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RPT-BREAKINGVIEWS-China’s robot champion has everything to lose
By Robyn MakHONG KONG, March 26 (Reuters Breakingviews) - China's early lead in the global robotics race looks less formidable up close. National champion Unitree sold 5,500 humanoid machines last year, while Tesla TSLA.O sold none. That puts the 10-year-old company, which is on track for a rare...Reuters
Thu, Mar 26
Helium shortage has started impacting tech supply chains, execs say
By Eduardo Baptista SHANGHAI, March 26 (Reuters) - Tightened supply of helium due to the Middle East conflict has started affecting some production in the global tech supply chains, leaving companies scrambling to secure alternative supplies, industry executives said.Helium is used in several key...Reuters
Thu, Mar 26
Sypris Solutions Q4 revenue dips as tariffs, uncertainty weigh on Technologies unit
OverviewUS manufacturing and engineering firm's Q4 revenue declined slightly yr/yr as Sypris Technologies sales fellCompany posted a Q4 net loss, compared to a small profit a year earlierSypris Electronics orders rose 58% yr/yr, driven by defense demandOutlookCompany expects operating environmen...Reuters
Thu, Mar 26
Street View: Denali's first FDA nod signals regulatory flexibility for rare disease approvals
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday approved Denali Therapeutics' DNLI.O therapy to treat children with a rare genetic disorder, marking the first regulatory green light for the drugmaker in the country. APPROVAL EASES INVESTOR CONCERNSWilliam Blair ("outperform") says app...Reuters
Thu, Mar 26
Euro zone bond yields rise as oil climbs on Iran ceasefire doubts
By Harry Robertson LONDON, March 26 (Reuters) - Euro zone bond yields rose on Thursday as energy prices climbed again, with traders growing sceptical over the conflicting claims about the status of ceasefire talks between the U.S. and Iran. Money markets also moved to price in more monetary tight...Reuters
Thu, Mar 26
REX American Resources Q4 profit surges, helped by ethanol pricing
OverviewU.S. ethanol producer's Q4 net income and EPS rose sharply on improved pricing, 45Z tax creditsQ4 revenue was flat yr/yr, reflecting steady ethanol sales volumesCompany repurchased 1.65 mln shares for $32.9 mln in fiscal 2025OutlookCompany expects One Earth Energy expansion to be fully o...Reuters
Thu, Mar 26
Canada's NeuPath Health Q4 revenue rises on increased patient visits, new services
OverviewCanada pain clinic operator's Q4 revenue rose 17% yr/yrAdjusted EBITDA for Q4 increased 9% yr/yr, marking 28th consecutive positive quarterClinic revenue growth driven by more patient visits, new services, and improved physician utilizationOutlookNeuPath expects continued growth and marg...Reuters
Thu, Mar 26
Cognition Therapeutics 2025 net loss narrows as expenses fall
OverviewUS biopharmaceutical firm's 2025 net loss narrowed as operating expenses declinedCompany ended 2025 with $37 mln in cash, plus $35.7 mln in obligated grant fundsCompany expects cash to fund operations through Q2 2027OutlookCompany expects FDA meeting on DLB psychosis clinical plan by mid...Reuters
Thu, Mar 26
Warner Bros shareholders to vote on $110 billion Paramount deal on April 23, WSJ reports
March 26 (Reuters) - Warner Bros Discovery WBD.O shareholders will vote on its planned $110 billion merger with Paramount Skydance PSKY.O on April 23, the Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday. Warner Bros and Paramount did not immediately respond to Reuters requests for commentReuters
Thu, Mar 26
Bertelsmann cranks up legal fight against US book bans as market grows
By Cian Muenster and Emanuele Berro March 26 (Reuters) - Bertelsmann BTGGg.F has stepped up legal efforts to counter the so‑called book bans in the U.S., a market that is becoming an increasingly important part of the German media group's business, its chief executive said on Thursday.The Un...Reuters
Thu, Mar 26
Morning News Call - Canada, March 26
To access a PDF version of this newsletter, please click hereYou can read Morning News Call Canada via TOPNEWS Canada page.If you would like to receive this newsletter through your email, please register at:https://solutions.lseg.com/MorningNewsCallEN-subscription-pageECONOMIC EVENTS0830 Average Wee...Reuters
Thu, Mar 26
Hapag-Lloyd CEO warns Middle East crisis costs not sustainable for long time
BERLIN, March 26 (Reuters) - Hapag-Lloyd HLAG.DE CEO Rolf Habben Jansen on Thursday said the crisis in the Middle East is causing extra costs of $40 to $50 million per week for the company, which are "not sustainable for a long time," as disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz continue.Hapag-Llo...Reuters
Thu, Mar 26
Russia says it hopes for new round of Ukraine talks with US as soon as conditions allow
MOSCOW, March 26 (Reuters) - Russia is in contact with the United States about a new round of talks on a Ukraine peace settlement as soon as conditions allow, the Kremlin said on Thursday. "We remain open, we are in contact with the Americans, and we are counting on holding the next rou...Reuters
Thu, Mar 26
Acumen Pharma posts smaller-than-expected 2025 loss on lower G&A costs
OverviewU.S. Alzheimer's drug developer's 2025 net loss and operating loss both narrower than analyst estimatesR&D expenses rose on higher costs for ALTITUDE-AD trial and pipeline expansionCompany raised $35.75 mln in March 2026 private placement to advance EBD programOutlookCompany expe...Reuters
Thu, Mar 26
NATO sees sharp increase in Europe and Canada's defence spending
BRUSSELS, March 26 (Reuters) - NATO's European allies and Canada increased defence spending by 20% in 2025 compared to the previous year in real terms, alliance chief Mark Rutte said in his annual report published Thursday, urging NATO members to keep up the momentum."I expect Allies at the ...Reuters
Thu, Mar 26
Dutch discount chain Action to open first US store by early 2028
Action to open stores in the United StatesPlans to invest up to $462 million between 2026 and 2030Aims to grow to around 100 stores by the end of 2030By Paolo LaudaniMarch 26 (Reuters) - Private equity firm 3i Group III.L said on Thursday that discount retailer Action plans to open its first store i...Reuters
Thu, Mar 26
Upstream Bio Q4 net loss widens on higher R&D costs
OverviewUS biotech firm's Q4 collaboration revenue was modest, net loss widened due to higher R&D costsCompany expects cash of $341.5 mln to fund operations through 2027Company plans to start Phase 3 trials for verekitug in severe asthma and CRSwNP in Q1 2027OutlookCompany plans to initiate ...Reuters
Thu, Mar 26
Canada to lobby G7 nations to take part in new defence bank, foreign minister says
VAUX-DE-CERNAY, France, March 26 (Reuters) - Canada will pitch plans for a new defence bank to G7 nations, urging them to join an initiative aimed at providing critical financing for small and medium‑sized defence firms that struggle to access capital, its foreign minister said on Thursday.Ottawa ha...Reuters
Thu, Mar 26
