Stock Market News 2025-09-24
514 news published.
Healthcare & Biotech
Biogen/Eisai (BIIB/BIOA) cleared another regulatory milestone as LEQEMBI® (lecanemab) gained approval in Australia, broadening geographic reach for a disease‑modifying Alzheimer’s therapy and intensifying commercialization and payer discussions.
Acadia Pharmaceuticals (ACAD) reported the Phase 3 COMPASS PWS trial failed to meet its primary endpoint, a setback likely to prompt reassessment of timelines and valuation assumptions.
Immuneering (IMRX) posted an 86% overall survival at nine months in an early pancreatic‑cancer combo and concurrently announced a proposed equity offering with Sanofi, pairing a strong signal with near‑term dilution dynamics.
PepGen (PEPG) released data showing the highest mean splicing correction reported in DM1 patients, an encouraging efficacy readout for a rare‑disease program; the company also filed a proposed public offering to fund development.
SeaStar Medical (ICU) said the DSMB recommended continuing the pivotal NEUTRALIZE‑AKI trial in adult acute kidney injury (read), a vote of confidence that preserves the program’s regulatory trajectory.
Technology, AI & Semiconductors
Meta (META) pressed into enterprise and sensitive domains as Circus SE joined as a European partner, expanding model reach while raising regulatory oversight questions.
Synopsys (SNPS) and TSMC continued to align on advanced nodes to speed AI‑oriented design; now Cadence (CDNS) has a formal partnership with TSMC focused on AI flows and 3DFabric IP, strengthening the EDA-to‑foundry bridge that underpins next‑generation chips.
Lumentum (LITE) rolled out the R64 optical circuit switch for AI data centers, a product that could reshape interconnect choices as hyperscalers scale optical fabrics.
Marvell (MRVL) surprised markets with an additional $5 billion buyback and $1 billion ASR, tightening float and supporting EPS amid data‑center growth uncertainty.
Kodiak (KDK) completed its business combination with Ares Acquisition II, unlocking public capital for its AI‑powered autonomous vehicle ambitions (details).
Energy, Utilities & Mining
TotalEnergies (TTE) was tapped by France to operate the country’s largest renewable project, boosting state‑backed pipeline visibility and long‑term cash‑flow expectations (details).
Freeport‑McMoRan (FCX) updated operations at PT Freeport Indonesia (read), a reminder of the geopolitical and operational factors shaping copper supply for electrification.
Smackover Lithium (SLI) released a maiden inferred resource for its Franklin Project, adding clarity for battery‑metal investors and potential JV interest.
Mirion (MIR), which is expanding its nuclear services footprint via acquisitions, also announced a pair of capital raises: a proposed $250.0 million convertible senior notes due 2031 and a proposed public offering of Class A common stock, moves that will fund growth but dilute near‑term equity holders.
Corporate Strategy & M&A
KBR (KBR) reiterated plans to spin off Mission Technology Solutions to unlock value, separating stable government services from higher‑growth tech businesses.
IAS (IAS) agreed to be acquired by Novacap for $1.9 billion (deal terms), highlighting consolidation in ad‑tech measurement.
DuPont (DD) set the record date for the intended Qnity spin‑off, advancing a strategic separation that investors have long awaited.
Arcosa (ACA) announced a dual listing on NYSE Texas, a liquidity and indexation tweak that could broaden investor access.
Markets & Capital Raises
ICE flagged a modest rise in mortgage delinquencies and an uptick in foreclosure activity in its first look at mortgage performance, a credit trend investors should monitor for regional banks and mortgage servicers.
KKR (KKR) provided an intra‑quarter monetization update, signaling portfolio liquidity actions that can influence realized gains and distributions to investors.
Hertz (HTZ) launched a $250 million exchangeable senior notes offering, a financing that could modestly alter leverage and shareholder dilution dynamics depending on exchange behavior.
ACM Research (ACMR) disclosed a private issuance through its Shanghai unit (details) that may dilute near‑term EPS but supports capacity expansion in semiconductor process equipment.
Transocean (RIG) unveiled a public offering of shares, a capital raise that bears on offshore rig economics and shareholder dilution.
NRG Energy (NRG) priced a package of debt, selling senior secured and senior unsecured notes. The move shores up liquidity for generation and retail operations and affects leverage metrics investors track.
Franklin BSP Realty Trust (FBRT) priced a $1.076 billion CRE CLO, a large securitization that could free up capital for new lending and reshape credit exposure for mortgage and commercial‑real‑estate investors.
PRA Group (PRAA) priced an offering of €300 million of 6.250% senior notes due 2032, a funding step that refines the company’s maturity profile and cost of capital.
Industrials & Materials
Mid Penn Bancorp (MPB) agreed to acquire 1st Colonial Bancorp (terms), a deal that expands footprint and loan diversification for the regional bank.
Worthington Steel (WS) reported first‑quarter fiscal 2026 results (read), an operational update relevant for cyclical steel exposure.
Other Notable Items
SmartStop (SMA) will combine with Argus Professional Storage Management, LLC; see the transaction details. The move pairs SmartStop’s REIT structure with a larger operating platform and could drive scale and fee‑based revenue.
uniQure (QURE) filed for a $200 million proposed public offering, reshaping near‑term capital plans for its gene‑therapy pipeline.
Owlet (OWLT) posted a summary notice of a proposed settlement in derivative actions, a legal development that can remove uncertainty for shareholders.
SmartStop (SMA) closed a Canadian maple bond offering for CAD $200 million (details), an alternative financing move for REIT‑style balance‑sheet management.
KB Home (KBH) reported third‑quarter 2025 results, a key read for housing demand, margins and homebuilder sentiment.
EMCOR Group (EME) sold its UK business to OCS Group (details), tightening focus on North America.
22nd Century (XXII) secured $9.5 million in cash proceeds from an insurance settlement, a one‑time boost to liquidity that investors will weigh against ongoing operating needs.
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