3+ min ago (427+ words) Crypto exchange Binance and its founder, Changpeng Zhao, are facing a new federal lawsuit over allegedly facilitating crypto transactions for Hamas, despite U.S. enforcement actions. The families of victims of the Hamas 2023 attack accused the exchange and recently pardoned CZ of helping to transfer over $1 billion to the accounts of terror groups. The exchange "deliberately" and "consciously" took efforts to carry out the financial crime on an "industrial scale," the filing read. "Binance not only knowingly provided financial services to Hamas; it also actively tried to shield its Hamas customers and their funds from scrutiny by U.S. regulators or law enforcement'a practice that continues to this day," the plaintiffs noted in the complaint, filed in federal court in North Dakota on Monday. The Hamas" October 2023 deadly incursion in Israel killed around 1,200 people and took more than 250 hostages. The crypto giant allowed large…...

11+ min ago (360+ words) Taken to its extreme, the grand promise of AI for the enterprise is running a business without employees. The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) experiment brought this logic to the US government, a project run by the people for the people. The question DOGE asked was simple: How many people do you really need? In the post-COVID era, executives leaned on euphemisms and "macroeconomic headwinds" as justifications for mass layoffs. The legacy of DOGE may see companies do away with that sort of contrived messaging. DOGE opened the Overton window for any kind of manager " in the C-suite or in Washington " to perceive their workforce as too large. Recent layoffs at Amazon (AMZN), UPS (UPS), and Verizon (VZ) each came with their own company-specific reasons. But the wave of corporate restructurings can be seen as part of a multiyear project…...

11+ min ago (352+ words) Sanofi and Regeneron's Dupixent approved as the first targeted medicine in the EU in over a decade for chronic spontaneous urticaria Approval based on phase 3 studies showing Dupixent significantly reduced itch and hives at 24 weeks compared to placebo In the EU, there are approximately 270,000 adults and adolescents aged 12 years and older living with CSU who remain symptomatic despite standard-of-care antihistamine treatment Dupixent, which inhibits IL4 and IL13, two key and central drivers of type 2 inflammation, is now approved for patients across seven chronic, inflammatory diseases in the EU Beyond the EU, Dupixent is also approved for CSU in certain adults and adolescents in several countries including the US and Japan. The primary endpoint in all three studies assessed the change from baseline in itch and hives (weekly urticaria activity score [UAS7], 0-42 scale). The key secondary endpoint (also assessed at 24 weeks) was change from…...

11+ min ago (424+ words) Sanoma Corporation, Stock Exchange Release, 25 November 2025 at 8:00 a.m. EET Sanoma updates its financial targets " aims to deliver high single-digit growth in the Group's adjusted operating profit in 2026"2030 The financial targets for Learning and Media Finland are now: Growth at Media Finland Growth is measured annually using a 3-year CAGR (compound average growth rate). Separate considerations, in addition to the financial targets outlined above, are: In Learning, the Dutch distribution sales are expected to be around EUR 40 million lower in 2026, thus expected to improve Learning's adjusted operating profit margin clearly above 23% in 2026. In Media Finland, substantial net sales (above EUR 20 million p.a.) and earnings growth are expected from the opening of the gambling market from 2027. The financial targets for Sanoma Group are now: Net debt / Adj. EBITDA increasing dividend, 40"60% of annual free cash flow Target for the equity ratio will be discontinued. Operational…...

24+ min ago (49+ words) Asian stock markets churned higher Tuesday on overnight Wall Street cues, and on hopes for a rate cu Oops, something went wrong Wall Street Gains, Fed Outlook Lift Asian Stock Markets Asian stock markets churned higher Tuesday on overnight Wall Street cues, and on hopes for a rate cu...

