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Natera, Aveta Biomics Launch Partnership to Support Phase 3 APG-157 Trial in Head, Neck Cancer

Natera (NTRA) said Monday it is launching a partnership with Aveta Biomics to support AVTA 30-01, Aveta's phase 3 trial assessing APG-157 to treat locally advanced head and neck squamous cell carcinoma.The trial will use Natera's Signatera testing to evaluate molecular residual disease and treatment response during therapy and follow-up, the company said.About 826 patients are expected to be enrolled in North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and Australia, the company said, adding the trial is slated to start enrollment in H2.Price: $266.00, Change: $+4.09, Percent Change: +1.56%

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Oil & Energy36d ago

EMEA Natural Gas Update: Futures Rally Amid Renewed US-Iran Hostilities Ahead of Talks

European natural gas futures rose on Monday following a renewed flare-up between the US and Iran that has reignited supply fears, while further talks between the foes were reportedly scheduled for Tuesday in Doha.Front-month Dutch TTF futures were up 2.94%, at 41.980 euros ($47.88) per megawatt-hour, while UK natural gas was up 3.37%, at 101.100 British pence ($1.34) per therm.The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claimed to have struck eight US military facilities in Kuwait and Bahrain, in retaliation over US strikes against Iran late last week, according to a report by Al Jazeera.Things have since calmed, with both sides agreeing to pause attacks ahead of the next round of talks, which are set to be held in Doha on Tuesday, according to Axios, citing an unnamed senior US official.The crucial Strait of Hormuz, which usually accounts for one-fifth of global LNG flows, saw traffic dip yet again, following fresh attacks against commercial vessels. Just five vessels transited the Strait over the past 24 hours, according to the Hormuz Strait Monitor.According to Daniel Hynes, a senior commodity strategist at ANZ, empty LNG tankers have continued to line up near Qatar's export plants, but their passage through the Persian Gulf would depend "on securing safe passage through the strait."European natural gas inventories are at 48.29% of capacity, compared to 57.77% a year ago, according to Gas Infrastructure Europe.Inventories were also below the five-year average for this period, at 62.9%, according to the Swiss Federal Office of Energy.Based on current trends, Europe looks set to end the gas refilling season, which runs from April to October, with inventories just 76% full, the lowest level in 15 years, according to a report by the Financial Times, citing Wood Mackenzie.The European Commission, however, has reassured the markets that gas storage at just 80% of capacity would be enough to secure supplies during Winter, with overall gas demand down by 17% across the region.Europe is also facing a record heatwave, with countries such as the UK, France, Switzerland and Germany hitting new "all-time high temperature records," with the mercury surging past 40 degrees Celsius, according to Severe-Weather EU.That has increased air conditioner use, increased power consumption, some of which is produced with natural gas.

Mining & Metals36d ago

Optimi Health Completes Third Psilocybin Export to Australia

Optimi Health (OPTI.CN) has completed its third export of 5mg psilocybin finished drug product to Australia.The shipment included 1,000 capsules of 5mg psilocybin, which are being prescribed in Australia for treatment-resistant depression (TRD).The exported capsules were produced at Optimi's facility in Princeton, British Columbia.Price: $6.00, Change: $+0.05, Percent Change: +0.84%

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Equities36d ago

Eni, XRG to Buy Interests in Three Vaca Muerta Blocks Tied to Argentina LNG Project

Italy's Eni (ENI.MI) and Abu Dhabi National Oil Co's international energy investment business XRG signed agreements to each acquire a 32% stake in three upstream blocks in the Vaca Muerta basin onshore Argentina from YPF.The Meseta Buena Esperanza, Aguada Villanueva, and Las Tacanas blocks are set to be part of the 12 million-tonne-per-annum Argentina liquefied natural gas project's integrated development, according to a Monday release.YPF will hold the remaining 36% interest.

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Oil & Energy36d ago

EMEA Oil Update: Crude Gains Amid Fragile Middle East Ceasefire

Oil prices gained on Monday after the US and Iran agreed to halt hostilities in the Middle East, but uncertainties around transit through the Strait of Hormuz resurfaced.Front-month Murban crude futures gained by 3.3% to $68.70 per barrel, while Brent futures were up about 1% to $72.63/bbl.Last week, both contracts logged their third straight week of losses as market sentiment remains highly sensitive to geopolitical friction in the Middle East."The US and Iran have again agreed to halt attacks, after several days of fighting that threatened the fragile ceasefire," SEB analysts said."Peace talks will resume in Doha during the week. However, the market is mainly focused on ships continuing to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, and Brent oil is trading around $72 per barrel," they added.US Central Command said it launched airstrikes against Iranian military targets following an Iranian attack on a commercial vessel transiting the critical Strait of Hormuz choke point.According to analysts at Saxo Bank, the fragile ceasefire has allowed maritime traffic to resume normal transit through the Strait of Hormuz."Early gains faded after the two sides agreed to halt attacks, allowing vessels to move freely ahead of peace talks set to resume later this week," the analysts said.

