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AT&T and Amazon Partner to Overhaul U.S. Network Infrastructure

AT&T is migrating its core network workloads to Amazon Web Services (AWS) as part of a sweeping modernization deal designed to integrate cloud scale with national fiber and satellite connectivity. The partnership, announced Wednesday, will see the telecommunications giant link AWS data centers with high-capacity fiber while leveraging Amazon’s satellite network to expand its service reach.

Standard Bank Group Increases Investec Stake to 5.95%

Standard Bank Group has significantly expanded its ownership in Investec, securing a 5.95% stake in the financial services provider. The disclosure marks a notable increase from the bank's previous holding and highlights a strategic consolidation within the sector.

Super Micro Shares Surge as Revenue More Than Doubles to $12.7 Billion

Super Micro Computer shares rallied in pre-market trading Wednesday after the IT infrastructure giant reported second-quarter revenue that more than doubled, significantly outpacing Wall Street expectations. The surge offers a reprieve for the stock, which has struggled over the past year despite the ongoing artificial intelligence infrastructure boom.

SiTime in Talks to Acquire Renesas Electronics’ Timing Business

SiTime is exploring a potential acquisition of the timing operations of Renesas Electronics, a move that would consolidate key assets in the specialized semiconductor market. Both companies confirmed the discussions on Wednesday, though they noted that no final decision has been reached regarding the sale.

Maersk Braces for Earnings Dip as Shipping Overcapacity Looms

Denmark’s shipping giant A.P. Moller-Maersk is expected to report a sharp decline in year-over-year earnings this Thursday, despite a late-year surge in container volumes driven by Chinese exports. While the company benefited from a resilient 2024, analysts warn that a massive influx of new vessels and shifting trade routes through the Red Sea are creating a supply-demand imbalance that could push profits into the red by 2026.

PrimeGen US to Go Public in $1.5 Billion DT Cloud Star Merger

DT Cloud Star Acquisition, a special purpose acquisition company, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire regenerative medicine specialist PrimeGen US. The deal, which values the biotech firm at approximately $1.5 billion, is expected to close in the second half of 2024 and will transition the company to the public markets.

Boston Scientific Shares Sink as Soft Guidance Overshadows Q4 Beat

Boston Scientific shares plummeted more than 10% in premarket trading on Wednesday after the medical technology giant issued a cautious financial outlook for the coming year, eclipsing a fourth-quarter performance that exceeded Wall Street expectations for both revenue and profit.

Columbus McKinnon Reshapes Leadership After Kito Crosby Deal

Columbus McKinnon finalized its acquisition of Kito Crosby from KKR on Wednesday, immediately integrating key regional executives to lead its expanded global footprint. The move solidifies a unified leadership structure across the Americas, EMEA, and Asia Pacific following the high-stakes merger first announced in February.

Intapp Shares Plunge 20% as Conservative Outlook Damps Earnings Beat

Intapp Inc. shares tumbled in premarket trading Wednesday after the AI-driven dealmaking platform issued a fiscal outlook that failed to exceed high investor expectations, overshadowing a second-quarter earnings beat. Despite reporting adjusted profits and revenue that surpassed Wall Street estimates, the Palo Alto-based firm's projected growth for the remainder of the year aligned too closely with existing forecasts to sustain its recent momentum.

Belgium Draws €113 Billion in Orders for New 30-Year Bond

Belgium raised 6 billion euros ($7.09 billion) on Wednesday through a new 30-year government bond that drew more than 113 billion euros in orders. The issuance, maturing in June 2056, underscores a high appetite for long-dated sovereign debt as institutional investors move to lock in yields.

Corpay Sheds PayByPhone Unit in Pivot to Corporate Payments

Corpay has reached an agreement to sell its mobile parking payments business, PayByPhone, to private equity firm Lightyear Capital as part of a strategic realignment. The transaction, expected to close in the second quarter of 2024, marks a decisive step by the company to streamline its portfolio and sharpen its focus on the business-to-business sector.

Stanley Black & Decker Profit Dips on Sluggish DIY Tool Demand

Stanley Black & Decker reported a decline in fourth-quarter profit as high interest rates and trade tariffs dampened consumer appetite for home improvement projects. Despite beating adjusted earnings estimates, the industrial toolmaker struggled with a 1% dip in overall sales, reflecting a broader stagnation in the global remodeling market.

ATS Corp Beats Estimates as Automation Demand Drives Q3 Revenue Surge

ATS Corp reported a significant surge in third-quarter profit as organic growth across key markets pushed revenues past both internal guidance and analyst expectations. The Ontario-based factory automation specialist posted a net income of C$30 million for the period ending Dec. 28, a sharp rise from the C$6.5 million recorded during the same quarter last year.

Alamos Gold Targets 1 Million Ounce Milestone by 2030

Alamos Gold has unveiled an aggressive growth strategy to boost production by 46% over the next three years, aiming to reach an annual output of one million ounces by 2030. Despite a challenging 2025 marked by operational hurdles and severe weather, the Canadian miner expects a significant turnaround driven by key expansions in Ontario and Manitoba.

Fuji Media Shares Drop as Activist Murakami Plans Exit via Buyback

Fuji Media Holdings shares fell on Wednesday after the Japanese broadcaster announced a ¥235 billion ($1.51 billion) share buyback, a move that facilitates the exit of veteran activist investor Yoshiaki Murakami. The massive repurchase agreement marks a truce between the media giant and Murakami-led funds, which had previously pressured the company for aggressive structural reforms and divestments.

CME Group Profit Surges Past $1 Billion on Global Trading Rally

CME Group reported a fourth-quarter profit of $1.17 billion, driven by a significant uptick in global derivatives trading and record contract volumes. The exchange operator surpassed analyst expectations for adjusted earnings as heightened market activity pushed average daily volumes to 27.4 million contracts.

Aurora Cannabis to Exit Consumer Markets Following Third-Quarter Loss

Aurora Cannabis Inc. reported a net loss of C$1.7 million for its fiscal third quarter, prompting a strategic pivot away from its lower-margin consumer business to prioritize the more profitable global medical segment. Despite the bottom-line dip compared to the previous year’s profit, the Edmonton-based producer beat analyst expectations on both revenue and adjusted earnings, signaling a stabilization in its core operations.

Phillips 66 Q4 Profit Surges on Refining Strength and Asset Sales

Phillips 66 reported a significant jump in fourth-quarter earnings on Wednesday, buoyed by robust refining operations and strategic asset divestments in Europe. The Houston-based energy giant posted a net profit of $2.91 billion, comfortably exceeding analyst expectations as it concluded what leadership described as a transformative fiscal year.