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Malath Cooperative Insurance will underwrite contractor insurance for NHC's project pipeline, tapping a premium channel tied to Saudi housing spending rather than discretionary corporate buying.
Apple faces a regulatory pile-up from the EU's DMA, US antitrust case, and UK bill. The $85B App Store franchise is at risk of structural margin compression and loss of platform control. Next catalyst: EU compliance ruling in H1 2026.
Danish energy trader InCommodities plans to borrow more after profits fell to €2.9M from €72.5M. Goldman-backed firm eyes North America gas expansion.
Edarat shareholders approved a SAR 30M bonus share issue that lifts capital from SAR 60M to SAR 90M. One bonus share per two held, with record date pending.
Arabian Mills prepaid SAR 50M on its Murabaha facility, cutting debt costs and freeing cash flow. The move signals management confidence but leaves the remaining facility size undisclosed.
GASCO Holding announced a 15% cash dividend for H1 2026, offering a strong payout. Shareholders await the record date and payment schedule.
Unit holders approved delisting of Alkhabeer Growth and Income Traded Fund on June 14. Investors face a redemption window at NAV with no set exit date yet.
Al-Modawat Specialized Medical Co. received regulatory approval to increase ICU beds by 104%, a catalyst for revenue growth. The expansion timeline and cost are the next key data points.
Group Five Pipe shareholders approved a SAR 4.3 per share dividend, funded from retained earnings. Next catalyst: first-half earnings in August, which will show cash generation and order backlog.
FREELANDER is reworking Land Rover's 1997 design DNA for China's EV market, blending Castle-style Body architecture with all-terrain capability and intelligent tech.
A Form 8.5 filing shows an exempt principal trader dealing in PPHE Hotel Group shares under UK takeover rules, with no offeror named or indemnity arrangements disclosed.
Starting pay at McKinsey, BCG, and Bain hits $90K–$110K for new graduates as AI tools shrink grunt work. Fewer slots, higher bar for strategic judgment.
A former SpaceX engineer says wealth managers sent gifts and handwritten letters before the IPO lockup expired. He hired the one firm that didn't.
JAL shares exit BSE and NSE on Thursday, leaving 600,000 retail holders without a liquid market. Here is what happens after the delisting takes effect.
WinVeston Capital completed early redemption of its F1 Sukuk, repaying principal to investors. The size and reason were not disclosed.
Coeur Mining closed the New Gold deal, expanding to seven mines across North America while keeping a net cash balance sheet. The buyback program and integration risk are the two data points to watch.
BBC will cut hundreds of news jobs as part of a 2,000-position reduction. The news division faces the first wave of restructuring next week.
SpaceX shares jumped 6% in premarket after its record Nasdaq debut. CFRA rated the stock sell with a $115 target; New Street Research initiated coverage at $165.
A group of farmers flew from Jewar to Lucknow to meet the UP chief minister. The trip shows how India's newest airport is trying to draw rural passengers. Airlines face a margin squeeze if they want to keep them.
Passenger vehicle dispatches rose 27.3% to a May record of 438,854 units, SIAM said. Utility vehicles and scooters led the surge. The strong print sets a high bar for the festive season.
Pakistani PM Shehbaz Sharif said the US and Iran agreed to end their war, with a signing expected within days. No confirmation from Washington or Tehran yet.
AMG Frontier Small Cap Growth Fund returned 3.20% in Q1 2026, topping its benchmark. The fund's Alpha Score is 67, a Moderate rating.
A PAF trainer crashed in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, killing both pilots. The accident follows a helicopter crash on June 10, raising questions about aviation safety.
UK PM Starmer announces ban on social media for under-16s, covering Snapchat, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and X. Legislation coming months.
Renault and Thales unveiled the 4 TROOP at Eurosatory 2026, pairing AI sensors with a silent powertrain. The command vehicle is built for network-centric warfare.
Mutual funds poured ₹17,500 crore into ICICI and HDFC Bank in May, leading a broad financials theme. AlphaScala's scorecards flag the risk behind the buying.
G7 allies and U.S. miners are split on Trump's critical minerals pricing plan. GM, MP Materials and the National Mining Association all submitted competing proposals. The first bilateral deal could come by end of June.
TransCon PTH data at ENDO shows sustained calcium control for hypoparathyroidism patients. Early achondroplasia results also support once-monthly dosing thesis.
Uber's $950 million Delivery Hero deal gives it 55% of Taiwan's delivery market — but antitrust review, integration risk, and a ready DoorDash make the outcome anything but certain.
Alpha Score flags mixed conviction on Infosys and HDFC Bank. Wipro shares also show weakness. Momentum drawdown risk rises ahead of Friday's expiry.