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AstraZeneca Stock Sinks as Cancer Drug Results Disappoint Investors

American depositary receipts of AstraZeneca were falling Monday after the drugmaker reported disappointing results from a Phase 3 trial of a lung- cancer drug.

Tesla’s blistering rally continues after quarterly deliveries beat

Tesla shares jumped 6% on Monday after better-than-expected quarterly deliveries showed that Chief Executive Elon Musk’s plan of boosting volumes through discounts was working.

Panasonic needs four more EV battery plants, executive says

OSAKA, Japan, July 3 (Reuters) – The battery arm of Japan’s Panasonic (6752.T) will need to build four more factories to reach its target for a sharp boost in annual capacity of batteries for electric vehicles by 2031, its technology chief told Reuters.

Rivian shares surge as second-quarter EV deliveries top estimates

Shares of Rivian Automotive jumped more than 16% in early trading Monday after the electric vehicle maker beat Wall Street expectations for quarterly deliveries.

Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba expands number of physical grocery stores ahead of the unit’s IPO

Alibaba’s grocery unit Freshippo expanded its number of physical stores in China, the company said on Friday, as the business prepares to spin off from its parent company and go public.

Nike Beats on Sales but Misses Earnings. The Stock Falls.

Nike beat revenue expectations but the stock fell in after-hours trading amid concerns that North American consumers are poised to slow spending in the coming months.

Bud Light’s Demise Lifts Modelo as Constellation’s Beer Sales Soar

Constellation Brands‘ earnings smashed Wall Street’s expectations as it reaffirmed its profit outlook for the year on Friday.

EU announces deal with Pfizer, others to reserve vaccines for future pandemic

The European Commission has contracted Pfizer and several European companies to reserve capacity to make up to 325 million vaccines per year in case of a future global health emergency, it said on Friday.

Berkshire Buys More Occidental Petroleum Stock, Upping Its Stake to 25%

Berkshire Hathaway bought 2.1 million shares of Occidental Petroleum OXY in recent days, lifting its stake in the big energy company to just over 25%, according to a filing late Wednesday.

Banks Pass Fed’s Stress Test. Now the Focus Is Dividends.

Despite turmoil earlier this year, the U.S. banking system remains strong, according to results of the Federal Reserve’s annual stress test.

U.S. antitrust regulator plans to target Amazon’s online marketplace

The U.S. antitrust regulator is planning to file a suit targeting Amazon.com’s core online marketplace in the coming weeks, Bloomberg News reported on Thursday, citing documents and people familiar with the matter.

AB InBev announces new ad campaign as Bud Light sales continue to crater

Bud Light’s parent company Anheuser-Busch InBev (BUD) is out with a new ad campaign highlighting the workers behind its products as sales continue to take a hit following its campaign with influencer Dylan Mulvaney earlier this year.

A shipping emissions showdown stands in the way of one of the biggest climate deals of the decade

In the face of a colossal and growing source of emissions, the U.N. shipping agency is looking to slash pollution from the world’s ocean-going vessels by adopting new climate targets.

BlackBerry posts surprise profit thanks to cybersecurity strength, shares soar

BlackBerry posted a surprise profit for the first quarter on Wednesday as its cybersecurity business benefited from higher client spending, while its enterprise software continued to gain traction in automotive sector.

Asian chip stocks rally after Micron’s bullish forecast signals easing supply glut

Shares of Asian chipmakers rallied on Thursday after Micron Technology’s bullish outlook overnight, which indicated the sector’s supply glut may finally be easing.

H&M shares jump 11% as summer collection boosts profit

Fashion retailer H&M’s shares hit a 16-month high on Thursday after its second-quarter profit beat estimates as cost-cutting measures started to bear fruit and its summer collection benefited from warmer weather in Europe.

Ferrari launches two hybrid models in limited series based on SF90 supercar

Luxury sports automaker Ferrari on Thursday unveiled two new plug-in hybrid models, produced in limited series and hitting the top end of the its price range.

Aspartame sweetener used in Diet Coke a possible carcinogen, WHO’s cancer research agency to say – sources

One of the world’s most common artificial sweeteners is set to be declared a possible carcinogen next month by a leading global health body, according to two sources with knowledge of the process, pitting it against the food industry and regulators.

General Mills forecasts dour profit as price hikes impact demand

General Mills’ full-year profit forecast on Wednesday came in largely below analysts’ estimates as the U.S. packaged food maker battles with slow demand for its ready-to-eat cereals and meal kits due to higher prices.

Costco cracks down on membership card sharing

Costco is taking a page from Netflix’s book.