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NRx Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:NRXP) moved a step closer to commercializing its generic preservative-free ketamine today, announcing that the FDA’s Office of Generic Drugs has provided preliminary alignment on the product's labeling.

Neurocrine Biosciences (NASDAQ:NBIX) announced today a definitive agreement to acquire Soleno for $53 per share in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $2.9 billion, significantly broadening its commercial portfolio in the rare disease and endocrinology sectors.

Playtika Holding (NASDAQ:PLTK), a global leader in mobile gaming and entertainment, announced on April 6, 2026, that its Board of Directors has initiated a formal process to explore strategic alternatives for the company.

Miami International Holdings (NYSE:MIAX) reported record-breaking trading results for March 2026, as the exchange operator continues to capture a larger slice of the U.S. options and equities markets through the first quarter of the year.

Maximus (NYSE:MMS), a prominent provider of government health and human services programs, announced today that its Board of Directors has approved a quarterly cash dividend of $0.33 per share.

Red Cat (NASDAQ:RCAT) has announced a strategic partnership between its maritime division, Blue Ops, and HADDY to deploy large-scale robotic 3D printing and Agentic AI production systems, aiming to double the manufacturing capacity of its uncrewed surface vessel (USV) platforms.

Vertical Aerospace (NYSE:EVTL) has achieved what it describes as a landmark moment in aviation history, successfully completing the first piloted thrustborne transition of a full-scale electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft.

Profusa (NASDAQ:PFSA) has entered into a non-binding letter of intent to acquire the PanOmics multi-omics diagnostics platform from BioInsights, a move that shifts the commercial-stage digital health company into the high-growth molecular diagnostics market.

IDEAYA Biosciences (NASDAQ:IDYA) announced today the first-patient-in for its Phase 1 dose-escalation clinical trial of IDE574, a potential first-in-class oral dual inhibitor of KAT6 and KAT7 targeting a broad range of solid tumors.

Seadrill (NYSE:SDRL) has significantly strengthened its long-term revenue outlook, announcing a 1,095-day contract extension with Petrobras for the ultra-deepwater drillship West Polaris in the prolific Búzios field.

Versamet (NASDAQ:VMET) has significantly bolstered its precious metals portfolio, announcing a definitive agreement to acquire a 3.52% life-of-mine gold stream on Skeena Resources’ high-grade Eskay Creek project for a total consideration of $360 million.

A2Z Cust2Mate Solutions (NASDAQ:AZ) has reached a definitive five-year strategic agreement with Carrefour Israel to deploy 4,000 smart shopping carts, marking one of the largest commercial rollouts of AI-powered retail technology to date.

NIU Technologies (NASDAQ:NIU) announced a robust 29% year-over-year increase in its first-quarter 2026 sales volume, as a wave of new, high-tech models successfully captured a larger share of the rebounding Chinese urban mobility market.

Global financial markets entered a state of high-alert Monday morning as President Donald Trump issued a final, televised ultimatum to Tehran, threatening the total destruction of Iran’s industrial infrastructure if the Strait of Hormuz is not reopened by Tuesday evening.

Figure Technology Solutions (NASDAQ:FIGR) reported a massive acceleration in its marketplace activity for the first quarter of 2026, as the fintech leader continues to capture market share through its blockchain-native lending and investment platforms.

Forian (NASDAQ:FORA), a prominent provider of healthcare data analytics and information solutions, announced today that it has entered into a definitive merger agreement to be acquired by a consortium of investors led by its own Chairman and CEO, Max Wygod.

U.S. hiring rebounded more sharply than anticipated in March as the return of striking healthcare workers and seasonal warming bolstered payrolls, providing a temporary reprieve for a labor market increasingly clouded by Middle East conflict and trade volatility.

Lindsay (NYSE:LNN) announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.37 per share, maintaining its commitment to shareholder returns as the company scales its global irrigation and infrastructure operations.

President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday that could impose catastrophic 100% tariffs on imported patented medicines, using the threat of massive levies to force global pharmaceutical giants into domestic manufacturing and aggressive price-cutting agreements.

TotalEnergies (NYSE:TTE) and Abu Dhabi’s Masdar have entered into a binding agreement to create a $2.2 billion joint venture, pooling their onshore renewable assets to create a dominant clean energy developer across nine Asian markets.

Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) has committed to a 1.6 trillion yen ($10 billion) investment in Japan over the next three years, marking the company’s largest-ever capital injection into the country as it races to build the infrastructure required for the global generative AI boom.

BP (NYSE:BP) has appointed long-serving executive Carol Howle as Deputy CEO, effective immediately, a move that centralizes the firm’s strategic and trading operations as it navigates intensifying pressure to balance green energy ambitions with fossil fuel returns.

Citigroup (NYSE:C) announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly dividend on the company’s common stock of $0.60 per share, maintaining its current payout level as the bank continues its multi-year strategic pivot.

Alpha Metallurgical Resources (NYSE:AMR) announced a fatal accident involving an employee at its Horse Creek Eagle Mine in Raleigh County, West Virginia, late Thursday evening.