LA JOLLA, Calif., Nov. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MediciNova, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company traded on the NASDAQ Global Market (NASDAQ:MNOV) and the Standard Market of the Tokyo Stock Exchange (Code Number: 4875), is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Christopher D. Breder, MD, PhD as Clinical and Regulatory Advisor. Dr. Breder will provide strategic guidance for MediciNova's Drug Development programs and will lead the Scientific Advisory Board upon its formation.

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KANZHUN LIMITED Announces Third Quarter 2025 Financial Results — Neutral

BZ   GlobeNewsWire — November 18, 2025

BEIJING, Nov. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- KANZHUN LIMITED (“BOSS Zhipin” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: BZ; HKEX: 2076), a leading online recruitment platform in China, today announced its unaudited financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2025.

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Press Release November 18, 2025 Shell plc Announces Early Participation Results and Extends the Early Participation Premium to all Eligible Holders Shell plc (“Shell”) (LSE: SHEL) (NYSE: SHEL) (AEX: SHELL) today announces that, as of 5:00 p.m., New York City Time, on November 17, 2025 (the “Early Participation Deadline”), the aggregate principal amounts listed below of the five series of notes issued by Shell International Finance B.V.

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X Financial to Hold Annual General Meeting on December 18, 2025 — Neutral

XYF   PRNewsWire — November 18, 2025

SHENZHEN, China , Nov. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- X Financial (NYSE: XYF) (the "Company" or "we"), a leading online personal finance company in China, today announced it will hold its 2025 annual general meeting of shareholders at 7/F – 8/F, Block A, Aerospace Science and Technology Plaza, No. 168 Haide Third Avenue, Nanshan District, Shenzhen 518067, China on December 18, 2025, at 10:00 a.m.

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Insmed Incorporated ( INSM ) Jefferies London Healthcare Conference 2025 November 18, 2025 3:30 AM EST Company Participants William Lewis - President, CEO & Chairman Conference Call Participants Yuxi Dong - Jefferies LLC, Research Division Presentation Yuxi Dong Jefferies LLC, Research Division Good morning, everyone. Thanks for joining the session -- fireside session was Insmed and my name is Clara Dong, one of the biotech analysts here.

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Sagimet Biosciences Advances Denifanstat: Q3 Earnings And Upcoming Catalysts — Positive

SGMT   Seeking Alpha — November 18, 2025

Sagimet Biosciences reported a Q3 GAAP EPS loss of -$0.40, missing estimates, but maintains strong momentum with Denifanstat's clinical progress. SGMT's cash position remains robust at $125.5 million, supporting clinical milestones into 2026 despite ongoing R&D-driven losses and disciplined operating spend. Denifanstat advances in Phase 1 combination studies for MASH and acne, with key data readouts expected in 2026 to drive further stock upside.

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FNDE: Stable Outperformer Amid EM Headwinds — Positive

FNDE   Seeking Alpha — November 18, 2025

The Schwab Fundamental EM Equity ETF (FNDE) stands out as a superior choice within emerging markets for 2025 and beyond. FNDE has outperformed its benchmark, especially after the inflationary cycle of 2022, and remains attractively valued. Emerging market equities continue to offer solid prospects for 2026, with reasonable forward earnings and strong performance versus the S&P 500.

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Temu-owner PDD Holdings posts 9% jump in quarterly revenue — Positive

PDD   Reuters — November 18, 2025

China's PDD Holdings reported a 9% jump in quarterly revenue on Tuesday, in a sign the value-focused e-commerce firm's moves to slash prices and offer steep discounts were bolstering demand in its home market.

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Best Income Stocks to Buy for Nov. 18th — Positive

ALL  FMAO  THFF   Zacks Investment Research — November 18, 2025

FMAO, THFF and ALL made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) income stocks list on November 18, 2025.

