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Novo Nordisk B A/S (NVO), the Danish pharmaceutical firm, has announced it's looking into claims made by the cyber extortion group FulcrumSec, which alleges that over a terabyte of company data was stolen after Novo Nordisk supposedly refused to pay a $25 million ransom.

  • Google Launches Android 17 With New Multitasking, Security Features June 16, 2026 16:10 ET

    Google has launched Android 17, introducing new multitasking, gaming, productivity, and security features. The latest Android update will roll out first to eligible Pixel devices and expand to other Android smartphones later in 2026. One of the headline additions is Bubbles, which allows users to...

  • SpaceX To Buy Cursor Maker Anysphere In $60 Bln All-stock Deal June 16, 2026 11:34 ET

    Elon Musk's spaceflight company Space Exploration Technologies Corp. or SpaceX (SPCX) announced Tuesday that its wholly-owned subsidiary X67, Inc. has agreed to merge with and into Cursor, the artificial intelligence (AI) coding startup developed by Anysphere, Inc., in an all-stock deal valued at about $60 billion.

  • Yum! Brands To Sell Pizza Hut In $2.7 Bln Deal, Plans $4 Bln Buyback; Shares Up June 16, 2026 09:57 ET

    Yum! Brands, Inc. announced Tuesday its definitive agreement to sell its popular brand Pizza Hut in two separate deals for $2.7 billion in the aggregate, subject to certain purchase price adjustments. Further, the firm's Board of Directors approved an incremental $4 billion share repurchase authorization, which will be conducted with the net after-tax proceeds.

Carvana Expands Into New-Car Sales, Raising Questions About Future Of U.S. Dealership Model

June 16, 2026 17:09 ET carvana 16062026 lt

Carvana, the online retailer that revolutionized the used-car market, is making a bold move into new vehicle sales by acquiring seven franchised dealerships. Experts in the industry suggest this could significantly change the traditional auto retail landscape in the U.S.

McDonald's Brings Back Original Fried Apple Pie After More Than Three Decades

June 16, 2026 17:08 ET mcdonald 16062026 lt

McDonald's is making a splash by bringing back one of its most cherished items the original Fried Apple Pie for a limited run after being gone for over three decades.

DOJ Backs SpaceX In NAACP Pollution Lawsuit Over XAI Data Centers

June 17, 2026 16:53 ET Topstories2 30052024 lt

The U.S. Department of Justice has asked a federal court in Mississippi to throw out a lawsuit from the NAACP against SpaceX and its AI division, xAI. The DOJ argues that this lawsuit could pose risks to national security and the advancement of AI in America.

  • Safe Bulkers Inc. Q1 Profit Advances June 17, 2026 16:13 ET

    Safe Bulkers Inc. (SB) released earnings for its first quarter that Increases, from last year The company's earnings totaled $20.20 million, or $0.20 per share. This compares with $5.24 million, or $0.05 per share, last year. Excluding items, Safe Bulkers Inc. reported adjusted earnings of $18.73...

  • Jabil Inc. Profit Climbs In Q3 June 17, 2026 16:06 ET

    Jabil Inc. (JBL) announced earnings for its third quarter that Increases, from the same period last year The company's earnings totaled $275 million, or $2.59 per share. This compares with $222 million, or $2.03 per share, last year. Excluding items, Jabil Inc. reported adjusted earnings of $336...

  • Jabil Stock Climbs 4% After Reporting Strong Fiscal Q3 Results June 17, 2026 11:15 ET

    Jabil Inc. (JBL) stock rose 4.39 percent, or $16.50, to $392.01 after the electronics manufacturing services provider reported higher fiscal third-quarter earnings and revenue.

  • Our Bond Stock Rises 14% After Securing Government-Funded Contract June 17, 2026 10:51 ET

    Our Bond, Inc. (OBAI) stock gained 13.51 percent, or $0.15, to $1.26 after the company announced it had been awarded a government-funded contract in the United States that is expected to general

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Yum! Brands To Sell Pizza Hut In $2.7 Bln Deal, Plans $4 Bln Buyback; Shares Up

June 16, 2026 09:57 ET pizzahut 16062026 lt

Yum! Brands, Inc. announced Tuesday its definitive agreement to sell its popular brand Pizza Hut in two separate deals for $2.7 billion in the aggregate, subject to certain purchase price adjustments. Further, the firm's Board of Directors approved an incremental $4 billion share repurchase authorization, which will be conducted with the net after-tax proceeds.

Global Economics Weekly Update - Jun 08-12, 2026

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.

Cosmos Enters Five-Year Manufacturing Deal With Pharmex For 2.6 Mln Units

June 17, 2026 12:29 ET biotech1 18042024 lt

Cosmos Health Inc. (COSM), an integrated healthcare company, on Wednesday announced entering a five-year contract manufacturing agreement with Pharmex S.A. via its wholly owned subsidiary Cana Laboratories. The company has agreed to manufacture three pharmaceutical products at Cana's EU-GMP-licensed,...

Redcare Pharmacy Raises FY26 Outlook

June 15, 2026 14:11 ET earnings1 30052024 lt

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...

New Zealand GDP Data Due On Thursday

June 17, 2026 18:00 ET economy2 30052024 lt

New Zealand will on Thursday release Q1 numbers for gross domestic product, highlighting a modest day for Asia-Pacific economic activity. In the previous three months, GDP was up 0.2 percent on quarter and 1.3 percent on year. The central bank in Indonesia will wrap up its monetary policy meeting...

  • Fed Leaves Interest Rates Unchanged, Officials See Possible Rate Hike This Year June 17, 2026 14:27 ET

    Following Kevin Warsh's first monetary policy meeting as Federal Reserve chairman, the central bank on Wednesday announced its widely expected decision to leave interest rates unchanged. The Fed said it decided to maintain the target range for the federal funds rate at 3.50 to 3.75 percent, citing its dual goals of maximum employment and inflation at the rate of 2 percent over the longer run.

  • U.S. Business Inventories Increase In Line With Estimates In April June 17, 2026 11:45 ET

    Business inventories in the U.S. increased in line with economist estimates in the month of April, according to a report released by the Commerce Department on Wednesday. The Commerce Department business inventories climbed by 0.5 percent in April after jumping by an upwardly revised 1.0 percent in March.

  • U.S. Pending Home Sales Spike Much More Than Expected In May June 17, 2026 11:16 ET

    A report released by the National Association of Realtors on Wednesday showed a substantial increase in pending home sales in the U.S. in the month of May. NAR said its pending home sales spiked by 3.8 percent to 76.8 in May after rising by 0.3 percent to a downwardly revised 74.0 in April. Economists had expected pending home sales to advance by 0.9 percent.

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Bed Bath & Beyond Signs Deal To Buy Fathom Holdings

June 17, 2026 08:51 ET rttnewslogo20mar2024 lt

U.S. home goods retailer Bed Bath & Beyond, Inc. (BBBY) on Wednesday announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire Fathom Holdings Inc (FTHM), a technology-driven residential real estate services platform. Bed Bath & Beyond did not disclose financial terms of the deal. Fathom's platform...

SpaceX Raises $75 Bln In IPO, Turning Musk First Trillionaire

June 12, 2026 08:31 ET spacexipov2 12062026 lt

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.

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