Author: Fiona Craig
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Veru Teams Up With Novo Nordisk for Obesity Combination Therapy Trial (VERU)
Veru Inc. (NASDAQ:VERU) has entered into a clinical supply agreement with Novo Nordisk A/S (NYSE:NVO) to support its upcoming Phase 2b PLATEAU study, which will investigate a combination treatment for obesity in older adults. The agreement, signed on June 2, 2026, brings together Veru’s investigational therapy enobosarm and Novo Nordisk’s blockbuster weight-loss drug Wegovy. Phase…
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Hadron Energy Reaches Regulatory Milestone With NRC Quality Assurance Acceptance (HDRN)
Hadron Energy Inc. (NASDAQ:HDRN) moved higher in premarket trading on Thursday after receiving formal acceptance from the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) for its quality assurance programme, a key step in the future licensing pathway for its microreactor technology. Shares of the advanced nuclear technology company rose 5.5% following the announcement. NRC Approves Quality Assurance…
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Ciena Delivers Strong Quarter and Raises Outlook Despite Share Price Decline (CIEN)
Ciena Corporation (NYSE:CIEN) reported fiscal second-quarter results that exceeded Wall Street expectations on both earnings and revenue, while also lifting its full-year guidance. Despite the strong performance, the networking equipment provider’s shares fell 5.7% in premarket trading. The company credited its results to robust demand across its product portfolio and effective execution amid a complex…
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Coca-Cola Adapts Pricing Strategy as Consumer Spending Patterns Diverge (KO)
Coca-Cola (NYSE:KO) is refining its pricing and packaging strategy to address increasingly uneven consumer spending trends, as economic pressures affect different income groups in varying ways, according to comments from Chief Financial Officer John Murphy at an industry conference on Thursday. The beverage giant said it remains focused on maintaining affordability while preserving demand across…
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Weight Watchers Expands Reach Through LillyDirect Partnership (WW)
WW International (NASDAQ:WW) has integrated its Weight Watchers Med+ offering with Eli Lilly’s (NYSE:LLY) LillyDirect healthcare platform, broadening access to its clinical weight management services for patients using or considering prescription obesity treatments. The collaboration connects LillyDirect users with Weight Watchers’ program, which combines GLP-1 medications with behavioral, nutritional and lifestyle support. Med+ Program Added…
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Nu Holdings Advances $1 Billion Share Buyback Plan (NU)
Nu Holdings Ltd. (NYSE:NU) moved higher in premarket trading on Thursday after announcing a new share repurchase program worth up to $1 billion, underscoring management’s confidence in the company’s capital position and long-term growth strategy. Shares of the Brazilian digital banking group rose 1.9% following the announcement. Board Authorizes Major Repurchase Program The company disclosed…
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High Roller Technologies Gains After Unveiling $25 Million Prediction Market Competition (ROLR)
High Roller Technologies, Inc. (AMEX:ROLR) shares climbed 13% after the company introduced its new ROLR brand and announced a $25 million free-to-trade prediction challenge ahead of the launch of its prediction markets platform. The initiative is designed to generate early user engagement and support pre-launch marketing efforts as the company prepares to roll out its…
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Matador Resources Secures Gas and NGL Agreements With Energy Transfer (MTDR)
Matador Resources Company (NYSE:MTDR) has entered into a series of agreements with affiliates of Energy Transfer LP aimed at enhancing the value of its natural gas and natural gas liquids production from the Delaware Basin. The arrangements include a new gas supply agreement as well as separate contracts covering the sale and transportation of natural…
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Solidion Technology Jumps 200% After Introducing Space-Ready Battery Platform (STI)
Solidion Technology Inc. (NASDAQ:STI) saw its shares soar 200% on Thursday after unveiling a new patented battery platform designed to operate in extreme environments, targeting applications ranging from satellites and lunar missions to AI-powered data centers in low Earth orbit. The Dallas-based battery technology developer introduced its Generation Extreme-Climate Battery (Gen-ECB) platform, a system engineered…
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FingerMotion Partners With BlueFlare to Pursue AI Compute Projects in Western Canada (FNGR)
FingerMotion Inc. (NASDAQ:FNGR) has signed a memorandum of understanding with BlueFlare Energy Solutions Inc. aimed at developing behind-the-meter artificial intelligence computing infrastructure across Western Canada. The proposed collaboration will focus on projects in Alberta, British Columbia and Saskatchewan, positioning FingerMotion to expand its presence in the rapidly growing North American AI infrastructure market. Exclusive Development…