Ford Recalls Over 600,000 U.S. SUVs for Wiper Motor Defect Amid Sales Slump
Regulation James Calloway

Ford Recalls Over 600,000 U.S. SUVs for Wiper Motor Defect Amid Sales Slump

Ford Motor Company is recalling over 600,000 vehicles in the U.S. due to a windshield wiper motor defect that could impair visibility. The news follows a reported 5.5% drop in the automaker's February U.S. sales.

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Nokia Partners with Telia to Pioneer AI-Enhanced 5G Network Trials
Technology Sarah Chen

Nokia Partners with Telia to Pioneer AI-Enhanced 5G Network Trials

Nokia and Telia Finland are collaborating to develop and test AI-integrated radio access networks for 5G, aiming to improve performance and explore new revenue streams. The announcement coincides with a regulatory filing showing FMR LLC now holds over 5% of Nokia's shares.

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Hong Kong Boosts Gold Hub Ambitions with Refiner Incentives, 2,000-Tonne Storage Goal
Commodities Rebecca Torres

Hong Kong Boosts Gold Hub Ambitions with Refiner Incentives, 2,000-Tonne Storage Goal

Hong Kong is rolling out new incentives to attract gold refiners and facilitate cross-border precious metals trade with mainland China, aiming to expand storage capacity beyond 2,000 metric tons. This push aligns with China's broader strategy to increase its influence in global gold pricing.

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KOSPI Soars 10% on $68B Rescue, Oil Nears $84 Amid Iran-Israel Conflict
Markets Daniel Marsh

KOSPI Soars 10% on $68B Rescue, Oil Nears $84 Amid Iran-Israel Conflict

South Korea's KOSPI index jumped close to 10% following a major government intervention, while oil prices climbed toward $84 per barrel amid escalating Middle East tensions that are roiling global markets.

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Ondas Secures $20M Border Drone Contract, Stock Rises
Technology Sarah Chen

Ondas Secures $20M Border Drone Contract, Stock Rises

Ondas Holdings announced its Airobotics division received a $20 million initial purchase order as prime contractor for a national border-protection drone program, triggering development and phased deployment. The company's stock closed 4.9% higher.

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AppLovin Sees Upside to Gaming Ad Growth Target, Shares Rally
Technology Sarah Chen

AppLovin Sees Upside to Gaming Ad Growth Target, Shares Rally

AppLovin's CFO indicated the company's gaming advertising growth target of 20% to 30% may have upside potential, following a strong share price rally. The company also announced a major client successfully moved over 30 live games to its measurement platform.

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Marvell Technology Set for Post-Earnings Volatility Amid AI Infrastructure Focus
Earnings James Calloway

Marvell Technology Set for Post-Earnings Volatility Amid AI Infrastructure Focus

Marvell Technology shares edged higher premarket ahead of its quarterly report, with options pricing an 11% move. The chipmaker is expected to post revenue of $2.21 billion and adjusted EPS of 79 cents.

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CXApp Stock Surges on Workplace Analytics Revealing High Desk No-Show Rates
Technology Sarah Chen

CXApp Stock Surges on Workplace Analytics Revealing High Desk No-Show Rates

Shares of workplace software provider CXApp Inc. rose approximately 10% in pre-market trading after the company released analytics showing high desk no-show rates at a large enterprise tech client. The data underscores ongoing challenges with office space utilization in hybrid work environments.

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Astera Labs CFO Warns of Margin Pressure as Insider Sale Filed
Technology Sarah Chen

Astera Labs CFO Warns of Margin Pressure as Insider Sale Filed

Astera Labs' finance chief warned of a 200-basis-point gross margin headwind beginning in the June quarter, citing product mix shifts and an Amazon warrant. Meanwhile, the company's general counsel sold $1.17 million in shares under a pre-arranged trading plan.

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Babcock & Wilcox Secures $2.4B AI Data Center Power Deal, Shares Surge
Markets Daniel Marsh

Babcock & Wilcox Secures $2.4B AI Data Center Power Deal, Shares Surge

Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises has been authorized to begin work on a major $2.4 billion contract to provide natural gas-fired power systems for Applied Digital's AI data center campuses, sending its shares up nearly 31%.

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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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