A federal judge has ruled that Elon Musk must face a U.S. securities lawsuit alleging he improperly delayed disclosing his significant Twitter share acquisitions in 2022, rejecting his claims of regulatory overreach.
Investment firm Friedenthal Financial has significantly increased its stake in the First Trust Low Duration Opportunities ETF (LMBS), a $5.7 billion fund focused on mortgage securities, signaling a potential portfolio pivot towards income and capital preservation as interest rate expectations evolve.
In a significant move for decentralized finance, MetaMask has integrated Ondo Finance's tokenized securities, granting international users direct access to over 200 U.S.-listed assets like Apple and Tesla stocks, alongside gold and silver ETFs, from within their self-custody wallet.
MetaMask users in eligible non-U.S. regions can now trade over 200 tokenized U.S. securities, including major tech stocks and commodities ETFs, directly within the self-custodial wallet—a significant step in blending traditional finance with decentralized crypto infrastructure.
Mizuho Securities lowered its price target for Qualcomm, citing a weaker outlook for global smartphone shipments and increased competition. The firm projects a potential decline in handset production and pressures from rising memory costs.
Bank of America Securities has named Brazilian mining giant Vale S.A. (VALE) a top investment pick for 2026, raising its price target to $17 following a year of exceptional performance that saw shares climb 47%. Analysts cite operational strength, robust cash flow, and de-risking efforts as key drivers.
Alibaba's logistics arm, Cainiao, is set to acquire a stake in robovan developer Zelostech, creating a combined entity valued at approximately $2 billion. The strategic move, aimed at bolstering its autonomous freight capabilities, comes as China Merchants Securities reiterates a Buy rating on Alibaba with a HK$194 price target.
Diverging analyst reports on Grab Holdings highlight the tension between its near-term margin pressures and long-term strategic shift. While Bernstein trimmed profit estimates, BofA Securities upgraded the stock, reflecting a debate on whether heavy investments in new verticals will ultimately pay off for the Southeast Asian super-app.
Germany's largest retail bank now allows customers to purchase regulated crypto exchange-traded products directly from their securities accounts, with investments benefiting from favorable long-term capital gains tax treatment.
Rosenblatt Securities reaffirms a Buy rating on Elastic N.V. (ESTC), citing the company's strategic positioning to capitalize on enterprise AI adoption and platform consolidation, even as it trims its price target to $110 ahead of quarterly results.
Gökçe Güven, CEO of rewards startup Kalder and a 2023 Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree, is charged with securities fraud, wire fraud, and visa fraud. Prosecutors allege she used falsified data to raise millions from investors.
Shares of Super Micro Computer (SMCI) advanced Thursday after Rosenblatt Securities reiterated its Buy rating, with investors eyeing potential benefits from NVIDIA's next-generation AI chips and easing supply constraints.
Craig-Hallum and Northland Securities have both lowered price targets for MiMedx Group (MDXG), citing near-term uncertainty following new CMS billing guidance for skin substitute products, though both firms maintain positive long-term ratings.
In a strategic pivot, Bed Bath & Beyond acquires Tokens.com, aiming to launch a platform for tokenizing real-world assets like real estate and securities, with shares rising on the news.
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has ushered in a new era for the accounting watchdog, naming a fresh chair and three board members tasked with refocusing the PCAOB on its core mission of investor protection.
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.
BofA Securities has trimmed its price target for Uber Technologies, citing near-term uncertainties in the autonomous vehicle sector, even as the company launches a new internal data initiative aimed at accelerating AV development.
Truist Securities raises its price target on Huntington Bancshares (HBAN) following a robust Q4 performance, as the regional bank forecasts record interest income growth and benefits from improving industry tailwinds.
Insurance brokerage giant Arthur J. Gallagher reported robust fourth-quarter profit growth, driven by resilient demand. However, Truist Securities has lowered its price target on the stock, citing valuation pressures across the property & casualty brokerage sector.
In a landmark move to end regulatory ambiguity, the SEC and CFTC have formally merged their 'Project Crypto' into a single rulebook. The joint initiative aims to harmonize federal oversight of crypto markets, drawing clearer lines between securities and commodities as legislative efforts advance in Congress.
