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AZN-BMY Merger Talks: A $455B Pharma Mega-Deal in the Making?
AstraZeneca and Bristol Myers Squibb are reportedly in merger talks, which could create a $455 billion pharmaceutical giant. Reuters has not confirmed the report.
SK Hynix Market Cap Plunges 114 Trillion Won Amid Legal Woes and Tech Sell-Off
SK Hynix shares tumbled 8.34% on Friday, erasing 114 trillion won in market value, as a court order against chairman Chey Tae-won added to a broader tech rout.
Telix Pharma Slides 8.4% in Five Days, Japan Opportunity Excluded from 2026 Guidance
Telix Pharmaceuticals (ASX:TLX) shares fell 8.4% in five sessions, trailing the ASX 200 by 8.3 points. Enrollment in Japan Phase 3 reached 105 patients, but Japan remains outside 2026 revenue guidance.
Baker Hughes, Novartis, Microsoft Deepen Job Cuts Amid AI Shift
Baker Hughes and Novartis announce additional U.S. layoffs, while Microsoft and Coursera continue tech restructuring. AI cited in 31% of June job cuts.
Generate Biomedicines Shares Reclaim IPO Price After Heavy Trading Week
Generate Biomedicines (GENB) surged 13.7% in a week, closing Friday at $16.47—above its $16 IPO price—with heavy volume and a $2.11B market cap, as sector momentum lifts biotech stocks.
UniQure Holds Gains as FDA Signals Path for Huntington's Gene Therapy Filing
UniQure shares jumped 78.4% after the FDA said Phase I/II data could support an accelerated-approval filing for its Huntington's disease gene therapy AMT-130. A BLA is planned for Q3 2026.
G7 Leaders Debate AI Model Access Amid OpenAI's $1T IPO Plan and Rising China Competition
G7 leaders debate AI model access as OpenAI files for a $1T IPO. Anthropic restricts models, China boosts local AI, and cybersecurity deals surge.
Private Equity Giants Circle Magnum Ice Cream After Stock Decline
Blackstone and CD&R are considering bids for Magnum Ice Cream, owner of Ben & Jerry's and Cornetto, after its stock slipped. Shares surged 16% on the news.
Hormuz Crisis Looms Over Oil Markets as Physical Prices Surge
Brent crude slipped to $108.17 on Friday after Iran proposed talks, but the Strait of Hormuz remains disrupted, and physical crude grades trade near $130, signaling further price spikes ahead.
Cue Biopharma Rockets 91% on Allergy Drug License, CEO Change, and $30M Capital Raise
Cue Biopharma shares soared 91.4% after licensing Ascendant-221, a Phase 2 anti-IgE antibody, naming Shao-Lee Lin as CEO, and raising $30 million.
Uber's Lucid Stake Signals Major Robotaxi Ambitions
Uber Technologies has taken a significant 11.5% passive stake in Lucid Group, solidifying a major robotaxi supply agreement. The partnership includes a $500 million investment and an order for at least 35,000 autonomous vehicles.
Meta's Q1 Earnings to Gauge AI Investment Payoff Amid Rising Costs
Meta Platforms will announce first-quarter financial results on April 29, as investors assess whether advertising gains can sustain the company's aggressive artificial intelligence investments.
Cocoa Prices Plunge on European Demand Slump, Asian Markets Mixed
Cocoa prices tumbled over 3% after weak European demand data, while Asian markets diverged with Hong Kong falling and India's Sensex gaining.
Markets Rally on Geopolitical Hopes; AI and Growth ETFs Advised for Young Investors
Equities advanced on optimism for a resolution to the Iran conflict, while a market veteran recommends young investors allocate monthly funds to Vanguard's VGT and VUG ETFs for long-term growth.
Intel Buys Back $14.2B Stake in Irish Fab, Bolstering AI Strategy Ahead of Earnings
Intel has regained full ownership of its Fab 34 facility in Ireland through a $14.2 billion buyback of Apollo's stake. The move strengthens Intel's manufacturing control as it prepares to report quarterly results and advance its AI initiatives.
Pfizer Shares Reach New Peak Amid Divergent Views on Future Growth
Pfizer shares surged to a 52-week high of $28.30, driven by robust quarterly results and promising oncology data. Analysts remain divided on whether the stock's rally is sustainable given looming growth challenges.
