Today: 25 June 2026

Jumia (JMIA) Q3 2025: Revenue +25%, GMV +21%, Orders Surge; FY‑2025 Loss Guided to $50–55M, Q4’26 Breakeven Target

Jumia (JMIA) Q3 2025: Revenue +25%, GMV +21%, Orders Surge; FY‑2025 Loss Guided to $50–55M, Q4’26 Breakeven Target

Jumia Technologies reported Q3 2025 revenue of $45.6 million, up 25% year over year, with adjusted EBITDA loss narrowing to $14 million from $17 million. Orders rose 34%, led by Nigeria’s GMV surge of 43%. The company refined its 2025 loss outlook to $50–55 million before tax and reaffirmed a path to profitability. Shares fell about 7% intraday despite early gains.
12 November 2025
G4 ‘Severe’ Solar Storm Today (Nov. 12, 2025): X5.1 Flare Triggers Radio Blackouts; Northern Lights Stretch From Mexico to Australia

G4 ‘Severe’ Solar Storm Today (Nov. 12, 2025): X5.1 Flare Triggers Radio Blackouts; Northern Lights Stretch From Mexico to Australia

NOAA reported G4 (Severe) geomagnetic storm levels early Nov. 12, triggered by an X5.1 solar flare from sunspot AR4274. Auroras were seen as far south as Mexico and the U.S. Gulf Coast, with the UK logging local G5 bursts and record geoelectric fields. Forecasters warn more strong storms and auroras are possible through Nov. 14 as further CMEs approach.
12 November 2025
Viking Therapeutics (VKTX) Pops as Canaccord Nudges Price Target to $107; Stifel Conference Buzz & Fresh ObesityWeek® Data — Nov. 12, 2025

Viking Therapeutics (VKTX) Pops as Canaccord Nudges Price Target to $107; Stifel Conference Buzz & Fresh ObesityWeek® Data — Nov. 12, 2025

Canaccord Genuity raised its Viking Therapeutics (VKTX) price target to $107, maintaining a Buy rating amid ongoing investor focus on obesity drug data. VKTX shares traded near $40 intraday as management appeared at the Stifel Healthcare Conference. Recent VENTURE trial results showed VK2735 led to 78% of prediabetics reaching normoglycemia, compared to 29% with placebo.
12 November 2025
Lucyd (NASDAQ: LUCY) Pops Pre‑Market as Q3 Results Are Expected Today — Rebrand, Exec Moves, and New AI Safety Glasses in Focus (Nov. 12, 2025)

Lucyd (NASDAQ: LUCY) Pops Pre‑Market as Q3 Results Are Expected Today — Rebrand, Exec Moves, and New AI Safety Glasses in Focus (Nov. 12, 2025)

Lucyd, Inc. (LUCY) jumped 23% to around $1.90 in Wednesday’s pre-market, with heavy early trading ahead of its expected Q3 earnings release. Shares spiked to $2.17 after hours Tuesday. The move follows a recent corporate rebrand, executive changes, and the launch of new ChatGPT-enabled Lucyd Armor smart-safety glasses. Pre-market volume reached over 5 million shares, compared to about 4.6 million shares outstanding.
FedEx (FDX) Jumps as Profit Outlook Brightens; New SAF at O’Hare & Miami, Japan Transit Gains — What to Know Today (Nov. 12, 2025)

FedEx (FDX) Jumps as Profit Outlook Brightens; New SAF at O’Hare & Miami, Japan Transit Gains — What to Know Today (Nov. 12, 2025)

FedEx shares rose about 5.4% intraday after management projected fiscal Q2 EPS above last year’s $4.05, calming peak-season concerns. The company began sustainable aviation fuel deliveries at Chicago O’Hare and Miami, and said most flights remain unaffected by FAA capacity limits and MD-11 inspections. Export shipments from Aichi and Gifu, Japan, now reach many Asian destinations a day faster.
12 November 2025
Salarius Pharmaceuticals (SLRX) Stock Jumps as $7M Offering Prices; Closing Expected November 12, 2025 Amid Decoy Therapeutics Merger

Salarius Pharmaceuticals (SLRX) Stock Jumps as $7M Offering Prices; Closing Expected November 12, 2025 Amid Decoy Therapeutics Merger

Salarius Pharmaceuticals priced a $7 million underwritten public offering, with closing contingent on its merger with Decoy Therapeutics. The deal includes common shares, pre-funded warrants, and fixed-price Series A and B warrants. Shares plunged up to 51% Tuesday after the financing news, then rebounded over 50% pre-market and up to 65% intraday today. The merger is expected to close around November 12, 2025.
Leifras Co., Ltd. (NASDAQ: LFS) Rockets Nearly 600%; Premarket Pullback on Nov. 12, 2025 — Catalyst, Context, and What’s Next

