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Rivian Automotive (NASDAQ:RIVN) shares fell 4.7% in pre-market trading on Wednesday as investors reacted to the electric vehicle maker’s decision to launch a 75 million-share public offering priced at $15.50 per share. Capital Raise Weighs on Sentiment The offering is expected to generate approximately $1.2 billion in gross proceeds and is partly intended to fund…

Bath & Body Works (NYSE:BBWI) shares dropped 4.1% in pre-market trading on Wednesday after Goldman Sachs downgraded the specialty retailer to Sell, citing concerns over weakening consumer sentiment, brand perception and the risks associated with its evolving distribution strategy. Goldman Cuts Rating and Lowers Expectations Goldman Sachs assigned the stock a Sell rating with a…

Dollar Tree (NASDAQ:DLTR) shares rose 0.1% in pre-market trading on Wednesday after several Wall Street firms adopted a more positive outlook on the discount retailer, led by JPMorgan’s decision to raise its price target following a meeting with management. Analysts Turn More Positive JPMorgan increased its target price on Dollar Tree to $170 from $160…

Barrick Mining (NYSE:B) shares fell 1.8% in pre-market trading on Wednesday as continued weakness in gold prices weighed on sentiment across the precious metals mining sector. Gold Retreat Continues After Iran Developments Gold, which reached record highs above $5,500 an ounce in January 2026, declined by around 1.4% after U.S. President Donald Trump said the…

Salesforce (NYSE:CRM) has announced that the U.S. Air Force’s 441st Vehicle Support Chain Operations Squadron (VSCOS) is using its Missionforce National Security platform to manage a vehicle fleet valued at $13.5 billion, covering more than 84,000 vehicles across almost 389 locations worldwide. New Platform Replaces Legacy Fleet Management System The 85-member squadron, which provides support…

Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) has failed in its attempt to overturn European Union rules that classify the App Store and the iOS operating system as “gatekeeper” services under the bloc’s Digital Markets Act (DMA). EU Court Backs Digital Markets Act Decision The EU’s General Court in Luxembourg upheld the European Commission’s decision to designate both the App…

Gold prices moved lower on Wednesday after U.S. President Donald Trump indicated that the interim peace framework between Washington and Tehran had effectively collapsed, boosting oil prices and reviving concerns over inflation. By 09:36 GMT, spot gold had fallen 1.2% to $4,057.09 an ounce, while gold futures declined 2.2% to $4,066.56 an ounce. Trump Says…

Oil prices climbed sharply on Wednesday after U.S. President Donald Trump said he considered the interim peace framework between Washington and Tehran to be finished, raising fresh concerns over stability in the Middle East and global crude supplies. By 08:46 GMT, Brent crude, the international benchmark, had advanced 5.5% to $78.24 a barrel, while U.S.…