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Hungry users no longer need to navigate rigid category filters to find their next meal. DoorDash is rolling out an artificial intelligence tool that interprets conversational prompts, allowing customers to describe specific cravings, dietary needs, or group sizes rather than selecting from a static menu of restaurant options.
A long-running legal clash over digital video compression and content-delivery infrastructure has ended, as InterDigital inked a patent license agreement with Amazon. The deal covers the retail giant’s Prime Video service and a broader array of connected devices, effectively silencing active patent-infringement litigation between the two companies.
A $17.5 million reduction in fixed costs helped Martinsville-based Hooker Furnishings swing to a $1.1 million profit this quarter, reversing a $3.1 million loss from the previous year. Despite a 2.4% dip in revenue to $69.5 million, the manufacturer successfully navigated a period of sluggish housing activity and weak consumer demand.
Target shareholders are set for a modest windfall as the retailer extends its half-century streak of consecutive dividend increases. The board’s decision to raise the quarterly payout to $1.16 per share solidifies the company’s standing among the most consistent income generators in the S&P 500.
After eight years at the helm, Compass Diversified co-founder Elias Sabo is stepping down, marking a generational shift for the private equity firm. Zach Sawtelle, a long-time partner at the company’s external manager, has been tapped to guide the firm’s investment strategy into its next chapter.
Processing up to 160,000 chicks an hour, Targan’s automated sorting technology is moving under the corporate umbrella of Merck & Co. The pharmaceutical giant announced Thursday it has reached an agreement to acquire the North Carolina-based agricultural-tech firm, aiming to scale its existing animal-health division through advanced vision systems.
Dollarama’s net income climbed to 302.3 million Canadian dollars for the quarter ending May 3, handily beating market expectations. The Montreal-based retailer’s performance was bolstered by robust domestic demand and the successful integration of its growing portfolio of stores across Latin America and Australia.
Energy Fuels expects to reach a production milestone of 1.6 million pounds of uranium by June 2026, positioning the company to meet its annual output guidance. This steady ramp-up at the White Mesa Mill in Utah underscores a strategic shift toward balancing yellowcake extraction with emerging rare earth mineral processing.
Princeton-based Kardigan is looking to raise over $320 million as it prepares to launch its initial public offering on the Nasdaq Global Market. The clinical-stage therapeutics company plans to sell 23.3 million shares, setting a price range between $14 and $16 per share to fund its cardiovascular drug research.
A sharp rise in aviation fuel prices has forced Montreal-based Transat A.T. to seek up to C$150 million in federal support. The parent company of Air Transat is tapping into Ottawa’s newly established liquidity facility to stabilize its finances after a difficult second quarter marked by mounting industry-wide volatility.
A 10% contraction in K-12 school market revenue dragged McGraw Hill’s quarterly performance downward, overshadowing modest gains in higher education. The publisher reported total revenue of $463.7 million for the period ending March 31, a 2% decline that arrived alongside a net loss of $50.3 million.
Nadex Co. Ltd. saw its net profit surge to 659 million yen for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2026, more than doubling the 251 million yen reported in the previous year. This significant bottom-line growth occurred despite a slight dip in overall revenue, which fell to 36.84 billion yen.
Seven major Chinese travel platforms, including Trip.com and Tongcheng Travel, face heightened scrutiny after regulators accused them of employing deceptive marketing tactics. Authorities flagged specific issues regarding paid seat-selection options and so-called waitlist acceleration services, signaling a broader push to tighten oversight of online booking practices.
With a massive $1.4 billion injection from industry titans including Amazon and Nvidia, Germany’s Neura Robotics is setting its sights on a production target of several million robots by 2030. The company aims to move beyond industrial automation, integrating cognitive humanoids into healthcare, logistics, and consumer-facing environments.
Silver Life Co. Ltd. recorded a net profit of 563 million yen for the nine-month period ending April 30, marking a notable increase from the 477 million yen reported at the same stage last year. Revenue for the Japanese firm reached 12.13 billion yen, up from 10.94 billion yen during the prior period.
