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A single intravenous dose of VY1706 reduced tau protein levels by up to 75% in non-human primates over six months, according to new toxicology data. Following these results, Voyager Therapeutics intends to move its investigational gene therapy into human clinical trials for early-stage Alzheimer’s disease later this year.
With shares climbing 23% over the past year, Richemont prepares to reveal its fiscal first-quarter performance this Wednesday. Analysts project the Swiss luxury conglomerate will report sales reaching 5.89 billion euros, a notable rise from the 5.41 billion euros recorded during the same period in the previous fiscal year.
Gadi Levin has stepped into the role of chief financial officer at A2Z Cust2Mate Solutions, the company announced Monday. He takes the helm from Alan Rootenberg, who will maintain his presence on the board of directors for the Nasdaq-listed retail technology firm.
A potential strike at Air Canada has been averted after the carrier reached a four-year tentative agreement with the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers. The deal covers roughly 11,000 employees across technical operations, airport services, cargo, and logistics, providing a framework for labor stability through March 2030.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has officially accepted Bristol Myers Squibb’s application for mezigdomide, a potential new treatment for relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma. The regulatory body set a target action date of May 13, 2027, marking a significant milestone for the Princeton-based pharmaceutical firm.
Shares of Q32 Bio rocketed 81% to $20.25 in premarket trading after the clinical-stage biotechnology firm reported that its experimental drug, bempikibart, delivered a significant reduction in hair loss for patients suffering from alopecia.
India’s merchandise trade deficit surged to $30.43 billion in June, a sharp departure from the $19.10 billion recorded during the same period last year. The widening gap, reported Monday by the commerce and industry ministry, reflects a cooling in both import and export activity as the nation navigates complex trade negotiations.
With daily production hitting 16,921 barrels of oil equivalent, Condor Energies is steadily expanding its footprint in Uzbekistan. The Canadian firm’s latest surge follows the successful integration of the Kumli-42 vertical well into its existing infrastructure, marking a significant step up from the 15,283 barrels recorded just weeks ago.
Demand for data center infrastructure is positioning ABB to outperform as the Swiss industrial giant prepares to report second-quarter results this Thursday. Analysts anticipate a significant climb in profitability, with consensus estimates pointing toward $1.88 billion in operational earnings, a marked increase from the $1.60 billion recorded last year.
The insatiable global hunger for artificial intelligence hardware is pushing ASML Holding toward another guidance hike, as the Dutch semiconductor giant prepares to report its second-quarter earnings on Wednesday. Analysts anticipate the company will capitalize on a market where demand for advanced chipmaking equipment consistently outstrips existing supply.
Agenus is betting its future on a late-stage colon cancer treatment, securing up to $340 million through a private equity placement. The Lexington-based immuno-oncology firm plans to shift its clinical focus, prioritizing a new phase 3 trial while cutting funding for existing metastatic cancer research.
A 14% drop in share price greeted investors this morning as Plus500 reported a sharp contraction in new customer acquisitions. The online trading platform’s stock hit 4,254 pence in early European trading, marking a retreat from previous bullish outlooks regarding the company's performance trajectory for the remainder of the year.
As Ericsson prepares to release its second-quarter earnings on Tuesday, analysts anticipate a sharper decline in both profit and sales compared to last year. The Swedish telecom giant faces a shifting market landscape where slowing 5G infrastructure investments in the United States currently overshadow growth potential in Europe and India.
A sharp rise in oil and natural gas prices dominated early trading sessions, pushing Brent crude up 3.8% to $78.89 a barrel. While energy markets reacted to supply shifts, broader equity indices struggled to maintain momentum, reflecting investor caution across both U.S. futures and major European exchanges ahead of the market open.
A sharp escalation in hostilities between Washington and Tehran sent crude prices soaring Monday, as the Strait of Hormuz—a vital artery for one-fifth of global energy supplies—became the focal point of fresh military strikes and tanker attacks, triggering a wave of risk-off sentiment across Asian equity markets.
