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Norsk Hydro's board recommends NOK 3.0 per share dividend from 2025 results, pending shareholder approval at May 2026 meeting with payment planned for May 19.

Global chemical distribution market projected to double from $271B in 2025 to $467B by 2033, driven by strong demand across agriculture, pharma, and automotive sectors.

EV sales slumped globally in January 2026 as policy shifts triggered sharp declines in China and US, though Europe and emerging markets showed resilience.

Palantir posts strong 70% revenue growth and 250% net income surge, but sky-high valuation metrics leave little room for any growth slowdown.

Class action filed against Charming Medical for alleged stock price manipulation through coordinated social media promotion. Trading suspended pending SEC investigation.

Tesla stock down 5% YTD after missing Q4 targets with 16% delivery decline. Company pivots to unproven autonomous and robotics ventures amid high valuation pressures.

Tilray Pharma partners with Smartway Pharmaceuticals to expand UK drug distribution, combining their networks to strengthen presence in Britain's £1 billion pharma market.

Tilray expands UK pharmaceutical distribution via CC Pharma's partnership with Smartway Pharmaceuticals, combining distribution networks and manufacturing expertise to serve the £1 billion market.

OKYO Pharma prices $20M share offering to fund clinical development of urcosimod for neuropathic corneal pain treatment, advancing Phase 2b/3 trial.

Ultragenyx faces securities lawsuit alleging misleading claims about setrusumab's efficacy. Investors must act by April 6, 2026 deadline to join class action.

VCI Global files subsidiary IPO to advance AI-native strategy. V Capital Consulting seeks Nasdaq listing as parent company pivots to AI-focused operations.

VCI Global pursues AI-native strategy while spinning off consulting subsidiary VCCG, which filed for Nasdaq listing. Parent company focuses on robotics, clean energy, and automotive technologies.

Amazon and CrowdStrike identified as strong long-term tech investments. Amazon dominates cloud computing; CrowdStrike leads in AI-driven cybersecurity solutions.

Coherus Oncology raises $50.1M via stock offering to fund commercial expansion of LOQTORZI and advance oncology pipeline development programs.

Chipotle plans to nearly double restaurants to 7,000 locations, targeting $28B revenue through expansion and improved unit economics while maintaining strong profit margins.

American Homes 4 Rent raises quarterly dividend to $0.33 per share, a 10% increase from $0.30, payable March 31, 2026.

Hot Chili raises A$40M to advance its Chilean copper-gold Costa Fuego project, with backing from major investors including Glencore. Funds will support environmental assessments and La Verde integration.

SLM Corporation faces securities lawsuit over allegedly false statements about loan delinquencies. Investors have until February 17, 2026 to file lead plaintiff claims.

SDM investors face March 16, 2026 deadline to join securities fraud class action alleging material misrepresentations and market manipulation scheme.

SanDisk dropped 14% from February peak but strong fundamentals—61% revenue growth, expanding margins—suggest pullback may offer buying opportunity amid AI-driven memory shortage.