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MannKind Corporation (NASDAQ:MNKD) shares climbed around 6% on Friday after the biotechnology company announced U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval for its Furoscix ReadyFlow autoinjector and unveiled a $50 million private placement to strengthen its balance sheet. The regulatory approval and accompanying financing marked a significant milestone as MannKind prepares to launch the treatment in…

Noodles & Company (NASDAQ:NDLS) shares climbed 5.02% in premarket trading on Friday after the restaurant chain delivered second-quarter results that comfortably exceeded Wall Street expectations, driven by strong comparable sales growth, improving margins and a stronger full-year outlook. The company also reported a sharp improvement in profitability as customer demand continued to strengthen across both…

Salesforce (NYSE:CRM) shares rose 1.3% on Friday after the cloud software company announced it had been awarded a $1.6 billion contract by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to help modernize healthcare and administrative services using artificial intelligence and cloud technology. The three-year agreement further expands Salesforce’s long-standing relationship with the VA and strengthens…

Charter Communications Inc. (NASDAQ:CHTR) shares dropped 5.05% in premarket trading on Friday after the cable and broadband provider reported second-quarter results that topped earnings expectations but missed revenue forecasts, with continued customer losses in its internet business weighing on investor sentiment. Although profitability exceeded Wall Street estimates, weaker revenue and declining broadband subscriptions overshadowed the…

Sensient Technologies Corporation (NYSE:SXT) shares rose 3.66% in premarket trading on Friday after the ingredients manufacturer reported second-quarter results that surpassed Wall Street expectations and raised its financial guidance for the remainder of 2026. The company delivered stronger earnings and revenue, supported by broad-based growth across its operating divisions and continued momentum in its Color…

SLB (NYSE:SLB) reported second-quarter results ahead of Wall Street expectations on Friday, with higher revenue and earnings driven by strong international activity and continued momentum in its Production Systems and digital businesses. Shares rose 2.3% after the results, as investors looked beyond ongoing disruption in the Middle East and focused on the company’s diversified sources…

Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corporation (NYSE:BAH) shares gained 3.23% in premarket trading on Friday after the technology and consulting company delivered first-quarter fiscal 2027 earnings that comfortably exceeded Wall Street expectations, despite reporting lower revenue than a year ago. The stronger-than-expected profit, improving margins and robust cash generation helped offset concerns over declining sales. Earnings…

Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:VZ) shares rose 2.7% on Friday after the telecommunications company reported second-quarter earnings that exceeded analyst expectations and lifted its full-year guidance, offsetting a slight revenue shortfall. While quarterly revenue came in below Wall Street forecasts, investors welcomed stronger subscriber growth, improving profitability and a more optimistic outlook for the remainder of…