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Avangrid Foundation Supports Nonprofit Entrepreneurship in Maine

PORTLAND, Maine--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Avangrid Foundation, the philanthropic arm of leading energy company Avangrid Inc., a member of the Iberdrola Group, today announced its support for Intraprene...

How might the market react to this news in terms of short‑term price movement for AVGR? Does this signal a broader strategic shift for Avangrid towards community engagement and social impact? What is the expected timeline for measurable outcomes from the Intrapreneurship for Nonprofits program?
Symbol: AVGR
Philanthropy
21 days ago
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Faruqi & Faruqi Reminds Altimmune Investors of the Pending Class Action Lawsuit with a Lead Plaintiff Deadline of October 6, 2025 - ALT

Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Securities Litigation Partner James (Josh) Wilson Encourages Investors Who Suffered Losses In Altimmune To Contact Him Directly To Discuss Their Options If you purchased or acq...

What steps, if any, is Altimmune taking to mitigate legal risk and communicate with shareholders about the class action? Are there any potential catalyst events (e.g., upcoming FDA filings, trial dates) that could intersect with the lawsuit timeline and further influence the stock? How might the lawsuit affect analyst coverage, target price revisions, and overall market sentiment toward Altimmune?
Symbol: ALT
Lawsuits
21 days ago
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iHeartRadio Joins Stand Up To CancerÂź for Ninth Annual Fundraising Special

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--iHeartMedia is joining forces with Stand Up To Cancer¼ (SU2C) for the organization’s ninth biennial one-hour, commercial-free special airing Friday, August 15, at 8 p.m. ...

Might the partnership affect the valuation of iHeartMedia's stock relative to peers in the media and entertainment sector? What are the long‑term strategic implications of aligning iHeartMedia with high‑profile charitable causes for investor perception? Could the increased visibility from the special translate into higher market share for iHeartRadio in key demographic segments?
Symbol: IHRT
Fundraising
21 days ago
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Faruqi & Faruqi Reminds Flywire Investors of the Pending Class Action Lawsuit with a Lead Plaintiff Deadline of September 23, 2025 - FLYW

Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Securities Litigation Partner James (Josh) Wilson Encourages Investors Who Suffered Losses In Flywire To Contact Him Directly To Discuss Their Options If you purchased or acqui...

What are the key dates and legal milestones leading up to the September 2025 deadline that could act as catalysts for price movement? Should we adjust our position size, stop‑loss levels, or hedging strategies in anticipation of increased volatility? How might the lawsuit influence Flywire’s relationships with customers and partners, especially those in regulated industries?
Symbol: FLYW
Legal
21 days ago
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Applied Materials sinks 13% on weak guidance due to China demand

Applied Materials cited weakness from leading edge customers and said China clients are easing spending after a period of rapid manufacturing.

Will the reduced demand from China lead to any changes in AMAT's capital allocation or R&D strategy? What macroeconomic factors could be influencing the slowdown in Chinese manufacturing spending? How does AMAT's performance and guidance compare to its main competitors such as Lam Research and KLA?
Symbol: AMAT
Earnings
21 days ago
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Shaun McDougall Joins First Horizon Corporation as Head of Consumer Banking

MEMPHIS, Tenn., Aug. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- First Horizon Corporation (NYSE: FHN) announced today that Shaun McDougall has joined the organization as Head of Consumer Banking. In this newly creat...

Could this news trigger a change in institutional ownership or trading volume for First Horizon’s stock? What is the expected timeline for measurable results from McDougall’s strategic initiatives? Will the appointment affect the competitive dynamics with other regional banks that are also focusing on consumer banking growth?
Symbol: FHN
Hiring
21 days ago
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HANESBRANDS INVESTOR ALERT by the Former Attorney General of Louisiana: Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC Investigates Adequacy of Price and Process in Proposed Sale of HanesBrands Inc. - HBI

NEW YORK & NEW ORLEANS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Former Attorney General of Louisiana Charles C. Foti, Jr., Esq. and the law firm of Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC (“KSF”) are investigating the proposed sale of Ha...

How does this proposed sale compare to recent similar M&A deals in the apparel sector in terms of multiples and premium? What are the likely outcomes of the investigation into price adequacy—could the deal be renegotiated or halted? What are the tax implications for HBI shareholders receiving both stock and cash?
Symbol: HBI
Mergers
21 days ago
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Kuehn Law Encourages Investors of Virtu Financial, Inc. to Contact Law Firm

NEW YORK, Aug. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Kuehn Law, PLLC, a shareholder litigation law firm, is investigating whether certain officers and directors of Virtu Financial, Inc. (NYSE: VIRT) breached th...

How should I adjust my position size or stop‑loss strategy in response to the potential volatility from this legal development? What is the market’s perception of the credibility of Kuehn Law’s claims compared to other shareholder litigation firms? Is there a risk of a class‑action lawsuit being filed by other shareholders, and how could that affect dilution or capital structure?
Symbol: VIRT
Lawsuits
21 days ago
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