Dec 17 (Reuters) - Warner Bros Discovery's board rejected Paramount Skydance's $108.4 billion hostile bid on Wednesday, saying it failed to provide adequate financing assurances. In a letter to shareholders, disclosed in a regulatory filing, the board wrote that Paramount had "consistently ​misled" Warner Bros shareholders that its $30-per-share cash offer was fully guaranteed, or "backstopped," by the Ellison family, led by billionaire ‌and Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison. "It does not, and never has," ...

The patent relates to methods of administering therapeutically effective amounts of isolated allogeneic mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) to female patients with sexual dysfunction in order to increase sexual quality of lifeFemale sexual dysfunction is an extremely common unmet medical need which can have a major impact on quality of life in otherwise healthy womenLongeveron anticipates entering into licensing or partnering agreements for the potential development and commercialization of stem cell therapy for ...

Knoxville, TN, Dec. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SafeSpace Global Corporation (OTCID: SSGC), an AI technology company dedicated to protecting lives across education, healthcare, transportation, and correctional environments, today announced the appointment of Harvest Communications as its new investor relations (IR) and corporate communications consulting agency. This strategic partnership underscores SafeSpace Global's commitment to enhancing shareholder engagement and strengthening its corporate narrative ...

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LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $CGEH #CHP--Capstone Green Energy Holdings, Inc. (the "Company†or "Capstone†) (OTCQX: CGEH), together with its subsidiaries, a leading provider of clean technology solutions using ultra-low-emission microturbine energy systems, today announced a significant project win with a premier producer of premium frozen Mexican foods. The company, recognized for its highquality, pepperfocused product line distributed across Mexico and the United States, has selected the Capstone C80 ...

On CNBC's “Mad Money Lightning Round,” on Tuesday, Jim Cramer recommended being careful with Lumen Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:LUMN) as the stock has “run too much.”According to recent news, Lumen named Jim Fowler chief technology & product officer on Dec. 5.Cramer recommended remaining very cautious about Unusual Machines, Inc. (NYSE:UMAC) , as the company is losing significant money. “Drone technology. Highly speculative,” he added.Jones Trading, on Dec. 1, initiated coverage on Unusual Machines with a Buy r ...

Warner Bros Discovery's board rejected Paramount Skydance's $108.4 billion hostile bid on Wednesday, saying it failed to provide adequate financing assurances. ...

DENVER, Dec. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Inspirato Incorporated ("Inspirato") (Nasdaq: ISPO), the premier luxury vacation club and property technology company, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Exclusive Investments LLC ("Exclusive Investments"), the parent company of Exclusive Resorts. Under the terms of the agreement, Exclusive Investments will acquire all outstanding shares of Inspirato for $4.27 per share in an all-cash transaction, valuing Inspirato at a ...

DULUTH, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Codoxo, the leading provider of AI and generative AI-powered healthcare payment integrity solutions, raised $35M in Series C funding, led by CVS Health Ventures. Echo Health Ventures joins the round as a new investor, with continued investment from existing investors including Sands Capital, 111 West Capital, Brewer Lane Ventures, Wipro Ventures, 450 Ventures (venture arm of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama) and QED Investors. This milestone brings Codoxo's to. ...

Core Insights - Cathay General Bancorp shows steady balance sheet growth with deposits of $20.52 billion (up 2.6%) and loans of $20.10 billion (up 1.6%), alongside a ROE of 10.6% and a net interest margin of 3.31% [1] - Non-accrual loans increased to 0.84% of total loans, primarily due to a single $38 million relationship, but the bank maintains strong collateral coverage with an average loan-to-value ratio of 49% [2] - The bank's payout ratio is at 7.9% of earnings, allowing for significant dividend growth potential, with a $125 million buyback program in place [3][4] Financial Performance - Cathay reported Q3 net income of $77.7 million despite missing earnings estimates, with a market cap of $3.48 billion [4] - The bank recorded a $14.5 million provision for credit losses in Q3, raising the reserve-to-loan ratio to 0.85% [2] - The bank's efficiency ratio stands at 59.76% and Tier 1 capital at 13.15% [12] Dividend and Share Repurchase Strategy - Management plans to continue repurchasing approximately $35 million per quarter through Q1 2025, having repurchased $50.1 million in stock at an average cost of $42 per share during Q3 [3] - The bank's conservative payout ratio and management's decision to resume dividend growth signal confidence in sustained profitability [13] Market Position - Cathay General Bancorp offers the lowest yield at 0.67%, reflecting exceptional financial discipline [4] - The bank's strong operational metrics and conservative payout policies position it favorably among regional banks [4][12]