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AstraZeneca Plc (NASDAQ:AZN) released data from the ECHO Phase 3 trial of Calquence (acalabrutinib) plus bendamustine and rituximab compared to standard-of-care chemoimmunotherapy (bendamustine and rituximab) in adult patients at or over 65 years of age (n=635) with previously untreated...

Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (NYSE:HMC) has announced the launch of its new N-VAN e, a mini-electric vehicle (EV) specifically designed for commercial use, which will start selling in Japan on October 10, 2024. This model integrates advanced electric vehicle technology into the gasoline-powered N-VAN,...

Stellantis N.V. (NYSE:STLA) shares are trading lower premarket on Thursday. The company disclosed its capital return plan and confirmed its 2024 financial guidance. Management confirms its 2024 guidance of double-digit Adjusted Operating Income (AOI) margin, positive industrial free cash flows, and...

Pharmaceutical giant Novo Nordisk A/S (NYSE:NVO) is reportedly set to overtake Denmark’s iconic toymaker, Lego A/S, as the nation’s most valuable brand. For now, Lego continues to hold the title of the nation’s most valuable brand, a position it has maintained for nine consecutive...

Logistics behemoth FedEx Corp. (NYSE:FDX) has unveiled a plan to streamline its operations across Europe, aiming to reduce structural costs significantly. The restructuring initiative targets reducing 1,700 to 2,000 positions, primarily within the company’s back-office and commercial teams....

Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. (NASDAQ:WBD) has secured a transformative 10-year broadcasting deal through its sports division, TNT Sports, to cover the Roland-Garros French Open in the U.S. starting in 2025. This agreement marks a significant expansion of Warner Bros. Discovery’s involvement...

Renewable energy group Orsted (OTC:DNNGY) decided to invest in a battery energy storage system to stabilize the U.K. energy supply and reduce price volatility. The investment will complement its offshore wind power business, which will balance the grid, support renewable energy growth, and provide...

Intel Corp (NASDAQ:INTC) has reportedly put on hold its ambitious plans to construct a $25-billion semiconductor facility in Israel. Intel highlighted the need to adapt large-scale endeavors to changing timelines, without directly referring to the project, according to a report from Reuters....

Nokia Corporation (NYSE:NOK) conducted the world’s first live immersive voice and audio call over a cellular network. Pekka Lundmark, Nokia’s President and CEO, connected with Stefan Lindström, Finland’s Ambassador of Digitalization and New Technologies, using the Immersive Voice...

BP p.l.c. (NYSE:BP) reportedly updated its policy, requiring employees to disclose intimate relationships with colleagues or risk termination. This change follows the dismissal of former CEO Bernard Looney for failing to make such disclosures, reported Reuters. As per the memo, the updated...

BofA Securities analyst Didier Scemama reiterated a Buy rating on ASML Holding N.V. (NASDAQ:ASML) with a price target of 1,302 euros ($1,406), up from 1,156 euros ($1,213). Scemama raised his revenue and EPS estimates for calendar years 2025 and 2026 by 6%- 9%, reflecting higher confidence in...

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc. (NYSE:MUFG) and Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group Inc. (NYSE:SMFG) are reportedly set to divest approximately ¥1.32 trillion ($8.5 billion) worth of strategic shareholdings in Toyota Motor Corp. (NYSE:TM). The major move indicates a strong commitment by Japan...

For the first time in its 55-year history, Samsung Electronics Co (OTC:SSNLF) faced a strike from its largest union, marking a significant moment in the tech giant’s labor relations. The National Samsung Electronics Union, representing around 28,400 workers, initiated the action over a...

DouYu International Holdings Limited (NASDAQ: DOYU) reported a fiscal first-quarter 2024 revenue decline of 29.9% to $144 million year-on-year, missing the analyst consensus estimate of $184 million. The Chinese game-centric live streaming platform’s adjusted earnings per ADS...

WalkMe Ltd. (NASDAQ:WKME) shares are jumping today after it inked a definitive deal to be acquired by SAP SE (NYSE:SAP) in an all-cash deal for an equity value of about $1.5 billion. The Executive and Supervisory Boards of SAP and the Board of Directors of WalkMe have approved the transaction...