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China's Suzhou Ribo Life Science jumps on Madrigal licensing deal
Suzhou Ribo Life Science shares 6938.HK jump 14.9% to HK$80.8, their highest level since January 26Madrigal Pharmaceuticals MDGL.O said on Wednesday it has entered into a global licensing deal with Suzhou Ribo Life Science for six preclinical small interfering RNA programs to treat a type of liver d...Reuters
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PRECIOUS-Gold edges lower on firmer dollar after strong US jobs data
Gold down 0.3% after more than 1% gain on WednesdaySpot silver down 0.3% after climbing 4% on WednesdayWeekly jobless claims, inflation data next in focusBy Ishaan Arora Feb 12 (Reuters) - Gold prices dipped on Thursday, as the U.S. dollar firmed after stronger-than-expected January jobs data den...Reuters
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METALS-Nickel gains after Indonesia cuts quota for world's biggest nickel mine
Feb 12 (Reuters) - Nickel climbed on Thursday, after Indonesia sharply cut this year's mining quota for PT Weda Bay Nickel, the world's biggest mine for the critical mineral.The most-active nickel contract on the Shanghai Futures Exchange SNIcv1 climbed 2.49% to 140,570 yuan ($20,366.86) a m...Reuters
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4 Blue Chip Stocks Poised to Benefit From Singapore’s 11.1 Ha Industrial Land Launch
The Singaporean government has transferred 11.1 hectares of land through the "Industrial Government Land Sale" program. These plots are located in major industrial zones, demonstrating the government's confidence in the industrial economy.Perhaps it is now time for investors to shift their attention...Tiger News
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24H | Storage Shares Jump With SanDisk up 2.6%, Micron up 1.4%; Precious Metal Shares & ETFs Slide With Platinum Group Down over 4%; AGQ Down 2%
Storage shares jumped in overnight trading. SanDisk up 2.6%; Micron up 1.4%; Rambus up nearly 1%; Seagate Tech up within 1%.Precious metal shares and ETFs slid in overnight trading. Platinum Group down over 4%; AGQ, HYMC down around 2%.Tiger News
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Agoda's 'Hat Yai Lights Up' Campaign Invites Travelers to Experience the City Like Never Before
BANGKOK, Feb. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Digital travel platform Agoda is bringing the spotlight to one of Southern Thailand's most dynamic destinations with the launch of its new 'Hat Yai Lights Up' campaign, celebrating the area's recovery and return to business after last year's flooding....PR Newswire
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Aprea Therapeutics Strengthens Global Patent Portfolio in DNA Damage Response (DDR) Cancer Therapeutics, Paving Way for Pipeline Growth
New patents granted in 2025 in Australia and Japan bolster global IP coverage for Aprea’s WEE1 and ATR programs. Core patent families are expected to provide exclusivity into 2045.Lead WEE1 inhibitor candidate APR-1051 is advancing in Phase 1 trials, with early clinical proof of concept demonstrated and multiple 2026 data readouts anticipatedBroad intellectual property protection and ongoing clinical progress position Aprea for long-term value creationDOYLESTOWN, Pa., Feb. 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aprea Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: APRE) (“Aprea” or the “Company”), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing innovative therapies that exploit cancer-specific vulnerabilities while minimizing damage to healthy cells, today announced significant recent expansions of its global intellectual property estate supporting its DDR-focused oncology pipeline.Aprea’s patent strategy is designed to secure durable global protection around its proprietary molecules, formulations, and therapeutic applications, to de-risk clinical development and maximize long-term commercial value.“Our intellectual property estate is a foundational asset for Aprea and a key component of our long-term strategy to create value and differentiate Aprea within the DDR therapeutics field,” said Oren Gilad, Ph.D., President and Chief Executive Officer of Aprea. “We are building a broad, defensible portfolio across both our WEE1 and ATR programs, strengthened by multiple new patents granted in 2025 in key global markets. This portfolio is designed to protect our core compounds, formulations, and methods of use. By securing broad protection globally into the 2040s, we are positioning our assets for further development, future commercialization and potential strategic transactions with the ultimate goal of bringing new treatment options to patients with difficult-to-treat cancers.”The Company’s lead WEE1 inhibitor, APR-1051, is currently being evaluated in the ACESOT-1051 Phase 1 clinical trial in advanced/metastatic solid tumors harboring certain cancer-associated gene alterations. Aprea’s WEE1 kinase inhibitor program is backed by an expanding global patent portfolio. The intellectual property estate includes one provisional U.S. patent application, two pending U.S. patent applications, one issued patent in Australia (issued in 2025) and 13 pending applications outside the United States. If granted, the core patents in the WEE1 family are expected to provide protection through 2042, excluding any additional regulatory exclusivities that may be available. The WEE1 portfolio is expected to protect