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U.S. CPI Rises More Than Expected in October as Core Inflation Holds at 0.3%

U.S. consumer prices rose 0.4% month over month in October, above the 0.3% forecast but slowing from September’s 0.6% increase.

Core CPI, which excludes food and energy, increased 0.3%, also exceeding the 0.2% forecast and matching the previous month’s pace.

Separately, ADP’s weekly employment measure showed private payrolls increasing by 19,800, slightly above the previous reading of 19,500.

U.S. equities traded modestly lower following the data. The S&P 500 was down 0.19%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.35%, and the Nasdaq declined 0.06%.

The hotter-than-expected headline and core CPI readings suggest underlying inflation pressures remain persistent, potentially reinforcing expectations that the Federal Reserve will remain cautious about further monetary-policy easing.

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U.S. Jobless Claims Fall to 189,000 as Tech Stocks Slide

U.S. initial jobless claims fell to 189,000, below the 197,000 forecast and down from 195,000 previously, pointing to continued resilience in the labor market.

Continuing jobless claims, however, increased to 1.718 million from 1.695 million, slightly above the 1.710 million forecast. The combination suggests layoffs remain low, while workers already unemployed may be taking somewhat longer to find new jobs.

U.S. equities traded mixed following the data. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose about 0.54%, while the S&P 500 fell 0.32% and the Nasdaq declined 1.12%.

The stronger initial claims reading may reinforce expectations that the labor market remains relatively firm, potentially limiting the case for faster monetary easing. The heavier decline in the Nasdaq suggests rate-sensitive technology stocks were under greater pressure, while the Dow showed relative strength.

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The Investor 11-05-26

U.S. Stock Futures Rally After Democratic Midterm Sweep as ADP Employment Matches Prior Month

U.S. stock futures moved sharply higher on Wednesday as investors digested the Democratic sweep of both chambers of Congress and a stronger-than-expected private-sector employment report.

Dow futures climbed about 2.1%, S&P 500 futures rose 1.1%, while Nasdaq futures gained 0.4%. The broader move followed confirmation that Democrats won control of both the House and Senate in the November 3 midterm elections, creating a divided government with Republican President Donald Trump.

Labor-market data also provided support. ADP reported that U.S. private payrolls increased by 86,000 in October, matching the previous month’s reading and exceeding the 67,000 forecast. The result points to continued hiring momentum, although employment growth remains relatively moderate.

The market reaction suggests investors are balancing two themes. The election outcome has increased expectations that large legislative changes may become more difficult, while the ADP report indicates the labor market has not weakened sharply. Together, those factors supported cyclical shares and helped push Dow futures substantially higher.

The Nasdaq’s smaller gain also reflects a more complicated post-election backdrop for technology stocks. Democratic victories have increased investor focus on possible tighter oversight of AI infrastructure and data-center development, particularly after election campaigns in several states highlighted concerns over energy use, utility costs and local opposition to new data centers.

Overall, the combination of greater political clarity and resilient employment data is supporting U.S. equities ahead of the opening bell. However, investors are likely to remain focused on how the new congressional balance may affect fiscal policy, AI regulation and future Federal Reserve decisions.

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WS Investor 11-04-26

U.S. Stocks Rise as Oil Plunges and ISM Manufacturing Beats Forecasts

U.S. stocks extended gains Monday as sharply lower oil prices eased inflation concerns and stronger-than-expected ISM manufacturing data supported confidence in the economy.

The Dow Jones rose 1.03% to 52,304.31, the Nasdaq gained 0.87% to 25,658.79, and the S&P 500 advanced 0.62% to 7,627.00.

Brent crude fell more than 6% to around $106.41 a barrel. The sharp decline in energy prices provides a favorable backdrop for equities by reducing concerns over fuel-driven inflation and potentially lowering costs for businesses and consumers.

Economic data also offered support. The ISM Manufacturing PMI increased to 55.5 in October, beating the 54.5 forecast and improving from 54.5 previously. The reading remained well above the 50 threshold, indicating continued expansion in U.S. manufacturing activity.

At the same time, the ISM Manufacturing Prices index eased to 75.2 from 77.9 and came in below the 77.2 forecast. Although input-price pressures remained elevated, the decline provided some reassurance on the inflation outlook. Manufacturing employment slipped slightly to 52.4 from 52.7 but remained in expansion territory.

Construction spending was the major weak point, falling 1.9% month over month in September compared with expectations for a 0.4% increase and a previous 2.0% gain.

Overall, the rise in U.S. indexes appears to reflect a combination of sharply lower oil prices, stronger manufacturing activity and some moderation in manufacturing price pressures. The weak construction spending figure limited the otherwise positive macro picture but was not enough to offset the broader improvement in investor sentiment.

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European Investor 11-02-26

U.S. Stocks Trade Mixed as Wider Trade Deficit Offsets Inventory Growth

U.S. stocks were mixed after fresh economic data showed a wider-than-expected goods trade deficit alongside stronger retail inventory growth. The S&P 500 rose 0.15% and the Dow gained 0.27%, while the Nasdaq was nearly unchanged, down 0.01%.

The U.S. goods trade deficit widened to $134.90 billion in September, larger than the $130.40 billion consensus estimate and the previous $132.07 billion deficit. The deterioration suggests imports continued to outpace exports and could weigh on the trade component of third-quarter GDP calculations.

Retail inventories excluding autos increased 0.4% in September, accelerating from 0.1% previously. Higher inventories can provide some near-term support to GDP, although persistent inventory accumulation can become a negative signal if it reflects weaker-than-expected final demand.

Overall, the releases offered a mixed economic signal: stronger inventory accumulation was offset by a larger trade deficit, helping explain the relatively subdued reaction across major U.S. equity indexes.

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WS Investor 10-28-26

Wall Street Rises as Strong Consumer Confidence Offsets Mixed U.S. Economic Data

U.S. stocks moved higher Tuesday, with the Nasdaq gaining 1.19%, the S&P 500 rising 0.66% and the Dow Jones adding 0.14%, as investors digested a mixed batch of economic data.

Conference Board Consumer Confidence climbed to 91.7 in October, well above the 81.2 forecast and up from 84.2 previously. The stronger-than-expected reading pointed to improved household sentiment and provided the clearest positive signal from the day’s releases.

New home sales also came in better than expected at an annualized 676,000 in September, compared with the 651,000 forecast, although sales edged down from 680,000 previously.

Other indicators were softer. Building permits slipped to 1.398 million, slightly below the 1.400 million forecast and 1.403 million prior reading. Weekly ADP employment growth slowed to 16,800 from 18,500, suggesting some moderation in private-sector hiring.

Durable goods orders rose 1.8% in September, a sharp improvement from the prior 0.1% increase but slightly below the 2.0% consensus estimate.

Overall, the data presented a mixed economic picture, with stronger consumer confidence and housing demand offsetting softer employment and building activity. The stronger move in the Nasdaq suggests risk appetite remained relatively firm despite the uneven macro signals.

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European Investor 10-27-26

Wall Street Falls as Mixed Jobless Claims and Surging Oil Keep Rate and Inflation Concerns in Focus

U.S. stocks traded lower after the latest labor-market data sent a mixed signal while a sharp rise in crude oil added to inflation concerns.

Initial jobless claims fell to 194,000, better than the 200,000 consensus estimate and down from 200,000 previously. The reading suggests layoffs remain relatively contained and the labor market is still holding up.

Continuing jobless claims, however, rose to 1.728 million, above the 1.720 million forecast and up from 1.703 million previously. That points to some difficulty for unemployed workers in finding new jobs even as new layoffs remain low.

Equities were under pressure, with the S&P 500 down about 0.78%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average off 0.15%, and the Nasdaq falling roughly 1.42%. The heavier Nasdaq decline suggests continued pressure on rate-sensitive growth and technology stocks.

At the same time, Brent crude climbed about 2.4% to $111.48 per barrel. Higher oil prices can complicate the inflation outlook by increasing energy and transportation costs, potentially reinforcing concerns that the Federal Reserve may need to keep monetary policy restrictive for longer.

Overall, the combination of resilient initial claims and rising oil prices appears to be weighing on risk appetite, even as the increase in continuing claims points to some underlying softening in the labor market.

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WS News 10-22-26

Wall Street Trades Mixed as Hotter PPI and Strong Retail Sales Reinforce Rate Concerns

U.S. stocks traded mixed after a batch of economic data showed stronger consumer spending, hotter producer inflation and continued labor-market resilience. The S&P 500 fell 0.26% to 7,698.99 and the Nasdaq dropped 0.86% to 26,463.05, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.55% to 51,907.65.

September retail sales increased 0.8% month over month, well above the 0.3% consensus estimate, although growth slowed from 1.3% previously. Core retail sales rose 0.9%, also beating the 0.6% forecast but easing from 1.4%.

Inflation data were more concerning. Producer prices jumped 1.3% month over month, more than double the 0.6% expected and sharply above the prior 0.5% increase. Core PPI rose 0.7%, compared with a 0.3% forecast and 0.2% previously.

The labor market remained firm. Initial jobless claims were 199,000, matching expectations and little changed from 198,000, while continuing claims came in at 1.710 million, exactly in line with forecasts and slightly below 1.714 million previously.

Manufacturing data were also much stronger than expected, with the New York Empire State Manufacturing Index jumping to 25.5 in October from 7.6, far above the 12.1 consensus estimate.

The data combination points to an economy that remains resilient but is also experiencing renewed inflation pressure. That backdrop may reinforce expectations for interest rates to remain elevated for longer, which appears to be weighing particularly on the rate-sensitive Nasdaq even as the Dow moves higher.

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The Investor 10-15-26

Wall Street Falls as September Inflation Comes in Hotter Than Expected

U.S. stocks moved lower after September inflation data showed broader price pressures remained firmer than economists expected. The S&P 500 fell 0.76% to 7,745.85, while the Nasdaq dropped 0.99% to 26,934.31. The Dow Jones Industrial Average declined 0.14% to 51,597.18.

Headline CPI increased 0.6% month over month in September, matching expectations but accelerating from 0.4% in August. On a year-over-year basis, inflation rose to 3.7%, above the 3.6% consensus estimate and up from 3.4% previously.

More importantly for the Federal Reserve outlook, core inflation also came in hotter than expected. Core CPI rose 0.3% month over month versus the 0.2% forecast, while the annual core rate accelerated to 2.6% from 2.4%, also exceeding the 2.5% consensus estimate.

The combination of higher headline inflation and an upside surprise in core prices suggests underlying inflation pressures remain persistent. That could reduce expectations for near-term monetary easing or reinforce the case for keeping interest rates elevated for longer.

The Nasdaq’s larger decline is consistent with renewed rate concerns weighing more heavily on growth and technology stocks, while the relatively smaller move in the Dow suggests a more defensive market response.

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Global Finance News 10-14-26

Wall Street Trades Mixed as U.S. Housing Data Beats Expectations

U.S. stocks traded mixed Tuesday as investors digested stronger-than-expected housing data alongside another increase in weekly private-sector employment.

The S&P 500 slipped 0.07% to 7,801.82, while the Nasdaq Composite fell 0.11% to 27,217.00. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was slightly higher, gaining 0.04% to 51,868.87.

