Finance

Markets, economy, and industry.

  1. Industry

    Biogen Signals $34 Million Deal-Related Charge as It Reshapes Earnings Strategy

    Biogen warns of a $34M charge tied to licensing and research deals, underscoring the rising cost and volatility of its deal-driven strategy.

    · #biogen #biotechnology #earnings #deal #pharma

  2. Economy

    OPEC+ Inches Up Oil Production Amid Strait of Hormuz Crisis

    OPEC and allies raise oil production quotas slightly, but war and shipping disruptions limit impact on soaring prices.

    · #opec #oilprices #stratiofhormuz #energycrisis #oilproduction

  3. Economy

    U.S. Job Growth Surpasses Expectations Amid Economic Uncertainties in March 2026

    The U.S. added 178,000 jobs in March, beating forecasts, but slower labor force growth and geopolitical risks temper optimism.

    · #jobgrowth #labor #economy #unemployment #inflation

  4. Economy

    Federal Reserve Holds Rates Steady Amid Inflation Concerns and Middle East Uncertainty

    The Fed keeps interest rates steady as inflation and geopolitical tensions in the Middle East create economic uncertainty and fuel price pressures.

    · #federalreserve #interestrates #inflation #oilprices #economy

  5. Industry

    Colorado beef-plant strike pauses as 3,800 JBS workers vote to return while talks resume

    After a three-week walkout at a major U.S. slaughterhouse, union workers at JBS’s Greeley, Colorado, plant return as negotiations restart.

    · #jbs #meatpacking #laborstrike #beef

  6. Industry

    U.S. to repay TotalEnergies nearly $1 billion to drop offshore wind leases, redirecting investment to LNG and drilling

    Interior will refund TotalEnergies’ 2022 offshore wind lease payments after it matches the sum in U.S. oil, gas and LNG investments.

    · #energy #offshorewind #lng #oilgas #interiordepartment

  7. Economy

    Bank of England Holds Rates as Middle East War Drives Oil Above $100

    BoE keeps Bank Rate at 3.75% after conflict involving Iran disrupts Hormuz shipping, lifting energy prices and reviving UK inflation risks.

    · #bankofengland #interestrates #inflation #oilprices #middleeast

  8. Financial Markets

    SEC says ADM shifted profits to boost Nutrition results; company to pay $40 million

    Regulators say ADM used retroactive rebates to inflate Nutrition profit growth. The SEC settlement includes a $40M penalty; a former CFO faces suit.

    · #adm #sec #accounting #nutrition #investors

  9. Economy

    Pakistan Braces for Double-Digit Inflation After Gulf Conflict Sends Oil Prices Surging

    A record fuel-price hike tied to Middle East turmoil threatens to end Pakistan’s low-inflation streak, squeezing households and testing IMF-backed reforms.

    · #pakistan #inflation #oilprices #imf #middleeast

  10. Industry

    Charlotte’s Web to Swap Debt for Equity as British American Tobacco Becomes Top Shareholder

    CBD pioneer Charlotte’s Web will erase long-term debt by converting BAT’s debenture to equity and raising $10M—diluting shareholders as BAT nears 41%.

    · #cbd #hemp #britishamericantobacco #recapitalization #medicare

  11. Industry

    Micron to Spend Over $4 Billion to Retire Long-Dated Bonds as AI Boom Boosts Cash Flow

    Micron says investors tendered about 80% of $5.4B in notes in a cash buyback, paying up to an 8% premium as AI demand reshapes its finances.

    · #micron #semiconductors #ai #bonds #debt

  12. Industry

    MediaCo posts 40% revenue jump in 2025 as losses widen after EstrellaTV deal

    Owner of Hot 97, WBLS and EstrellaTV reports $133.3M in 2025 revenue but a $66.2M loss, citing impairments, warrant swings and debt costs.

    · #broadcasting #streaming #earnings #nasdaq #multiculturalmedia

  13. Industry

    GoHealth Reports 55% Revenue Drop and $498 Million Loss as Medicare Broker Pulls Back

    GoHealth posted a steep 2025 revenue decline and a $498M loss after cutting Medicare Advantage enrollments, taking big impairments, and facing Nasdaq warnings.

    · #medicareadvantage #insurance #nasdaq #earnings #healthcare

  14. Financial Markets

    Microcap Electronic Servitor Disclosed New Auditor Months Late After SEC Ban of Prior Firm

    Electronic Servitor waited over eight months to disclose hiring a Nigeria-based PCAOB-registered auditor after its prior auditor was barred by the SEC.

    · #otc #auditing #sec #microcap #pcaob

  15. Financial Markets

    Lifeward Restores Nasdaq Compliance After Audit Committee Shortfall

    Israeli exoskeleton maker Lifeward says Nasdaq has closed a governance deficiency after new audit committee appointments, as bid-price pressure persists.

    · #nasdaq #lifeward #medicaldevices #corporategovernance #delisting

  16. Industry

    MSCI Chief Accounting Officer to Step Down in 2026, Company Says No Dispute

    MSCI says global controller and chief accounting officer C. Jack Read will leave in August 2026. The index giant has begun a successor search.

    · #msci #accounting #corporategovernance #sec #indexes

  17. Industry

    Oramed Sells Oral-Insulin Unit to Lifeward, Takes Major Stake in Exoskeleton Maker

    Oramed sells its oral drug unit to Lifeward, receiving shares, warrants, royalties and convertible notes—positioning it as a near-control shareholder.

    · #biotech #medtech #nasdaq #exoskeleton #convertiblenotes

  18. Industry

    T-Mobile Narrows Who Guarantees Billions in Debt in Quiet SEC Filing

    A March 31 8-K shows T-Mobile released some subsidiaries from guaranteeing its $10B revolver and senior notes, tightening the group backing key debt.

    · #tmobile #debt #secfiling #creditfacility #telecom

  19. Financial Markets

    Workhorse’s first post‑Motiv earnings show revenue surge, deeper losses and a reshaped balance sheet

    After merging with Motiv, Workhorse reported triple‑digit revenue growth and more deliveries in 2025, but widened losses and negative margins.

    · #workhorse #electricvehicles #earnings #mergers #nasdaq