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Galaxy Digital completes Phase I of its Helios data center, delivering power to CoreWeave. The shift marks AI-ready revenue starting Q2 2026.
Alcon pays $60M upfront and milestones to co-develop light-adjustable presbyopia-correcting IOLs with RxSight, targeting a large cataract surgery market.
Saudi Arabia's Real Estate Authority confirmed the 5% transaction tax applies to Saudis and non-Saudis alike, with a 2% fee for foreign buyers.
Ordo used Squishmallows to prove sell-through at CVS, then landed Wicked and Minions licenses. The strategy drove $1.6M in Squishmallow sales in 12 weeks and 85% of U.S. revenue from kids' products.
Columbus McKinnon trades at 8 times trailing EBITDA. The valuation captures margin compression from a product mix shift and $450 million in net debt. Lower rates could revive the thesis.
Carney picks German-Norwegian subs for Canada's Arctic defense, calling it the largest military procurement in history, worth 'tens of billions' of dollars.
Freezing your credit files at Equifax and TransUnion blocks new accounts. But monitoring catches fraud on existing accounts, synthetic identity theft, and data leaks. Here is when the monthly cost still makes sense.
Vertex pays ~$10B for Crinetics, gaining Paltusotine for acromegaly and a pipeline in endocrine diseases. Deal closes Q2 2025, adding revenue outside CF.
Curbline Properties bought 25 convenience centers for $374 million in Q2, the highest quarterly acquisition volume since its spinoff from SITE.
Asian markets split as Hang Seng gains 1.1% while Nikkei and Shanghai slip. U.S. stocks rose, led by a 1.1% Nasdaq gain. Coffee and cocoa surged 14%.
Primary Bank shareholders can choose $33 cash or $31 stock in the $160M acquisition by Hometown Financial. The deal adds to a wave of community bank mergers.
ANZ's new CIO rolled out a nine-priority tech roadmap aligned with the bank's 2030 strategy. The big unknown is whether the bank can execute the modernization without blowing up costs or operations.
US service sector growth slowed to 54.0 in June, hiring rose. Microsoft cut 4,800 jobs, mostly in Xbox. Klarna applied for a US bank charter to bring BNPL lending in-house.
The death toll from Venezuela's June 24 earthquakes has climbed to 3,535, with 50,000 still missing. The disaster deepens the country's economic crisis as focus shifts to recovery.
Domino's (DPZ) loses CEO Russell Wiener; BTIG cuts target to $425 from $450. New CEO Joe Jordan takes over in October. Stock at $304, ~40% implied upside. Alpha Score 35/100 Weak.
HB Protein Smoothies signs a 6-unit franchise agreement for Houston, Texas, as the brand adds another multi-unit deal from experienced operators, expanding its footprint.
MSFT reports Q4 on July 29 with Azure growth and AI spending in focus. The stock trades near its 52-week low at $386.72. Alpha Score 56 flags event risk around margin trajectory and capex guidance.
ClearBridge Large Cap Value portfolios outperformed in Q1. Market leadership rotated from mega-cap growth to value, with industrials and health care picks leading.
Honeywell Aerospace surged 15% post-spin; the automation arm slid 9%. Here's why the divergence creates opportunity and how we are positioning.
The SBPP aims to raise the current 20-30% share of federal contracts won by small firms. Two phases launch this year, with plain-language bids and reusable paperwork. Execution is the open question.
The pilot bundles visas for multi-city itineraries, cutting paperwork delays. Tour operators can book longer stays across Saudi Arabia's expanding destinations.
Gas prices are 25 cents higher than last year, pushing the coast-to-coast fuel bill to $914. Nearly half of Canadians say gas costs affect travel plans.
Emotional intelligence frameworks assume a stable internal baseline. New research shows leader physiology determines outcomes at Apple and other firms, and it is trainable.
Over 6 million children registered for Trump Accounts ahead of July 4 launch. Parents Adam Bergman and Will Matthews show two strategies: max out vs. focus on 529s.
SpaceX implied volatility at 92, calls outpace puts 5:1 as accelerated Nasdaq-100 inclusion looms. The real test comes after lockup: can the call crowd keep the faith?
Aumovio SE (AMVOY) held its Q2 2026 pre-close update call, covering transformation and market conditions. The transcript has not been released.
The House voted 257-25 to impeach Vice President Sara Duterte over alleged misuse of funds and a kill remark. Her brother hopes the Senate trial reveals the truth.
DIOZ Group delivered over 50,000 hospitality uniforms to all 16 FIFA World Cup venues in 70 days. The private Beverly Hills company now aims for the 2028 LA Olympics.
Cliche Magazine named Clareo Plastic Surgery the best practice in Boston. Dr. Michael Tantillo said the award reflects the team's commitment to care and results.
A couple spent 18 months living on a 36-foot sailboat. The reality of constant maintenance, tight space, and weather-dependent plans was far harder than the dream suggested.