U.S. existing home sales increased to an annualized 3.99 million units in September, above expectations of 3.95 million and up from 3.93 million previously. On a monthly basis, sales rose 1.5%, significantly stronger than the expected 0.8% decline and reversing the previous month’s 3.2% drop.

Separately, ADP’s weekly employment measure showed private payrolls increasing by 24,800, up from 23,800 in the previous reading.

The data points to continued resilience in parts of the U.S. economy, particularly housing and employment. However, the relatively muted equity-market reaction suggests investors remain cautious about how stronger economic activity could influence the Federal Reserve’s interest-rate outlook.

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European Investor 10-13-26

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Brent Crude Falls Nearly 3% as U.S.-Iran Escalation Fears Ease Further

Brent crude futures fell nearly 3% on Tuesday, trading around $89.86 a barrel, as markets continued to unwind the geopolitical risk premium tied to the conflict with Iran.

The decline followed U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to hold off on additional strikes against Iran, easing fears of a prolonged escalation and further disruption to Middle East oil supplies. Reuters reported that Trump adopted a more conciliatory stance after appeals from regional leaders, while maintaining the U.S. naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz. (Reuters)

Supply concerns have also eased as OPEC production increased in October. A Reuters survey showed OPEC crude output rose by 1.38 million barrels per day to 22.87 million bpd, reaching about 90% of its pre-war February level, with Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Iraq leading the increases.(Reuters)

Geopolitical risks have not disappeared, however. Attacks on shipping are continuing and that uncertainty around the Strait of Hormuz remains elevated.

The latest 2.9% decline therefore appears primarily driven by continued de-escalation expectations and improving supply conditions, extending the sharp retreat from Brent’s October 30 high near $118.

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European Investor 11-10-26

Brent Crude Plunges Nearly 5% as Iran Supply Fears Ease

Brent crude futures fell nearly 5% on Monday, trading around $93.60 a barrel, as concerns over an immediate escalation in the conflict with Iran eased.

The sharp decline followed comments from U.S. President Donald Trump indicating that further U.S. strikes on Iran were highly unlikely if progress continues on nuclear negotiations and efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The comments reduced some of the geopolitical risk premium that had recently pushed oil prices sharply higher. Source: Reuters, Nov. 9, 2026.

Oil prices have also come under pressure from signs that physical supply conditions are becoming less tight. Recent market indicators have pointed to easing crude scarcity, while higher prices have started to weigh on demand and raise concerns about a potential supply surplus if Middle East disruptions continue to diminish. Source: Reuters, Nov. 6, 2026.

Despite Monday’s selloff, geopolitical risks remain elevated. The Strait of Hormuz remains a major uncertainty for global oil flows, and recent incidents involving tankers and attacks in the region show that supply disruption risks have not disappeared. Source: The Wall Street Journal, Nov. 9, 2026.

The nearly 5% drop therefore appears primarily driven by a rapid unwinding of the geopolitical risk premium as markets price in a lower probability of renewed U.S.-Iran military escalation and a potentially easier supply outlook.

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The Investor 11-09-26

Gold Extends Rally While Brent Rebounds After Sharp Selloff

Gold and Brent crude both moved higher on Thursday, although the two markets were reacting to different forces.

Gold futures rose about 1.5% to $4,135 an ounce, extending the previous session’s strong advance. The move comes after gold surged alongside a softer U.S. dollar and lower Treasury yields, conditions that typically support non-yielding bullion. Safe-haven demand also remains elevated amid geopolitical uncertainty.

Brent crude futures climbed about 0.7% to $95.31 a barrel, recovering part of the previous session’s steep decline. Oil had fallen sharply as signs of possible diplomacy involving Iran reduced fears of prolonged supply disruption in the Middle East.

The rebound in Brent suggests some stabilization after the selloff, but crude remains sensitive to any change in geopolitical expectations or supply risk.

Gold, meanwhile, continues to benefit from a more supportive macro backdrop, with softer yields and persistent geopolitical uncertainty reinforcing demand for defensive assets.

The divergence remains notable: oil is attempting to recover from a geopolitically driven collapse, while gold is holding near elevated levels as investors continue to seek protection against uncertainty.

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Global Finance News 11-05-26

Brent Crude Rebounds While Gold Falls as Middle East Tensions Shift Inflation Expectations

Brent crude rose while gold moved sharply lower on Tuesday, as renewed Middle East tensions pushed energy prices higher but also strengthened concerns that inflation could remain elevated.

Brent futures climbed about 1.9% to $106.71 a barrel, reversing part of the previous session’s steep decline. The rebound followed renewed geopolitical tensions involving the U.S. and Iran, which brought supply risks back into focus after hopes for diplomatic progress had reduced the oil market’s risk premium.

Oil prices moved higher after reports of a U.S. strike on Iran’s Qeshm Island, while comments from Iranian officials suggested the two sides remain far apart on a potential agreement. The developments revived concerns over Middle East supply disruptions and restored part of the geopolitical risk premium that had been removed from prices a day earlier. (Reuters)

The move suggests traders are once again pricing in the possibility of disruptions to regional energy flows, particularly if tensions spread to shipping routes or critical oil infrastructure. Brent had fallen sharply a day earlier as expectations for negotiations increased, making Tuesday’s rebound largely a reassessment of those assumptions.

Gold moved in the opposite direction. Futures fell about 1.5% to $3,910.10 an ounce, extending pressure on bullion despite the increase in geopolitical uncertainty.

The decline appears to reflect the inflation and interest-rate implications of higher oil prices. A renewed rise in energy costs can increase inflation expectations and reinforce the case for tighter or more prolonged restrictive monetary policy. Higher interest rates and bond yields generally reduce the relative appeal of non-yielding assets such as gold.

The contrasting moves in Brent and gold highlight how the same geopolitical event can affect asset classes differently. Oil is benefiting directly from renewed supply-risk concerns, while gold is facing pressure from the possibility that higher energy prices could keep inflation and interest rates elevated.

Near-term direction for both markets is likely to remain tied to developments between Washington and Tehran. Further escalation could support crude prices, while gold may continue to depend more heavily on how the conflict affects Treasury yields, the U.S. dollar and expectations for Federal Reserve policy.

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Global Finance News 11-03-26

Brent Crude Falls 3.7% as Iran Peace Talks Ease Immediate Supply Fears

Brent crude fell sharply on Monday, trading around $109.21 a barrel and down about 3.7%, as renewed diplomatic efforts involving Iran and Qatari mediators reduced some of the geopolitical risk premium that had built into oil prices. (The Wall Street Journal)

The decline follows a strong October rally that pushed Brent to its highest level in roughly six months. With no major military escalation over the weekend and negotiations continuing, traders appear to be taking profits and reassessing the probability of further disruption to oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz. (business-standard*com)

However, underlying supply conditions remain tight. Regional disruptions have already depleted global inventories significantly, while diesel stocks remain unusually low in several markets. That means the current decline appears more related to a reduction in geopolitical risk premium and profit-taking than to a fundamental shift toward abundant supply. (Reuters)

The key near-term driver remains the Iran diplomatic process: meaningful progress could push more risk premium out of crude prices, while renewed military escalation could quickly reverse the current selloff.

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The Investor 11-02-26

Brent Crude Falls 1.8% as U.S.-Iran De-Escalation Hopes Ease Supply Fears

Brent crude fell about 1.8% to $109.68 per barrel as renewed hopes for an easing in U.S.-Iran tensions reduced some of the geopolitical risk premium that had recently pushed oil prices higher.

The move also appears to reflect profit-taking after last week’s strong rally, when concerns over Middle East supply disruptions drove crude sharply higher. Traders are now reassessing whether the recent escalation will translate into a lasting hit to oil flows.

Supply risks have not disappeared, however, and continued instability in the region is helping keep Brent elevated above $109 per barrel. That means oil prices remain sensitive to any new developments involving Iran, regional attacks or disruptions to major shipping routes.

Overall, Monday’s decline looks more like a partial unwinding of geopolitical risk premium than a major change in the underlying supply outlook.

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WS News 10-26-26

Brent Crude Jumps Nearly 4% as Middle East Supply Risks and U.S. Gulf Shutdowns Intensify

Brent crude futures surged 3.94% to around $104.15 per barrel on Thursday, extending gains as geopolitical and weather-related supply concerns returned to the forefront of the oil market.

The strongest catalyst is renewed disruption risk around the Strait of Hormuz and the wider Gulf. Shipping activity through Hormuz has fallen sharply following a fresh wave of tanker attacks, increasing concerns over the security of a route that handled roughly one-fifth of global oil and fuel flows before the current conflict. (Reuters)

Supply fears were compounded by production disruptions in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico. Offshore producers have curtailed operations as Hurricane Isaias approaches, temporarily removing part of U.S. oil and gas output from the market. U.S. crude inventories also fell by 3.2 million barrels, adding another supportive factor. (Reuters)

The sharp move above $104 suggests traders are rebuilding a geopolitical risk premium after recent attempts to ease supply pressure through strategic stock releases.

Near term, Brent’s direction will remain highly sensitive to tanker traffic through Hormuz, further attacks on regional energy infrastructure, the duration of Gulf of Mexico production outages and any escalation involving Iran.

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The Investor 10-08-26

Brent crude futures fell 1.34% to $98.98 per barrel in early trading, extending losses after briefly trading above $101 earlier in the session.

Prices moved sharply lower during the morning, slipping below the $100 level and reaching an intraday low near $99.

The move marks a notable reversal from earlier gains, with Brent giving up more than $2 per barrel from its session high.

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Global Finance News 10-06-26

Brent Crude Holds Above $102 After Sharp Intraday Volatility

Brent crude futures traded around $102.14 per barrel on Monday, down 0.11%, after a highly volatile early session.

Prices initially fell below $101 before rebounding sharply and briefly moving above $103 per barrel. Brent later gave back part of the advance but remained comfortably above the session’s early lows.

The price action suggests the oil market remains highly sensitive to shifting supply and geopolitical expectations. The rapid rebound from below $101 indicates buyers are still emerging aggressively on dips, while the pullback from above $103 shows resistance at higher levels.

Near term, the $103 area appears to be an important upside level, while the roughly $101–$102 range could provide support if volatility persists. The broader direction will remain heavily dependent on developments affecting global supply expectations and Middle East risk.

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European Investor 10-05-26

U.S. Crude Inventories Rise as Atlanta Fed GDPNow Estimate Drops to 3.7%

U.S. crude oil inventories increased by 922,000 barrels in the latest weekly report, contrary to expectations for a 700,000-barrel decline. The previous reading showed a much larger 2.969 million-barrel build.

Inventories at Cushing, Oklahoma, also rose by 553,000 barrels after increasing by 2.266 million barrels previously, adding to signs of a looser near-term crude supply balance.

Separately, the Atlanta Fed’s GDPNow estimate for third-quarter U.S. economic growth fell sharply to 3.7% from 5.0%. The previous estimate had also stood at 5.0%.

For markets, the inventory build is a negative signal for crude prices because it suggests supply exceeded expectations during the week. At the same time, the lower GDPNow estimate points to softer expected economic growth, which could further weigh on oil demand expectations while supporting expectations for a less restrictive Federal Reserve stance.

