The all-stock deal creates one of the nation's largest independent oil and gas producers, headquartered in Houston, with combined assets poised to reshape the competitive landscape of the shale sector.
Analyst firm Benchmark increased its price target for specialty food distributor The Chefs' Warehouse (CHEF) to $84, maintaining a Buy rating. The move follows strong operational performance, including domestic acquisitions and double-digit international growth in the Middle East.
Stephens lowers price target on Cal-Maine Foods (CALM) citing near-term oversupply pressures, but the egg producer's long-term strategy remains focused on expanding its cage-free capacity through acquisition.
Freedom Capital initiates coverage on Mama's Creations (MAMA) with a Buy rating and a $16 price target, citing the company's expanding national footprint, product innovation, and strong recent earnings as key growth catalysts in the fresh meal sector.
FreightTech innovator GenLogs has closed a $60 million Series B round led by Battery Ventures. The startup, founded by a former CIA officer, leverages a vast sensor network and AI to bring unprecedented visibility and security to the fragmented trucking industry.
Analyst Piper Sandler has lowered its price target on Black Diamond Therapeutics (BDTX) while maintaining an Overweight rating, following a broad review of its biotech coverage. The adjustment comes even as the company recently reported encouraging Phase 2 data for its lead oncology drug candidate.
A suspected human smuggler with a prior conviction was shot by federal agents near the Arizona-Mexico border after allegedly firing at a CBP helicopter and agents during a foot pursuit, according to law enforcement officials.
Congress faces a critical vote to avert a prolonged shutdown, while newly released documents shed light on the Minneapolis shooting involving immigration officers and the Epstein case continues to reverberate.
Russia's premier cryptocurrency miner, BitRiver, faces insolvency proceedings as its CEO is placed under house arrest, marking a dramatic fall for a firm already crippled by international sanctions and mounting legal disputes.
A new report highlights how small and medium-sized businesses are leveraging AI, hyper-personalization, and sustainable practices not just to adapt, but to lead in a rapidly evolving marketplace.
Despite a steep share price decline, UiPath is carving out a dominant position in the burgeoning 'agentic AI' market, which promises to automate complex workflows. Strong customer loyalty and improving profitability suggest the automation software provider may be undervalued ahead of a projected industry explosion.
The energy giant reported industry-leading earnings and cash flow, driven by record production and deep cost cuts, while returning billions to shareholders and outlining an ambitious growth plan through 2030.
Rosenblatt Securities raised its rating on cybersecurity firm Fortinet ahead of its Q4 earnings, citing a favorable hardware refresh cycle, effective sales strategies, and supportive tax incentives as key growth drivers.
Investment firm William Blair has initiated coverage on Rambus Inc. with an 'Outperform' rating, highlighting the chip designer's dominant market share in interface circuits and its strategic positioning to capitalize on surging demand from AI data centers and server DRAM upgrades.
TD Cowen reaffirms its Buy rating on Dynatrace (DT) while adjusting its price target, anticipating stronger-than-expected performance driven by its new AI-powered observability platform, Dynatrace Intelligence.
Seven Wisconsin employers filed WARN notices in January, yet the state's unemployment rate held steady at a low 3.1%. Economists point to a cooling but stable labor market, with significant workforce changes driven by retirements and sectoral shifts.
Africa's largest conglomerate secures a strategic gas supply agreement with Nigeria's state oil firm, a key move supporting national ambitions to leverage vast gas reserves for industrial growth and investment.
A major protest against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) brought parts of downtown Portland to a standstill Sunday, culminating in a tense confrontation with federal officers outside a detention facility.
Digital infrastructure firm IREN secures a landmark $9.7 billion agreement with Microsoft and a massive GPU procurement from Dell, marking a strategic shift from cryptocurrency mining to powering the AI cloud boom.
Goodyear Tire & Rubber is overhauling its Avon Tyres brand and challenging U.S. tariffs in court, strategic moves analysts say are aimed at defending profitability amid cost pressures and competitive markets.