Umenohana Co. Ltd. posted a net profit of 253 million yen for the fiscal year ending April 30, reversing a 383 million yen loss recorded in the previous period. The shift into the black follows a steady rise in annual revenue to 29.82 billion yen, up from 29.44 billion yen a year earlier.
Kurotani Corp. has reported a significant financial turnaround for the nine-month period ending May 31, posting a net profit of 2.28 billion yen. This marks a sharp recovery from the 388 million yen loss recorded during the same period last year, driven by a substantial increase in overall group revenue.
A 29 percent drop in net profit marks a challenging start to the fiscal year for Studio Alice Co. Ltd., as the Japanese photography chain reported 111 million yen in earnings for the first quarter ending May 31, down from the 157 million yen recorded during the same period last year.
176 million yen in net profit for the first quarter ending May 31 marks a decline for Daiwa Co. Ltd., sliding from the 189 million yen recorded during the same period last year. Despite the bottom-line contraction, the company managed to expand its operating profit against a backdrop of slightly lower total revenue.
Curves Holdings Co. Ltd. posted a net profit of 3.82 billion yen for the nine-month period ending May 31, representing a notable increase from the 3.23 billion yen recorded during the same timeframe last year. The results, filed under Japanese accounting standards, reflect steady gains across the company's financial metrics.
Choushimaru Co. reported a significant surge in profitability for the first quarter ending May 31, with net profit climbing to 507 million yen. This result marks a sharp contrast to the 259 million yen recorded during the same period last year, driven by steady growth across the company’s core financial metrics.
Kojima Co. Ltd. reported a significant uptick in financial performance for the nine months ending May 31, with net profit reaching 5.19 billion yen. This result marks a sharp rise from the 3.97 billion yen recorded during the same period in 2025, driven by steady growth across its primary revenue streams.
Tokyo-based fintech firm Money Forward Inc. posted a net profit of 553 million yen for the first half of its fiscal year, marking a sharp turnaround from the 2.20 billion yen loss recorded during the same period last year. The company’s financial performance benefited from a steady rise in total revenue.
Totenko Co. Ltd. reported a net profit of 139 million yen for the first quarter ending May 31, a decline from the 149 million yen recorded during the same period last year. Despite a modest increase in revenue, rising operational costs squeezed the company's bottom line in the early months of 2026.
Geopolitical friction across the Middle East has stifled Heathrow Airport’s momentum, triggering a 1.8% dip in monthly passenger volume to 7.2 million. While the hub maintained a marginal 0.2% increase for the first half of the year, the June figures highlight the vulnerability of international travel hubs to regional instability.
In a rapid industrial pivot, the southern Taiwanese city of Taibao is transitioning from sprawling sugarcane fields into a high-tech center for artificial intelligence hardware. Chiayi county officials confirmed that TSMC will spearhead the second phase of a 90-hectare site development, adding two advanced packaging facilities to break global supply bottlenecks.
Micron Machinery Co. Ltd. reported a net profit of 609 million yen for the nine-month period ending May 31, marking a significant increase from the 478 million yen recorded during the same period last year. Despite the bottom-line growth, the company faced a substantial contraction in top-line performance.
Properst Co. Ltd. concluded its fiscal year on May 31, 2026, posting a net profit of 1.88 billion yen. The Tokyo-listed firm reported total revenue of 29.47 billion yen, with operating profits reaching 3.25 billion yen as the company navigated the Japanese accounting landscape over the twelve-month period.
Yamashita Health Care Holdings reported a net profit of 648 million yen for the fiscal year ending May 31, 2026, marking an increase from the 616 million yen recorded in the previous year. Despite this bottom-line growth, the company faced tightening margins as overall revenue saw a slight contraction.
Inter Action Corp saw its net profit plummet to 530 million yen for the fiscal year ending May 31, 2026, a sharp decline from the 979 million yen recorded in the previous year. The Japanese manufacturer struggled against a significant contraction in total revenue, which fell to 4.82 billion yen from 6.67 billion.