Tomoe Engineering Co. posted a net profit of 2.79 billion yen for the half-year ending April 30, rising from 2.57 billion yen during the same period last year. The results, calculated under Japanese accounting standards, reflect a resilient bottom line even as the company navigated a slight contraction in overall revenue.
3-D Matrix Ltd. swung to a net profit of 4.16 billion yen for the fiscal year ended April 30, reversing a 2.50 billion yen loss recorded in the previous period. The shift marks a significant recovery for the Japan-based group as revenue climbed to 10.89 billion yen from 6.93 billion yen.
Toell Co. Ltd. reported a sharp surge in net profit for the fiscal year ending April 30, reaching 1.61 billion yen. This result marks a significant climb from the 841 million yen recorded in the previous year, even as the company navigated a slight contraction in its top-line revenue.
U.S. equity futures signaled a positive start to the trading session, with both S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average contracts gaining 0.6%. This momentum follows a morning of modest gains across European markets, where the Stoxx Europe 600 rose 0.3% amid shifting investor sentiment toward sovereign debt.
Shinto Holdings reported a net profit of 9 million yen for the first quarter ending April 30, marking a significant recovery from the 121 million yen loss recorded during the same period last year. The shift reflects a substantial surge in revenue as the company navigated its latest fiscal cycle.
Beijing’s market watchdog summoned the nation's leading e-commerce platforms on Thursday, reigniting fears of a sector-wide crackdown. The move, targeting players from Alibaba to ByteDance, compounded a bruising week for Chinese tech stocks as investors already rattled by global inflationary pressures and artificial intelligence valuation concerns fled the market.
IKK Inc. reported a significant surge in profitability for the half-year ending April 30, with net profit climbing to 494 million yen from 197 million yen during the same period last year. This sharp increase reflects a broader upward trend in the company’s financial performance across key operational metrics.
MacBee Planet Inc. saw its net profit contract to 2.35 billion yen for the fiscal year ending April 30, 2026, marking a significant downturn from the 3.44 billion yen reported in the previous period. The shift reflects broader pressure on the company’s bottom line as both revenue and margins tightened.
Imura Envelope Co. reported a sharp decline in profitability for the first quarter ending April 30, with net profit falling to 142 million yen from 453 million yen during the same period last year. The results, calculated under Japanese accounting standards, reflect a challenging start to the 2026 fiscal year.
Raccoon Holdings posted a net profit of 804 million yen for the fiscal year ended April 30, a marginal decline from the 836 million yen recorded in 2025. Despite the bottom-line contraction, the Tokyo-listed firm successfully expanded its top-line performance, signaling a complex balance between growth and rising costs.
Amagasa Co. Ltd. reported a net loss of 36 million yen for the first quarter ending April 30, a significant improvement from the 116 million yen loss recorded during the same period last year. The results signal a shift in the company's financial performance as revenue climbed to 1.8 billion yen.
Ain Holdings Inc. nearly doubled its bottom line for the fiscal year ending April 30, posting a net profit of 17.26 billion yen compared to 9.26 billion yen the previous year. The significant jump in earnings reflects a broader expansion in revenue, which climbed to 647.83 billion yen from 456.80 billion yen.
Kamakura Shinsho Ltd. reported a significant uptick in its first-quarter performance for the period ending April 30, with net profit rising to 195 million yen from 156 million yen in the same period last year. The Japanese firm’s growth trajectory reflects broader gains in revenue and operating margins.
VALUENEX Japan Inc. reported a significant financial turnaround for the nine months ended April 30, posting a net profit of 125 million yen. This marks a sharp recovery from the 99 million yen loss recorded during the same period last year, driven by a substantial climb in total revenue.
Meiho Enterprise Co. Ltd. reported a significant surge in profitability for the nine-month period ending April 30, with net profit reaching 1.57 billion yen compared to 1.05 billion yen during the same period last year, marking a sharp upward trajectory for the Japanese firm's financial performance.