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Uber and McDonald’s Expand Delivery and Loyalty Partnership Across 14 Markets

Uber Technologies (NYSE: UBER) and McDonald’s (NYSE: MCD) expanded their global partnership under a multi-year agreement covering 14 markets, adding deeper delivery integration and new loyalty features.

Under the expanded relationship, Uber will become the preferred delivery fulfillment partner for orders placed directly through the McDonald’s app in participating markets including the U.S., Australia, Canada, France, Germany and the U.K. Customers will be able to place and track delivery orders without leaving the McDonald’s app.

Most McDonald’s app deliveries will be fulfilled through Uber Direct, Uber’s white-label delivery service, in partnership with Deliverect. Customers will still be able to order McDonald’s through the Uber Eats app.

The companies are also integrating their loyalty programs. Uber will serve as McDonald’s exclusive delivery and rideshare rewards partner in participating markets. MyMcDonald’s Rewards members in select markets will initially be able to redeem points for discounts on Uber rides, with broader plans to let customers earn McDonald’s points on eligible Uber Eats orders and redeem them for additional benefits.

The expanded partnership covers the U.S., Australia, Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland and the U.K.

McDonald’s said its delivery business now generates more than $20 billion annually. For Uber, the expanded agreement strengthens Uber Direct and Uber Eats by integrating them more deeply into one of the world’s largest restaurant brands and its growing digital ordering ecosystem.

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WS Investor 11-10-26

Amazon and Uber Launch Prime Restaurant Delivery Partnership Across the U.S.

Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) and Uber (NYSE: UBER) launched a new U.S. partnership that allows Prime members to order restaurant delivery through Amazon*com and the Amazon Shopping app using the Uber Eats network.

Prime members receive $0 delivery fees on eligible restaurant orders of $25 or more and can access restaurants across nearly 10,000 U.S. cities and towns. Orders can be placed using existing Amazon credentials and payment methods without creating a separate Uber account.

The companies are also offering introductory promotions, including $20 off each of a member’s first two eligible Uber Eats orders of $25 or more during the first 14 days. Prime Visa customers can earn 5% back on Uber Eats orders through December 5, 2026.

For Amazon, the partnership expands Prime further into restaurant delivery and adds another everyday-use benefit to its membership ecosystem. For Uber, it provides access to Amazon’s large Prime customer base while extending the reach of the Uber Eats restaurant network.

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The Investor 11-05-26

Uber Rises 2.4% as Bookings Growth, Margin Expansion and Strong Q4 Outlook Support Shares

Uber Technologies (NYSE: UBER) shares rose about 2.4% after the company reported another quarter of strong bookings growth, expanding profitability and a fourth-quarter outlook that points to continued earnings momentum.

Third-quarter Gross Bookings increased 20% year over year to $59.8 billion, marking Uber’s fifth consecutive quarter of at least 20% growth. Trips rose 16% to 4.1 billion, supported by a 14% increase in monthly active platform consumers and a 2% rise in trips per user.

Revenue increased 10% to $14.8 billion, despite an eight-percentage-point drag from business model changes. GAAP operating income rose 30% to $1.4 billion, while non-GAAP operating income increased 38% to $2.3 billion.

Profitability continued to improve. Adjusted EBITDA climbed 31% to $3.0 billion, with adjusted EBITDA margin reaching 5.0% of Gross Bookings from 4.5% a year earlier. Non-GAAP operating margin also expanded to a record 3.9% of Gross Bookings.

Non-GAAP EPS increased 35% to $0.88, while non-GAAP net income rose 29% to $1.8 billion. Free cash flow reached $2.5 billion, and Uber ended the quarter with $10.1 billion in unrestricted cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments.

The company also highlighted progress in autonomous driving. Uber expects approximately 700 fully driverless vehicles to be operating on its platform by year-end and more than 2,000 in 2027, with management shifting its focus toward commercial deployment.

For the fourth quarter, Uber expects Gross Bookings of $63.25 billion to $65.25 billion, representing 18%-22% constant-currency growth. Non-GAAP EPS is projected at $0.95-$0.99, implying 34%-39% year-over-year growth, while adjusted EBITDA is expected at $3.13 billion to $3.23 billion.

The 2.4% share gain appears to reflect continued confidence in Uber’s ability to convert strong platform growth into higher margins and earnings. The combination of sustained 20% bookings growth, record profitability metrics and a strong Q4 outlook reinforces the company’s improving operating leverage heading into 2027.

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Uber Eats Adds Sur la table Nationwide as Retail Marketplace Expands Beyond Food

Uber announced that Sur la table has joined the Uber Eats marketplace, allowing customers across the U.S. to order cookware, appliances, bakeware and other kitchen products for on-demand or scheduled delivery.

The partnership is rolling out across all Sur la table locations nationwide. Customers can order products from brands such as Le Creuset and All-Clad, along with everyday kitchen tools and hosting essentials, with delivery available in as little as 25 minutes.

For Uber, the deal expands Uber Eats further beyond restaurant delivery and into general retail. The company has been steadily broadening the platform’s product mix, aiming to make the app a destination for a wider range of everyday purchases rather than meals alone.

The partnership could be particularly useful during the holiday season, when demand for cooking equipment, gifts and last-minute kitchen items typically increases.

For Sur la table, joining Uber Eats adds another distribution channel without requiring customers to visit stores or rely on traditional shipping. For Uber, the agreement strengthens its retail marketplace strategy and increases the number of use cases that can generate delivery volume and customer engagement on the platform.

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Uber to Acquire ezCater for $2.3 Billion, Expanding Uber Eats Into Catering

Uber Technologies (NYSE: UBER) agreed to acquire ezCater in an all-cash transaction valued at $2.3 billion, expanding Uber Eats further into workplace meals and large-group catering.

ezCater operates a U.S. catering platform connecting businesses with more than 140,000 restaurants. The company generated more than $2.5 billion in gross bookings over the trailing 12 months, with growth in the high-teens year over year, and is profitable on a non-GAAP operating income basis.

Uber said the acquisition will combine ezCater’s catering and business-to-business expertise with Uber Eats’ restaurant network and Uber for Business relationships. The company expects the deal to create more high-value orders for restaurants while giving corporate and group customers a simpler way to manage catering and workplace meals.

Average orders on ezCater exceed $400, making the business an attractive addition to Uber’s delivery platform. Uber also said ezCater is expected to be margin accretive.

The transaction is expected to close in the coming months, subject to regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions.

The acquisition strengthens Uber’s push beyond individual meal delivery and gives the company greater exposure to the larger-ticket corporate catering market.

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Uber Expands Costco Delivery Across 47 U.S. States

Uber Technologies (NYSE: UBER) and Costco announced a major expansion of their U.S. partnership, bringing Costco delivery through Uber Eats to 47 states, up from 17. Nearly 600 Costco locations are now available through the platform for on-demand or scheduled delivery.

The expansion significantly increases Uber Eats’ presence in grocery and retail delivery, allowing Costco members to order groceries, household essentials and other products while retaining their Costco member pricing. The partnership also extends Uber’s relationship with one of the largest U.S. retailers as it works to broaden Uber Eats beyond restaurant delivery.

Costco members will receive additional benefits, including 50% off an annual Uber One membership for the first year and 20% off in subsequent years for eligible members. Uber is also offering $100 gift cards for $79.99 at participating Costco locations for a limited period, while consumers can purchase Costco memberships directly through Uber Eats and receive 30% off their first eligible Costco order.

The companies already work together internationally, with Costco available through Uber Eats in Canada, Mexico, Japan, Taiwan, France and Spain. The broader U.S. rollout strengthens Uber’s growing grocery and retail marketplace and could increase order frequency by expanding the range of everyday purchases available through its platform.

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Uber and WeRide Secure Spain’s First National Permit for Level 4 Autonomous Vehicles

Uber, WeRide and AVOMO have received Spain’s first national operating permit for Level 4 autonomous passenger vehicles, clearing the way for testing and deployment preparations in the Madrid region. The approval represents an important step toward launching Spain’s first commercial autonomous ride-hailing service.

The permit allows the companies to begin mapping, route validation and operational-readiness testing. An initial fleet of 20 WeRide autonomous vehicles will operate across high-demand areas of Greater Madrid under the supervision of in-car vehicle specialists.

Commercial operations are expected to begin by the end of 2026, subject to additional operational and regulatory milestones. The service will combine WeRide’s autonomous-driving technology, Uber’s mobility platform and AVOMO’s fleet-management capabilities.

Madrid will become the fourth of 15 cities included in the Uber-WeRide strategic partnership, which plans to deploy tens of thousands of autonomous vehicles globally. The Spanish approval is also the first national authorization for WeRide’s GXR autonomous vehicle in the European Union, potentially providing a pathway toward broader European commercialization.

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The Investor 09-10-26

Uber Eats Partners With Wakefern to Add More Than 375 Grocery Stores Across U.S. Northeast

Uber Technologies (NYSE: UBER) announced a partnership with Wakefern Food Corp. that will bring more than 375 supermarkets across the U.S. Northeast to the Uber Eats grocery delivery platform.

The rollout includes stores operating under ShopRite, Price Rite Marketplace, The Fresh Grocer, Fairway Market, Gourmet Garage, Morton Williams, Dearborn Market and Di Bruno Bros. Customers will be able to order fresh produce, meat, seafood, prepared foods, pantry items and household essentials for on-demand or scheduled delivery.

The partnership significantly expands Uber Eats’ grocery presence across the Northeast, including New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Rhode Island.

Uber said grocery and retail continues to see strong growth across North America as consumers increasingly use on-demand delivery for everyday purchases. The addition of Wakefern, the largest retailer-owned supermarket cooperative in the U.S., broadens Uber’s selection beyond restaurant delivery and strengthens its position in the grocery delivery market.

Uber One members will also receive $0 delivery fees on eligible Wakefern orders, subject to applicable terms, while promotional discounts of up to 30% will be offered on some customers’ first orders.

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Uber and Wayve Launch UK’s First Autonomous Ride-Hailing Service in London

Uber Technologies (NYSE: UBER) and British autonomous-driving company Wayve have launched supervised autonomous rides in London, marking the first time autonomous ride-hailing trips have become available to the public in the United Kingdom.

Starting September 3, London customers requesting UberX, Uber Electric or Uber Comfort may be matched with an autonomous Wayve vehicle at no additional cost. The initial fleet consists of all-electric Ford Mustang Mach-E vehicles equipped with the Wayve AI Driver and surrounding sensors. A trained, Transport for London-licensed driver will remain onboard during the supervised launch phase.

The service initially covers London except airports and will begin with a small number of vehicles before expanding according to demand, regulatory developments and operational readiness. Uber said more than 140,000 Londoners have already opted in to increase their chances of being matched with a Wayve vehicle.

Wayve’s technology differs from many traditional autonomous-driving systems. Its AV2.0 approach uses an AI Driver trained to learn from driving experience and adapt to different environments without depending on high-definition maps or extensive hand-coded rules. This mapless, hardware-agnostic approach could potentially make the technology easier to deploy across different vehicles and markets.

