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Immuneering Corporation (NASDAQ:IMRX), a clinical-stage biotechnology company specializing in oncology treatments, announced Thursday that it has entered into a definitive securities purchase agreement with a group of leading institutional and accredited investors. The private placement is expected to generate approximately $25 million in gross proceeds, before fees and expenses. The deal is slated to close…

Walmart (NYSE:WMT) released its fiscal second-quarter results on Thursday, delivering a mixed performance. While sales outpaced forecasts, profits disappointed, marking the first earnings miss in three years. In pre-market trading on August 21, the stock slipped 3.1%, even as the retailer lifted its full-year guidance. Results Adjusted earnings per share came in at $0.68, falling…

New data from the Labor Department on Thursday showed that applications for unemployment benefits in the U.S. rose more sharply than economists had anticipated during the week ending August 16. Initial claims increased to 235,000, up by 11,000 compared with the prior week’s unchanged figure of 224,000. Analysts surveyed ahead of the release had projected…

U.S. equity futures slipped on Thursday, signaling continued weakness for Wall Street as investors brace for Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s appearance at the Jackson Hole Economic Symposium. Lingering uncertainty over the direction of interest rates has weighed heavily on sentiment, keeping markets on edge ahead of the September policy meeting. Powell’s comments are expected…

American Rebel Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:AREB), the company behind American Rebel Light Beer, announced a new distribution agreement with Budweiser of Asheville, Inc., bringing the brand into Western North Carolina, a region renowned for its rich beer culture and strong community ties. This partnership reflects American Rebel Beverages’ strategy to collaborate with distributors who share its…

Alcon AG (NYSE:ALC) saw its stock fall more than 2% on Thursday following a rating cut by J.P. Morgan, citing disappointing quarterly performance and reduced visibility on earnings. David Adlington, an analyst at J.P. Morgan, noted that “another soft quarter, combined with a further cut to guidance, is likely to prompt questions about the company’s…

Dingdong (NYSE:DDL), a leading Chinese fresh grocery e-commerce platform, reported a 59.7% year-on-year increase in net income for the second quarter on Thursday, as revenue exceeded analysts’ forecasts. The company marked its sixth consecutive profitable quarter amid steady growth in order volumes. Following the announcement, Dingdong shares rose 1.24% in after-hours trading. For the quarter…

Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) revealed Thursday plans to invest $2 billion in expanding its manufacturing operations in North Carolina. The project will see a new facility of over 160,000 square feet built at FUJIFILM’s biopharmaceutical site in Holly Springs. The decade-long investment is expected to create around 120 new jobs and aligns with J&J’s strategy…

Coty (NYSE:COTY) saw its shares tumble more than 21% in premarket trading on Thursday after the company reported a surprise quarterly loss and flagged softer sales and profit in the first half (H1) of fiscal year 2026 (F26), with growth expected to resume later. The maker of CoverGirl and Gucci fragrances posted a fourth-quarter loss…

UBS sees promising potential in select emerging market currencies, even as the U.S. dollar has recently strengthened, according to a research note from the investment bank. The report notes that emerging market currencies have stalled in their advance since early July due to the dollar’s gains. Nevertheless, UBS maintains a positive outlook, pointing to anticipated…