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NEW YORK, Dec. 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of securities of Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. (NYSE: ARE) between January 27, 2025 and October 27, 2025, both dates inclusive (the “Class Period”) of the important January 26, 2026 lead plaintiff deadline.

Southwest Airlines expects Boeing's 737 MAX 7 to be certified by around August 2026, with the U.S. carrier starting to fly the single-aisle jet during the first quarter of 2027, CEO Bob Jordan told Reuters on Thursday.

Shares of the video-game software company are still down significantly from their 2021 highs.

Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has launched a partnership with platform Chainlink. This collaboration will see Coinbase use Chainlink's Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP) as the exclusive bridging solution for all Coinbase Wrapped Assets, allowing cross-chain transfers and expansion, the companies said in a news release Thursday (Dec. 11).

JPMorgan has successfully arranged a U.S. commercial paper issuance on the Solana blockchain. The issuance, performed for Galaxy Digital Holdings and purchased by Coinbase and Franklin Templeton, marks one of the earliest debt issuances ever executed on a public blockchain, the banking giant said in a Thursday (Dec. 11) news release.

Partner Reed Kathrein Investigating Management's Claims of "Flawless" Merger Against Alleged Reality of Operational Collapse SAN FRANCISCO , Dec. 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- National shareholder rights law firm Hagens Berman alerts investors in Primo Brands (NYSE: PRMB) ahead of the January 12, 2026 deadline to move the Court for appointment as lead plaintiff. The lawsuit focuses on the company's alleged misrepresentations regarding the integration of its two merging entities.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. , Dec. 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- First Horizon Corporation (NYSE: FHN or "First Horizon") announced today it has been recognized by Forbes as a 2025 Best-in-State Employer for Tennessee.

CHARLOTTE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Board of Trustees of Barings Corporate Investors (NYSE: MCI) (the “Trust”) today announced that it has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.40 per share payable on January 16, 2026, to shareholders of record on December 30, 2025. Based on current projections through the end of 2025, the Trust expects the dividend will be comprised of net investment income. The final determination of the source and tax characteristics of this distribution will depend upon the.

CHARLOTTE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Board of Trustees of Barings Participation Investors (NYSE: MPV) (the “Trust”) today announced that it has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.37 per share payable on January 16, 2026, to shareholders of record on December 30, 2025. Based on current projections through the end of 2025, the Trust expects the dividend will be compromised of net investment income. The final determination of the source and tax characteristics of this distribution will depend up.

SAN FRANCISCO , Dec. 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Global plaintiffs' rights firm Hagens Berman reminds investors that the Lead Plaintiff Deadline in the securities class action lawsuit against James Hardie Industries plc (NYSE: JHX) is rapidly approaching: December 23, 2025 . The lawsuit alleges that James Hardie and certain executives made materially false and misleading statements about the health of its crucial North America Fiber Cement segment.

Palantir expanded its lawsuit against two former employees to include the CEO of their new company, Percepta AI. The court filing alleged that the three employees violated their non-solicitation agreements.

Technology demonstration aims to boost reliability, unlock capacity, and prepare California's grid for extreme weather and additional renewable energy integration OAKLAND, Calif. , Dec. 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) today announced the successful launch of its Dynamic Line Rating (DLR) and Asset Health Monitoring (AHM) technology demonstration, bringing together advanced sensor technology, real-time analytics, and innovative partner solutions to optimize electric transmission line capacity and proactively monitor asset health.

Partner Reed Kathrein Scrutinizing Damages Link Between Alleged "Ghost Students" Enrollment Fraud and Disastrous Platform Upgrade SAN FRANCISCO , Dec. 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- National shareholder rights law firm Hagens Berman alerts investors in Stride, Inc. (NYSE: LRN) to the ongoing securities class action against Stride and certain of executives. The suit seeks to recover the massive investor losses sustained after the purported disclosure of both alleged inflated enrollment figures and a catastrophic technology failure.

A new version of ChatGPT, based on the GPT-5.2, comes as Google has stepped up its game with its rival Gemini offering.

CNBC's "Power Lunch" team discusses Oracle's stock performance amid AI bubble fears with Alex Haissl of Rothschild & Co Redburn.

CNBC's “Power Lunch” team discusses reports that the U.S. is preparing to seize more oil tankers off the coast of Venezuela with Michelle Caruso-Cabrera, CEO of MCC Global Enterprises.

Partner Reed Kathrein Urges Investors to Contact Firm Before January 5, 2026 Lead Plaintiff Deadline SAN FRANCISCO , Dec. 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- National investor rights law firm Hagens Berman alerts INSP investors to the pending securities class action lawsuit against Inspire Medical Systems, Inc. (NYSE: INSP). The firm is urging INSP investors who suffered substantial losses to contact attorneys before the January 5, 2026, Lead Plaintiff Deadline.

Shares of AST SpaceMobile (NASDAQ:ASTS) and Rocket Lab (NASDAQ:RKLB) are drawing intense retail attention in December, with both space stocks registering neutral sentiment scores of 53 as of this morning.