The London rollout is part of a broader Uber-Wayve partnership designed to deploy Wayve-powered vehicles across 12 markets. The companies also plan to introduce autonomous Nissan LEAF vehicles using Wayve AI Driver and NVIDIA DRIVE Hyperion in Tokyo later this year.

The launch represents another step in Uber’s strategy to become a major distribution platform for autonomous transportation rather than developing all autonomous-driving technology internally. Uber now works with more than 30 autonomous-vehicle partners across mobility, delivery and freight, which collectively complete millions of autonomous trips annually on its platform. Uber expects AV rides to be available through its network in as many as 15 cities by the end of 2026 and aims to become the world’s largest facilitator of autonomous trips by 2029.

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Tech stocks today: Uber cuts 3,300 roles, implements stricter remote work policy

Tech stocks were muted as Uber announced layoffs and Dell earnings impressed.

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Liquidia Slips 0.25% as YUTREPIA Sales Surge but Litigation Settlement Drives Large Net Loss

Liquidia (NASDAQ: LQDA) shares slipped about 0.25% after the company reported strong YUTREPIA sales growth and improving adjusted profitability, while a large litigation settlement drove a substantial GAAP net loss.

Third-quarter YUTREPIA net product sales reached $222.7 million, up 31% sequentially and more than fourfold from $51.7 million a year earlier. Patient shipments reached a record monthly level in October, referral-to-start conversion remained above 87%, and the prescriber base expanded to 1,300.

Excluding settlement-related charges, operating momentum remained strong. Liquidia posted its fifth consecutive quarter of higher non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA, reaching $140.5 million.

However, the company recorded a $389.7 million litigation settlement charge, resulting in a quarterly net loss of $236.3 million, or $2.64 per share. The global settlement with United Therapeutics requires net payments of $380.7 million across 2026 and 2027 and also removes the PH-ILD indication from YUTREPIA’s label.

Liquidia ended September with $396.1 million in cash and cash equivalents before settlement payments and continues to advance additional YUTREPIA and L606 programs.

The modest 0.25% decline appears to reflect the financial impact and strategic consequences of the settlement, partly offset by very strong YUTREPIA commercial growth and continued improvement in adjusted profitability.

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Liquidia Stock Falls 4.5% Despite Strong YUTREPIA Growth and Rising Profitability

Liquidia Corporation (NASDAQ: LQDA) shares fell 4.5% Wednesday despite reporting another strong quarter for YUTREPIA, with product sales rising sequentially and the company delivering its fourth consecutive quarter of increasing profitability.

The decline contrasts with the company's underlying commercial momentum. With no new financial guidance provided in the release, the negative reaction may reflect high expectations already embedded in the stock, alongside rising operating expenses and investor focus on whether YUTREPIA's rapid launch trajectory can be sustained.

YUTREPIA Sales Rise 31% Sequentially

YUTREPIA generated $170.4 million in Q2 net product sales, up 31% from the first quarter. The year-over-year comparison was even stronger, with product sales increasing from just $6.5 million in Q2 2025, when the commercial launch had only recently begun.

Since its June 2025 launch, Liquidia has received approximately 5,900 unique patient prescriptions and started more than 5,000 patients on treatment through July 31.

Prescription-to-start conversion remained above 85%, while the number of prescribers exceeded 1,100. More than 30% of those physicians have prescribed YUTREPIA to at least five patients, suggesting adoption is broadening beyond initial use.

Management also said the overall inhaled prostacyclin category has expanded almost 40% since YUTREPIA's launch, with the product capturing an increasing share of that growth.

Liquidia Delivers Another Profitable Quarter

Rapid commercialization has transformed Liquidia's financial profile.

The company generated Q2 net income of $74.7 million, or $0.74 per diluted share, compared with a $41.6 million loss a year earlier. Adjusted EBITDA reached $96.3 million.

Cash and cash equivalents increased to $284.2 million at the end of June from $190.7 million at the end of 2025. Cash also increased by $61.4 million sequentially during Q2, demonstrating strong cash generation from the YUTREPIA ramp.

However, investment is rising alongside commercialization. R&D expenses jumped 185% to $17.2 million, primarily reflecting increased spending on L606 and YUTREPIA development. SG&A expenses increased 48% to $57.4 million as Liquidia expanded personnel and commercialization activities.

Pipeline Investment Becomes the Next Focus

Liquidia is now progressing 10 clinical studies involving YUTREPIA and L606 across existing and potential new indications.

The company has begun site activation and enrollment for Re-Spire, the pivotal study of L606. Management sees the program as a potential next-generation inhaled treprostinil therapy that could further improve tolerability and dosing characteristics.

LQDA's 4.5% decline therefore does not appear to reflect deterioration in YUTREPIA's commercial performance. Sales, patient adoption, profitability and cash generation all continued to improve. Instead, the reaction may reflect demanding investor expectations following the product's rapid launch, combined with higher R&D and commercialization spending and the absence of a new forward financial outlook to provide an additional catalyst.

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WS Investor 08-12-26

Liquidia Corporation received a $50 million payment from Healthcare Royalty (HCRx) after initiating commercial sales of YUTREPIA™, its inhaled therapy for pulmonary hypertension. The funding follows a court ruling denying United Therapeutics' injunction against Liquidia. To date, Liquidia has secured $175 million out of a potential $200 million through its agreement with HCRx. The funds will accelerate YUTREPIA’s launch, support clinical trials, and expand manufacturing. An additional $25 million may be accessed if net sales exceed $100 million by mid-2026. Liquidia believes this funding will help reach profitability without needing more capital.

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Carrier Launches SimplyFRESH Controlled Atmosphere System for Short-Haul Reefer Shipping

Carrier Global (NYSE: CARR) introduced SimplyFRESH, a new controlled-atmosphere system designed to help protect perishable cargo transported in refrigerated containers on voyages of fewer than 20 days.

The system manages carbon dioxide levels through automated fresh-air exchange while continuously monitoring both CO2 and oxygen during transit. Carrier plans to make SimplyFRESH commercially available in 2027.

Carrier Transicold also highlighted continued momentum for its OptimaLINE container refrigeration platform, which has now reached approximately 100,000 units sold globally. The system uses a variable-speed compressor, permanent-magnet motor and variable-frequency drive to improve energy efficiency across different operating conditions.

According to Carrier, OptimaLINE can reduce power consumption by up to 15% compared with competing units and cut CO2 emissions by as much as 40% versus previous-generation Carrier equipment.

The company is also expanding cold-storage services around refrigerated containers, including equipment modifications, software upgrades, remote monitoring and extended warranties. These offerings are aimed at customers needing flexible capacity for seasonal demand, emergency storage or facility expansions.

Carrier is presenting the technologies at Intermodal Europe 2026 in Rotterdam, reinforcing its strategy of extending reefer asset life while combining refrigeration efficiency, cargo protection and digital monitoring across the cold chain.

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Carrier’s Sensitech Launches Real-Time Global Cold Chain Monitoring Solution

Sensitech, part of Carrier Global (NYSE: CARR), announced Tuesday the commercial launch of TempTale GEO APX Global, a real-time monitoring solution designed to track perishable food shipments across ocean, road and rail transportation.

The system continuously monitors temperature, humidity, light and shipment location, automatically transmitting information to Sensitech’s SensiWatch Platform. Using global 4G LTE connectivity, the technology is designed to maintain visibility as logistics networks move away from legacy 2G and 3G cellular infrastructure.

Food shippers can receive real-time departure, arrival and exception alerts, allowing them to respond to temperature excursions or transportation disruptions before products are damaged. The platform can help operators reroute shipments, notify receivers or intervene when cold-chain conditions deteriorate.

TempTale GEO APX Global supports ambient, refrigerated and frozen products. The standard configuration can monitor refrigerated shipments for up to 60 days, while an extended version supports frozen and long-distance shipments for as long as 120 days.

The launch expands Carrier’s exposure to intelligent cold-chain logistics through Sensitech, complementing its broader climate and refrigeration businesses. Real-time monitoring can help food companies reduce spoilage and supply-chain losses while improving the efficiency and reliability of increasingly complex global distribution networks.

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Carrier Launches New Energy-Efficient Modular Chillers in Japan

Carrier Global (NYSE: CARR) has launched new inverter modular water-cooled chillers and heat recovery chillers in Japan, expanding its portfolio of energy-efficient climate solutions for commercial and industrial facilities.

The new series builds on Carrier Japan’s Universal Smart X (USX) technology and uses inverter-driven DC triple rotary compressors with lower-global-warming-potential R32 refrigerant. The lightweight and compact design allows equipment to be transported through standard elevators, making the systems particularly suitable for renovation and retrofit projects where installation space can be limited.

Carrier also increased system flexibility and capacity. Individual modules range from 30 HP to 50 HP, while as many as 16 modules can be connected for capacity of up to 800 HP. The chillers support water temperatures between 3°C and 30°C, extending potential applications to industries including food and chemical processing.

The systems also incorporate PWM converters for harmonic suppression, modular refrigeration cycles for operational redundancy and easier maintenance, and optional variable-flow control to reduce pumping energy.

Customers using Carrier’s Abound HVAC Performance platform can additionally receive 24/7 remote monitoring, automatic detection of heat-exchanger fouling and operational alerts.

The launch strengthens Carrier’s position in energy-efficient HVAC infrastructure as buildings and industrial customers increasingly seek lower energy consumption, reduced environmental impact and easier installation and maintenance.

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# Carrier Launches All-Electric Vector 8200 Refrigeration Unit for Diesel-Free Cold Storage

Carrier Global (NYSE: CARR) introduced the Vector 8200, its first engineless transport refrigeration unit with multi-temperature capability, expanding the company's electrification offering for the cold-chain industry.

The new Carrier Transicold system is designed primarily for stationary trailer cold storage and can operate entirely from grid electricity or other external power sources, eliminating diesel-fuel consumption and direct engine emissions.

## Why the Vector 8200 Matters for Carrier

The Vector 8200 targets food shippers and refrigerated fleets that need additional cold-storage capacity during seasonal demand peaks, facility upgrades or unexpected increases in volume.

Unlike traditional diesel-powered trailer refrigeration systems, the Vector 8200 can turn refrigerated trailers into temporary electric cold-storage facilities. Its multi-temperature configuration can support trailers with one, two or three compartments, allowing fresh, frozen and deep-frozen products to be stored simultaneously.

The system delivers cooling capacity of up to 58,000 BTU per hour at 35°F, 33,500 BTU per hour at 0°F and 22,000 BTU per hour at -20°F.

Carrier also integrated its TRU-Demand E-Drive energy-management technology, which adjusts electricity consumption according to available power and helps reduce strain on facilities when multiple refrigeration units restart following an outage.

## Carrier Expands Cold-Chain Electrification

The launch strengthens Carrier's position in transport refrigeration and cold-chain electrification as customers seek to reduce fuel consumption, emissions, noise and operating costs.

The Vector 8200 also integrates Carrier's Lynx Fleet telematics platform for remote monitoring and control, alongside temperature-recording and automated temperature-management technologies.

For Carrier, the product expands its addressable market for electric refrigeration while providing fleets with an alternative to diesel-powered supplemental cold storage.

