ROCKVILLE, Md. and SUZHOU, China, Aug. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ascentage Pharma (NASDAQ: AAPG; HKEX: 6855), a global, commercial stage, integrated biopharmaceutical company engaged in the discovery, development and commercialization of novel, differentiated therapies to address unmet medical needs in cancer, announced that it has received clearance by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the European Medicines Agency (EMA) to conduct GLORA-4 study (NCT06641414), a global registrational Phase III study of lisaftoclax (APG-2575), a proprietary Bcl-2 inhibitor, in combination with azacitidine (AZA), for the treatment of patients with newly diagnosed higher-risk myelodysplastic syndrome (HR-MDS).

Pharmaceutical companies regularly encounter substantial headwinds. Among the most significant are patent cliffs -- when therapies lose patent exclusivity, inviting cheaper generic or biosimilar competition that erodes their market share.

With the market continuing its upward move this year, dividend yields have continued to fall. The S&P 500's yield is around 1.2%, near its lowest level in over two decades.

As investors get closer to retirement, they tend to gravitate toward income-producing assets and may start to place a greater emphasis on dividend stocks. This may seem counterintuitive given the 1.2% dividend yield of the S&P 500 and the fact that companies have the right to suspend dividend payments at any time.

Artificial intelligence (AI) has stolen the limelight over the past few years, and there's plenty of evidence to suggest this is just the beginning. Developers continue to create new applications for the technology, which is being leveraged to produce original content, streamline business processes, and enhance productivity.

When it comes to technology solutions, Broadcom (AVGO -1.64%) occupies a pivotal position in this ever-evolving landscape. The company's products underpin a wide swath of tech infrastructure, and the paradigm shift that is artificial intelligence (AI) has taken it to the next level.

Meta is reportedly reconfiguring its AI efforts, the fourth such restructuring in six months. The tech giant's new artificial intelligence (AI) unit, Meta Superintelligence Labs, is expected to be divided into four groups, The Information reported Saturday (Aug. 16), citing sources familiar with the matter.

The latest retail sales report on Friday brought retail companies back in focus ahead of their earnings. Sam Vadas takes investors through the latest developments in Home Depot (HD), TJX Companies (TJX), and Walmart (WMT).

Although it's only August, 2025 has already played out like a modern-day Greek tragedy for semiconductor powerhouse Nvidia (NVDA -0.85%). Its year has been marked by a litany of setbacks, comebacks, and everything in between.

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I know, I know. Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI 6.59%) isn't exactly down in the dumps.

This week will see Walmart and other major U.S. retailers report their quarterly earnings. And as Bloomberg News noted in a report Saturday (Aug. 16), these numbers will offer a glimpse into how U.S. consumers are coping with White House tariffs.

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Following two rounds of storms that both included high winds of up to 70 mph across all of northern Illinois Saturday and Sunday, ComEd crews have restored power to more than 80 percent of impacted customers. Some of the hardest hit areas from this afternoon's storms included Crystal Lake, DeKalb, Joliet, Mount Prospect, Rockford, and Skokie. Approximately 40,000 customers remain without power as of 10 a.m. Sunday. Over 500 ComEd crews are deployed throughout the regio.

Energy remains undervalued versus tech, and ConocoPhillips stands out for its scale, low-cost inventory, and strategic growth projects. COP's Marathon Oil acquisition boosts resource base, cost synergies, and operational efficiency, supporting robust production and future earnings growth. Strong shareholder returns, disciplined capital allocation, and a 3.3% yield make COP attractive for income, value, and growth investors.

The conservative target of 6474-504 has been met. This was highlighted when 6147 broke in early July.

NEW YORK, Aug. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Attorney Advertising -- Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC, a nationally recognized law firm, notifies investors that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Reddit, Inc. (“Reddit” or “the Company”) (NYSE: RDDT) and certain of its officers.

NEW YORK , Aug. 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Attorney Advertising -- Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC, a nationally recognized law firm, notifies investors that a class action lawsuit has been filed against KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc. ("KinderCare" or "the Company") (NYSE: KLC) and certain of its officers. Class Definition This lawsuit seeks to recover damages against Defendants for alleged violations of the federal securities laws on behalf of all persons and entities that purchased or otherwise acquired KinderCare securities pursuant to the registration statement and prospectus issued in connection with the Company's October 9, 2024 initial public offering ("IPO").

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Warren Buffett remains at the helm of Berkshire Hathaway for a few more months, but his legacy solidifies him as one of the greatest investors of all time.

Gold is gaining momentum as Trump's tariffs fuel inflation and weaken the dollar, with technical patterns and the gold-to-silver ratio signalling a breakout toward the $4,000–$6,000 range.