AMARIN (AMRN) CEO Aaron Berg reported routine equity compensation, converting 6,250 Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) into American Depositary Shares (ADSs). To cover tax liabilities from this vesting, 3,197 ADSs were withheld by the issuer at $16.35 per ADS. Following these transactions, Berg directly holds 88,845 ADSs, with one ADS representing twenty ordinary shares after an ADS Ratio Change effective April 11, 2025.

Alcoa Corporation is set to acquire South32 Limited’s bauxite, alumina, and aluminum operations for an upfront consideration of $4.1 billion in cash and stock, plus a contingent value right of up to $750 million. This acquisition, expected to close in the first half of 2027, will reinforce Alcoa's position as a leading pure-play upstream aluminum company, expanding its global footprint and enhancing its mine-to-metal platform with high-quality, low-cost assets. The deal is anticipated to generate approximately $900 million in synergies, be immediately accretive to Alcoa's earnings per share and free cash flow, and enhance supply security for customers.

Transocean (NYSE:RIG) has secured a contract valued at over $1 billion with Equinor for three harsh environment semisubmersible rigs to operate on the Norwegian shelf, pending license approvals. The agreement covers seven rig years with a base day rate of $399,000, expected to exceed $400,000. This news follows a 95% surge in Transocean's shares over the past year, and analysts predict the company, despite recent losses, will achieve profitability this year.

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has launched a civil investigation into Fair Isaac Corp. (FICO), issuing a subpoena for pricing information amid concerns of anti-competitive practices. Uthmeier alleges FICO maintains a monopoly in the credit scoring market, leading to skyrocketing prices and blocking competition, which negatively impacts Floridians' access to credit. FICO has until August 5 to comply with the subpoena, which seeks documents from a federal antitrust case, internal market assessments, license agreements, and pricing histories.

HII's Ingalls Shipbuilding division has commenced fabrication of the future USS John F. Lehman (DDG 137), an Arleigh Burke-class Flight III destroyer. This marks the official start of construction, utilizing a distributed shipbuilding model across six partner yards to expand capacity. The DDG 137 is the seventh Flight III destroyer for Ingalls, featuring advanced radar and combat systems, with HII planning to outsource over 2.5 million shipbuilding hours in 2026 to enhance industrial base resiliency.

HII's Ingalls Shipbuilding division has started fabrication of the future USS John F. Lehman (DDG 137), marking the official beginning of construction for the Navy's newest Flight III Arleigh Burke-class destroyer. This milestone is supported by HII's distributed shipbuilding model, which involves partner yards in multiple states producing structural units to expand capacity. The DDG 137 is the seventh Flight III destroyer to be built at Ingalls, featuring advanced radar and combat systems to counter future threats.

Caterpillar Inc. stock saw a decline from its record high after investor Michael Burry, known for his bets against the 2008 housing market, revealed he had shorted the industrial company. This development follows a significant 150% rally in Caterpillar's stock over the past year, largely attributed to its power equipment business's perceived connection to the artificial intelligence infrastructure buildout. Burry's move suggests he believes this AI-fueled growth run for Caterpillar and other AI-driven stocks is nearing its end.

McKesson, the Irving-based drug distribution giant, announced the retirement of Thomas Rodgers, its chief strategy and business development officer, roughly a month after the company welcomed a new CFO. This marks another significant change in the C-suite for DFW's largest locally headquartered public company.

Omnicom Group's shares jumped over 5% after its media group, PHD, reportedly secured Adidas's global media account, valued at more than $500 million. This significant win has driven positive investor sentiment, despite the company's mixed fourth-quarter results four months prior, which showed strong revenue growth but a miss on profitability. Investors appear to be prioritizing the recent client acquisition and demand acceleration.

CoStar Group (CSGP) shares rose after the company announced an investment to acquire a 30% stake in Wikicasa, an Italian real estate marketplace, as part of its international expansion. Analyst Benchmark initiated coverage with a "Buy" rating and a $45 price target, suggesting the stock, despite a 50% year-to-date decline, might be poised for a rebound. This positive news follows a period of volatility and a previous 18.2% drop due to a mixed earnings forecast.