Kandhari Global Beverages Private Limited (KGBPL), a key bottling partner of The Coca-Cola Company in India, has appointed Aditya Vasishtha as Vice President of Government Affairs & Strategic Partnerships. Vasishtha will be responsible for government relations, strategic partnerships, sustainability, and communications. He previously worked at Coca-Cola India and brings experience in business strategy and public policy to his new role.

Moderna, Inc. (NASDAQ:MRNA) announced it will report its first quarter 2026 financial results on Friday, May 1, 2026. The biotech company will host a live conference call and webcast at 8:00 a.m. ET to discuss the results and provide a corporate update. The webcast will be available on Moderna's investor relations website, and an archived version will be accessible for one year.

JPMorgan has increased its price target for Duke Energy (DUK) to $139 from $138, while reiterating a Neutral rating on the stock. This adjustment comes amidst other analyst actions on Duke Energy, including BMO Capital and Barclays also modifying their price targets. The article also touches upon the company's profile and recent news, including regulatory approvals for new natural gas generation facilities.

Caterpillar has announced that Kyle Epley will succeed Andrew Bonfield as Chief Financial Officer on May 1, 2026. Bonfield, who is retiring in October 2026, oversaw a period of record financial performance for the company, including $67.6 billion in sales and revenues in 2025. Epley, a 30-year veteran of Caterpillar, currently serves as senior vice president of Global Finance Services.

Mizuho has upgraded American Tower (NYSE:AMT) to Outperform from Neutral and increased its price target to $205, citing improving fundamentals and undervalued data center assets. The firm projects enhanced U.S. and international cell tower fundamentals due to AI-related and 5G investments, along with EBITDA margin benefits. American Tower also offers a 4.1% dividend yield and has consistently raised its dividend for 15 years.

Viasat, Türksat, and SKYFive Arabia have announced plans for a strategic roaming collaboration to enhance next-generation in-flight connectivity (IFC) across Türkiye, Europe, and the Middle East-Africa. This initiative aims to provide seamless cross-border connectivity for commercial airlines and private aviation by integrating existing A2G and EAN networks with Türksat's developing A2G network in Türkiye, all utilizing the same S-band spectrum. The collaboration is expected to improve service continuity, expand route coverage, and create a more scalable and commercially attractive model for IFC, especially given Türkiye's significant air travel market.

Wellgistics Health and Kare PharmTech's subsidiary, Kare Rx Hub, have entered into a definitive joint venture agreement. This collaboration aims to create a technology-driven platform to streamline the prescription journey, enhance patient access to therapies, and improve the efficiency of pharmaceutical commercialization. The integrated platform will combine their technological and operational teams, supporting a growing network that can reach over 200,000 patient lives.

Despite the ongoing Iran war, at least three Chinese robotaxi companies, Didi, WeRide, and Pony.ai, are pushing forward with their expansion plans into the Middle East, particularly the UAE. Didi announced its first overseas robotaxi test in the UAE later this year, WeRide has launched fare-charging services in Dubai, and Pony.ai is pursuing commercial operations. These companies are making the Middle East an early launch market for their global expansion.

Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group Inc. reduced its stake in Dollar Tree (NASDAQ:DLTR) by 5.5% in the fourth quarter, selling 29,810 shares and retaining 511,211 shares valued at approximately $62.9 million. This transaction occurred amidst broader institutional activity in DLTR, with other firms either increasing or decreasing their holdings. Despite a consensus "Hold" rating from analysts with a target price of $123.24, Dollar Tree's shares currently trade around $100.67, below its moving averages, even after beating Q4 EPS estimates.

Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group Inc. recently reduced its stake in DTE Energy Company by 5.0% in Q4, selling 24,129 shares and now owning 458,882 shares valued at approximately $59.19 million. DTE Energy surpassed Q4 earnings and revenue expectations and provided strong FY2026 guidance. The company also declared a quarterly dividend of $1.165, representing an annualized yield of about 3.2%.