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FENI: The Global Quant Edge That Delivers Consistent Alpha — Positive

FENI   Seeking Alpha — November 18, 2025

Fidelity Enhanced International ETF earns a buy rating for its consistent outperformance and lower risk vs. the MSCI EAFE Index benchmark. FENI's active, factor-based strategy delivers superior total returns, lower volatility, and a lower expense ratio (0.28%) compared to EFA's 0.32%. The ETF features dynamic sector and geographic tilts, emphasizing growth and defensive positions, but relies on a new management team since 2023.

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Home Depot will report fiscal third-quarter earnings before the bell on Tuesday. The home improvement retailer has tried to attract more business from contractors, roofers and other professionals during a slower housing market.

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Zhibao Technology Issues Update on Delay in Filing 20-F Annual Report — Neutral

ZBAO   Newsfile Corp — November 18, 2025

Shanghai, China--(Newsfile Corp. - November 18, 2025) - Zhibao Technology Inc. (NASDAQ: ZBAO) ("Zhibao," or the "Company"), a leading high-growth InsurTech company providing digital insurance brokerage services in China, today announced that the Company was unable to file its annual report on Form 20-F (the "Annual Report") by November 17, 2025 and has cancelled the earnings call previously scheduled at 10:00 AM ET. on November 18, 2025.

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LONDON, UK / ACCESS Newswire / November 18, 2025 / Birkenstock Holding plc ("BIRKENSTOCK" or the "Company", NYSE:BIRK), announced today that the Company will report its fourth quarter and full fiscal year 2025 (ended September 30, 2025) financial results on Thursday, December 18, 2025 before the US market open. The Company will host a conference call and live webcast with the investment community at 8:00 a.m.

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PDD Holdings Announces Third Quarter 2025 Unaudited Financial Results — Neutral

PDD   GlobeNewsWire — November 18, 2025

DUBLIN and SHANGHAI, Nov. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PDD Holdings Inc. (“PDD Holdings” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: PDD), today announced its unaudited financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2025.

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Amazon stock hit with major Wall Street downgrade — Negative

AMZN   Finbold — November 18, 2025

Amazon's (NASDAQ: AMZN) stock has taken a notable hit following a downgrade from Rothschild Redburn.

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LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Shoppers are changing holiday traditions this festive season, with a new focus on enjoying and gifting meaningful experiences, according to global consumer research issued today by Paysafe (NYSE: PSFE), a leading payments platform. The ‘Inside the Wallet: Holiday Edition' report also indicates that consumers gravitate towards merchants offering a flexible range of payment options, including digital wallets, and robust transactional security. Surveying 8,500 consumers ac.

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As the S&P 500 broke below the 50-day average for the first time in 139 sessions, MarketWatch looked back to find out what happened when the benchmark index broke below that technical level in the past.

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Robert Half: Macro Pressures, Competitive Questions — Negative

RHI   Seeking Alpha — November 18, 2025

RHI is currently battling material macro pressures coupled with what appears to be competitive threats from aggressive pricing. Long-term, I believe the industry can recover to higher demand and RHI can maintain their market share, both backed by attractive capital allocation. However, the implied return against the threat of AI and competitive uncertainty/risk doesn't seem to sufficiently generate a good enough risk/reward for me just yet.

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CommScope: From Debt Burden To Digital Revolution — Neutral

COMM   Seeking Alpha — November 18, 2025

CommScope is well-positioned to benefit from surging demand for high-speed connectivity, digital infrastructure, and next-generation wireless technologies. COMM's strategic restructuring, including the $10B CCS asset sale, reduces debt and refocuses on high-growth broadband and enterprise wireless segments. Q3 2025 results exceeded expectations, with strong revenue and EBITDA growth, supporting management's optimistic outlook and upgraded full-year guidance.

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SOUTH BURLINGTON, Vt.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Abu Dhabi Airports has contracted U.S. aerospace company, BETA Technologies (“BETA”) (NYSE: BETA) to deploy its certified Charge Cube and Battery Thermal Management System as it rolls out an advanced air mobility (AAM) ecosystem across the Emirates. This year, Abu Dhabi Airports was awarded a mandate to lead the development of infrastructure, operations, and commercial readiness for a strategic network of vertiports across the UAE. It has selected BETA's.

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