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Carrier Global Corporation reported first-quarter 2026 results with mixed top-line performance but strong order momentum, particularly in data center-related demand.

Net sales increased 2% year over year, while organic sales declined 1%. The company posted GAAP earnings per share of $0.28 and adjusted EPS of $0.57. Operating cash flow came in at $79 million, with free cash flow slightly negative at ($15) million.

Order intake remained a key highlight, with total company orders rising 11% and Commercial HVAC orders surging 35%, driven by data center orders that increased more than 500%. Carrier noted that its backlog now fully covers expected 2026 data center sales, signaling strong forward visibility.

During the quarter, the company returned approximately $500 million to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases and reaffirmed its full-year outlook, citing solid execution and continued strength in its Commercial HVAC segment.

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Carrier Ventures Deepens Investment in ZutaCore to Advance AI Data Center Cooling

Carrier Global Corporation's venture arm has expanded its investment in ZutaCore, a California-based provider of waterless, direct-to-chip liquid cooling technology. The follow-on funding, building on an initial 2025 investment, is aimed at addressing the growing thermal management demands of high-density AI data centers. ZutaCore's HyperCool technology uses a closed-loop, two-phase system to remove heat directly at the chip, enabling denser compute configurations and improved energy efficiency. The partnership will also bolster Carrier's broader QuantumLeap suite of thermal and integrated data center management solutions.

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Carrier has launched a new range of inverter-driven water-cooled chillers and heat recovery chillers in Japan, expanding its modular cooling solutions portfolio. The systems feature DC triple rotary compressors using low-GWP R32 refrigerant, offering improved energy efficiency, compact design, and flexible installation.

The new series is designed to address growing demand for energy-efficient and labor-saving solutions, supporting applications across commercial and industrial facilities. It also includes features such as harmonic suppression, precise temperature control, and remote monitoring for enhanced reliability and performance.

Carrier said the launch aligns with increasing environmental requirements and operational efficiency needs, positioning the products to support carbon reduction efforts and sustainable building operations in Japan.

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The Investor 04-26-26

Carrier Global Corporation announced the launch of new inverter-driven water-cooled and heat recovery chillers in Japan, expanding its modular chiller lineup with a focus on energy efficiency and sustainability. The systems, built on the company’s USX series technology, feature compact and lightweight designs for easier installation, along with advanced compressors and R32 refrigerant to reduce environmental impact.

The new chillers are designed to meet growing demand for energy-efficient solutions and operational flexibility, offering scalable capacity, precise temperature control, and remote monitoring capabilities. Carrier highlighted that the products also improve maintenance and reliability through modular design and enhanced serviceability.

Source: Carrier

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Carrier Transicold has upgraded Wild Water Group’s trailer fleet with its Vector HE 17 refrigeration units, delivering improved fuel efficiency, cooling performance, and reduced noise levels.

Following an initial rollout of five units, the logistics provider reported strong operational gains and now plans to replace all remaining legacy systems across its 24-trailer fleet as part of a broader modernization strategy.

The Vector HE 17 units offer cooling capacity above 16 kW, up to 6 dB noise reduction, and enhanced fuel savings through inverter-driven technology that adjusts compressor speed based on demand. The system also incorporates E-Drive technology, eliminating mechanical transmissions to improve energy efficiency.

The upgrade supports Wild Water Group’s efforts to enhance sustainability and optimize its temperature-controlled distribution network, reflecting a wider industry trend toward more efficient and lower-emission cold chain solutions.

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Carrier enhances building automation system with new energy compliance features

March 25, 2026 — Carrier announced upgrades to its i-Vu building automation system, adding new capabilities to support energy efficiency standards and regulatory compliance, particularly in California.

The system now includes support for ASHRAE Guideline 36 control sequences, providing standardized HVAC control strategies aimed at improving system performance, energy efficiency, and occupant comfort. Carrier has also achieved Title 24 JA18 certification, confirming compliance with California’s latest energy code requirements.

The updated solution supports a range of HVAC systems, including air handlers, fan coil units, and variable air volume systems, while offering secure, auditable control logic.

Carrier said the enhancements will help building owners and engineers streamline project delivery, reduce operational risk, and meet increasingly strict energy regulations.

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Japan Household Spending Slumps in September as Current Account Surplus Narrows

Japan’s household spending weakened sharply in September, pointing to continued pressure on domestic consumption.

Household spending fell 2.8% month over month, compared with expectations for a 0.3% increase and a 0.1% gain previously. On an annual basis, spending dropped 6.8%, significantly worse than the 3.1% decline expected and the previous 3.1% contraction.

The weakness suggests Japanese households remain cautious amid pressure on purchasing power, potentially complicating the outlook for consumption-led economic growth.

Separately, Japan’s seasonally adjusted current account surplus narrowed to ¥1.82 trillion from ¥2.91 trillion previously, also below the ¥2.81 trillion forecast.

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Japan Services PMI Improves to 51.7 in October as JGB Yield Falls at Auction

Japan’s S&P Global Services PMI rose to 51.7 in October from 51.3 previously, although it came in slightly below the 52.0 forecast.

Separately, Japan’s 10-year government bond auction cleared at a yield of 2.768%, down from 3.101% at the previous auction.

The combination points to continued services-sector growth alongside lower long-term government borrowing costs at the latest auction.

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BoJ Core CPI Rises to 2.5%, Signaling Persistent Underlying Inflation in Japan

The Bank of Japan’s core CPI measure rose 2.5% year over year, up from 2.3% previously.

The stronger reading suggests underlying inflation pressures remain persistent, reinforcing the view that price growth is staying above the BoJ’s 2% target.

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Japan Industrial Production Falls 2.4% in August, Missing Expectations

Japan’s industrial production declined 2.4% month over month in August, a steeper drop than the 1.7% contraction expected by economists.

The result also marked a significant deterioration from the previous month’s 0.2% decline, indicating weaker momentum in Japan’s manufacturing sector.

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Japan Household Spending Falls 3.1% in August, Beating Expectations

Japan’s household spending declined 3.1% year over year in August, slightly better than the 3.5% drop expected by economists and improving from the previous month’s 3.6% decline.

On a monthly basis, household spending rose just 0.1%, missing the 0.5% increase expected and slowing from the previous 0.5% gain.

The data present a mixed picture for Japanese consumer demand. The smaller-than-expected annual decline suggests spending conditions may be stabilizing, but the weak monthly increase points to limited momentum in household consumption

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Japan Current Account Surplus Widens Sharply in August

Japan’s current account surplus rose to ¥4.062 trillion in August, well above the ¥3.194 trillion market consensus and up from ¥2.989 trillion previously.

The stronger-than-expected surplus points to an improvement in Japan’s external balance during the month, reflecting a larger net inflow from trade, services and overseas investment income.

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Japan’s 10-year government bond auction yield rose to 3.101%, up from 2.995% at the previous auction.

The higher yield indicates investors demanded greater returns to hold longer-dated Japanese government debt, reflecting continued upward pressure on borrowing costs.

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Japan Services PMI Slips to 51.3 in September, Missing Expectations

Japan’s S&P Global Services PMI fell to 51.3 in September from 52.5 previously, coming in below the 51.6 market consensus.

The reading remained above the 50 threshold, meaning the services sector continued to expand, but the pace of growth slowed noticeably during the month.

The weaker-than-expected result suggests some moderation in domestic service-sector momentum heading into the fourth quarter.

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Tokyo Core Inflation Accelerates to 2.7% in September, Above Expectations

Tokyo core consumer inflation rose 2.7% year over year in September, accelerating sharply from 1.8% in August and exceeding the 2.4% market consensus.

The stronger reading suggests underlying inflation pressures in Japan remain firm, with price growth moving further above the Bank of Japan’s 2% target.

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Japan’s Tankan Manufacturing Index Improves in Q3 but Misses Expectations

Japan’s Tankan Large Manufacturers Index rose to 24 in the third quarter from 22 previously, indicating an improvement in business sentiment among the country’s major manufacturers.

The reading, however, came in slightly below the market consensus of 25.

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On Holding Falls 8% Despite Record Q3 Sales as Outlook Fails to Match Strong Quarterly Momentum

On Holding (NYSE: ONON) shares fell about 8% on Tuesday despite reporting record third-quarter sales, sharply higher margins and strong growth across regions and channels.

Third-quarter net sales rose 17.2% year over year to a record CHF 931.4 million, or 17.8% on a constant-currency basis. Direct-to-consumer sales increased 25% to CHF 393.3 million, while apparel revenue jumped 38.7%.

Profitability also improved significantly. Gross margin reached 72.6%, up from 65.7%, while adjusted EBITDA increased 42.7% to CHF 256.8 million and adjusted EBITDA margin expanded to 27.6%. Even excluding CHF 52.6 million of U.S. tariff refunds, gross margin was 66.9% and adjusted EBITDA margin was 21.9%.

The main pressure point appears to be the outlook. On reiterated full-year constant-currency sales growth in the low-20% range rather than raising it, while adjusted EBITDA margin guidance excluding tariff refunds remained unchanged at 19.5%-20.0%. The company did raise its underlying gross-margin outlook to about 66% from at least 65%.

The 8% decline therefore appears to reflect elevated expectations heading into the report and disappointment that full-year sales and underlying EBITDA-margin guidance were not increased despite a strong quarter, rather than deterioration in the core business.

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On Holding Stock Rises 3% as Analysts Reiterate Buy Ratings and Needham Raises Target

On Holding shares rose 3% to $30.26 as several analysts reiterated bullish ratings on the athletic footwear and apparel company.

BTIG Research maintained a Buy rating with a $60 price target, implying nearly 98% upside from the latest share price. UBS and Citigroup also reiterated Buy ratings, while Needham raised its price target to $40 from $37 and kept a Buy rating.

Reasons behind the positive sentiment include continued brand momentum, expansion in performance running and lifestyle footwear, and expectations for further international growth. Investors may also be focusing on On’s premium pricing power, improving scale and opportunities to expand apparel and direct-to-consumer sales.

The 3% gain suggests the combination of multiple positive analyst views and a higher Needham target reinforced confidence in the company’s long-term growth outlook.

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On Holding Stock Plunges 20% as Outlook Overshadows Strong Q2 Results

On Holding (NYSE: ONON) shares fell about 20% on Tuesday despite the athletic footwear company reporting strong second-quarter growth and improving profitability.

Q2 net sales rose 13.5% year-over-year to CHF 850.3 million, or 21.6% on a constant-currency basis. Direct-to-consumer sales climbed 26%, while adjusted EBITDA increased 23.5% to CHF 168.1 million. Gross margin also expanded sharply to 65.4% from 61.5%.

The sharp selloff appears primarily tied to the outlook. On expects full-year constant-currency sales growth only in the low-20% range and said it is deliberately managing wholesale sell-in during the second half to protect its premium positioning. The company expects sales of roughly CHF 3.47 billion to CHF 3.56 billion at current exchange rates.

The results themselves remained strong, particularly in Asia-Pacific, where sales jumped 43.1%, while apparel revenue increased 47.7%. However, the 20% stock decline suggests investors were positioned for stronger forward growth, making the relatively cautious sales outlook the key concern despite solid Q2 execution.

