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Brown-Forman and Pernod Ricard acknowledge discussions over possible merger
U.S. whiskey producer Brown-Forman (NYSE:BF.A) and French spirits group Pernod Ricard (EU:RI) said on Thursday that they are in talks about a potential combination structured as a “merger of equals.” In separate statements, the companies confirmed earlier media reports that negotiations between the two drinks makers are underway. “If agreed to and subject to customary…
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Oil slips, heading for weekly decline as hopes grow for Middle East de-escalation
Oil prices moved slightly lower during Asian trading on Friday and were on track for weekly losses, as expectations of easing tensions in the Middle East reduced the geopolitical risk premium that had supported the market in recent days. As of 20:46 ET (00:46 GMT), Brent crude futures for May delivery fell 0.5% to $107.50…
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Gold climbs as Trump points to progress in Iran talks, though metal heads for weekly drop
Gold prices jumped more than 2% during Asian trading on Friday, helped by a slightly weaker U.S. dollar and signs of easing geopolitical tensions after Donald Trump indicated that negotiations with Iran were advancing. Spot gold rose 2.1% to $4,467.32 per ounce as of 02:41 ET (06:41 GMT), while U.S. gold futures increased 1.1% to…
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Trump extends pause on Iran power plant strikes – what’s moving markets: Dow Jones, S&P, Nasdaq, Wall Street Futures
Futures tied to the major U.S. stock indexes were little changed on Friday even after U.S. President Donald Trump said the deadline for potential American air strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure would be pushed back. The extension comes as Washington demands that Tehran reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Trump maintains that negotiations with Iran are…
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What Makes NEO Battery Materials Unique – Drone Defense and Technological Sovereignty: Competing with DroneShield and Amprius
DroneShield and the Hardware Limits of Defense AI-driven drone defense systems have evolved rapidly in recent years. DroneShield focuses on detecting and electronically jamming enemy drones. When jammers fail due to autonomous systems, physical interceptor drones come into play. These interceptors must accelerate within fractions of a second to neutralize agile targets. Conventional batteries with graphite anodes…
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Collapsing Iran Talks and Surging Oil Prices Fuel Sharp Wall Street Sell-Off
U.S. stocks suffered their worst session since the onset of the Iran conflict on Thursday as the collapse of peace negotiations between Washington and Tehran sent crude oil prices surging and rattled investor confidence across virtually every corner of the market. What began as a cautiously lower open turned into a broad-based rout after President…
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Neurocrine unveils first expert guidance for tardive dyskinesia care in long-term facilities
Neurocrine Biosciences (NASDAQ:NBIX) on Thursday announced new expert consensus recommendations aimed at improving the screening, diagnosis and treatment of tardive dyskinesia (TD) among older adults living in long-term care settings. The recommendations were developed through a multidisciplinary Delphi panel and presented at the Society for Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medical Association (PALTmed) PALTC26 Annual Conference…
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Firefly partners with U.S. Defense Department on PTSD and TBI evaluation
Firefly Neuroscience, Inc. (NASDAQ:AIFF) said it has entered into a partnership with the U.S. Department of Defense to support the evaluation and treatment of active-duty service members and veterans affected by Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). The small-cap company, which has a market capitalization of about $23.88 million, has seen its…
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Henkel to acquire Olaplex in $1.4 billion takeover deal
German consumer goods group Henkel (TG:HEN) has agreed to purchase prestige haircare brand Olaplex (NASDAQ:OLPX) in a transaction valued at approximately $1.4 billion, the company announced Thursday. The acquisition will be completed through an offer of $2.06 per share for Olaplex stock. Henkel said the agreement received unanimous approval from Olaplex’s board and represents an…
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Lumexa Imaging reports solid Q4 growth and maintains 2026 outlook
Lumexa Imaging (NASDAQ:LMRI) released preliminary, unaudited results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2025, highlighting continued revenue growth and improving operating performance despite ongoing net losses. Fourth-quarter consolidated revenue increased 7.9% year over year to $267.7 million. System-wide revenue rose 10.6%, while same-center advanced imaging volumes grew 12.7% on a consolidated…