key program assets, including new chemical entities (e.g., APR-1051), new pharmaceutical compositions comprising those entities, and methods of treating a range of oncology indications.The Company’s lead ATR inhibitor, ATRN-119, is currently being evaluated in the ABOYA-119 clinical trial as monotherapy in patients with advanced solid tumors. The Company’s ATR inhibitor program is protected by a robust patent estate. This includes four issued U.S. patents and one pending U.S. application, and one international application, as well as 21 granted patents, including one recently issued in Japan in 2025, and 15 pending applications in international jurisdictions. The ATR portfolios protects new chemical entities, new pharmaceutical compositions comprising those entities, and methods of treating a range of oncological indications. Existing issued patents are expected to remain in force through 2035–2037, excluding any additional regulatory exclusivity that may be available. The pending applications, if granted, could extend intellectual property protection into 2045.Aprea filed provisional applications in the U.S. in 2025 covering macrocyclic undisclosed DDR target inhibitors and methods of their preparation and use.About ApreaAprea is pioneering a new approach to treat cancer by exploiting vulnerabilities associated with cancer cell mutations. This approach was developed to kill tumors but to minimize the effect on normal, healthy cells, decreasing the risk of toxicity that is frequently associated with chemotherapy and other treatments. Aprea’s technology has potential applications across multiple cancer types, enabling it to target a range of tumors, including ovarian, endometrial, colorectal, prostate, and breast cancers.The company’s lead programs are APR-1051, an oral, small-molecule inhibitor of WEE1 kinase, and ATRN-119, a small molecule ATR inhibitor, both in clinical development for solid tumor indications. For more information, please visit the company website at www.aprea.com.Forward-Looking StatementCertain information contained in this press release includes “forward-looking statements”, within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended related to our study analyses, clinical trials, regulatory submissions, and projected cash position. We may, in some cases use terms such as “future,” “predicts,” “believes,” “potential,” “continue,” “anticipates,” “estimates,” “expects,” “plans,” “intends,” “targeting,” “confidence,” “may,” “could,” “might,” “likely,” “will,” “should” or other words that convey uncertainty of the future events or outcomes to identify these forward-looking statements. Our forward-looking statements are based on current beliefs and expectations of our management team and on information currently available to management that involve risks, potential changes in circumstances, assumptions, and uncertainties. All statements contained in this press release other than statements of historical fact are forward-looking statements, including statements regarding our ability to develop, commercialize, and achieve market acceptance of our current and planned products and services, our research and development efforts, including timing considerations and other matters regarding our business strategies, use of capital, results of operations and financial position, and plans and objectives for future operations. Any or all of the forward-looking statements may turn out to be wrong or be affected by inaccurate assumptions we might make or by known or unknown risks and uncertainties. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties including, without limitation, the risk that the proposed private placement and the transactions described herein may not be completed in a timely manner or at all, the failure to realize the anticipated benefits of the private placement and related transactions, market and other conditions, as well as other factors described under “Risk Factors,” “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and elsewhere in the documents we file with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. For all these reasons, actual results and developments could be materially different from those expressed in or implied by our forward-looking statements. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which are made only as of the date of this press release. We undertake no obligation to update such forward-looking statements for any reason, except as required by law.Investor Contact:Mike MoyerLifeSci Advisorsmmoyer@lifesciadvisors.com12/02/2026 Dissemination of a Financial Press Release, transmitted by EQS News.The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.Media archive at www.todayir.comEQS
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Sands China, Alipay and Macau Pass Deepen Partnership to Drive Digital Upgrade