Mining & Metals36d ago

Lion Copper and Gold Applies to List on Nasdaq Capital Market

Lion Copper and Gold (LEO.CN) has submitted an initial application to list its shares on the Nasdaq Capital Market, the company said Monday.The proposed Nasdaq listing remains subject to the satisfaction of initial listing requirements, receipt of all required regulatory approvals, and completion of customary listing processes, added the company.

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Sectors36d ago

Natural Gas Falls Despite Hot Weather US Forecasts as Supply Stays High

Natural gas prices traded lower early on Monday despite forecasts that see hot weather on the way for most U.S. states.In its first day as the active contract, gas for August delivery was last seen down US$0.08 to US$3.20 per million British thermal units.The drop comes even as long-term forecasts from the National Weather Service expect all states to see hotter than seasonal temperatures over its eight-to-14 day outlook, boosting demand for electricity to power air conditioning.However supply remains robust, checking prices. The Energy Information Administration last week reported inventories of the fuel stood at 2.84-trillion cubic feet, 5.7% above the five-year average.

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Mining & Metals36d ago

Midnight Sun Mining Confirms Near-Surface Copper Mineralization at Dumbwa Deposit in Zambia

Midnight Sun Mining (MMA.V) reported additional drill results from the Dumbwa copper deposit in Zambia, confirming continuous near-surface sulfide copper mineralization over 6.7 kilometers of strike.Highlights include 21.64 meters at 0.42% copper, 13.67 meters at 0.51% copper, and 25 meters at 0.38% copper.Midnight Sun has completed a total of 56,855 meters of drilling at Dumbwa, and five drill rigs continue to expand the deposit, it said in a statement on Monday."As our drilling has progressed north of the disruption zone we just passed through, we are again seeing good development of visually strong copper mineralization and the northernmost holes we have reported today demonstrate the return of thick, higher-grade mineralization within the central corridor of the deposit," Chief Executive Al Fabbro said in the statement.

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Sectors36d ago

Sector Update: Energy Stocks Edge Higher Pre-Bell Monday

Energy stocks were edging higher pre-bell Monday, with the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) advancing by 0.2%.The United States Oil Fund (USO) was up 1% and the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) was 3.4% lower.Front-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil was 1.1% higher at $69.96 per barrel at the New York Mercantile Exchange. Global benchmark North Sea Brent crude oil rose 0.6% to $72.40 per barrel, and natural gas futures were down 2.8% at $3.19 per 1 million British Thermal Units.Eni (E) has started enhanced gas production off the coast of Libya, in partnership with Libyan National Oil, the Italian integrated energy producer said. Shares of Eni were up more than 1% premarket.Matador Resources (MTDR) majority-owned San Mateo Midstream joint venture has agreed to acquire the operating subsidiaries of Cardinal Midstream Partners from EnCap Flatrock Midstream for $752 million in cash, the company said. Matador Resources stock was up more than 1% pre-bell.Williams (WMB) may buy peer pipeline operator Momentum Midstream for about $5.5 billion, Bloomberg reported, citing unnamed people familiar with the matter. Shares of Williams were marginally declining premarket.

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Mining & Metals36d ago

TNR Gold to Launch Normal Course Issuer Bid

TNR Gold (TNR.V) intends to conduct a normal course issuer bid, it said in a statement on Monday.The company may buy back up to 7.15 million of its common shares, representing about 3% of the outstanding total. On behalf of the company, purchases pursuant to the bid will be made from time to time by Ventum Financial through the facilities of the TSX Venture Exchange, it said.The company intends to start the bid around Thursday and cancel the bid on or about July 2, 2027. Shares purchased will be paid for with cash available from the company's working capital, it said.Shares of TNR Gold closed down 3.8% to C$0.255 on Friday on the TSX Venture Exchange.

