KFC is kicking off a big global makeover aimed at drawing in a younger crowd, focusing on boneless chicken options, a wider range of sauces, and revamped restaurant designs, especially as the competition heats up in the fast-growing chicken market.
Reddit has introduced a new feature that lets users post videos right in the comment sections, opening up even more ways for everyone to join in on discussions throughout the platform.
Sam Bankman-Fried, the former head of FTX, just hit a big legal roadblock. A federal appeals court decided to uphold his fraud conviction, keeping his 25-year prison sentence for his part in the collapse of the cryptocurrency exchange.
The world is preparing for the much awaited news of Space Exploration Technologies Corp. or SpaceX, tech visionary Elon Musk's brain child, starting trading on the U.S. Market for the first time. The initial public offering or IPO, which is deemed to be the largest stock market debut in history, is making Musk world's first trillionaire.
Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (SPCX) has boosted the funds from its historic initial public offering to a massive $85.7 billion, with underwriters deciding to exercise their overallotment option, as mentioned in an investor relations update released on Monday.
Fox Corp. (FOXA, FOX) Monday said it has agreed to acquire Roku Inc. (ROKU) in a cash-and-stock transaction valued at approximately $22 billion, combining Fox's sports, news, and entertainment assets with Roku's connected-TV platform. Under the terms of the agreement, Roku shareholders will receive...
In a landmark move, the UK government has banned Social media platforms to under-16s. The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology said the Social media platforms will be blocked from offering services to children below this age group to protect kids with world-leading additional restrictions on harmful features online such as live streaming and strangers communicating with children. T
Ferguson Enterprises Inc. (FERG), a distributor of plumbing and HVAC products, on Tuesday said it will delist its shares from the London Stock Exchange and end its UK secondary listing from July 20, 2026. The company had moved its primary listing from the LSE to the New York Stock Exchange in 2022. Ferguson...
Bandwidth Inc. (BAND), a cloud-based software-powered communications platform, Tuesday announced the pricing of $275 million of Convertible Senior Notes due 2032 in a private offering to qualified institutional buyers. The Notes will be senior, unsecured obligations of the company, will not bear regular...
Sentia ASA (SNTIA.OL), a Nordic construction group, on Tuesday announced that its subsidiary HENT AS has been awarded a design-and-build contract by Skygard AS for Phase 2 of the OSL1 data centre at Økern in Oslo. The contract is valued at approximately NOK 320 million, excluding VAT. The construction...
Parsons Corp. (PSN) on Tuesday announced it has been selected by the Minnesota and Wisconsin Departments of Transportation for design oversight and construction oversight contracts related to the John Blatnik Bridge replacement project. The project is estimated to cost between $1.1 billion and $1.4...
On Monday, Innovex International, Inc. (INVX), an oil and energy company, announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire TCO Group AS in a cash and stock transaction valued at $95 million. On the NYSE, the shares of Innovex were trading 3.87 percent lower at $28.31. The investment is expected...
June 12, 2026 17:14 ET Major central bank action was the focus this week in economic news. The European Central Bank became the first major central bank to move in response to the rising inflationary pressures in the backdrop of the conflict in the Middle East. In North America, the U.S. inflation and trade data as well as Canada’s central bank decision gained attention. The Chinese trade data was the main news in Asia.
Biotechnology platform company NovaBridge Biosciences (NBP) announced Tuesday that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted Fast Track Designation to givastomig in combination with nivolumab and chemotherapy for the treatment of patients with previously untreated HER2-negative advanced...
Alvotech (ALVO), a company focused on developing and manufacturing biosimilar medicines, has priced a combined $152 million capital raise through a public offering of ordinary shares and a concurrent private placement. The financing is intended to support the continued development of the company's biosimilar pipeline and general corporate needs.
AIM ImmunoTech Inc. (AIM), an immuno-pharma company, on Monday announced that the company had regained compliance with NYSE American for the minimum requirement in stockholders' equity established for a continued listing. The company previously received notice from the NYSE American that it was in...
enGene Therapeutics, Inc. (ENGN), a clinical-stage biotechnology company, reported results for the second quarter that ended on April 30, 2026, reflecting a wider net loss compared to the prior year and provided an update on near-term clinical and regulatory milestones. Company Profile enGene Therapeutics...
Redcare Pharmacy N.V. (SAE1.F, RDC.DE) Monday raised its full-year 2026 guidance after reporting stronger-than-expected trading during the first two months of the second quarter, driven by accelerating growth in both prescription (Rx) and non-prescription (non-Rx) sales. The online pharmacy operator...
The Bank of Japan decided to raise its benchmark interest rate by a quarter-point to its highest level in 31 years, and to halt government bond purchase reductions next year. The policy board of BoJ voted 7-1 to raise the interest rate to 1.00 percent from 0.75 percent. The board signaled its commitment to further monetary policy tightening to support its price stability target.
Hong Kong's unemployment rate held steady in the three months ending in May. The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate came in at 3.7 percent in March to May, the same as in the February to April period. Similarly, the underemployment rate stayed unchanged at 1.5 percent. Total employment fell by around 8,700 to 3.639 million.
Consumer price inflation in Italy accelerated further in May to the highest level in more than two-and-a-half years, as estimated initially. Consumer price inflation accelerated to 3.2 percent in May from April's 2.7 percent. The rise in inflation was mainly influenced by the price developments in non-regulated energy products, which grew by 12.5 percent.
Turkey's retail sales growth moderated in April to the lowest level in just over a year. Retail sales rose 11.4 percent yearly in April, much slower than the 21.7 percent surge in March, which was the fastest growth since February 2024. Annual sales growth in non-food products, excluding fuel, slowed to 14.5 percent from 29.5 percent, and growth in food products improved to 7.6 percent.
ITT Inc. (ITT), a manufacturer of specialty components for the aerospace, transportation, energy and industrial markets, said on Tuesday that it has agreed to acquire privately held Aerospace Contacts LLC for $31 million. Aerospace Contacts produces precision contacts used in connectors for the aerospace...