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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Chris Neiger

Amazon's Zoox Expands Free Robotaxi Service While Monetization Remains Uncertain

Amazon's Zoox launches in Austin and Miami but still lacks federal approval to charge for rides despite 2M autonomous miles.
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GlobeNewswire Inc.GlobeNewswire Inc.··Hagens Berman

Gene Therapy Crash: QURE Faces Securities Probe After FDA Alleges Data Distortion

Hagens Berman investigates $QURE over FDA allegations of misrepresented gene therapy data and manipulated study design. Stock tumbled 49% following November 3 FDA rebuttal.
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BenzingaBenzinga··Na

CVB Financial, Heritage Commerce Win Shareholder Nod for Merger Deal

CVB Financial and Heritage Commerce shareholders approve merger; closing expected Q2 2026 pending regulatory approvals.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Prosper Junior Bakiny

Vertex Pharma's Pipeline Potential Offers Path Beyond Cystic Fibrosis Dominance

Vertex Pharmaceuticals trails broader market but boasts promising pipeline candidates in kidney disease and diabetes, positioning potential recovery.
VRTXbiotechkidney disease
BenzingaBenzinga··Prnewswire

Co-Diagnostics Advances TB Testing in India Following WHO Guidance on Molecular Diagnostics

Co-Diagnostics ships PCR instruments and TB test kits to India for clinical studies, aligned with new WHO recommendations for molecular testing using tongue swabs.
CODXregulatory approvalIndia expansion
The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Justin Pope

SMR Potential vs. Proven Profits: NuScale and Constellation Battle for Nuclear Leadership

NuScale offers higher growth potential as the only approved SMR designer but faces years before revenue. Constellation Energy provides profitable operations, Microsoft/Meta contracts, and a growing dividend—making it the more prudent choice.
SMRMETAMSFTCEGnuclear energydata centers
BenzingaBenzinga··Prnewswire

Mountain Commerce Bancorp Clears Regulatory Hurdles for Home BancShares Merger

Mountain Commerce Bancorp receives Federal Reserve and Arkansas regulatory approvals for merger with Home BancShares, expected to close in early Q2 2026.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Jack Delaney

NuScale Power's $12 Threshold: Betting on Nuclear's $2.2T Future

NuScale Power trades below $12 as a pre-commercial nuclear technology firm with $31.5M revenue but no operational reactors, betting on a $2.2T sector opportunity.
SMRsmall modular reactorsSMR technology
BenzingaBenzinga··Tanya Rawat

Estée Lauder Eyes Puig Merger as Stock Tumbles 7.7% on Deal Talks

Estée Lauder shares fell 7.72% to $79.29 after announcing preliminary merger discussions with Spanish luxury giant Puig Brands. No final decision made; deal pending regulatory approval.
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BenzingaBenzinga··South Plains Financial, Inc.

South Plains Financial Clears Final Hurdles for BOH Holdings Merger Closing

South Plains Financial and BOH Holdings receive final regulatory and shareholder approvals for merger, closing set for April 1, 2026.
SPFImergerbanking
The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··James Brumley

ImmunityBio Surges 11% on First Asian Approval for Bladder Cancer Drug

ImmunityBio stock surged 11.2% after Macau approved its bladder cancer drug Anktiva, marking the company's first Asian regulatory victory and potential gateway for regional expansion.
IBRXAsia-Pacific expansionbladder cancer
BenzingaBenzinga··Vandana Singh

Lyme Vaccine Setback: Valneva-Pfizer Trial Misses Primary Goal But Eyes Regulatory Path

Valneva-Pfizer Lyme vaccine trial misses primary endpoint but shows 73-75% secondary efficacy; Pfizer to seek regulatory approval despite setback. Valneva shares fell 35.27%.
PFEVALNstock declinePhase 3 trial
BenzingaBenzinga··Namrata Sen

Senate Democrats Push FCC to Probe Foreign Funding in $111B Paramount-Skydance Deal

Senate Democrats demand FCC probe into foreign funding in $111B Paramount-Skydance-Warner Bros. Discovery deal, citing concerns over Chinese and Gulf state investor influence on CNN.
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GlobeNewswire Inc.GlobeNewswire Inc.··Sampo Oyj

Sampo Wins Regulatory Nod to Expand Internal Model, Unlocking €90M Capital Relief

Sampo secures Swedish regulatory approval to expand internal capital model to Danish operations, unlocking €90 million capital relief starting Q1 2026.
SAXPYregulatory approvalinternal model expansion
The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Ryan Vanzo

NuScale Power Stock Could Surge on AI Power Demand, But Risks Loom

NuScale Power stock has corrected 40% to $4B valuation, offering growth potential from AI's electricity demands but facing execution risks and intense competition.
SMROKLOsmall modular reactorsSMR technology
BenzingaBenzinga··Chris Katje

Trump Allegedly Promised Ellison Warner Bros Deal, Lawsuit Claims

Lawsuit alleges Trump promised Ellison Warner Bros deal. Paramount declared winning bidder; DOJ approval pending amid regulatory scrutiny.
NFLXWBDParamount Skydanceregulatory approval
GlobeNewswire Inc.GlobeNewswire Inc.··Na

Morris State Bancshares Gets Green Light for Vallant Financial Merger

Morris State Bancshares shareholders approve merger with Vallant Financial. Deal closes April 1, 2026, with special $0.54/share dividend approved.
MBLUPBNKmergerregulatory approval
BenzingaBenzinga··Globe Newswire

Morris State Bancshares Gets Final Nod for Vallant Merger, Declares $0.54 Pre-Closing Dividend

Morris State Bancshares shareholders approve Vallant Financial merger with all regulatory approvals secured. Special dividend of $0.54 per share set for March 30, 2026.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Adria Cimino

Eli Lilly's Market Dominance vs. Viking's Promise: Weight Loss Drug Showdown

Eli Lilly dominates weight loss drugs with 60% U.S. market share and triple-digit growth, while Viking Therapeutics advances competitive VK2735. Lilly's 8% YTD decline and 28x forward earnings may offer value.
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BenzingaBenzinga··Vandana Singh

HSBC Slashes Eli Lilly Price Target, Warns Obesity Drug Market Vastly Overhyped

HSBC downgraded $LLY to Reduce, citing inflated obesity market projections. The analyst sees $80-120B market by 2032, not Wall Street's $150B estimate.
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