Biologics X 3DCC Conference 2026: Merging Innovation, Drug Development, and Translation for the Next Era of Biopharma
Prnewswire· 2025-12-17 08:30
Registrations OPEN thrd India's first of-its-kind, 6 Annual Summit on Biopharmaceutical Product Development in conjunction with the 3 edition of the International Conference on Advances in 3D Cell Culture. Date & Venue: January 22-23, 2026, | Novotel Dona Sylvia Resort, Goa, India MUMBAI, India and GOA, India, Dec. 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Mumbai Biocluster, in association with the Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai, proudly announces Biologics X 3DCC Summit 2026 — a landmark unified summit that m ...
Warren Buffett Sells Apple Stock and Buys a Trillion-Dollar AI Stock Up 12,180% Since Its IPO
The Motley Fool· 2025-12-17 08:30
Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway bought stock in Google-parent Alphabet during the third quarter.Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A 1.29%) (BRK.B 1.17%) had about $267 billion invested across 41 U.S. stocks as of the third quarter. Those totals changed very little from the previous quarter, but Buffett (and his fellow investment managers) made some trades worth exploring:Berkshire sold 41.7 million shares of Apple (AAPL +0.34%). it remains the largest holding at 21% of the portfolio, but Buffett ...
Diageo sells East African Breweries stake to Asahi for $2.3 billion
Reuters· 2025-12-17 08:29
Johnnie Walker and Guinness maker Diageo has agreed to sell its 65% stake in East African Breweries to Japan's Asahi Holdings for $2.3 billion. ...
TotalEnergies sells 50% of a Greek renewables portfolio for 254 million euros
Reuters· 2025-12-17 08:25
Core Insights - TotalEnergies has agreed to sell 50% of a 424-megawatt portfolio of renewable assets in Greece to Asterion Industrial Partners for €254 million [1] Company Summary - The transaction involves a significant stake in renewable energy assets, indicating TotalEnergies' strategic move to partner with investment firms in the renewable sector [1] - Asterion Industrial Partners, a Spanish investment management firm, is expanding its portfolio in the renewable energy space through this acquisition [1] Industry Summary - The sale reflects ongoing trends in the renewable energy market, where major oil companies are divesting from traditional assets to focus on sustainable energy solutions [1] - The deal highlights the increasing interest and investment in renewable energy infrastructure in Europe, particularly in Greece [1]
Mosaic Stock Edges Down After Hours — Here's Why - Mosaic (NYSE:MOS)
Benzinga· 2025-12-17 08:24
Mosaic Co. (NYSE:MOS) fell 0.043% to $23.45 in after-hours trading on Tuesday.Check out the current price of MOS stock here.The stock of the global producer and distributor of potash and phosphate fertilizer fell 5.63% to close at $23.46 on Tuesday.Brazil Phosphate Production HaltedMosaic announced on Tuesday that it has begun steps to idle single super phosphate production, the first commercial mineral fertilizer made at its Fospar and Araxá facilities in Brazil, citing a sharp rise in sulfur prices. The c ...
Oil rises over 1% as Trump's Venezuela blockade stokes uncertainty
New York Post· 2025-12-17 08:22
Oil prices rose more than 1% on Wednesday after President Donald Trump ordered “a total and complete” blockade of all sanctioned oil tankers entering and leaving Venezuela, raising fresh geopolitical tensions at a time of concerns over demand.Brent crude futures were up 79 cents, or 1.3%, at $59.71 a barrel at 0500 GMT, while US West Texas Intermediate crude rose 77 cents, or 1.4%, to $56.04 a barrel.Oil prices settled near five-year lows in the previous session on progress in Russia-Ukraine peace talks, as ...
Bunzl Expects Revenue Growth, Backs Guidance
WSJ· 2025-12-17 08:21
Core Viewpoint - The distribution-and-outsourcing group anticipates strong performance in the final quarter, driven by new business opportunities in North America [1] Group 1 - The company expects good momentum in the final quarter [1] - New business in North America is expected to provide significant support [1]
Tata and Infosys to bear brunt of Donald Trump’s $100,000 H-1B worker fee
MINT· 2025-12-17 08:19
Core Points - The Trump administration's $100,000 fee for new H-1B workers from outside the US is expected to significantly impact the IT outsourcing and staffing industries, which have been targets for both political parties [1] - Multinational staffing firms, such as Tata Consultancy Services, Infosys, and Cognizant, will be disproportionately affected, with nearly 90% of new H-1B hires at these companies approved at US consulates [2] - The fee could lead to a steep decline in visa demand and an increase in the placement of workers overseas, as companies adjust their hiring strategies in response [4][10] Industry Impact - The fee will impose substantial costs on major IT firms, with Infosys facing over $1 billion in visa charges for more than 10,400 workers, Tata for 6,500 workers, and Cognizant for over 5,600 workers [3] - The IT consulting industry has already reduced new H-1B applications since 2024, and the new fee is likely to accelerate the trend of offshoring jobs [10] - Companies are expected to increase investments in countries like India, which is a primary source of H-1B workers, to access talent more cost-effectively [10] Hiring Strategies - Many employers are proactively adjusting their hiring plans in anticipation of the fee, with some planning to opt out of registering workers who would require visa processing at consulates [14] - The upcoming visa lottery in April will serve as an early indicator of how the fee and proposed lottery changes will affect the skill and wage levels of applicants [13] - The combination of the $100,000 fee and potential lottery reforms could reduce entries in the next lottery by 30% to 50%, reshaping market behavior regarding H-1B applications [15]
Honda recalls more than 70,000 US vehicles over reduced brake function, NHTSA says
Reuters· 2025-12-17 08:17
Core Points - Honda is recalling 70,658 vehicles in the United States due to a brake function issue that can increase stopping distance, raising the risk of crashes or injuries [1] Group 1 - The recall affects a total of 70,658 vehicles [1] - The issue is related to reduced brake function, which can extend the distance required to stop [1] - This situation increases the risk of a crash or injury for drivers and passengers [1]
Virtune Extends Partnership with Truls Möregårdh
Globenewswire· 2025-12-17 08:15
Core Insights - Virtune, a Swedish regulated crypto asset manager, is expanding its collaboration with table tennis star Truls Möregårdh, who has recently achieved significant success in his sport [1][3][5] - The company is experiencing rapid growth in the Nordic region and is now entering the German market, aiming to provide a safer and regulated investment avenue for both retail and professional investors [2][6] - Truls Möregårdh's innovative and entertaining approach to table tennis aligns with Virtune's values of exploration and curiosity in investment strategies, making him an ideal ambassador for the brand [4][5] Company Overview - Virtune is a regulated crypto asset manager and issuer of 100% physically backed exchange-traded products (ETP), having launched its first ETP on Nasdaq Stockholm in May 2023 [6] - The company currently manages approximately SEK 3.2 billion in assets and has gained the trust of over 150,000 institutional and private investors [6] - Virtune emphasizes investor protection, transparency, and innovation, with a strong commitment to educating the market about crypto assets and ETPs [7]