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Sectors36d ago

Sector Update: Financial Stocks Advance Pre-Bell Monday

Financial stocks were advancing pre-bell Monday, with the State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) 0.2% higher.The Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares (FAS) was up 0.7% and its bearish counterpart Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares (FAZ) was 1.1% lower.Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) is adding new futures contracts tied to global monetary-policy decisions and US natural gas storage, Bloomberg reported, citing company executives. Shares of Intercontinental Exchange were up more than 1% premarket.MetLife (MET) expects pre-tax variable investment income of $220 million to $270 million for Q2 and $1.6 billion for full-year 2026, the insurer said in a filing. MetLife stock was 0.3% lower pre-bell.Commerce Bancshares (CBSH) is acquiring Nolan & Associates, a St. Louis-based boutique investment bank, to strengthen its advisory business for middle-market clients, the company said. Commerce Bancshares stock was down 0.2% premarket.

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Mining & Metals36d ago

Cannabix Reports First Use of BreathLogix Screening Devices in Africa

Cannabix Technologies (BLO.CN) has deployed its first BreathLogix alcohol screening devices in Africa, through a distributor specializing in industrial safety solutions for mining clients.BreathLogix is an automated and unmanned alcohol screening system that delivers fast, consistent, and scalable testing and is especially suited for mining environments where operations are frequently remote, the company said.The sale could be the start of a broader opportunity to expand BreathLogix deployments across Africa's mining sector, it said.

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Commodities36d ago

Europe Faces Lowest Gas Inventories in 15 Years Ahead of Winter

Europe is set to enter the upcoming heating season with its lowest gas storage levels in over 15 years, risking higher gas and electricity prices this winter.Based on current trends, the region is set to end the critical gas restocking season, which typically runs from April to October, with inventories just 76% full, according to a report by Financial Times, citing leading energy consultancy Wood Mackenzie.This is set to be the lowest peak for gas inventories across the region since 2011, when Gas Infrastructure Europe began tracking the data.The low inventories were largely attributed to the military conflict in the Middle East, leading to the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz, which accounted for one-fifth of global LNG flows.Besides this, Europe began the refilling season with relatively depleted inventories, at just 28%, following an unusually cold winter. Inventories currently stand at 48.29%, compared to 57.77% last year, and the five-year average for this period at 62.9%, according to the Swiss Federal Office of Energy.Meanwhile, the European Commission on Sunday reassured markets that gas storage at 80% of capacity was enough to secure supplies for winter, while noting that storage levels were roughly 10% below the pre-crisis average for this period, and that overall gas demand has dropped 17%.

Sectors36d ago

Sector Update: Healthcare Stocks Edge Higher Premarket Monday

Healthcare stocks were edging higher premarket Monday, with the State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV) up 0.4% and the iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) advancing by 0.3%.BridgeBio Pharma (BBIO) stock was up 3.8% after the company said it has met the primary endpoint in a late-stage trial of the oral drug infigratinib, for the treatment of children living with achondroplasia, or bone dwarfism.Viridian Therapeutics (VRDN) shares were up more than 8% after the company said Lumvoa received approval from the US Food and Drug Administration to treat thyroid eye disease, an autoimmune disease.Zymeworks (ZYME) has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Theravance Biopharma (TBPH) for $17 per share in a roughly $929 million deal, the companies said in separate statements. Zymeworks shares were down 5% and Theravance Biopharma stock fell 3.5% pre-bell.

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Asia36d ago

Hunan Valin Steel Controlling Shareholder to Buy Up to 300 Million Yuan of Shares in Listed Company

Hunan Valin Steel (SHE:000932) controlling shareholder Hunan Iron and Steel Group will purchase between 200 million yuan and 300 million yuan in shares, according to a Saturday filing with the Shenzhen bourse.The shares will be purchased within six months.

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Sectors36d ago

Sector Update: Consumer Stocks Mixed Pre-Bell Monday

Consumer stocks were mixed pre-bell Monday, with the State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) down 0.2% and the State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLY) 0.6% higher.British American Tobacco's (BTI) Fit2Win transformation program is on track to deliver 600 million British pounds ($792.5 million) in annual cost savings by 2028, impacting about 9,000 roles globally, the company said. Shares of British American Tobacco were 0.8% lower premarket.Miniso (MNSO) said its board has approved a new share repurchase program of up to 2 billion Hong Kong dollars ($255 million) over the next 12 months starting Tuesday. Miniso stock was up more than 4% pre-bell.GameStop (GME) shares were up more than 1% after the company said it expects fiscal 2026 adjusted EBITDA in excess of $600 million.