Leveraging innovative payment experience to attract visitors to MacaoMacao, Feb. 12, 2026 – During Chinese New Year, Sands China Ltd., Alipay, and Macau Pass, are further deepening their partnership to enhance the smart tourism experience, while supporting the digital upgrade of Macao’s tourism sector and local merchants’ operations. Together, they have launched the ‘Tap for Luck, Tap for Golden Surprises’ Chinese New Year campaign. Built on Alipay Tap! interactive technology, the campaign integrates tap-to-check-in interactions and other engaging features to attract more tourists to Macao, offering them a seamless, one-stop smart spending experience.Sands China has fully implemented Alipay Tap! across its resorts, offering a seamless tap-to-pay experience in a broad range of scenarios, fromretail and dining to beauty, fashion and souvenir shops. This upgrade not only significantly simplifies the payment process for consumers but also greatly enhances operational efficiency for businesses. Sands China has also introduced the handheld Alipay Tap! devices, enabling staff to process payments anywhere in the store. This improves service efficiency and customer experience, particularly in high-end settings.Grant Chum, Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director of Sands China Ltd., said, “Sands China is honoured to be the first operator in Macao to roll out the Alipay Tap! digital experience, marking a significant step forward in our collaboration with Alipay. By integrating the strengths of the tourism and leisure industry with digital payment platforms, this partnership not only creates a smarter and more convenient consumption and payment experience for guests but also unlocks new digital business and marketing opportunities, injecting fresh vitality into the development of Macao as a smart city and the high-quality growth of its tourism industry.”Han Xinyi, CEO and Executive Director of Ant Group, stated, “As a vital hub for digital connectivity in the Greater Bay Area, Macao offers an ideal environment for digital technology innovation and deployment. By extending Alipay Tap! service from payments into membership engagement, interactive experiences, and handheld-checkout scenarios, we aim to keep improving the convenience of payments and consumption, and to foster deeper integration and innovation across the Greater Bay Area’s digital ecosystem.”Sun Hao, Macau Pass Chairman and CEO, said, “As a leader in Macao’s local digital services, Macau Pass has always been committed to using technology to drive industry development and improve people’s livelihoods. This collaboration is another important step following our push topromote Alipay Tap! payment service, as we deepen scenario-based applications and expand our service ecosystem.We will continue to work with partners to deliver innovative experiences and supportMacao’s smart-city development.”Launched over a year ago in Macao, the Alipay Tap! service has evolved from a convenient payment tool into a comprehensive digital ecosystem, nowenabling interactive Alipay Tap! check-ins, ‘Pay-to-Join’ membership and handheld-checkout across multiple service scenarios. Its coverage and depth of services continue to grow, not only enhancing the spending experience for visitors to Macao, but also digitally integrating traditionally fragmented functions such as cashiering, membership registration, user operations and offline events. The solution simplifies checkout processes, lowers operating costs, improves member retention and engagement, and more closely aligns offline consumer scenarios with user demand.Photo:Alipay's ‘Tap for Luck, Tap for Golden Surprises’ Chinese New Year campaign available at Sands China's resorts.About Sands China Ltd. Sands China Ltd. (Sands China or the Company) is incorporated in the Cayman Islands with limited liability and is listed on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (HKEx: 1928).Sands China is the largest operator of integrated resorts in Macao. The Company’s integrated resorts on the Cotai Strip comprise The Venetian®Macao, The Plaza®Macao, The Parisian® Macao and The Londoner®Macao. The Company also owns and operates Sands®Macao on the Macao peninsula. The Company’s portfolio features a diversified mix of leisure and business attractions and transportation operations, including large meeting and convention facilities; a wide range of restaurants; shopping malls; world-class entertainment at The Venetian Arena, The Londoner Arena, The Venetian Theatre, The Parisian Theatre, the Londoner Theatre and the Sands Theatre; and a high-speed Cotai Water Jet ferry service between Hong Kong and Macao. The Company’s Cotai Strip portfolio has the goal of contributing to Macao’s transformation into a world centre of tourism and leisure. Sands China is a subsidiary of global resort developerLas Vegas Sands Corp.(NYSE: LVS).For more information, please visit www.sandschina.com.About MACAU Pass Group Holdings Limited Macau Pass Group Holdings Limited is a diversified group company engaged in various fields, including financial technology, payment services, local lifestyle services, tourism services, and cultural performances. Macau Pass Group is committed to continuous innovation and development, aiming to serve as a bridge connecting Macao with the world and promoting the common prosperity of the regional economy and culture. One of subsidiaries of Macau Pass Group, Macau Pass S.A, has issued the first contactless smart electronic payment card in Macao, the mCard, with a cumulative issuance exceeding 5.5 million cards, meeting the payment needs of all residents and tourists at nearly 30,000 payment points in Macao. Its sub-brand, MPay, registered users accounting for over 90% of the total local population and is also the local app with the highest daily active users in Macao. Macau Pass Group also operates a highly recognized and utilized membership points system in Macao, mCoin, which has partnered with various cultural, sports, and exhibition events. mPass integrates a variety of one-stop local services, providing consumers visiting Macao with a diverse range of products and services, including dining, cultural entertainment, transportation, shopping, and travel vacations, taking consumers to explore the vibrant life in Macao.Media contacts:Public Relations, Sands China Ltd.Dan LiTel: +853 8118 2056Email: dan.li@sands.com.moPosy KuokTel: +853 8118 2010Email: posk.kuok@sands.com.mo Public Relations, Macau Pass Group Holdings Ltd.Zoe FanTel: ++86 18811719921Email: fanpei.fp@alibaba-inc.com12/02/2026 Dissemination of a Financial Press Release, transmitted by EQS News.The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.Media archive at www.todayir.comEQS
