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Caterpillar Board Approves Continued Cash Returns for Shareholders

Caterpillar Board Approves Continued Cash Returns for Shareholders

Irving, Thursday, 11 December 2025.
Caterpillar maintains its $1.51 dividend, continuing a 32-year legacy of reliable returns as a Dividend Aristocrat, with the next payment scheduled for February 19, 2026.

Disney Invests $1 Billion in OpenAI to Bring Iconic Characters to Video AI

Disney Invests $1 Billion in OpenAI to Bring Iconic Characters to Video AI

Burbank, Thursday, 11 December 2025.
Disney commits $1 billion to OpenAI, granting Sora users unprecedented access to over 200 iconic characters like Iron Man and Mickey Mouse, signaling a massive shift in entertainment strategy.

Waymo Triples Annual Volume to Fourteen Million Trips as Autonomous Service Scales

Waymo Triples Annual Volume to Fourteen Million Trips as Autonomous Service Scales

Mountain View, Thursday, 11 December 2025.
Alphabet’s autonomous unit completed 14 million trips in 2025, tripling prior volume. With 450,000 weekly rides, Waymo now targets expansion into twenty new cities, including London and Tokyo.

Defense Component Market Set for Growth Amid Rising Innovation

Defense Component Market Set for Growth Amid Rising Innovation

New York, Thursday, 11 December 2025.
The defense linear motion components market, currently fragmented, is expected to grow significantly from 2025 to 2034 due to technological innovation and increasing military demands.

Bristol Myers Squibb Increases Quarterly Dividend for 17th Consecutive Year

Bristol Myers Squibb Increases Quarterly Dividend for 17th Consecutive Year

New York, Thursday, 11 December 2025.
Bristol Myers Squibb announced a 1.6% increase in its quarterly dividend, marking the 17th consecutive year of increases and reinforcing its commitment to shareholder value.

Bimergen Energy to Uplist to NYSE American Amid Strategic Growth Plans

Bimergen Energy to Uplist to NYSE American Amid Strategic Growth Plans

Newport Beach, Thursday, 11 December 2025.
Bimergen Energy announces plans to uplist to the NYSE American, aiming to boost visibility and growth in the renewable energy sector. The move includes a stock offering next week.

QuantumScape to Transfer Stock Listing from NYSE to Nasdaq

QuantumScape to Transfer Stock Listing from NYSE to Nasdaq

San Jose, Thursday, 11 December 2025.
QuantumScape will shift its stock listing to Nasdaq on December 23, 2025, maintaining the ‘QS’ ticker. This move aligns with Nasdaq’s innovative community, promoting shareholder value.

LB Pharmaceuticals Announces Inducement Grant to Attract Top Talent

LB Pharmaceuticals Announces Inducement Grant to Attract Top Talent

New York, Wednesday, 10 December 2025.
On December 10, 2025, LB Pharmaceuticals announced an equity award to its new Chief Commercial Officer, reflecting its strategy to attract and retain top talent in the competitive pharma industry.

Remitly and Robinhood Face Strategic Challenges Amid Market Pressures

Remitly and Robinhood Face Strategic Challenges Amid Market Pressures

New York, Wednesday, 10 December 2025.
Remitly Global and Robinhood Markets are under significant market pressure in late 2025, affecting their growth strategies and regulatory compliance, with broader impacts on the U.S. fintech sector.

Major Drilling Achieves Record Revenue Amid Mining Sector Growth

Major Drilling Achieves Record Revenue Amid Mining Sector Growth

Moncton, Wednesday, 10 December 2025.
Major Drilling Group International Inc. reported record revenue for Q2 2026, driven by strong demand in the mining sector. This highlights a significant recovery and expansion within the industry.