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On Holding Slips 2.9% Despite Record Quarter, Currency Headwinds and Tariffs Weigh

May 12, 2026 | NYSE: ONON

On Holding delivered a genuinely impressive first quarter by almost any operational measure, yet shares are down 2.9% today — a reminder that in a market already under pressure from inflation and a strong dollar, even strong results can disappoint when the headline numbers are clouded by currency effects.

Reported net sales reached CHF 831.9 million, up 14.5% year-on-year and the first time On has crossed CHF 800 million in a single quarter. On a constant currency basis, however, the picture is considerably brighter at 26.4% growth — the gap reflecting meaningful Swiss franc strength against the currencies in which On earns much of its revenue, particularly the US dollar.

The quality of the quarter is hard to argue with. Gross profit margin expanded 430 basis points to 64.2%, a record, achieved despite the headwind of higher US tariffs on Vietnam-sourced products. Adjusted EBITDA margin reached 21.0%, up from 16.5% a year ago. Net income jumped 82.2% to CHF 103.3 million, with net income margin rising to 12.4% from 7.8%.

Geographically, Asia-Pacific was the standout, growing 44.4% reported and 61.4% on a constant currency basis, now representing over 20% of global sales. Apparel continued its rapid ascent, up 45.1% reported and 57.5% in constant currency, reinforcing On's evolution beyond footwear. Both DTC and wholesale channels grew double digits.

On reiterated its full-year constant currency net sales growth guidance of at least 23% and raised its gross profit margin outlook to at least 64.5% and adjusted EBITDA margin guidance to 19.5% to 20.0% — a confident stance given the uncertain macro backdrop.

Today's dip likely reflects a combination of currency translation concerns, ongoing tariff uncertainty, and the broader market selloff rather than any fundamental weakness in the business. The underlying momentum here remains intact.

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AST SpaceMobile Edges 0.03% Higher Premarket as Service Launch Nears and Funding Expands

AST SpaceMobile (NASDAQ: ASTS) shares were nearly flat, edging about 0.03% higher in premarket trading after the company outlined progress toward initial commercial service, expanded launch plans and new non-dilutive funding.

Third-quarter revenue reached $42.3 million, driven by gateway deliveries and U.S. government milestones. AST SpaceMobile reiterated its 2026 revenue guidance of $150 million-$200 million and said recent contract wins could provide upside.

Operationally, the company expects to begin intermittent nationwide service in the U.S. and other key markets before the end of 2026. It is targeting roughly 45 BlueBird satellites in orbit by mid-2027 and now has launch agreements covering more than 100 satellites expected to be deployed during 2027 and 2028.

AST also announced Blacklift, its planned 20-ton reusable rocket designed to carry up to five BlueBird satellites per launch beginning in late 2028, giving the company greater control over future deployment schedules.

Funding visibility improved as well. The company ended the quarter with about $3.2 billion in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, while Japan’s Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications is providing approximately $1.0 billion in non-dilutive funding for satellite manufacturing and launch. AST also cited a pipeline of roughly $1.2 billion in additional U.S. quasi-governmental financing for 2027.

The muted premarket reaction appears to reflect a balance between strong strategic progress in service readiness, launch capacity and funding, and continued heavy spending as the company scales its constellation and manufacturing infrastructure.

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European Investor 11-10-26

AST SpaceMobile Stock Jumps 9.4% as Berenberg Sets $92 Target and UBS Turns Bullish

AST SpaceMobile (NASDAQ: ASTS) shares surged about 9.4% Wednesday following bullish analyst activity, including a new Buy rating from UBS and a $92 price target from Berenberg Bank.

Berenberg set its price target for AST SpaceMobile at $92 while maintaining a Buy rating. With the stock trading around $61.06, the target implies approximately 51% upside from the current share price.

UBS also initiated coverage of AST SpaceMobile, with analyst Christopher Schoell assigning a Buy rating. The new coverage adds another bullish Wall Street view on the satellite communications company.

AST SpaceMobile is developing a space-based cellular broadband network designed to connect ordinary smartphones directly to satellites without requiring specialized hardware. The company operates in the rapidly developing direct-to-device satellite communications market, where successful deployment could significantly expand mobile connectivity in areas with limited terrestrial coverage.

The 9.4% rise appears to reflect increased investor confidence following the two positive analyst actions, particularly Berenberg’s substantial implied upside and UBS’s new Buy recommendation.

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AST SpaceMobile Stock Edges Lower Despite $1.3 Billion Backlog and Rapid Satellite Expansion

AST SpaceMobile (NASDAQ: ASTS) shares were down about 0.45% after the company reported second-quarter 2026 results, with investors weighing accelerating commercial progress and a rapidly expanding satellite network against high spending and still-modest near-term revenue.

The direct-to-device satellite communications company reported Q2 revenue of $31.5 million, generated primarily from gateway deliveries and U.S. government milestones. AST SpaceMobile maintained its full-year 2026 revenue guidance of $150 million to $200 million.

Backlog Reaches $1.3 Billion

The strongest part of the update was AST SpaceMobile's expanding commercial and government pipeline.

Revenue backlog increased to approximately $1.30 billion, including contracted commercial revenue and U.S. government awards. The company has now signed partnerships with more than 60 mobile network operators covering over 3 billion subscribers globally.

AST SpaceMobile also reported more than $125 million of U.S. government awards supporting national-security applications, while the preliminary selection of its joint venture with Rakuten for Japan's J-LEO initiative could represent as much as $1 billion in non-dilutive, non-debt government capital.

Operationally, the constellation has expanded to 13 satellites following the launches of BlueBirds 8 through 13. BlueBirds 14, 15 and 16 are expected to be ready for shipment shortly, while BlueBirds 17 through 46 are in various stages of production and assembly.

The company continues to target beta cellular broadband services during 2026 and said 3,000 digital cells have already been activated across the continental U.S.

Heavy Spending Remains a Key Issue

The financial results also highlighted the enormous capital requirements associated with building the network.

Total operating expenses reached $329.1 million in Q2, compared with $164.1 million in Q1, although the increase included a $125.9 million loss on involuntary conversion. Adjusted operating expenses increased to $119.1 million from $91.2 million.

AST SpaceMobile nevertheless enters the next phase of deployment with substantial liquidity. It held approximately $2.7 billion of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at the end of June and reported more than $3.7 billion on a pro forma basis following its July financing.

The company raised $1.15 billion through convertible senior notes in July, providing additional capital for satellite production, vertical integration and launch capacity.

ASTS's modest 0.45% decline suggests a relatively balanced initial reaction. The update provided substantial evidence of commercial traction, including the $1.3 billion backlog, expanding government business and accelerating satellite deployment. At the same time, investors continue to face the central question surrounding AST SpaceMobile: how quickly its rapidly expanding infrastructure and partnerships can translate into large-scale recurring revenue relative to the company's significant spending requirements.

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AST SpaceMobile surged nearly 19% today as investors rushed into space and satellite-related stocks amid intensifying excitement surrounding the anticipated SpaceX IPO and renewed momentum across the commercial space sector.

The rally accelerated after multiple reports suggested SpaceX could move forward with what may become the largest IPO in market history, with projected valuations ranging from $1.5 trillion to $2 trillion. The potential listing has reignited speculative and institutional interest across the broader space economy, lifting companies tied to satellite communications, launch infrastructure and next-generation connectivity.

AST SpaceMobile appears to be one of the biggest beneficiaries of that enthusiasm. Investors increasingly view the company as a key player in the emerging direct-to-device satellite communications market, where smartphones connect directly to satellites without requiring specialized hardware. The company’s partnerships with AT&T and Verizon have strengthened its profile as telecom operators race to expand satellite coverage capabilities.

Momentum also received a boost following SpaceX’s latest Starship test flight, which, despite ending with the upper stage breaking apart over the Indian Ocean, successfully demonstrated upgraded systems and satellite deployment capabilities. The event reinforced optimism around the long-term growth potential of the commercial space industry and helped fuel buying across the sector.

Analysts and traders have increasingly linked AST SpaceMobile’s valuation to the broader re-rating of space technology assets ahead of the SpaceX debut. Some investors see the upcoming IPO as a “halo event” that could draw significant new capital into smaller public space companies, including AST SpaceMobile and Rocket Lab.

The stock’s sharp move also reflects continued investor appetite for high-growth, speculative technology themes tied to satellite broadband, orbital infrastructure and global connectivity.

Source: Reuters, MarketWatch, Barron’s, Moneycheck

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AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) Q1 2026: Costs Surge, Loss Widens, Stock Falls 12% in Premarket

Monday, May 11, 2026

AST SpaceMobile is down 12% in premarket trading after reporting a first quarter that revealed the steep financial cost of building a space-based cellular network at scale. Revenue of just $14.7 million against a net loss of $191 million is a jarring ratio — and while the company's operational progress is genuine, the market is repricing the burn rate risk this morning.

The Numbers: Small Revenue, Large Loss

Total revenues were $14.7 million in Q1, up dramatically from $718,000 a year ago but still a fraction of what is needed to offset a $164.1 million operating expense base. The net loss attributable to common stockholders was $191 million, or $(0.66) per share, compared to a loss of $45.7 million, or $(0.20) per share, in Q1 2025. Engineering services costs alone hit $84.1 million — more than five times revenue — driven by accelerating satellite manufacturing activity. G&A costs surged to $43.7 million from $18.4 million a year ago. A significant non-cash item also hit the quarter: an $88.7 million induced conversion expense tied to the repurchase of convertible notes, which flowed through other expenses and amplified the reported loss.

Adjusted operating expenses of $91.2 million, stripping out stock-based compensation and D&A, are a cleaner read on the cash burn — and even those are rising sequentially as the company scales its manufacturing workforce and infrastructure.

Cash is Not the Problem — Yet

The one unambiguously positive financial data point is the balance sheet. ASTS ended Q1 with approximately $3.5 billion in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash — up from $2.8 billion at year-end 2025, after raising $1.06 billion in new debt during the quarter. With total assets of $6.1 billion and $1.8 billion in capitalized satellite and infrastructure costs, the company has the runway to execute its build-out plan. Debt has grown significantly however, with long-term debt now at $2.96 billion, and interest expense of $24.3 million in the quarter is a growing line item. The fortress balance sheet is real, but it is increasingly leveraged.

Operational Progress: The Bull Case

The operational update is genuinely encouraging for believers in the thesis. BlueBird 8, 9, and 10 are on track for a mid-June launch on a Falcon 9. BlueBird 11 through 33 are in advanced stages of production and assembly, with phased arrays completed through BlueBird 28. The company is targeting approximately 45 satellites in orbit during 2026. A new peak data speed record of 98.9 Mbps was achieved directly to an unmodified smartphone from a Block 1 BlueBird satellite — and the Block 2 satellite in orbit today is expected to nearly double that.

The FCC has granted Supplemental Coverage from Space authorization for commercial SpaceMobile service in the United States, covering up to 248 satellites — a major regulatory milestone. The commercial partner ecosystem now spans nearly 60 global mobile network operators covering over 3 billion subscribers, with Telus in Canada the latest addition. Three new U.S. Government awards have been won since March. Full-year 2026 revenue guidance of $150 to $200 million remains intact, with roughly half backed by existing contracted backlog.

