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Experian and ServiceNow launched an Agent Operating System to deploy compliant AI agents across lending, from credit underwriting to fraud detection at Money20/20 Europe.
Cogent Biosciences has $350 million in cash and a Phase 3 readout in 2025. The balance sheet removes financing risk. The binary event is the SUMMIT data.
India's food regulator sent notices to eight companies including Emami Healthy & Tasty and Plan B over brand names and claims it says violate the Food Safety and Standards Act.
Lenovo's AI system processed 34 cameras and sensors with 99.97% uptime on World Cup opening night. The sports-tech vertical could boost ISG margins as the company eyes 63 more matches through July.
A Colorado retiree saved $16k selling her condo with an AI platform. The flat-fee model threatens Zillow and Redfin's commissions. February earnings will signal the trend's speed.
MEDGULF won a 12-month health insurance contract for Binladin International Holding Group employees. The deal exceeds 5% of 2025 revenue, boosting 2026 profit outlook.
An analyst sees the Cohen & Steers Infrastructure Fund's 7% yield as durable, powered by AI data center demand. The setup looks better than 2023.
JetBlue controls 36% of Fort Lauderdale capacity after Spirit's collapse, plans 150 daily flights and a lounge. The real test: stealing premium traffic from American Airlines' Miami hub 26 miles south.
Miyahona and Group Five Pipe Saudi Ltd shares trade ex-dividend and ex-bonus June 14 on Nomu; buyers today miss the payout and the shares open lower by the dividend amount.
Google owns 4.9% of SpaceX worth over $100B. A new $30B AI compute deal cements the bond between Musk's empire and Alphabet, despite a decade-old personal rift.
Sarah Eller moved into her parents' garage at $300/month to pay off student loans. Her story reflects household belt-tightening that could delay iPhone upgrades, analysts say.
A top NATO commander said the West can no longer assume its homelands will stay safe in future wars. The growing air threat has ended that security, he told reporters.
Jio Platforms cracked the global PCT patent top 20, the only Indian company on WIPO's 2026 list. The 6,817-patent portfolio spans 5G, 6G, satellite, and AI.
MEPCO completed a property deed transfer after a final court ruling, removing a legal overhang. The asset's value and intended use remain undisclosed, but the balance sheet impact will show in the next filing.
Adeer Real Estate signed a contract to exclusively market a 47-story mixed-use tower, with the fee worth about 18% of annual revenue. The deal gives Adeer a near-term pipeline.
Chubb's Alpha Score of 57 signals a Moderate rating. The compounding story — 31 years of dividend growth and steady buybacks — matters more than the score for long-term holders.
Saudi Azm shareholders elected a new board for a four-year term and approved objective amendments. The changes could signal a strategic pivot toward new business lines or refocus on core operations.
Tihama plans to appeal a preliminary committee ruling in its case against a former board member and CEO. The dispute adds to governance challenges at the advertising firm.
Dallah Healthcare and Fakeeh Care cleared the GAC merger review for the Al-Faqih & Partners deal, removing a key regulatory block under Saudi competition law.
D360 Bank shareholders approved a 38.89% capital increase to SAR 2.9 billion. The digital lender plans to use the proceeds to fund its next phase of growth, the bank said.
Kingdom Holding's SpaceX stake revalued to $6.83B after IPO, adding $2.1B to book value. The disclosure may narrow the NAV discount at which KHC shares trade.
ICICI Bank led a Rs 1.9 lakh crore surge in top-10 firm valuations. The rally’s breadth and sector readthrough suggest whether it can hold or fade in coming sessions.
The National Stock Exchange will file its draft IPO papers next week after nearly a decade of regulatory delays. LIC, SBI among top sellers in an all-OFS issue. Filing expected June 15-16.
West Bengal liquor retailers allege Rs 300 crore in unauthorised transport charges collected from 2022-2025. They seek an Excise Department probe into the state's distributor-depot system.
SPIMACO buys 12% more of ENAYAH for SAR 45M, taking its stake to 63%. The deal consolidates control over pharma distribution in Saudi Arabia.
A Seeking Alpha analyst rates QUBT a speculative buy, citing a potential quantum market growing 35% annually to $17.5 billion by 2033, despite pre-revenue status and dilution risk.
SAL set up a wholly owned Amsterdam subsidiary to pursue international ground handling acquisitions and partnerships, broadening beyond Saudi Arabia.
Nova's metrology tools cover ~70% of advanced chip production steps. A trillion-dollar fab capex wave could sustain revenue growth, but the stock's P/E near 30 leaves little room for error.
Payrolls expanded by 206,000 in June, unemployment ticked up to 4.1%. The mismatch between where jobs are and where the unemployed look creates a slower healing process than headline numbers suggest.
Filipina girl group BINI won the Pinoy Pop Culture Award at Toycon, signaling rising commercial appeal.