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Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) plans to roll out its much-anticipated Robotaxi service in the Bay Area as soon as this weekend, according to an internal memo obtained by Business Insider. The electric car maker reportedly informed employees on Thursday that the launch timeline has been accelerated, with some select Tesla owners receiving invites to test the paid…

Lakeland Financial Corporation (NASDAQ:LKFN), the parent company of Lake City Bank, reported record second-quarter earnings that exceeded analyst expectations, driving shares up 2.1% after the announcement. The company posted net income of $27.0 million, or $1.04 per diluted share, beating estimates of $0.97 per share. Revenue totaled $66.36 million, slightly below the consensus of $67.19…

Fusion Fuel Green PLC (NASDAQ:HTOO) saw its stock surge 50% following the announcement that its majority-owned subsidiary, Al Shola Al Modea Gas Distribution LLC, secured new liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) contracts in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The agreements, confirmed in July 2025, cover installation, maintenance, and bulk supply of LPG systems for multiple large-scale residential…

HCA Healthcare, Inc. (NYSE:HCA) delivered second-quarter results that exceeded Wall Street expectations and raised its full-year 2025 outlook, buoyed by stronger margins and increased patient volumes. For the quarter, HCA reported adjusted earnings per share of $6.84, surpassing analysts’ estimates by $0.57. Revenue came in at $18.61 billion, ahead of the $18.49 billion consensus, and…

Synovus Financial Corp. (NYSE:SNV) shares dropped 9% in Friday’s pre-market session after the company revealed an $8.6 billion all-stock merger agreement with Pinnacle Financial Partners (NASDAQ:PNFP). The deal will combine the two regional lenders under the Pinnacle Financial Partners name. As part of the transaction, Synovus shareholders will receive 0.5237 shares of a new Pinnacle…

Stellar Bancorp, Inc. (NYSE:STEL) posted second-quarter 2025 results on Friday that topped Wall Street earnings expectations, bolstered by stable margins and modest balance sheet growth, though revenue came in just shy of estimates. The Houston-based bank reported net income of $26.4 million, or $0.51 per diluted share, beating analyst projections by $0.06. This marked an…

Shares of Absci Corporation (NASDAQ:ABSI) dropped sharply on Friday after the company announced a public offering of its common stock at a price significantly below the previous day’s close. The clinical-stage biotech firm, which leverages generative AI in drug discovery, priced its new stock issue at $3.00 per share—well under Thursday’s closing price of $3.51.…

Charter Communications Inc. (NASDAQ:CHTR) saw its stock tumble 6.8% on Friday after reporting second-quarter earnings that fell short of Wall Street expectations, despite revenue coming in on target. The results highlighted ongoing difficulties in retaining broadband subscribers. The cable and broadband giant reported adjusted earnings per share of $9.18, missing the consensus forecast of $9.58.…

Sensient Technologies Corporation (NYSE:SXT) reported second-quarter financial results on Friday that aligned with Wall Street forecasts, as modest revenue gains and a jump in profitability underscored a solid performance across several business units. Following the earnings report, the company’s shares ticked up 0.20% in pre-market trading. For the quarter, Sensient posted earnings per share of…

Shares of Sarepta Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ:SRPT) plunged 13% on Friday after a major regulatory blow in Europe. The European Medicines Agency’s Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) issued a negative opinion on Elevidys, the company’s gene therapy designed to treat Duchenne muscular dystrophy. The CHMP declined to support approval of Elevidys for ambulatory…