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Pfizer Stock Rises as Sanofi Files Patent Suit Over COVID Vaccine Revenue
Pfizer shares gained 2.35% as Sanofi's patent lawsuit over Comirnaty targets past revenue rather than current sales, with modest financial risk relative to cash reserves.
AST SpaceMobile Proposes $1B Convertible Note, Cash Reserves Dip 21%
AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) proposes $1B in convertible notes to bolster liquidity after a 21% cash decline. Shares fell 13.5% AH.
VivoSim Labs Soars on $5M Lilly Milestone, But Revenue Base Remains Tiny
VivoSim Labs hit a $5M milestone from Eli Lilly, but its revenue base of $131K and a 500% growth target highlight ongoing cash challenges.
IREN Bolsters Security as $3.1B AI Revenue Hurdle Looms
IREN appoints a new CISO while targeting $3.1B in contracted AI-cloud revenue, with Microsoft and NVIDIA representing 84% of the backlog.
California Label Law Blocked, but $5B Producer Program Persists
A federal judge halted enforcement of California's SB 343 recycling label law, but the state's $5 billion producer program under SB 54 continues, creating a complex landscape for packaging companies.
Hardee's Franchise Concentration Exposed as 107 Closures Hit System
Closures by two large franchisees total 107, exactly matching Hardee's net decline in franchised outlets over two years, exposing concentration risk in its franchise model.
Four Tech Titans Drive Dow's 178-Point Gain, Masking Losses Elsewhere
The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 177.65 points on July 15, driven almost entirely by Apple, Alphabet, Microsoft, and Amazon, as a surprise drop in producer prices sparked a rally in growth stocks.
Amazon Deal Paves Way for Board Observer, 20% Stake in Electrovaya
Electrovaya shares surged 37% after revealing a deal with Amazon that could give the e-commerce giant a board observer and up to a 20% stake.
Bank of America Marks Record Trading Revenue Amid Lower Risk Profile
Bank of America (BAC) reported record Q2 sales and trading revenue of $7.1 billion, while average value-at-risk fell 42% to $49 million, indicating earnings growth driven by client activity rather than increased market risk.
Amazon Leo Signs Herotel for South Africa Despite Sparse Satellite Fleet
Amazon has partnered with Herotel to distribute its Leo satellite broadband in South Africa, aiming for a 2027 launch despite having only 12% of its planned first-generation constellation in orbit.