Now that Definium Therapeutics Inc. (DFTX) has reported positive results from its Phase 3 Emerge trial, greater clarity has emerged around the clinical profile and potential of its lead investigational asset, DT120 Orally Disintegrating Tablet.
Right-wing candidate Abelardo de la Espriella, endorsed by President Donald Trump, has narrowly won Colombia's Presidential runoff. With most of the votes counted, preliminary results show Espriella has won more than 49 percent of the votes, while the left-wing senator Iván Cepeda, an ally of the outgoing president Gustavo Petro, came second with 48.7 percent. Cepeda has not conceded defeat as t
Initial cues from the U.S. Futures Index suggest that Wall Street might open mostly up on Monday. Geopolitical developments might be influencing market sentiments. Political development in the U.K. after announcement of resignation of Prime Minister Keir Starmer is closely watched by investors in...
Stock markets in Europe are expected to open on a muted note on Monday amidst positive and constructive talks between the U.S. and Iran at Switzerland.
Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. (HII) on Monday said it has secured a five-year, $418 million contract from the U.S. Navy to provide maintenance, repair and engineering support for shipboard elevators and cargo-handling systems aboard aircraft carriers and amphibious ships. The contract was awarded...
Biopharmaceutical company AbbVie, Inc. announced Monday an agreement to acquire inflammatory and immunological drug maker Apogee Therapeutics for $135.11 per share in cash, for a total equity value of around $10.9 billion. Following the news, AbbVie shares are gaining 4 percent, while Apogee shares are surging around 47 percent.
InSilico Medicine Cayman TopCo (3696.HK) on Monday announced partnership with SK Biopharmaceuticals Co., Ltd. (326030.KS) to discover artificial intelligence-enabled drug candidates targeting neuroimmune disorders of the central nervous system, in a deal worth more than $2.5 billion. Under the agreement,...
The People's Bank of China will on Monday release loan prime rate figures, highlighting a light day for Asia-Pacific economic activity. In June, the rate was 3.50 percent, while the overall rate was 3.00 percent.
The Bank of Russia reduced its benchmark interest rate by a quarter basis points on Friday, marking the ninth consecutive cut as inflation stays above the target. The Board of Directors decided to cut the key rate to 14.25 percent from 14.50 percent, the Russian central bank said. Markets had anticipated a 50 basis-point reduction.
UK retail sales rebounded in May as promotions and the hot weather drove consumer spending data, from the Office for National Statistics showed Friday. Retail sales grew by more-than-expected 1.2 percent on a monthly basis in May, in contrast to April's 1.0 percent fall. Sales were forecast to climb 0.5 percent. Excluding auto fuel sales, retail sales moved up 1.2 percent.
On Tuesday, the UK has annuonced a major sanctions package aimed at choking off Russia's war effort across multiple fronts. The latest round of punitive action by the UK includes 70 new sanctions targeting Russia's illicit shadow fleet, military procurement supply chains, and illicit finance networks used to circumvent Wedtern sanctions. The sanctions further crack down on Russia's decrepit
After moving to the upside early in the session, stocks have come under pressure over the course of the trading day on Monday. The tech-heavy Nasdaq has shown a significant move to the downside, while the S&P 500 has also moved lower.
European stock markets are trading on a weak note as investors assessed the developments surrounding the Middle East process as well as the political developments in the United Kingdom.
Stock markets in Asia traded on a mostly positive note on Monday amidst signs of diplomatic progress between the U.S. and Iran. Strength in AI and chip companies boosted stock prices. Hawkish signals from the Federal Reserve as well as the conflict in Lebanon limited gains.
Nexentis Technologies Inc. (NXTS) shares surged 246.55 percent, gaining $12.52 to $17.60 on Monday, after the company announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, MitoCareX Bio Ltd., entered into an engagement with Boltz, PBC, an AI-focused drug discovery research lab.
The major U.S. index futures are currently pointing to a slightly higher open on Monday, with stocks likely to add to the strong gains posted during last Thursday's session. A slump by the price of crude oil may contribute to early strength on Wall Street amid reports of progress in talks between...
June 19, 2026 16:46 ET Major central banks continued to dominate the economic news flow this week too, led by the Federal Reserve, as they announced their latest policy decisions. The Federal Reserve policy session was in focus as it was the first to be led by the new chief Kevin Warsh. In Europe, central banks of the U.K. and Switzerland announced their rate decisions. In Asia, the Bank of Japan drew attention for its policy moves, while data out of China threw some light on the state of the economy.
Sentiment in global markets remains mixed as an easing in geopolitical tensions attributed to the peace deal signed between the U.S. and Iran as well as renewed worries about interest rates going up, both impacted market sentiment.
The Justice Department has announced charges against five men who were arrested for an alleged plot to carry out an attack at a White House event at the weekend. According to FBI, the accused were planning to kill government officials and others attending the Ultimate Fighting Championship Freedom 250 event held at the White House on Sunday. The FBI launched an investigation into the plot and
June's FDA calendar offers plenty for investors to keep a close eye on. Among the key names are Spero Therapeutics, awaiting an FDA decision on its antibiotic for complicated urinary tract infections; Kiniksa Pharma, seeking approval for a technology transfer of the manufacturing process for Arcalyst drug substance; and Merck, pursuing the first FDA approval for its WELIREG - KEYTRUDA combination.
Retail sales and public sector finances from the UK and monetary policy decision from Russia are due on Friday. At 2.00 am ET, the Office for National Statistics releases UK retail sales and public sector net borrowing figures.
A report released by the Conference Board on Thursday showed its reading on leading U.S. economic indicators edged higher for the second straight month in May. The Conference Board said its leading economic index inched up by 0.1 percent in May after rising by 0.2 percent in April. The uptick matched economist estimates.
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, known as Bundibugyo virus disease (BVD), is growing quickly. As of June 17, the World Health Organization reports 896 confirmed infections and 232 fatalities.
A new study, published in JAMA Network Open, suggests that women who are actively taking combined contraceptive pills may be more likely to experience binge eating. The study, led by researchers from Michigan State University, followed 422 women in the United States and Canada over 49 days across...
People who live in the same home share many of the same bacteria in their mouths and guts, according to a new study published in Cell Press Blue. "Who we decide to share our homes with can have a huge influence on our microbiomes, which has potential consequences for our health," commented first author...
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the first generic of Xofluza (baloxavir marboxil) tablets, the first single-dose treatment for acute uncomplicated influenza and prophylaxis in patients 5 years of age and older. This approval is to increase the availability of generic drugs in time...
GOPO Toys has recalled about 70,410 Pull String Teething Toys due to a serious choking hazard that could cause respiratory distress or death in young children. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, the recalled toys violate the federal mandatory toy safety standard because their...
Apple Inc. (AAPL) has announced that several older Apple Watch models won't be getting the watchOS 27 update, marking a significant cut in device support for the company.
It looks like the new iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max will keep the same general size as the previous models, but they might have a noticeably larger camera module, which could make the back of the phones a bit thicker.
Grand Theft Auto VI developer Rockstar Games has announced that pre-orders for the highly anticipated title will begin on June 25, ahead of its scheduled release on November 19 for the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S.