IBM's AI Strategy Under Scrutiny as Q1 Report Looms Amid Stock Slump
IBM shares are trading nearly 27% below their 52-week peak, with pressure mounting on its AI strategy ahead of first-quarter results on April 22. The company recently completed its $11 billion acquisition of Confluent.
AST SpaceMobile Targets April 10 for BlueBird 7 Launch Amid Rival Rocket Lab's ESA Milestone
AST SpaceMobile has scheduled its BlueBird 7 satellite launch for April 10, while Rocket Lab successfully completed its first dedicated mission for the European Space Agency. Both companies are advancing amid a backdrop of robust financial results and industry momentum.
Merck's $6.7B Terns Buyout Anchors Stock Near Offer Price
Merck has agreed to acquire Terns Pharmaceuticals in a $6.7 billion all-cash deal. Terns shares traded at $52.86, close to Merck's $53-per-share offer, as investors weigh the deal's completion.
Merck Acquires Terns Pharma in $6.7B Deal to Fortify Cancer Portfolio
Merck will purchase Terns Pharmaceuticals for $53 per share in cash, a transaction valued at approximately $6.7 billion. The acquisition provides Merck with an experimental leukemia therapy as it prepares for the loss of exclusivity for its blockbuster drug Keytruda.
Indian Markets Rebound Sharply on Easing Oil Prices and IT Rally
Indian equity indices staged a strong recovery on March 20, 2026, with the Sensex jumping 891 points. The rally was fueled by falling crude oil prices and a surge in IT stocks.
Markets Mixed as Bitcoin Soars, Texas Emerges as Financial Hub
Global markets showed divergent trends with Bitcoin climbing above $75,000 as a digital safe haven, while Indian equities recovered strongly. Texas solidified its position as a major financial center with new exchange launches.
Palantir Shares Decline Despite AI Partnership Announcements
Palantir Technologies shares dropped 2.7% on Friday, underperforming broader markets, following announcements of new artificial intelligence and defense partnerships. The stock remains down nearly 14% for 2026 despite significant gains over the past year.
Iran Conflict Fuels Global Inflation Surge as Oil Tops $100
The Iran conflict has triggered a severe oil supply disruption, pushing Brent crude above $100 a barrel and sending shockwaves through global freight, agriculture, and consumer markets.
India Races to Secure LPG Amid Gulf War Disruption, Sparks Induction Stove Rush
India has invoked emergency powers to redirect LPG supplies from commercial to residential users following Gulf war disruptions, causing restaurants to limit hot meals and triggering a massive spike in induction cooker purchases.
FTSE 100 Retreats on Oil Spike, Rate Cut Hopes Dim
London's FTSE 100 declined 0.7% in early Thursday trading as Brent crude surged past $100 a barrel, dampening expectations for near-term Bank of England rate cuts and pressuring consumer-focused sectors.
NVIDIA, ABB Forge Factory AI Alliance to Bridge Simulation-Reality Gap
NVIDIA and ABB have announced a strategic partnership to embed NVIDIA's Omniverse platform into ABB's RobotStudio software, aiming to achieve near-perfect accuracy when transferring robot training from simulation to physical factories. The collaboration is a key move for NVIDIA to expand its industrial AI footprint beyond data centers.
Servier Acquires Day One Biopharmaceuticals in $2.5 Billion Oncology Deal
French pharmaceutical firm Servier will acquire Day One Biopharmaceuticals for $2.5 billion, gaining the pediatric glioma treatment Ojemda. The deal offers a 68% premium to Day One's recent closing price.
Middle East Conflict Sparks Historic Oil Price Surge, Strains Global Supply
Oil prices surged dramatically on Monday, with Brent crude briefly exceeding $119 per barrel, following supply disruptions in the Middle East linked to regional conflict. Governments and companies scrambled to respond to the market shock.
FTSE 100 Plunges on Oil Price Surge and Geopolitical Tensions
London's FTSE 100 index opened sharply lower, dropping 1.75%, as a surge in crude oil prices above $119 per barrel rattled markets. The spike, driven by Middle East supply concerns, particularly punished airline and mining shares.