Kering Shares Surge on Better-Than-Feared Gucci Performance, Dividend Plan
Earnings James Calloway

Kering Shares Surge on Better-Than-Feared Gucci Performance, Dividend Plan

Kering's stock rallied over 11% in Paris after reporting 2025 results, with Gucci's Q4 sales decline of 3% beating analyst expectations. The luxury group announced a €4 per share dividend and will present its strategic roadmap on April 16.

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Quince Therapeutics Engages LifeSci for Strategic Review Amid Phase 3 Setback
Markets Daniel Marsh

Quince Therapeutics Engages LifeSci for Strategic Review Amid Phase 3 Setback

Quince Therapeutics shares fell 6.6% in premarket trading after hiring LifeSci Capital to explore strategic alternatives and debt restructuring, following a failed Phase 3 trial and board resignations.

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Ether Holds Near $2,000 as Digital Art Adoption Sparks Regional Interest
Crypto Sarah Chen

Ether Holds Near $2,000 as Digital Art Adoption Sparks Regional Interest

Ether trades around $2,020 after testing the $2,000 support level, while Standard Chartered maintains a $7,500 price target for late 2026. Emerging discussions highlight Corning, NY as a potential hub for Ethereum-based digital art.

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MIDASX Achieves Cash-Flow Milestone on Strong SaaS Growth, Expands AI Platform
Technology Sarah Chen

MIDASX Achieves Cash-Flow Milestone on Strong SaaS Growth, Expands AI Platform

Indian fintech MIDASX reported a 30% year-on-year revenue surge in Q3 FY25-26, reaching cash-flow positivity as its SaaS vertical hit break-even. The firm now connects over 1,750 intermediaries managing more than ₹2.1 trillion in client assets.

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BP Halts Share Buybacks, Shifts Focus to Debt Reduction Amid Leadership Transition
Earnings James Calloway

BP Halts Share Buybacks, Shifts Focus to Debt Reduction Amid Leadership Transition

BP shares dropped over 5% after the company suspended its quarterly share repurchase program, redirecting cash toward cutting debt and funding oil and gas projects ahead of a CEO change in April.

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Fed Rate Cut Bets Dim as Warsh Nomination Clouds Outlook, Crypto Slips
Crypto Sarah Chen

Fed Rate Cut Bets Dim as Warsh Nomination Clouds Outlook, Crypto Slips

Markets now see an 83% chance the Federal Reserve holds rates steady in March, with crypto assets declining as traders reassess policy expectations following Kevin Warsh's nomination for Chair.

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Kyndryl Shares Stabilize After Steep Plunge on Regulatory Scrutiny, Leadership Changes
Regulation James Calloway

Kyndryl Shares Stabilize After Steep Plunge on Regulatory Scrutiny, Leadership Changes

Kyndryl's stock found modest footing in premarket trading following a 55% collapse, triggered by a delayed SEC filing and an internal controls review. The IT services firm also announced the departure of its CFO and global controller.

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Credo Technology Surges on Upbeat Revenue Outlook, AI Demand in Focus
Technology Sarah Chen

Credo Technology Surges on Upbeat Revenue Outlook, AI Demand in Focus

Credo Technology shares soared in premarket trading after the company issued a strong preliminary revenue forecast for its fiscal third quarter and projected over 200% growth for fiscal 2026.

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Oracle Surges on Analyst Upgrade Amid $50 Billion Fundraising Plan
Technology Sarah Chen

Oracle Surges on Analyst Upgrade Amid $50 Billion Fundraising Plan

Oracle shares rallied nearly 10% after D.A. Davidson upgraded the stock, easing concerns over its OpenAI exposure. The company plans to raise up to $50 billion in 2026 through debt and equity offerings.

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30-Year Mortgage Rates Hold Steady Near 6% as Fed Pause Extends
Economy Daniel Marsh

30-Year Mortgage Rates Hold Steady Near 6% as Fed Pause Extends

The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate remained at 5.99% this week, with limited movement as the Federal Reserve's next meeting is not until March. A survey indicates most buyers would reconsider plans if rates climb above 6%.

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Ether Dips as Enterprise Blockchain Shifts to Supply Chain and ESG Applications
Crypto Sarah Chen

Ether Dips as Enterprise Blockchain Shifts to Supply Chain and ESG Applications

Ether declined 1% early Tuesday while Bitcoin held steady. Industry focus is pivoting from trading to practical uses like emissions tracking and digital loyalty tokens.

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TSMC Shares Surge on Record January Revenue, AI Demand in Focus
Earnings James Calloway

TSMC Shares Surge on Record January Revenue, AI Demand in Focus

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. shares climbed 3.6% after reporting record January sales of NT$401.26 billion, a 36.8% annual increase. Investors are monitoring whether AI hardware demand will sustain the momentum.

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