ADVFN US – Market Content Editor
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Novo Nordisk expands its liver disease portfolio with the acquisition of Akero Therapeutics for up to $5.2 billion
Novo Nordisk (NYSE:NVO) announced the acquisition of U.S.-based Akero Therapeutics (NASDAQ:AKRO) for up to $5.2 billion, expanding its presence in the treatment of liver diseases associated with obesity. The deal marks the first major transaction under new CEO Maziar Mike Doustdar. The Danish pharmaceutical company will pay $54 per share, totaling approximately $4.7 billion, a…
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Dow Jones, S&P, Nasdaq, Futures, Wall Street seen opening flat as traders digest Wednesday’s gains
U.S. stock futures pointed to a quiet open on Thursday, with investors showing caution after markets rallied to new record highs in the previous session. With the federal government shutdown stretching into its ninth day, the release of several key economic reports — including the weekly jobless claims figures — has been postponed. The lack…
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Google launches Gemini Enterprise, a new AI platform for businesses
Google (NASDAQ:GOOG) unveiled Gemini Enterprise on Thursday — a powerful new artificial intelligence platform aimed at transforming workplace productivity by integrating company data, workflows, and employees into one centralized interface. Described as “the new front door for AI in the workplace,” the platform is powered by Google’s most advanced Gemini models and offers employees a…
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Rail Vision shares jump on strategic move into quantum computing
Rail Vision Ltd. (NASDAQ:RVSN) surged 5.4% in premarket trading Thursday after revealing plans to acquire a controlling stake in Quantum Transportation Ltd., marking a major strategic expansion into quantum computing. The railway safety technology company has signed a non-binding term sheet to purchase 51% of Quantum Transportation, which develops advanced quantum computing and AI error…
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Rekor Systems shares surge after landing major state transportation contracts
Rekor Systems Inc (NASDAQ:REKR) soared 9.1% in premarket trading on Thursday after announcing that two of the largest transportation agencies in the U.S. — California Department of Transportation (CalTrans) and Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) — have started deploying its Discover platform. The initial installations mark a major step toward potential statewide rollouts in both…
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Dragonfly Energy shares climb on PACCAR partnership to cut trucking idle time
Dragonfly Energy Holdings Corp. (NASDAQ:DFLI) gained 4% in early Thursday trading after announcing a new collaboration with PACCAR Inc. (NASDAQ:PCAR) to develop and share research on lithium-powered technologies aimed at reducing idling and fuel costs for commercial fleets. The joint whitepaper, “Reducing Idle Time & Fuel Costs: Lithium Powered Solutions for Commercial Fleets,” compares lithium-powered…
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Tilray shares surge as cannabis leader swings to profit and tops revenue forecasts
Tilray Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ:TLRY) jumped 18.02% in premarket trading on Thursday after the company delivered stronger-than-expected first-quarter fiscal 2026 results, marking a return to profitability and record revenue. The cannabis and beverage producer reported breakeven earnings per share of $0.00 for the quarter ended August 31, beating the analyst consensus of -$0.04. Revenue climbed to…
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Neogen shares surge after first-quarter earnings and revenue beat forecasts
Neogen Corporation (NASDAQ:NEOG) jumped 12.20% in premarket trading on Thursday after reporting stronger-than-expected fiscal first-quarter results, overcoming persistent operational challenges. The food and animal safety company posted adjusted earnings of $0.04 per share for the quarter ended August 31, well above the analyst consensus of -$0.07. Revenue totaled $209.2 million, beating expectations of $202.43 million.…
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Serve Robotics shares jump on new DoorDash delivery partnership
Serve Robotics (NASDAQ:SERV) surged 15% after announcing a new collaboration with DoorDash (NYSE:DASH) to roll out its autonomous sidewalk robots for food delivery orders — expanding beyond its existing partnership with Uber Eats. The San Francisco-based robotics company said Thursday that customers in Los Angeles ordering from select stores and restaurants via DoorDash may have…
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Helen of Troy tops Q2 expectations as earnings and revenue beat forecasts
Helen of Troy Limited (NASDAQ:HELE) delivered second-quarter fiscal 2026 results on Thursday that came in ahead of Wall Street estimates, with both adjusted earnings and revenue surpassing expectations despite continued pressure from tariffs and a soft consumer spending environment. Shares climbed 1.41% in premarket trading following the announcement. The branded consumer products company reported adjusted…