Valmet and Linde have announced a collaboration to develop and offer electrically driven carbon capture solutions for the pulp and paper industry. This partnership combines Linde’s HISORP® CC CO₂ capture technology with Valmet’s expertise in pulp and paper production integration, allowing for efficient CO₂ separation without needing steam. The initiative aims to help pulp and paper producers reduce their carbon footprint, especially in mills with limited excess heat and increasing electrification requirements.

Apogee Therapeutics has secured a $1.3 billion royalty financing deal with Blackstone Life Sciences. This agreement is described as the largest of its kind and will fund the biotech's eczema drug through commercialization. The deal allows Apogee to advance its drug development without traditional equity financing.

Wells Fargo has closed its downtown Fort Worth branch, marking its departure from the namesake tower it occupied for over two decades. The bank is relocating its operations to a new space in Clearfork. The article mentions this move in the context of other recent business exits and expansions in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.

The U.S. FDA has approved AbbVie's drug pivekimab sunirine-pvzy for blastic plasmacytoid dendritic cell neoplasm (BPDCN), a rare and aggressive blood cancer. This approval offers a new treatment option for a disease with limited choices, especially for patients whose cancer has relapsed or not responded to prior treatments. The drug, however, carries a boxed warning for serious liver problems and other risks like infusion reactions and fluid buildup.

Yum! Brands (YUM) reported strong Q1 2026 adjusted earnings and revenue, driven by Taco Bell's growth and leveraging its asset-light franchise model. The company is using digital sales data and a partnership with NVIDIA to deploy AI in drive-thrus, aiming to mitigate wage inflation and improve efficiency. TIKR's valuation model projects Yum! Brands to reach $352.87 by 2034, offering an attractive long-term investment opportunity for allocators due to its predictable cash flow and high return on invested capital.

Royal Caribbean has withdrawn its “Perfect Day” water park project in Mahahual, Mexico, after facing significant environmental opposition and permit rejections from Mexican authorities. President Claudia Sheinbaum stated the project posed risks to coral reefs and mangrove forests. Local environmental groups vow to continue opposing future development in the area, emphasizing the need for sustainable tourism.

FICO has launched FICO Smart Plans and FICO Score Potential, two new features for its mortgage simulator designed to automate and optimize data planning for mortgage professionals. These enhancements aim to improve loan outcomes for consumers by providing algorithm-driven credit action recommendations and allowing quick previews of potential credit score improvements. GuruFocus assesses FICO's stock as significantly undervalued, with a strong GF Score of 83/100, indicating robust performance and potential for future growth.

This article lists the top 5 stock picks from Steve Cohen's portfolio, with a deeper dive into Equinix, Inc. (NASDAQ:EQIX). Equinix, a digital infrastructure company, recently expanded its Fabric Geo Zones for multi-cloud sovereignty and received a raised price target from Mizuho. The full list and methodology can be found in a related article.

Robbins LLP has filed a class action lawsuit against Zoetis Inc. on behalf of investors who purchased securities between January 14, 2025, and May 6, 2026. The lawsuit alleges that Zoetis Inc. misled investors by failing to disclose weakening sales for key animal health products and significant market share losses to competitors. This alleged deception was revealed through a series of disclosures, culminating in a sharp drop in Zoetis's stock price following a reduced full-year guidance announcement on May 7, 2026.

Shares of oilfield services provider SLB (NYSE:SLB) fell 3.4% as WTI crude oil plunged due to progress on an Iran-US peace deal, which renewed hopes for reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Lower oil prices typically lead oil producers to cut capital expenditure budgets, directly impacting the revenue of oilfield service companies like SLB in subsequent quarters. Despite this decline, SLB's stock is up 39.5% year-to-date and is trading near its 52-week high, with the market's reaction indicating the significance of current oil price movements.