Leifras Co., Ltd. (NASDAQ: LFS) Rockets Nearly 600%; Premarket Pullback on Nov. 12, 2025 — Catalyst, Context, and What’s Next

Leifras Co. shares surged 577% Tuesday to $11.37, then rose to $11.85 after hours before falling back to the $9–$10 range premarket Wednesday. The spike followed news of a Nagoya schools contract and strong first-half results. Leifras completed a $5 million U.S. IPO in October, with thin trading amplifying volatility. The company reported ¥5.5 billion in H1 revenue and net income of ¥53.7 million.
12 November 2025
Bitcoin Slides to ~$103K as Morgan Stanley Flags ‘Fall Season’; XRP and Crypto Retreat After Veterans Day — What to Watch on Nov. 12, 2025

Bitcoin Slides to ~$103K as Morgan Stanley Flags ‘Fall Season’; XRP and Crypto Retreat After Veterans Day — What to Watch on Nov. 12, 2025

Bitcoin fell near $103,000 intraday Wednesday, extending losses to about 20% below October highs as traders reacted to weak U.S. labor data and uncertainty over a possible government shutdown. Morgan Stanley analysts said crypto has entered the “fall” phase of its four-year cycle, advising investors to consider taking profits. Ethereum and XRP also dropped. The House is set to vote on a shutdown bill later today.
12 November 2025
AMD Targets $100B in Data‑Center Revenue Within Five Years as Analyst Day Sets 60% CAGR Ambition (Nov. 12, 2025)

AMD Targets $100B in Data‑Center Revenue Within Five Years as Analyst Day Sets 60% CAGR Ambition (Nov. 12, 2025)

AMD projected its data-center business will grow about 60% annually over the next 3–5 years, targeting $100 billion in annual sales and over $20 in EPS. The company unveiled new AI hardware plans for 2026 and 2027 and announced a major supply deal with OpenAI. AMD shares rose nearly 5% in premarket trading following the outlook.
Scott Bessent Faces Fresh Scrutiny Over Medicare‑Tax ‘Limited Partner’ Loophole and an Unkept Back‑Taxes Pledge — What’s New on Nov. 12, 2025

Scott Bessent Faces Fresh Scrutiny Over Medicare‑Tax ‘Limited Partner’ Loophole and an Unkept Back‑Taxes Pledge — What’s New on Nov. 12, 2025

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent faces renewed scrutiny over allegations he avoided $900,000 in Medicare taxes by classifying himself as a limited partner at Key Square Group. Senate Democrats pressed him again this week as he addressed unrelated economic proposals, including a possible $2,000 “tariff dividend.” Bessent has pledged to pay any tax found due but the issue remains unresolved. He also currently serves as acting IRS commissioner.
12 November 2025
NJ Transit Commuter Alert for Nov. 12, 2025: Portal Bridge Cutover to Trigger 6 Weeks of Service Changes; Weather Delays Earlier This Week; River Line Takeover Update

NJ Transit Commuter Alert for Nov. 12, 2025: Portal Bridge Cutover to Trigger 6 Weeks of Service Changes; Weather Delays Earlier This Week; River Line Takeover Update

A six-week track cutover to the new Portal North Bridge will reroute or cancel some NJ Transit and Amtrak trains, with exact schedules still pending. The new fixed-span bridge replaces the 1910 swing bridge on the Northeast Corridor, used by over 450 daily trains. NJ Transit also warned riders of up to 20-minute delays Monday due to slippery rail conditions. The agency is set to take over River Line operations from Alstom by year’s end.
12 November 2025
Moderna (MRNA) today — Nov. 12, 2025: Special shareholder vote on option exchange, fresh institutional filings, and live stock action

Moderna (MRNA) today — Nov. 12, 2025: Special shareholder vote on option exchange, fresh institutional filings, and live stock action

Moderna shareholders are voting today on a one-time stock option exchange for non-executive employees, which could cut outstanding options by about 3.44 million shares. BNY Mellon reduced its MRNA stake by 16% last quarter, while Campbell & CO opened a new position. MRNA shares are trading higher intraday as investors await the vote and assess recent earnings.
12 November 2025
AMD Targets $100B Data‑Center Revenue and 35%+ Growth: Stock Lifts After Analyst Day — Nov. 12, 2025

AMD Targets $100B Data‑Center Revenue and 35%+ Growth: Stock Lifts After Analyst Day — Nov. 12, 2025

AMD set a target of $100 billion in annual data-center chip revenue within five years and projected non-GAAP EPS above $20 over the next 3–5 years at its Financial Analyst Day in New York. The company unveiled an AI hardware roadmap, including MI400 GPUs in 2026 and a “Helios” rack-scale system. Shares rose nearly 5% in pre-market trading Wednesday following the announcements.
Merck (MRK) Jumps as Oral PCSK9 Data Power Momentum; New Keytruda Diagnostic Cleared — What’s Moving the Stock Today (Nov. 12, 2025)