Why the Stock is Selling Off

The 12% premarket drop is a collision between two realities. The operational story — satellite manufacturing at scale, record data speeds, FCC approval, 60 MNO partners — is progressing. But the financial reality is that costs are accelerating faster than revenue, the net loss nearly quadrupled year-over-year, and the share count is expanding as the company issues equity to manage its convertible note obligations. Investors who bought ASTS as a near-term revenue inflection story are recalibrating the timeline this morning.

The Bottom Line

AST SpaceMobile remains one of the most technically ambitious companies in public markets.

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The Investor 05-12-26

AST SpaceMobile reported third-quarter 2025 revenue of 14.7 million dollars, driven mainly by U.S. Government contract milestones and gateway deliveries. The company achieved more than 1 billion dollars in aggregate contracted revenue commitments from partners, reflecting strong commercial demand as it advances toward its 2026 service rollout.

Recent milestones include long-term commercial agreements with Verizon and Saudi Arabia’s stc Group—worth 175 million dollars in prepaid services—and new U.S. Government contract awards. AST also announced plans for a new EU satellite constellation with Vodafone and upcoming service activations across the U.S., Canada, Japan, Saudi Arabia, and the U.K.

The company began its multi-launch campaign, with BlueBird 6 shipped to India for a December launch and BlueBird 7 heading to Cape Canaveral in November. It expects to launch five satellites by the end of Q1 2026, targeting a 45–60 satellite constellation by the end of 2026.

Operating expenses reached 94.4 million dollars in the quarter, up from 74.0 million dollars in Q2, due mainly to higher engineering and gateway delivery costs. Adjusted operating expenses were 67.7 million dollars.

AST reported 3.2 billion dollars in total liquidity, including cash, equivalents, restricted cash, and ATM facility availability. It raised 1.15 billion dollars from a 10-year convertible note offering at a 2% coupon and reduced its older 4.25% convertible notes to 50 million dollars outstanding. CEO Abel Avellan said the results demonstrate accelerating commercial traction and a solid balance sheet to fund its global satellite broadband rollout.

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The Investor 11-11-25

AST SpaceMobile Secures $420 Million Loan Facility with UBS

AST SpaceMobile (NASDAQ: ASTS) announced that its subsidiary BackstopCo, LLC entered into a $420 million cash-collateralized term loan agreement with UBS AG’s Stamford Branch on October 31, 2025. The loan bears interest at Term SOFR plus 2% and matures in October 2028. It is secured by BackstopCo’s assets, while AST SpaceMobile is not a borrower or guarantor. The agreement includes customary covenants and requires BackstopCo to maintain collateral equal to at least 102% of the outstanding loan amount.

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The Investor 11-04-25

AST SpaceMobile and stc Group Sign 10-Year Deal for Satellite Mobile Broadband Across MENA

AST SpaceMobile (NASDAQ: ASTS) and Saudi Arabia’s stc Group announced a 10-year commercial agreement to deploy direct-to-device satellite broadband connectivity across Saudi Arabia and select markets in the Middle East and Africa. The deal includes a $175 million prepayment from stc and a long-term revenue commitment. Under the partnership, AST SpaceMobile will integrate its space-based cellular network with stc’s terrestrial infrastructure, build three ground gateways, and establish a Network Operations Center in Riyadh. The initiative aims to deliver 4G and 5G coverage directly to standard smartphones, expanding access to remote and underserved regions. Commercial service is expected to launch in late 2026, pending regulatory approvals.

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The Investor 10-29-25

AST SpaceMobile, Inc. (ASTS) priced 1.0 billion dollars of 2.00% convertible senior notes due 2036 in a Rule 144A offering, upsized from 850 million dollars.

The notes initially convert at 10.3845 shares per 1,000 dollars (about 96.30 dollars per share, a 22.5% premium to the 78.61 dollars close on October 21, 2025) and are redeemable at the company’s option on or after January 22, 2029 if the stock trades at least 130% of the conversion price, subject to conditions. Initial purchasers have a 13-day option for an additional 150 million dollars. Net proceeds are estimated at about 981.9 million dollars (or 1.129 billion dollars with the option) for general corporate purposes, including satellite constellation deployment. Separately, the company priced a registered direct offering of roughly 2.0 million Class A shares at 78.61 dollars to help fund the repurchase of 50 million dollars of its 4.25% convertible notes due 2032.

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AST SpaceMobile announced plans for a private offering of $850 million in convertible senior notes due 2036, with an option for initial purchasers to buy up to an additional $150 million in notes. The notes will be senior, unsecured obligations, paying semiannual interest and maturing on January 15, 2036, unless converted, redeemed, or repurchased earlier. They will be convertible into cash, Class A common stock, or both, at the company’s discretion.
Proceeds will be used for general corporate purposes, primarily to fund satellite deployment for its planned global space-based cellular broadband network.

In a separate registered direct offering, AST SpaceMobile also plans to sell Class A shares to help finance the repurchase of up to $50 million of its existing 4.25% convertible notes due 2032 through privately negotiated transactions.

The offerings are independent but cross-conditional and are not registered under the Securities Act, meaning they will be sold only to qualified institutional buyers under Rule 144A.

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Scholar Rock Falls 5% as ISEMBYLD Launch Begins but Losses Remain Elevated

Scholar Rock (NASDAQ: SRRK) shares fell about 5% on Tuesday despite highlighting early demand for newly launched ISEMBYLD and progress across its international regulatory pipeline.

ISEMBYLD, the first muscle-targeted therapy approved for children and adults with spinal muscular atrophy, received FDA approval on September 11. Scholar Rock shipped product to its specialty network before quarter-end, generating $0.6 million of third-quarter product revenue, with the first patients infused in October.

The company said early U.S. demand has been broad across physicians, treatment centers and patients. In Europe, the apitegromab marketing application was resubmitted and validated in October, with a CHMP opinion expected in the first half of 2027. Japan’s regulator also accepted the drug under priority review.

However, Scholar Rock remains in a heavy investment phase. The company reported a third-quarter net loss of $107.2 million, compared with a $102.2 million loss a year earlier. R&D expense increased to $54.1 million, while SG&A expense was $52.5 million.

Liquidity remains substantial. Scholar Rock ended September with $413.6 million in cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities and recently agreed to sell its Priority Review Voucher for $205 million, providing additional non-dilutive capital.

The 5% decline appears to reflect the very early stage of the ISEMBYLD commercial ramp and continued large operating losses, despite encouraging launch indicators, regulatory progress and a strengthened balance sheet.

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Scholar Rock files prospectus supplement for up to 200 million dollars ATM offering

Scholar Rock Holding Corporation filed a prospectus supplement with the SEC on November 14, 2025, activating a new phase of its at-the-market offering program with Jefferies LLC. Under the updated filing, the company may sell up to 200 million dollars in additional shares of common stock at its discretion through Jefferies as sales agent.

The shares are registered under Scholar Rock’s automatic shelf registration statement filed in October 2024. Goodwin Procter LLP issued the related legal opinion, included as an exhibit. The company emphasized that the Form 8-K does not itself constitute an offer to sell the securities, and any sales will only be made under the prospectus supplement in compliance with applicable securities laws.

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European Investor 11-14-25

Scholar Rock files prospectus supplement for 200 million dollar at-the-market offering

Scholar Rock Holding Corporation filed a new prospectus supplement with the SEC to expand its at-the-market equity offering program, allowing the company to sell up to 200 million dollars in additional common stock through Jefferies as sales agent.

The shares will be issued under the company’s existing shelf registration, originally filed in October 2024.

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European Investor 11-14-25

Scholar Rock Notes FDA Action on Novo Nordisk’s Catalent Facility

Scholar Rock Holding Corp. (NASDAQ: SRRK) announced that Novo Nordisk notified the company the U.S. FDA has classified its Catalent Indiana facility inspection as “Official Action Indicated” (OAI) following a Form 483 issued in July 2025, signaling potential regulatory follow-up or enforcement actions at the site.

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European Investor 10-14-25

Scholar Rock announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a Complete Response Letter (CRL) for its Biologics License Application for apitegromab, a potential treatment for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA). The CRL was issued solely due to manufacturing observations at Catalent Indiana LLC, a third-party fill-finish facility, and did not raise concerns about apitegromab’s safety or efficacy data. Scholar Rock plans to resubmit the application once Catalent’s remediation efforts are completed. Apitegromab, which has received multiple FDA designations including Orphan Drug and Fast Track, is the first muscle-targeted therapy candidate to show clinical success in SMA and remains under review by the European Medicines Agency, with a decision expected in mid-2026.

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European Investor 09-24-25

Scholar Rock Announces Auditor Transition Following Ernst & Young LLP’s Decision Not to Seek Reappointment

Scholar Rock Holding Corporation has disclosed that Ernst & Young LLP will not stand for re-election as the company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025. The firm will conclude its services following the submission of the company's quarterly report for the period ending March 31, 2025.

The audit reports provided by EY for the fiscal years 2023 and 2024 did not include any adverse opinions, disclaimers, or modifications related to uncertainty, scope, or accounting principles. Additionally, the company confirmed that there were no disagreements or reportable events with EY on matters concerning accounting or auditing standards during the audit periods in question.

Scholar Rock has begun the process of engaging a new independent auditor and will announce the new appointment in accordance with SEC regulations. EY has submitted a letter to the SEC agreeing with the company's disclosures regarding the transition.

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Scholar Rock Holding Corporation (Nasdaq: SRRK) announced key leadership changes. Lisa Wyman has been appointed as Chief Technical and Quality Officer, effective January 27, 2025. The company also disclosed a planned leadership transition, including the departure of Edward H. Myles, its Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer. Myles will continue in his current roles until March 15, 2025, after which he will serve as a Senior Advisor to the company through September 15, 2025.

As part of his separation agreement, Myles will receive nine months of base salary, a bonus for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024, a prorated portion of $202,400 based on his 2025 employment duration, and nine months of continued health benefits.

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Micron Stock Rises around 1% After Record Q4 Revenue and Strong Fiscal 2027 Guidance

Micron shares rose around 1% after the company reported record fiscal fourth-quarter results, driven by strong memory pricing, AI-related data center demand and sharp growth across both DRAM and NAND.

Fourth-quarter revenue reached $54.2 billion, up 31% sequentially and 379% year over year. Full-year revenue climbed 256% to $133.2 billion. Non-GAAP gross margin reached 87%, while operating income was $44.6 billion and diluted EPS came in at $33.42.

DRAM generated $39.8 billion in quarterly revenue, representing 73% of total sales and rising 27% sequentially. NAND revenue increased 42% to $14.1 billion, supported by roughly 30% sequential growth in average selling prices.

Data center businesses remained key growth drivers. Cloud Memory revenue reached a record $16.3 billion, while Core Data Center revenue hit $18.0 billion, up 56% sequentially. Core Data Center gross margin increased to 90%.

Cash generation was also exceptionally strong, with $44.0 billion in operating cash flow and $33.2 billion in adjusted free cash flow during the quarter.

