Veeva Systems Beats Q4 Estimates, Unveils $2B Buyback and AI-Driven Growth Outlook
Earnings James Calloway

Veeva Systems Beats Q4 Estimates, Unveils $2B Buyback and AI-Driven Growth Outlook

Veeva Systems exceeded analyst expectations for its fourth quarter, reporting revenue of $836 million and adjusted EPS of $2.06. The company also initiated a $2 billion stock buyback and forecast fiscal 2027 revenue approaching $3.6 billion.

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Okta Projects Sluggish Revenue Growth Amid Enterprise Spending Caution
Earnings James Calloway

Okta Projects Sluggish Revenue Growth Amid Enterprise Spending Caution

Okta's first-quarter revenue guidance of $749M-$753M missed Wall Street expectations, marking its weakest projected growth since going public. The identity management firm beat Q4 estimates but struck a cautious tone on enterprise spending.

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Nexi Stock Plummets on Delayed Growth Outlook and Major Write-Down
Earnings James Calloway

Nexi Stock Plummets on Delayed Growth Outlook and Major Write-Down

Nexi shares plunged up to 20% to an all-time low after the payments group delayed its growth re-acceleration target to 2028 and recorded a €3.7 billion non-cash goodwill write-down for 2025.

Firefly Neuroscience Soars 126% on AI Brain-Scan Surge and Nvidia Partnership
Technology Sarah Chen

Firefly Neuroscience Soars 126% on AI Brain-Scan Surge and Nvidia Partnership

Firefly Neuroscience shares surged 126% following a massive expansion in its commercial brain-scan platform and a new AI initiative powered by NVIDIA hardware. The company reported a 33-fold increase in scan volumes to over 10,800 in 2025.

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Actelis Networks Soars on Caltrans Order Amid Nasdaq Compliance Moves
Technology Sarah Chen

Actelis Networks Soars on Caltrans Order Amid Nasdaq Compliance Moves

Actelis Networks shares skyrocketed 186.56% Wednesday following a Caltrans order for a San Mateo County highway project. The company also scheduled an April 13 shareholder vote on a reverse stock split and expanded share issuance to address Nasdaq listing requirements.

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IREN Partners with Sydney Swans, Cites Infrastructure Hurdles for Australian Data Centers
Technology Sarah Chen

IREN Partners with Sydney Swans, Cites Infrastructure Hurdles for Australian Data Centers

IREN has secured a sponsorship deal with the Sydney Swans as their Official AI Cloud Partner for the 2026 AFL season. The company, however, has not committed to constructing data centers in Australia, citing permitting and power connection challenges.

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Compass Group's Vacherin Announces Leadership Transition Following Awards Success
Markets Daniel Marsh

Compass Group's Vacherin Announces Leadership Transition Following Awards Success

Vacherin, a London workplace caterer owned by Compass Group, has named Tom Rule as managing director designate. Current chief Phil Roker will transition to chairman later in 2026.

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Imperial Brands Continues £1.45bn Share Buyback Amid Regulatory Scrutiny
Markets Daniel Marsh

Imperial Brands Continues £1.45bn Share Buyback Amid Regulatory Scrutiny

Imperial Brands executed significant share repurchases on March 3 and 4, continuing its £1.45 billion buyback initiative while navigating upcoming regulatory votes on tobacco sales.

Tesco Staff to Share £134 Million in Share Scheme Payout Amid Rising Grocery Inflation
Markets Daniel Marsh

Tesco Staff to Share £134 Million in Share Scheme Payout Amid Rising Grocery Inflation

Tesco's Save As You Earn scheme will distribute up to £134 million to more than 22,000 staff, with average payouts between £5,000 and £8,000. The news comes as UK grocery inflation increased to 4.3% in late February.

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Trade Desk Shares Surge on OpenAI Ad Partnership Talks
Technology Sarah Chen

Trade Desk Shares Surge on OpenAI Ad Partnership Talks

Shares of The Trade Desk advanced in extended trading after reports surfaced that OpenAI has engaged in preliminary talks with the ad-tech company regarding advertising sales for ChatGPT. The stock closed at $25.17 and was indicated around $27.44 after hours.

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BAE Systems Continues Share Buyback Amid Defense Sector Strength
Markets Daniel Marsh

BAE Systems Continues Share Buyback Amid Defense Sector Strength

BAE Systems executed another share repurchase as part of its multi-year buyback initiative, with the stock trading near yearly highs following strong financial results and record order backlog.

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IAG Shares Rebound After Airspace Closures Trigger 13% Plunge
Markets Daniel Marsh

IAG Shares Rebound After Airspace Closures Trigger 13% Plunge

International Consolidated Airlines Group shares rose 2% on Wednesday, partially recovering from a 13% decline linked to Middle East airspace closures that have disrupted global aviation. The shutdowns have forced flight reroutings, slashed cargo capacity, and prompted profit warnings from carriers.

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