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BNAI stock whipsaws again: Brand Engagement Network drops as Africa AI deal stays in focus

BNAI stock whipsaws again: Brand Engagement Network drops as Africa AI deal stays in focus

Brand Engagement Network shares fell 11% to $55.23 by midday Tuesday after volatile trading, despite the Nasdaq rising 1%. The drop followed last week’s SEC filing detailing a $2.05 million Africa licensing deal and a 25% stake in a South African entity. The company’s stock had surged on heavy volume Monday, closing at $62.08. Investors await proof of follow-on revenue and the next earnings update in late March.

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  • Daily Dividend Updates: McCormick, AGNC, Lennar, ADP, Enterprise Products Partners
    April 9, 2026, 1:42 PM EDT. McCormick declared a $0.48 quarterly dividend payable April 27, continuing its 102-year dividend streak. AGNC Investment announced a $0.12 cash dividend payable May 11. Lennar plans a $0.50 quarterly dividend payable May 6 for Class A and B shares. Automatic Data Processing (ADP) declared a $1.70 dividend payable July 1. Enterprise Products Partners declared a $0.55 quarterly distribution, up 2.8% from last year, payable May 14. These dividends reflect ongoing company commitments to shareholder returns across varied sectors, with multiple payment dates and record dates set for April and May 2026.

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Amazon Stock Rises After Andy Jassy Reveals AWS AI Revenue, Defends $200 Billion Spend

Amazon Stock Rises After Andy Jassy Reveals AWS AI Revenue, Defends $200 Billion Spend

9 April 2026
Amazon shares rose 5% Thursday after CEO Andy Jassy revealed AWS’s AI services are generating over $15 billion annually and its chip business more than $20 billion. Jassy said much of AWS’s $200 billion in planned 2026 spending is backed by customer commitments, including a $100 billion OpenAI deal. He also highlighted deep job cuts and a push for smaller teams. Amazon now operates over 1 million robots and plans to launch its Leo satellite network in mid-2026.
Unilever Snaps Up Grüns to Deepen U.S. Wellness Push After McCormick Food Deal

Unilever Snaps Up Grüns to Deepen U.S. Wellness Push After McCormick Food Deal

9 April 2026
Unilever said Thursday it will acquire U.S. greens-supplement brand Grüns for an undisclosed sum, with the deal expected to close later this year pending approvals. Grüns was valued at about $500 million in a 2025 Series B round, according to Reuters. The purchase follows Unilever’s recent agreement to combine its food business with McCormick.
Lumentum Stock Nears $960 After JPMorgan, Mizuho Raise Targets on Nvidia AI Optics Demand

Lumentum Stock Nears $960 After JPMorgan, Mizuho Raise Targets on Nvidia AI Optics Demand

9 April 2026
Lumentum shares climbed Thursday after JPMorgan raised its price target to $950, following Mizuho’s hike to $930. The moves come after Nvidia agreed last month to invest $2 billion in Lumentum and make multibillion-dollar purchase commitments. Lumentum reported February quarter revenue of $665.5 million, up 65.5% year-over-year. An SEC filing showed Lumentum will swap 5.7 million shares for $474.6 million in convertible notes.
SBTi Says Corporate Climate Targets Jumped 40% in 2025 as Asia Closes In on Europe

SBTi Says Corporate Climate Targets Jumped 40% in 2025 as Asia Closes In on Europe

9 April 2026
The number of companies with Science Based Targets initiative-validated climate goals reached 9,764 by the end of 2025, up 40% from the previous year. Asia added 1,216 companies, nearly matching Europe’s increase. Europe held 49% of validated targets, Asia 36%, and North America 11%. Japan led single markets with 2,091 companies.
Palantir Stock Drops as Michael Burry Says Anthropic Is ‘Eating Its Lunch’

Palantir Stock Drops as Michael Burry Says Anthropic Is ‘Eating Its Lunch’

9 April 2026
Palantir Technologies dropped about 7% Thursday after Michael Burry said Anthropic was overtaking it in enterprise AI, putting Palantir on track to lose $34 billion in market value. Anthropic reported its annualized revenue run rate had surged past $30 billion and launched new AI tools for businesses. Nearly one in four businesses on Ramp now pays for Anthropic, according to Ramp data. Palantir’s stock still trades at 395 times earnings.
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