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Knowledge Atlas Stock Jumps 10% After GLM Coding Plan Package Prices up by at Least 30% Effective Today
KNOWLEDGE ATLAS stock rose 10% in Hong Kong trading on Thursday after the company announced a price adjustment for its GLM Coding Plan, citing a robust and sustainable growth in market demand, with a rapid increase in user base and usage volume.To ensure stability and service quality under high load...Tiger News
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PRECIOUS-Gold, silver dip as dollar rises after strong US jobs data
Feb 12 (Reuters) - Gold and silver fell on Thursday as the U.S. dollar firmed after stronger-than-expected January jobs data dented expectation for near-term interest rate cuts, while investors awaited inflation data due on Friday for more monetary policy cues. FUNDAMENTALSSpot gold XAU= ...Reuters
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GLOBAL MARKETS-Asian stocks at record high, US jobs data buoys yields, dollar
Seoul's Kospi, Japan's NIkkei surge to record highsDollar finds footing after jobs data dents near term rate cut wagers All eyes now on US inflation data on Friday Yen keeps on gaining as investor bets on fiscally responsible TakaichiBy Ankur Banerjee SINGAPORE, Feb 12 (Reuters) - Asian s...Reuters
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Japan's Nikkei rises past 58,000 for first time on Takaichi trade
By Rocky Swift TOKYO, Feb 12 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average climbed past the 58,000 mark for the first time on Thursday, extending its scorching rally since Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi won a resounding electoral victory on a campaign of increased economic stimulus.The benchmark Ni...Reuters
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Hanmi Semiconductor hits record high as customer Micron touts HBM4 production
Shares of South Korean chip manufacturing equipment maker Hanmi Semiconductor 042700.KS rise to a record high of 17.9% Customer Micron Technology MU.O rises 9.9% on Wednesday after CFO Mark Murphy says HBM4 has entered high-volume production and shipments have begunHanmi Semiconductor Chairman Kwak ...Reuters
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MSCI to add 33 stocks to China index series, delete nine in review
SHANGHAI, Feb 12 (Reuters) - Global index provider MSCI Inc said 33 stocks will be added to the MSCI China A Index series later this month, while nine stocks will be deleted.The changes, which will be implemented as of the close of February 27, are part of MSCI's latest index review.The followin...Reuters
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24H | Fastly Soars 35%; Grab Falls 3%; AppLovin Drops 5%; Cisco Sinks 7%; QuantumScape Tumbles 11%
Fastly, a leading global edge cloud platform, reported fourth-quarter earnings that significantly exceeded analyst expectations, sending shares surging 35% in overnight trading as the company delivered record revenue and raised its outlook for the coming year.Singapore's Grab forecast fiscal 2026 re...Tiger News
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Arko Corp. And Arko Petroleum Corp. Announce Pricing Of Arko Petroleum Corp.'s IPO
Feb 11 (Reuters) - Arko Corp. ARKO.O:ARKO CORP. AND ARKO PETROLEUM CORP. ANNOUNCE PRICING OF ARKO PETROLEUM CORP.’S INITIAL PUBLIC OFFERINGARKO CORP. - PETROLEUM ANNOUNCES IPO PRICING AT $18 PER SHAREReuters
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ETF Daily | SNXX Surges 21%; MULL Jumps 20%; AGQ Gains 9%; SOXL Rises 7%; Risk-On Into Semis and Metals
Market OverviewU.S. equities were largely steady, with the S&P 500 essentially unchanged and the Dow and Nasdaq marginally softer into the close. Across ETFs, the tape signaled a risk-on tilt led by semiconductors, precious metals and energy, while financials trailed; leveraged growth vehicles featu...Tiger News
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Japan's Nikkei surges past 58,000 for first time as Takaichi trade rally continues
By Rocky SwiftTOKYO, Feb 12 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average surged past the 58,000 mark for the first time, continuing a scorching rally since Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi won a resounding electoral victory on a campaign of increased economic stimulus.The benchmark Nikkei 225 Index .N2...Reuters
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RPT-ROI-Can productivity boom lift US workers' record low share of GDP? Unlikely: McGeever
By Jamie McGeeverORLANDO, Florida, Feb 11 (Reuters) - U.S. labor's share of national income has fallen to 53.8%, the lowest since records began. Those hoping that strong, accelerating productivity growth might improve workers' lot are likely to be disappointed.The benefits of cost savings an...Reuters
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