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Intellia Therapeutics (NASDAQ:NTLA) shares gained 4.8% to $14.44 in premarket trading on Monday after the company announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration had lifted a clinical hold affecting a late-stage study of its experimental gene-editing therapy for heart disease. The regulator had previously halted two pivotal trials of nexiguran ziclumeran last year following…

Shares of Zoetis Inc (NYSE:ZTS) edged 1.1% lower to $129.72 in premarket trading on Monday after the animal health company revealed plans to acquire the animal genomics division of Neogen Corporation (NASDAQ:NEOG) in a deal valued at $160 million. The transaction will give Zoetis access to Neogen’s genetic testing capabilities and data analytics platforms, which…

AAON, Inc. (NASDAQ:AAON) reported fourth-quarter results on Monday that topped revenue expectations but fell short on earnings, as the HVAC equipment manufacturer faced higher costs linked to capacity expansion and ongoing production ramp-ups. The company’s shares declined 2.17% in pre-market trading following the announcement, with investors focusing on weaker-than-expected profitability despite robust top-line growth. Adjusted…

Defense-sector equities moved sharply higher on Monday as escalating conflict in the Middle East boosted expectations for increased military spending and replenishment of weapons inventories. Lockheed Martin (NYSE:LMT) climbed 6.5%, while L3Harris Technologies (NYSE:LHX) gained 4%. Northrop Grumman (NYSE:NOC) advanced 5% and General Dynamics (NYSE:GD) rose 2%. RTX Corporation (NYSE:RTX) also posted strong gains, jumping…

Shares of drone manufacturers and defense technology companies moved sharply higher on Monday as rising geopolitical tensions involving the United States, Israel and Iran fueled investor demand for defense-related assets. Markets reacted after weekend military strikes by U.S. and Israeli forces and subsequent Iranian retaliation heightened concerns about a widening regional conflict, lifting defense-sector equities…

Zhibao Technology Inc. (NASDAQ:ZBAO), a fast-growing InsurTech company focused on digital insurance brokerage services in China, announced strong growth in its natural gas insurance segment, highlighting the business as a central driver of its consumer-focused strategy for 2026. The company said total premiums generated through its gas insurance products approached RMB 100 million (approximately $14.5…

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ:KTOS) announced that its OpenSpace® Platform has been integrated into SSC Space Go, a newly launched service from SSC Space designed to deliver seamless data access for small satellites operating in Low Earth Orbit (LEO). SSC Space Go aims to simplify and lower the cost of Earth Observation and…

Turbo Energy S.A. (NASDAQ:TURB), a technology-focused provider of AI-driven energy storage and optimization platforms, said its industrial electrification systems are helping commercial and industrial operators protect operating margins as volatility across global energy markets intensifies. The company noted that recent geopolitical developments have driven sharp swings in oil and gas prices, increasing financial pressure on…