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Truist plans 4-5% revenue growth through loan expansion and margin improvement, while returning $4 billion via share buybacks alongside dividends.

Apple moves Mac Mini assembly to Texas facility, expanding U.S. manufacturing and establishing a workforce training center while maintaining Asian production operations.

Scotiabank declares $1.10 quarterly dividend per share, marking its 627th consecutive payment. Payable April 28, 2026, with dividend reinvestment plan available.

Berkshire Hathaway divested 77% of Amazon stake while investing $350M in New York Times, signaling a strategic shift away from tech amid AI and tariff concerns.

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Novo Nordisk's obesity drug UBT251 achieved 19.7% weight loss in Phase 2 trials for Chinese patients, offsetting recent setbacks from a failed competitor drug trial.

Healthcare digital twins market expected to surge from $2.22B in 2025 to $69.67B by 2035, driven by AI integration and precision medicine adoption.

Blackboxstocks' merger with REalloys gains NASDAQ approval, closing today under new ticker ALOY. The combined company will focus on rare earth materials for defense and national security.

NASDAQ approves REalloys listing via Blackboxstocks merger closing today. Combined company will operate as vertically integrated heavy rare earth producer serving North American defense markets.

Biodesix reports 24% full-year 2025 revenue growth to $88.5M, with Q4 surging 41% YoY. Company expects adjusted EBITDA positivity and plans investor roadshow.

Greenwich LifeSciences presents FLAMINGO-01 Phase III trial data at AACR 2026, showing 80% recurrence reduction. Non-HLA-A*02 arm fully enrolled with 250 patients.

Harvard's $50B endowment cuts Bitcoin 21% while adding Ethereum, citing yield-generating staking mechanisms and changing regulatory outlook for crypto assets.

Three tech stocks—Broadcom, SanDisk, and Nebius—positioned for growth in AI infrastructure through semiconductors, storage, and data centers respectively.

Tesla's European sales fell 17% in January 2026, losing market share to Chinese competitors like BYD amid intensifying EV competition and pricing pressures.

Booking Holdings executes 25-for-1 stock split effective April 2026, aiming to improve share accessibility for retail investors and potentially broaden its investor base.

Beyond Meat faces just 21% odds of beating earnings expectations, struggling with revenue declines and persistent profitability challenges amid intense competition.

Global construction market projected to grow from $7.06T in 2025 to $10.45T by 2033, driven by urbanization, sustainability focus, and technology adoption across regions.

Global lacrosse equipment market projected to grow from $346M (2025) to $540M (2033) at 5.71% annually, driven by increased female participation and youth programs.

Global sneakers market valued at $81.45B in 2025, expected to reach $126.15B by 2033. Growth driven by health consciousness, e-commerce expansion, and celebrity collaborations.

U.S. submersible pumps market projected to grow from $4.05B in 2025 to $5.94B by 2033, driven by infrastructure investment, agricultural irrigation, and industrial expansion.