emphasizing their role as infrastructure providers rather than disruptors.
German defense giant Rheinmetall has inked a significant, multi-year framework agreement to supply the Dutch armed forces with a range of hand grenades, deepening a strategic partnership that now spans artillery shells to infantry ordnance amid heightened European security concerns.
Dolby Laboratories (DLB) reported first-quarter results that exceeded analyst forecasts, prompting the company to raise its full-year guidance. The audio-visual technology leader cited earlier-than-anticipated deal closures, momentum in mobile and broadcast, and strategic wins with partners like Sony, TCL, and Peacock as key drivers.
IBM intensifies its focus on the enterprise AI market with the launch of its governed deployment platform, a strategic collaboration with e& for regulated sectors, and the appointment of PepsiCo's Ramon Laguarta to its board of directors.
Buoyed by robust demand for its premium iPhone 17 Pro models, Apple is projected to report its highest quarterly iPhone sales increase in over four years. Analysts spotlight a pivotal AI deal with Google's Gemini as a key future growth lever, even as the tech giant navigates supply chain cost pressures.
French reinsurer SCOR has expanded its underwriting capacity for Baobab Insurance's cyber policies in Germany and Austria, now covering companies with annual revenues up to €1 billion, marking a strategic push into Europe's industrial cyber risk market.
BeOne Medicines extends its collaboration with quantitative systems pharmacology firm InSysBio, aiming to optimize clinical trial dosing and mitigate cytokine release syndrome risks across its broad portfolio of 15 novel oncology assets.
Following a strategic partnership with Singapore's GIC, Realty Income (NYSE: O) is poised for a transformative year. Analysts forecast further international growth, portfolio diversification into new property verticals, and a potential rebound in share performance as catalysts align.
The Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt partially reopened Monday under European Union operation, permitting restricted passage for Palestinians after a near two-year Israeli closure. The move is part of a U.S.-brokered ceasefire agreement, though high costs and tight quotas severely limit access.
Pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly announces a major $3.5 billion manufacturing expansion for its weight-loss drugs and enters two strategic research collaborations in gene editing and immunology, signaling aggressive growth plans amid a recent stock valuation dip.
The German tubing systems specialist is posting robust returns on capital employed, outpacing industry averages and signaling potential for sustained value creation through disciplined reinvestment.
The vital Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt has resumed operations for restricted humanitarian and civilian traffic, marking a critical, though tentative, development in the ongoing ceasefire agreement.
Israel and Egypt have initiated a tightly controlled pilot reopening of the Rafah border crossing, a move tied to the broader U.S.-backed peace framework. The initial phase permits a small number of pre-vetted individuals to cross daily under heavy security coordination.
The vital Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt has partially reopened for a trial period, allowing a restricted number of Palestinian civilians to cross. This move implements a key provision of the U.S.-mediated ceasefire, though severe limitations and high costs cast doubt on its immediate humanitarian impact.
Merck & Co. shifts its cancer drug development playbook, opting for targeted collaborations with Guardant Health and Eikon Therapeutics after walking away from a major acquisition. Analysts debate whether the stock's current price fully reflects its long-term pipeline potential.
Citi analyst Geoff Meacham raised his price target on Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMY) to $60, citing a more favorable setup for the sector. The move comes as the drugmaker also announces a partnership with Microsoft to leverage AI for earlier lung cancer detection.
A major analyst upgrade, fueled by Nvidia's deepening investment and strategic alignment, projects significant upside for the AI cloud infrastructure leader CoreWeave, despite recent stock volatility.
