ADVFN US – Market Content Editor
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Estée Lauder and Puig families set to discuss potential merger this week – report
Representatives of the families controlling Estée Lauder (NYSE:EL) and Puig (BIT:1PUIG) are expected to meet in New York this week to explore the terms of a possible merger between the two beauty groups, according to a report by Spanish newspaper Expansion, citing unnamed market sources. According to the report, the talks will center on key…
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GE Vernova teams up with AFRY to advance small modular reactor projects in Europe
GE Vernova (NYSE:GEV) Hitachi Nuclear Energy has entered into a Main Services Agreement with Swedish engineering and project management group AFRY to support the rollout of its BWRX-300 small modular reactor (SMR) technology across Europe. The non-exclusive partnership will see AFRY provide engineering and advisory services, drawing on its regional expertise and strong presence across…
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Apple’s foldable iPhone may face delays due to engineering challenges, report says
Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) is encountering technical challenges during the engineering test phase of its first foldable iPhone, potentially pushing back the timeline for mass production and initial shipments, according to a report by Nikkei Asia on Monday. Citing people familiar with the matter, the publication said issues discovered during early development testing could delay the device’s…
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Ford recalls more than 420,000 U.S. vehicles over potential windshield wiper failure
Ford Motor (NYSE:F) is recalling more than 420,000 vehicles across the United States due to a potential defect that could cause windshield wipers to stop working, according to a notice issued Tuesday by the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The recall affects 422,613 vehicles, including certain Lincoln Navigator and Ford Expedition sport utility…
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Broadcom shares jump after securing long-term AI chip and networking agreements with Google
Broadcom Inc (NASDAQ:AVGO) shares rose nearly 4% in premarket trading on Tuesday after the company revealed major long-term agreements with Google (NASDAQ:GOOGL). A regulatory filing released Monday outlined an expanded partnership focused on developing custom silicon and networking infrastructure for artificial intelligence systems over the coming years. As part of the new arrangements, the two…
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Oil prices climb further as Trump’s Iran deadline approaches and ceasefire prospects fade
Oil prices continued to rise during Asian trading on Tuesday as markets prepared for the possibility of heightened tensions in the Middle East ahead of U.S. President Donald Trump’s deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. At 03:15 ET (07:15 GMT), Brent crude futures for June delivery were up 1.5% at $111.37 per…
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Gold edges up while dollar slips as Trump’s Iran deadline nears
Gold prices moved slightly higher on Tuesday while the U.S. dollar weakened, as investors closely monitored the approaching deadline set by U.S. President Donald Trump for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. By 05:04 ET (09:04 GMT), spot gold had risen 0.8% to $4,685.54 per ounce, while June gold futures were up 0.6% at…
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Goldman lowers copper outlook amid weaker demand but keeps long-term bullish view
Goldman Sachs has slightly reduced its forecast for average copper prices in 2026 to $12,650 per tonne, down from a previous estimate of $12,850, as it factors in softer demand linked to slower global economic growth. Despite the downgrade, the bank maintained a positive long-term view on the metal, citing strong structural demand tied to…
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Markets in focus: Trump’s Iran deadline approaches, Broadcom rallies on Google partnership: Dow Jones, S&P, Nasdaq, Wall Street Futures
U.S. stock futures moved lower on Tuesday while oil prices remained above $110 per barrel, as investors closely watched U.S. President Donald Trump’s deadline for Iran to agree to a ceasefire. Although Trump left the door open to diplomacy, he reiterated that the United States could launch strikes on key Iranian infrastructure—including bridges and power…
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The intersection of biotechnology, advanced materials, and molecular biology
Hello, I’m Ricki Lee, and this is The Capital Compass. Today we’re taking a look at Kraig Biocraft Laboratories (USOTC:KBLB), a company operating at the intersection of biotechnology, advanced materials, and molecular biology. Kraig is developing genetically engineered silkworms capable of producing spider silk — a material long considered one of nature’s most remarkable fibers,…