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Eli Lilly's orforglipron oral GLP-1 drug offers no food restrictions and dual obesity-diabetes approval potential, threatening Novo Nordisk's oral Wegovy dominance.

KOIL Energy wins major West Africa offshore contract including load-out, installation, and pre-commissioning services, with mobilization scheduled for second half 2026.

Qorvo SVP sells $683K in stock but retains 80%+ stake, signaling cautious confidence as RF chipmaker shows steady recovery momentum.

UPS stock down 55% as it restructures toward high-margin business; 6.4% dividend yield masks sustainability concerns with near-100% payout ratio.

Bank of America initiates Buy coverage on Ligand Pharmaceuticals with $244 price target, citing differentiated royalty model and strong Q4 results beating earnings expectations.

Nio posts first quarterly profit and 79% revenue growth, yet trades below IPO price amid geopolitical concerns and macro headwinds suppressing valuation despite 29% projected revenue growth.

Hedge fund Beryl Capital invested $54.41M for 5.52% stake in CSG Systems; NEC's $80.70 acquisition offer limits upside potential.

Meta plans $115B capex in 2026, nearly doubling 2025 spending. Strong cash flow supports AI push, but return questions loom for investors.

Orange reports 2.66 billion shares outstanding and 3.18 billion voting rights as of February 28, 2026, with treasury holdings increasing 20.6% in one month, signaling active buyback strategy.

BridgeBio reports positive Phase 3 results for BBP-418, showing 31-second improvement in walking tests. FDA submission expected H1 2026, potential U.S. launch late 2026/early 2027.

Orange disclosed 2.66 billion shares outstanding with 3.18 billion theoretical voting rights as of February 28, 2026, while advancing digital transformation through Tech Mahindra partnership.

Advanced composites market projected to grow from $31.7B (2026) to $56.1B (2033) at 8.5% CAGR, driven by aerospace and EV demand despite manufacturing cost challenges.

Monteverde & Associates launches investigation into Cathedra Bitcoin's merger with Sphere 3D, questioning deal fairness for shareholders receiving 0.123 shares per stake.

Shell plc purchased 668,165 shares for cancellation on March 11, 2026, as part of its broader share repurchase program managed through May 1, 2026.

Crédit Agricole Ukraine agrees to acquire Bank Lviv, strengthening its SME-focused presence in Western Ukraine with negligible capital impact.

Crédit Agricole Ukraine agreed to acquire up to 100% of Bank Lviv, strengthening its western Ukraine presence in SME and agricultural banking through mid-2026.

Temenos earns Microsoft Azure certification for its Core Banking SaaS platform, unlocking expanded co-sell opportunities within Microsoft's vast enterprise customer base.

Mosaic partners with Rainbow Rare Earths on Brazilian facility targeting 2030 production. Stock surges 6.50% amid rare earths supply concerns.

D-Wave (QBTS) slides despite $30M+ bookings and 265% gross profit growth. Valuation concerns and missed expectations weigh despite Wall Street's bullish outlook.

Amazon's P/E ratio of 29.7 is far below its 10-year average of 114.3, suggesting significant undervaluation despite AWS and e-commerce dominance.