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Sectors36d ago

Sector Update: Tech Stocks Rise Premarket Monday

Technology stocks were rising premarket Monday, with the State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLK) up 1.6% and the State Street SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD) 1.3% higher.Palantir Technologies (PLTR) said it teamed with Nvidia (NVDA) to release an intelligent engine for operating artificial intelligence models within sovereign environments, including secure US government networks. Separately, Palantir said it has expanded its partnership with air mobility platform Surf Air Mobility (SRFM). Shares of Palantir Technologies were up more than 3% pre-bell.Applied Digital (APLD) shares were up more than 2% after the company said its unit modified an existing financing package to expand its total revolving credit commitments to $430 million.Alphabet's (GOOG, GOOGL) Google has placed limits on Meta Platforms' (META) use of its Gemini AI models after the social media company requested more computing capacity than Google could provide, the Financial Times reported, citing people familiar with the matter. Meta Platforms stock was up more than 1% premarket.

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Sectors36d ago

Gold Edges Down Despite a Weaker Dollar as Yields Rise

Gold prices eased early on Monday on rising Treasury yields even as the dollar weakened.Gold for August delivery was last seen down US$37.80 to US$4,058.50.Despite the drop, the price of the precious metal is sticking above the seven-month low touched on Thursday that followed a report of yet another monthly rise in U.S. inflation, pushing the dollar higher on expectations higher interest rates are coming."Sentiment (remains) weak following a tumultuous week that drove prices to their lowest level since November and a fourth consecutive weekly decline, the longest losing streak since August 2023," Saxo Bank said in a note. "Prices rebounded on Friday, supported by a softer dollar."The dollar eased, with the ICE dollar index last seen down 0.09 points to 101.26 after last week rising to a seven-month high. Treasury yields were higher, with the U.S. two-year note last seen paying 4.115%, up 1.7 basis points, while the yield on the 10-year note was up 1.1 points to 4.382%.

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US Markets36d ago

Comcast to Separate Media and Technology Businesses in Spinoff

Comcast (CMCSA) said Monday it plans to split into two publicly traded companies, separating its NBCUniversal and Sky media businesses from its broadband and connectivity operations as the media giant aims to boost strategic focus for each unit.The proposed spinoff, expected to be tax-free, is anticipated to be completed in about one year, subject to customary conditions, including board approval. Upon completion, Comcast shareholders will own shares in both Comcast and NBCUniversal.Comcast's shares rose about 20% in the most recent premarket activity.After completion of the proposed separation, Comcast will focus on its broadband, wireless and business services operations. NBCUniversal, together with Sky, will become an independent publicly traded company with media and entertainment assets including theme parks, film and television studios, NBC and Telemundo networks, Peacock and Bravo.Brian Roberts, chairman and co-chief executive officer of Comcast, will remain actively involved in the leadership of both companies. "The transaction we are announcing will unlock a more entrepreneurial management approach and open up a multitude of new opportunities for each business," Roberts said in a statement.Mike Cavanagh, who currently serves as co-chief executive officer of Comcast, will become CEO of NBCUniversal, while former Chief Financial Officer Michael Angelakis will return as CEO of Comcast following the separation."Comcast will continue to build on its leadership in connectivity, while NBCUniversal, together with Sky, will have the scale, brands, content and financial resources to compete as a premier global media and entertainment company," Cavanagh said.Comcast said it expects to retain up to a 19.9% stake in NBCUniversal for up to one year after the spin-off.Comcast earlier this year completed the spinoff of its cable TV networks and digital assets into the separately traded company Versant Media (VSNT).The latest separation announcement comes as media companies pursue consolidation to gain scale. Earlier this month, Fox (FOX, FOXA) agreed to acquire Roku (ROKU) in a cash-and-stock deal that values the TV streaming platform at about $22 billion.Earlier this year, Paramount Skydance (PSKY) agreed to acquire rival Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) in a deal with an enterprise value of $110 billion. The US Justice Department's antitrust division recently cleared the deal.

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Equities36d ago

Ring Energy Added to Russell 3000 Index

Ring Energy (REI) has joined the Russell 3000 Index, effective when the US market opens on Monday, as part of the Russell indexes reconstitution, the company said on the same day.Membership in the index leads to automatic inclusion in the small-cap Russell 2000 Index as well as on some growth and value style indexes, the company said.

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US Markets36d ago

Comcast to Separate Media and Technology Businesses in Spinoff

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