Merck (MRK) Jumps as Oral PCSK9 Data Power Momentum; New Keytruda Diagnostic Cleared — What’s Moving the Stock Today (Nov. 12, 2025)

Merck shares rose Wednesday after Phase 3 data showed its oral PCSK9 inhibitor enlicitide cut LDL-C by up to 59.7% and matched placebo for safety. The FDA also cleared Promega’s OncoMate MSI Dx as a companion diagnostic for Keytruda plus Lenvima in advanced endometrial carcinoma. JAMA published peer-reviewed results for enlicitide in HeFH.
‘Lucifer’ Bee with Devil‑Like Horns Discovered in Western Australia — What We Know Today (Nov. 12, 2025)

‘Lucifer’ Bee with Devil‑Like Horns Discovered in Western Australia — What We Know Today (Nov. 12, 2025)

Researchers have described a new native leafcutter bee, Megachile lucifer, from Western Australia’s Bremer Range, notable for females’ tiny, horn-like facial projections. The species, first collected in 2019 near the endangered Marianthus aquilonaris shrub, is detailed in the Journal of Hymenoptera Research. Scientists warn the bee’s habitat faces threats from mining and climate change. Follow-up surveys in 2022 and 2024 failed to find the species again.
12 November 2025
Sony unveils 27‑inch PlayStation monitor with QHD 240Hz, VRR and a built‑in DualSense charging hook

Sony unveils 27‑inch PlayStation monitor with QHD 240Hz, VRR and a built‑in DualSense charging hook

Sony unveiled a PlayStation-branded 27-inch QHD monitor with up to 120Hz refresh on PS5 and 240Hz on PC, plus Auto HDR Tone Mapping and a fold-down DualSense charger. The display includes HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4, USB-A/C, stereo speakers, and 3.5mm audio out. Launch is planned for 2026 in the U.S. and Japan. Pricing has not been announced.
12 November 2025
Severe G4 Solar Storm Lights Up Skies: Northern Lights Visible Across U.S., Southern Lights in Australia — Where to Watch Tonight (Nov. 12, 2025)

Severe G4 Solar Storm Lights Up Skies: Northern Lights Visible Across U.S., Southern Lights in Australia — Where to Watch Tonight (Nov. 12, 2025)

A G4 “severe” geomagnetic storm hit Earth at 01:20 UTC on Nov. 12, NOAA confirmed, triggering widespread auroras across the U.S. and Australia. The storm, linked to an X5.1 solar flare and multiple CMEs, is expected to persist into tonight. Possible impacts include degraded GPS, radio disruptions, and power grid issues. Aurora sightings stretched from the Mid-Atlantic to the Upper Midwest and as far north as Sydney.
12 November 2025

Stock Market Updates

Micron, Qualcomm lift chip stocks after hours as Nasdaq slips

Micron, Qualcomm lift chip stocks after hours as Nasdaq slips

25 June 2026
Micron soared 16.34% after hours as customers locked in nearly $100 billion in future supply obligations—about 2.4 times its latest quarterly revenue—fueling a $400 billion surge in chip stocks and reversing the tech selloff that erased over $1 trillion from the Nasdaq 100 this week.
Western Digital falls after AI-storage rally, investors look to Micron

Western Digital falls after AI-storage rally, investors look to Micron

25 June 2026
Western Digital (NASDAQ:WDC) shares dropped about 4% after a multi-week rally fueled by AI storage demand, as investors awaited Micron Technology’s earnings for new signals on enterprise storage spending; analysts cite a persistent hard-disk supply deficit that could support pricing into 2027, with Morgan Stanley raising its price target to $650.
BlackBerry falls with volume outpacing buyback plan ahead of earnings

BlackBerry falls with volume outpacing buyback plan ahead of earnings

25 June 2026
BlackBerry closed down 2.3% at $8.62 despite Stifel initiating coverage with a Buy and $12 target—39% above the close—while trading volume of 38.3 million shares far exceeded its entire buyback authorization, highlighting investor focus ahead of Thursday’s Q1 results and underscoring the limited impact of BlackBerry’s capital return plan.
Opendoor slides after landing in Russell 3000, liquidity and dilution concerns follow

Opendoor edges up before Russell 3000 move, soft housing numbers weigh

25 June 2026
Santos shares closed down 0.96% at A$7.24 after Brent crude slumped US$3.34 to US$73.74, cutting potential annual gross sales from its new Pikka project by about US$50 million at plateau rates; Pikka’s ramp to 80,000 barrels per day is key, as oil price swings now have a direct impact on Santos’ production-linked revenue and its US$2.5 billion net debt reduction target.
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