For fiscal Q1 2027, Micron expects revenue of $61.5 billion, plus or minus $1.5 billion, non-GAAP gross margin of approximately 86.25% and diluted EPS of $38.15, plus or minus $1.00.

The 1% gain suggests investors welcomed another record quarter and strong guidance, although the relatively modest reaction may indicate that exceptionally strong memory pricing and AI-related growth expectations were already reflected in the stock.

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The Investor 09-30-26

Micron Unveils World’s First 512GB DDR5 Server Memory Module for AI Workloads

Micron Technology (NASDAQ: MU) announced the successful demonstration of what it calls the world’s first 512GB DDR5 RDIMM, targeting next-generation AI, cloud and data-intensive server workloads. Micron shares were up about 0.9% at $932.40 at the time of the announcement.

The new module delivers speeds of up to 9,200 MT/s and can enable as much as 12TB of DDR5 memory in a 24-slot dual-socket server. AMD and Intel are actively validating the technology for future server platforms.

Micron said the 512GB module can reduce operating power by more than 60% compared with four 128GB modules while delivering up to 1.4 times higher performance in certain memory-bound workloads. The technology is designed for rapidly expanding applications including large language models, agentic AI, real-time inference and high-performance databases.

Volume production is expected in the second half of 2027. The development further positions Micron to benefit from growing AI infrastructure demand as data centers require increasingly larger and more power-efficient memory capacity.

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The Investor 09-15-26

Micron Unveils $10 Billion U.S. Research Hub for Memory and AI

Micron Technology (NASDAQ: MU) announced plans to invest $10 billion over the next decade in Micron Research Labs, a new U.S.-based research institution focused on next-generation memory, computing and AI technologies.

The flagship research campus will be located in Boise, Idaho, with construction expected to begin in 2027. Research will focus on advanced memory technologies, memory and compute architectures, semiconductor packaging and future manufacturing technologies.

Micron Strengthens Its Position in the AI Supply Chain

The initiative will connect Micron with universities, government agencies, startups and semiconductor companies, targeting technologies beyond current product roadmaps and even beyond a 10-year research horizon.

The investment is separate from Micron's previously announced plans to spend more than $250 billion on U.S. manufacturing and R&D, which the company says could create more than 90,000 jobs.

The announcement also received support from major technology executives, including NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang and Apple CEO Tim Cook, highlighting memory's increasingly important role in AI computing.

The investment reinforces Micron's strategic exposure to rapidly expanding AI infrastructure demand, where high-performance memory has become a critical component alongside GPUs and other accelerators.

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WS Investor 08-20-26

Micron Launches $250 Million AI Fund to Target Next Generation of Computing

Micron Technology (NASDAQ: MU) has launched a new $250 million venture fund focused on artificial intelligence, expanding the memory chipmaker’s investments across technologies expected to drive future demand for advanced memory and storage.

The Micron Ventures Paradigm Fund is the company’s third and largest venture fund to date. It will invest across the AI technology stack, including model architectures, compute infrastructure, enterprise applications and physical AI technologies such as robotics.

Micron Looks Beyond Current AI Boom

The strategy reflects Micron’s expectation that AI development will increasingly move beyond generative models toward systems capable of reasoning, autonomous action and interaction with the physical world.

Those changes could significantly increase requirements for high-performance memory and storage — markets where Micron is a major supplier of DRAM and NAND products.

The fund will focus on four areas: AI model architecture and data infrastructure; compute technologies including in-memory computing, networking and data-center efficiency; enterprise AI applications including semiconductor design and manufacturing; and physical AI such as robotics and emerging device formats.

By investing in startups developing these technologies, Micron also gains earlier visibility into how future AI architectures could change memory and storage requirements.

Micron Expands AI Investment Strategy

The Paradigm Fund follows Micron Ventures’ first fund launched in 2019 and its second fund launched in 2022, which remains active. Including the new vehicle, Micron Ventures’ total committed capital will rise to $550 million.

The initiative also reinforces Micron’s increasingly important position in the AI semiconductor ecosystem. Rapid expansion of AI servers and accelerators has increased demand for high-performance memory, particularly as increasingly complex models require greater memory capacity and bandwidth.

Rather than representing a direct expansion of Micron’s manufacturing capacity, the $250 million fund is a strategic investment designed to give the company exposure to technologies that could shape the next generation of AI infrastructure — and ultimately determine future demand for its memory and storage products.

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Global Finance News 08-14-26

Semiconductor Stocks Fall as China's Chip Breakthrough Pressures Nvidia and the AI Sector

Semiconductor stocks came under pressure on Monday, dragging the Nasdaq lower as investors weighed China's rapidly advancing semiconductor industry against the latest developments in the global AI infrastructure race. Nvidia led the sector's decline, falling more than 4%, while weakness spread across AI and memory chipmakers.

The latest catalyst on the AI front came after reports that Nvidia is in talks to provide roughly $250 billion in financing guarantees for OpenAI's massive AI data center project in Ohio. The proposed 10-gigawatt facility would rank among the world's largest AI infrastructure projects, underscoring the enormous capital being committed to artificial intelligence. While the news reinforces long-term demand for AI hardware, it also highlights the rapidly evolving competitive landscape and the unprecedented scale of investment required across the industry.

Investor sentiment was also weighed down by developments in China. ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT), China's largest memory chipmaker, surged more than 400% in its Shanghai trading debut following Asia's largest IPO of 2026. The emergence of another major Chinese chipmaker renewed concerns that global competition in memory and AI-related semiconductors will intensify. Those concerns were particularly significant for Nvidia, whose growth opportunities in China have already been constrained by U.S. export restrictions.

The weakness extended across the broader semiconductor sector. Memory-related companies including Sandisk, Micron Technology, Western Digital, and SK Hynix posted notable declines, while ASML, AMD, Intel, Marvell Technology, Super Micro Computer, and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) also traded lower as investors reassessed the industry's competitive outlook.

Despite Monday's selloff, the semiconductor industry's long-term fundamentals remain supported by accelerating AI adoption and record investment in data center infrastructure. However, the combination of elevated valuations, China's rapid technological progress, and an increasingly competitive global landscape prompted investors to lock in profits following the sector's strong rally.

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European Investor 07-27-26

Micron Technology (NASDAQ: MU) extended its rally on Thursday after a series of Wall Street firms raised their price targets following the company's record quarterly results and stronger-than-expected outlook, reinforcing confidence in the AI memory leader.

Needham, Raymond James, RBC Capital Markets, Susquehanna, KeyBanc, Goldman Sachs, and Morgan Stanley all increased their price targets, while Wolfe Research initiated coverage with a bullish target. The wave of analyst upgrades followed Micron's record fiscal third-quarter earnings and robust fourth-quarter guidance, highlighting accelerating demand for high-bandwidth memory (HBM) and AI infrastructure.

Analysts pointed to Micron's expanding strategic customer agreements, improving pricing environment, and leadership in AI-focused memory products as key drivers of long-term growth. Several firms also cited growing visibility into earnings as hyperscale cloud providers continue investing heavily in AI data centers.

Shares climbed nearly 16% as investors welcomed both the blockbuster earnings report and the broad-based analyst support, reinforcing Micron's position as one of the semiconductor sector's strongest AI beneficiaries.

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European Investor 06-25-26

Tech stocks live: Micron stock jumps over 12% on earnings beat after tumbling earlier this week

Wow, very good earning results for Micron

(finance.yahoo.com)

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The Investor 06-25-26

Micron Technology (NASDAQ: MU) surged 17% in after-hours trading after reporting record fiscal third-quarter results and issuing a significantly stronger-than-expected outlook, fueled by booming AI-driven demand for memory chips.

The company posted record quarterly revenue of $41.5 billion, up sharply from $23.9 billion in the previous quarter and $9.3 billion a year ago. Non-GAAP earnings reached $25.11 per share, while operating cash flow more than doubled sequentially to $25.4 billion, highlighting the strength of Micron's business momentum.

Management also announced multi-year Strategic Customer Agreements designed to improve revenue visibility and support long-term growth. Demand remained robust across cloud, data center, mobile, automotive, and embedded markets, with high-bandwidth memory (HBM) products continuing to benefit from rapid AI infrastructure investments.

Investors were particularly encouraged by Micron's fourth-quarter guidance. The company expects revenue of approximately $50 billion and non-GAAP EPS of about $31.00, both well above current market expectations. Management also projected gross margins of roughly 86%, underscoring continued pricing power and favorable supply-demand dynamics.

The strong earnings report reinforced Micron's position as one of the biggest beneficiaries of the AI investment cycle, driving broad optimism across the semiconductor sector in after-hours trading.

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The Investor 06-25-26

Micron Technology (NASDAQ: MU) and Qualcomm (NASDAQ: QCOM) fell sharply on Tuesday despite receiving higher price targets from Bank of America, as a broad selloff across semiconductor and technology stocks weighed on investor sentiment.

Micron dropped 7.9% to $1,115.82 after Bank of America raised its price target to $1,500 from $950 and maintained a Buy rating. The sizable increase reflects growing confidence in the memory chip maker's position within the AI infrastructure market, where demand for high-bandwidth memory and advanced data center products continues to expand.

Qualcomm fell 6.9% to $206.55 after Bank of America increased its price target to $195 from $165. Although the firm maintained an Underperform rating, the higher target suggests improving expectations for the company's earnings outlook and AI-related opportunities.

The declines came as investors broadly reduced exposure to semiconductor and AI-related stocks following weakness across the technology sector. The selloff overshadowed otherwise positive analyst commentary and reflected concerns about near-term demand trends and elevated valuations after a strong rally in chip stocks.

Despite Tuesday's weakness, the analyst actions indicate Wall Street remains constructive on long-term semiconductor growth, particularly as artificial intelligence continues to drive investment in advanced computing infrastructure and next-generation devices.

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European Investor 06-23-26

Micron Gains Premarket as Bernstein Sets $1,300 Price Target

Micron Technology (NASDAQ: MU) rose 3.3% in premarket trading after Sanford C. Bernstein initiated coverage with a $1,300 price target, highlighting continued optimism surrounding the memory chip maker's position in the rapidly expanding artificial intelligence market.

The bullish target reflects growing confidence that Micron will remain one of the primary beneficiaries of increasing demand for high-bandwidth memory (HBM) and advanced DRAM products used in AI servers and data centers. As hyperscale cloud providers and technology companies accelerate investments in AI infrastructure, demand for memory solutions has become a critical component of the semiconductor industry's growth cycle.

Micron has emerged as one of the strongest beneficiaries of the AI boom, with investors increasingly focused on the company's ability to supply memory chips required for next-generation AI accelerators and data center deployments. Industry demand has remained robust as companies continue expanding computing capacity to support large language models and AI applications.

The analyst action follows a series of recent bullish calls across the semiconductor sector, where firms have raised expectations for AI-related spending over the coming years. Investors continue to view memory as one of the most supply-constrained segments of the AI hardware ecosystem, supporting favorable pricing and profitability trends.

The stock's premarket advance suggests investors welcomed the new price target as further validation of Micron's growth outlook. With AI infrastructure spending showing few signs of slowing, the company remains well positioned to capitalize on rising demand for advanced memory technologies and data center solutions.

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