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FF EAI Robotics Ecosystem Inc. (NASDAQ:FFR) and Faraday Future Intelligent Electric Inc. (NASDAQ:FFAI) have announced the launch of two humanoid robots and signed definitive agreements for FFR to acquire FFAI’s robotics business through an all-stock transaction. The announcement, dated 15 October 2026, introduces the FF Nova humanoid robot, priced at $2,490, and the FF Nova…

Regions Financial Corporation (NYSE:RF) reported third-quarter 2026 adjusted earnings above analyst expectations on Friday, supported by higher net interest income, improved lending margins and growth in capital markets revenue. The US banking group posted adjusted earnings per share of $0.73, exceeding the consensus forecast of $0.66 by $0.07. Revenue reached $1.97 billion, slightly below analysts’…

Truist Financial Corporation (NYSE:TFC) shares declined 2.53% in premarket trading on Friday, 16 October 2026, after the US banking group reported third-quarter earnings above analyst expectations but revenue below consensus forecasts. The Charlotte-based lender posted adjusted earnings per share of $1.16 for the quarter ended 30 September 2026, exceeding analysts’ estimates of $1.14. However, taxable-equivalent…

DataMeds AI, Inc. (NASDAQ:MEDS) has outlined plans to expand into the peptide compounding market through its pharmacy subsidiary, Corexa Health, following a proposed policy change by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The company said the FDA’s proposed “Interim Access Policy for Compounding Using Certain Peptides” could create opportunities for its pharmacy, distribution and…

M&T Bank Corporation (NYSE:MTB) reported third-quarter 2026 earnings above analyst expectations on Friday, supported by growth in its lending portfolios and a modest increase in net interest income. The US banking group posted adjusted earnings per share of $5.08, exceeding the consensus forecast of $4.93 by $0.15. Revenue reached $2.54 billion, slightly ahead of analysts’…

Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR) shares declined 3% in premarket trading on Friday, 16 October 2026, after MSCI announced changes to its index eligibility methodology that could result in the company’s removal from its indexes. The revised framework follows a consultation examining how non-operating companies should be treated within MSCI’s equity indexes. The changes are scheduled to take…

Stellantis (NYSE:STLA) is testing a new diesel-hybrid powertrain for its large commercial vehicles in Europe, according to Italian metalworkers’ union UILM, following a meeting with the automotive group on Monday. The new propulsion system is being developed at Stellantis’ Pratola Serra engine manufacturing facility in Avellino, Italy, and is intended to supply the group’s commercial…

Mercedes-Benz (TG:MBG) and Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) have expanded their technology partnership to develop advanced driver assistance and automated driving systems for future vehicles, the companies announced on Friday, 16 October 2026. The extended agreement combines Mercedes-Benz’s automotive engineering capabilities and proprietary vehicle operating system with Nvidia’s computing architecture, artificial intelligence software and safety technologies. The collaboration…