31+ min ago (558+ words) (Bloomberg) -- Alphabet Inc. shares are poised to shake up the ranking of the world's most valuable companies, amid signs the search giant is making headway in efforts to rival Nvidia Corp.'s bestselling AI accelerator. That's prompting investors to reassess the technology landscape and the potential changes in stock market leadership, as rave reviews for Alphabet's new Gemini artificial intelligence model and demand for AI chips pushes its shares higher. India's Richest Family Powers'Push for Green Space in Mumbai San Francisco Hotels That Echoed City's Decline Sell for 75% Off Despite Star Architect's Alleged Misconduct, New Harlem and Princeton Museums Shine Where Train'Dreams Meet Reality in Texas Alphabet is up 35% since mid-October, adding nearly $1 trillion in value over that time. Gains this year have left the Google parent about $590 billion away from Nvidia's $'market cap, as of Monday's close. Meta Platforms…...

1+ hour ago (253+ words) Microsoft recently announced a $9.7 billion, five-year AI cloud services agreement with IREN, focused on deploying advanced GPUs powered by renewable energy infrastructure. This landmark deal marks IREN's expansion from bitcoin mining into high-demand AI data center services, leveraging its large-scale power capacity and direct partnerships with tech industry leaders. Read the full narrative on IREN (it's free!) IREN's narrative projects $1.5 billion revenue and $1.0 billion earnings by 2028. This requires 45.6% yearly revenue growth and an $913.1 million increase in earnings from $86.9 million. Uncover how IREN's forecasts yield a $81.38 fair value, a 68% upside to its current price. Simply Wall St Community members offer 22 individual fair value estimates for IREN, ranging from US$11 to US$107.78 per share. With the capital intensity and financing risk of IREN's rapid GPU expansion in focus, it's clear perspectives can differ widely, are you seeing the whole picture? Explore 22 other…...

1+ hour, 1+ min ago (336+ words) NetEase, Inc. recently reported solid third quarter 2025 results with revenues rising to CNY 28.36 billion and net income increasing to CNY 8.62 billion, while the company extended its share repurchase program and announced a cash dividend of US$0.114 per share payable in December. The company's performance was driven by new game launches, record player engagement, and ongoing capital returns to shareholders, reflecting confidence in its long-term outlook. We'll explore how NetEase's extension of its share repurchase program reinforces its investment narrative centered on continued shareholder returns and earnings growth. Of the recent announcements, NetEase's extension of its share repurchase program to January 2029 stands out. While no shares were repurchased in the most recent quarter, this move signals the company's ongoing willingness to return capital to shareholders, which is aligned with the growth narrative around earnings and global expansion, even as execution risks…...

1+ hour, 1+ min ago (778+ words) Have you ever wondered if United Parcel Service stock is actually a good deal, or if the price tag just looks tempting? Let's dig in and separate real value from hype so you know what you're getting into. Over the last month, UPS shares have rebounded by 7.3%, but they are still down 24.5% since the start of the year, which has caught the eye of investors hunting for bargains or bracing for further declines. Recent headlines around global shipping slowdowns and evolving logistics demand, as well as UPS's latest strategic decisions on automation and network optimization, are fueling these stock movements. These developments have prompted market watchers to re-evaluate the outlook for growth and operational efficiency in the parcel delivery sector. On paper, United Parcel Service scores 5 out of 6 on our undervaluation checks, which is an encouraging sign for value-driven investors....

1+ hour, 2+ min ago (383+ words) On November 18, 2025, Microsoft announced Zscaler as an early adoption partner in the Microsoft Entra Agent ID partner ecosystem, with Zscaler contributing to the integration and advancement of AI agent security services across Microsoft's Entra Agent platform. This close collaboration marks a significant step for Zscaler in extending its Zero Trust and identity management capabilities into the emerging area of enterprise AI, supporting secure and compliant adoption of AI agents at scale. We'll explore how Zscaler's influence in shaping Microsoft Entra Agent ID could impact its competitive positioning and long-term growth narrative. Among recent developments, Zscaler's October rollout of new Zscaler Digital Experience (ZDX) innovations is especially relevant. These tools aim to strengthen SLA performance, reduce incident detection time, and position the company to win larger, stickier enterprise customers, directly supporting growth catalysts like expanding recurring ARR and driving deeper adoption…...