Author: Fiona Craig
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Hims & Hers Shares Jump on Proposed FDA Peptide Rule Changes
Shares of Hims & Hers Health Inc (NYSE:HIMS) surged 11% in premarket trading on Thursday, extending gains after a 14% rise in the previous session. The upward move came after comments from Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who indicated that the Food and Drug Administration is in the process of removing…
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Pentagon Turns to Automakers to Boost Weapons Output, WSJ Reports
The Pentagon has reached out to major U.S. manufacturers, including leading automakers, to assess options for increasing weapons production as ongoing conflicts put pressure on military inventories, the Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday, citing sources familiar with the matter. According to the report, senior defense officials have begun preliminary discussions with executives from companies…
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Stellantis Eyes China Tie-Up as Dongfeng Partnership Talks Emerge
Stellantis (NYSE:STLA) is exploring a potential partnership with Dongfeng Motor that could involve joint vehicle production across Europe and China, according to a report by Bloomberg. Sources cited by the publication indicate that discussions are focused on allowing Dongfeng to use underutilized Stellantis manufacturing sites in Europe, while the Chinese automaker could produce certain Stellantis…
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Oil Steady as Doubts Over US-Iran Talks Persist, Hormuz Disruption Continues
Oil prices held largely stable on Thursday, recovering from earlier losses as markets questioned whether ongoing negotiations between the United States and Iran would result in a breakthrough to end the conflict that has disrupted supply from a key Middle East production hub. Brent crude futures slipped 26 cents to $94.67 per barrel by 06:11…
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Gold Advances as Dollar Weakens Further; Iran Talks Remain in Focus
Gold prices moved higher during Asian trading on Thursday, supported by continued softness in the U.S. dollar, while investors kept a close watch on the possibility of renewed ceasefire discussions between Washington and Tehran. The metal remained near a one-month high reached in the previous session, as expectations of easing tensions in the Iran conflict…
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Markets Watch Iran Peace Talks as Futures Rise; TSMC Delivers Strong Results: Dow Jones, S&P, Nasdaq, Wall Street Futures
U.S. equity futures moved higher on Thursday as investors tracked developments around a possible new round of negotiations between Washington and Tehran. Efforts continue to extend a temporary ceasefire and restore shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Oil prices edged up but remained below the $100 per barrel mark. Meanwhile, China reported stronger-than-expected economic growth…
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CrowdStrike Earns Top Customer Recognition in Gartner SIEM Report
CrowdStrike (NASDAQ:CRWD) has been named a Customers’ Choice in the 2026 Gartner Peer Insights “Voice of the Customer” report for Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), reflecting strong user feedback and high satisfaction levels. The company said it received the highest number of five-star ratings and the most verified reviews among vendors in the report,…
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Allogene Publishes Promising ALLO-329 Data in Nature Communications
Allogene Therapeutics (NASDAQ:ALLO) said new pre-clinical data for its investigational CAR-T therapy ALLO-329 have been published in Nature Communications, highlighting a dual-targeting approach aimed at treating autoimmune diseases. ALLO-329 is an allogeneic, off-the-shelf CAR-T candidate designed to target both CD19-positive B cells and CD70-positive activated T cells, two key drivers of autoimmune conditions. The data…
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Allied Gaming Resolves Legal Dispute and Outlines Shift Toward AI and Digital Assets
Allied Gaming & Entertainment Inc. (NASDAQ:AGAE) said it has reached a settlement with Knighted Pastures LLC, bringing all related legal matters to a close, according to a company statement. Following the resolution, the company is turning its attention to new strategic initiatives, including plans to launch its cryptocurrency, Allied Coin, in 2026, subject to regulatory…
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La Rosa Holdings Takes Full Control of Orlando Brokerage Unit
La Rosa Holdings Corp. (NASDAQ:LRHC) announced it has acquired the remaining 49% stake in La Rosa Realty Orlando LLC, bringing the operation fully under its ownership. The Orlando-based business, which provides residential and commercial brokerage services along with agent coaching and support, generated approximately $3.3 million in revenue and more than $0.3 million in gross…