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BD Stock Slides After Waters Deal Closes: Why BDX’s 2026 Profit View Changed

BD Stock Slides After Waters Deal Closes: Why BDX’s 2026 Profit View Changed

Becton, Dickinson and Company shares fell 1.2% to $207.39 in after-hours trading after it cut its 2026 profit outlook following the spin-off of its Biosciences & Diagnostic Solutions unit to Waters. BD shareholders received 0.135 Waters shares per BD share. The new 2026 adjusted EPS forecast of $12.35–$12.65 is well below prior guidance and Wall Street estimates. Waters shares dropped 14%.
9 February 2026
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Danaher stock steadies near $220 after earnings slide as 2026 outlook comes into focus

Danaher stock steadies near $220 after earnings slide as 2026 outlook comes into focus

Danaher shares edged up 0.1% to $219.83 Friday after steep losses earlier in the week. The company reported Q4 revenue of $6.84 billion and adjusted EPS of $2.23, with 2026 earnings guidance in line with analyst forecasts. Investors remain cautious amid weak academic research funding and recent stock swings. Vanguard disclosed an 8.63% stake in Danaher as of Dec. 31.
30 January 2026
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  • UAE Exit from OPEC Cuts Group's Global Oil Share, Boosts Saudi Influence
    April 28, 2026, 9:21 PM EDT. The UAE's departure from OPEC and OPEC+ reduces the group's global oil production share from 47% to 42%, significantly increasing Saudi Arabia's control over output policies. This shift could weaken OPEC's cohesion, potentially encouraging other members to leave or deviate from quotas, heightening oil price volatility. Despite short-term constraints on UAE oil exports due to the Strait of Hormuz closure, a reopening could allow an additional 1 million barrels per day, boosting UAE GDP by an estimated 7%. The UAE's diversified economy and large foreign currency reserves position it to withstand lower oil prices better than other Gulf countries, which face higher fiscal break-even points. The changing dynamics may accelerate oil diversification efforts across Gulf economies.

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AST SpaceMobile Stock’s May 11 Moment: FCC Win Meets BlueBird 7 Reality

AST SpaceMobile Stock’s May 11 Moment: FCC Win Meets BlueBird 7 Reality

29 April 2026
AST SpaceMobile will hold its first-quarter update call on May 11 after winning FCC approval to deploy a 248-satellite constellation for direct-to-device service. Shares fell 6.8% Tuesday, following the loss of its BlueBird 7 satellite in a failed launch. The company expects insurance to cover the loss and is targeting 45 satellites in orbit by end-2026. Investors are watching launch progress and commercial service timing.
OpenAI Target Miss Report Sends Oracle, CoreWeave and AI Stocks Lower

OpenAI Target Miss Report Sends Oracle, CoreWeave and AI Stocks Lower

29 April 2026
Oracle shares fell 4% and CoreWeave dropped 5.9% Tuesday after a Wall Street Journal report said OpenAI missed recent revenue and user targets. Nvidia, AMD, and Arm Holdings also declined, with the iShares Semiconductor ETF down 3.7%. OpenAI denied internal divisions and said its AI coding product Codex reached 4 million users. Oracle’s credit default swaps hit a two-week high amid concern over its $300 billion cloud deal with OpenAI.
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