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Drug firm Lupin Ltd on Monday (February 16) said it has signed a licence and supply agreement with Spektus Pharma (Spektus), a specialty pharmaceutical company, to commercialise the novel antidepressant DeslaFlex in Canada.DeslaFlex is an innovative antidepressant formulation developed by Spektus using its proprietary Flexitab oral drug-delivery platform. The partnership aims to expand Lupin’s central nervous system (CNS) portfolio and provide unique treatment options for the management of major depressive disorder. Under the agreement, Lupin will leverage its strong commercial footprint in Canada, while Spektus will contribute its capabilities in developing differentiated, novel formulations to introduce DeslaFlex in the market.Also…

Executive Summary Constellation Energy Corporation has emerged as one of the most strategically important power producers in the United States, benefiting from surging demand for carbon-free electricity driven by electrification, artificial intelligence data centers, and corporate decarbonization commitments. As the nation’s largest producer of nuclear energy, Constellation provides reliable baseload power with minimal emissions, positioning it as a critical enabler of the energy transition. Recent financial results demonstrate strong earnings growth supported by higher power prices, disciplined hedging, and favorable market dynamics for clean energy. The company’s outlook remains constructive as electricity demand accelerates—particularly from energy-intensive industries and hyperscale computing…

Shares of The Home Depot (NYSE: HD) have gained 9% in the past three months. The home improvement retailer is scheduled to report its earnings results for the fourth quarter of 2025 on Tuesday, February 24, before the market opens. Here’s a look at what to expect from the earnings report: Revenue Analysts are projecting revenue of $38 billion for Home Depot in the fourth quarter of 2025, which indicates a 4% decline from the same period a year ago. In the third quarter of 2025, sales increased 2.8% year-over-year to $41.4 billion. Earnings The consensus estimate for earnings per…

A new artificial intelligence video generator from Beijing-based ByteDance, the creator of TikTok, is drawing the ire of Hollywood organizations that say Seedance 2.0 “blatantly” violates copyright and uses the likeness of actors and others without permission. Seedance 2.0, which is only available in China for now, lets users generate high-quality AI videos using simple text prompts. The tool quickly gained condemnation from the movie and TV industry. The Motion Picture Association said Seedance 2.0 “has engaged in unauthorized use of U.S. copyrighted works on a massive scale.” “By launching a service that operates without meaningful safeguards against infringement, ByteDance is…

Death and taxes may be inevitable. A big bill for your heirs is not. The rich have made an art of avoiding taxes and making sure their wealth passes down effortlessly to the next generation. But the tricks they use – to expedite payouts to heirs and avoid handing money to the government – can also work for people with far more modest estates. “It’s a strategic game of chess played over decades,” says Mark Bosler, an estate planning attorney in Troy, Michigan, and legal adviser to Real Estate Bees. “While the average person relies on a simple will, the well-to-do utilize…

Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics – Previews – Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy – January 26, 2026 General view of the Olympic rings covered in snow ahead of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics.Claudia Greco | ReutersAnyone trying to buy a souvenir at the official Olympic stores at the Milano Cortina Games will have been exposed to an issue troubling Europe’s policymakers: the dominance of foreign payment providers and the fading role of cash.Under a sponsorship deal with the International Olympic Committee dating back to 1986 and extended to 2032, Visa is the sole card provider at the Games, with signs reading…

Image source: Getty Images Income shares are typically defined as companies that pay attractive dividends. As a result, some investors will take advantage of these stocks and build a portfolio focused on generating income from cash payments. Here’s how someone could start from scratch and build things up over time. A focus on Asia One share that could be considered right now is Henderson Far East Income (LSE:HFEL). The investment trust currently has a dividend yield of 9.9%, with the share price up 10% in the last year. The business (as the name suggests) focuses on investing in Asian companies…

Image source: Getty Images Artificial intelligence (AI) is almost certainly creating some unusually good opportunities to buy shares. The trouble is, figuring out exactly where they are is difficult.  It’s hard to know which software companies are going to be helped by AI and which are going to find themselves disrupted. Fortunately, this isn’t the only place to look for discounted stocks. Distribution Bunzl (LSE:BNZL) is a distributor of non-food consumables. That includes things like disposable tableware, cleaning supplies, and safety equipment.  There isn’t much of an AI threat here. Artificial intelligence might be able to help a company automate…

We research all brands listed and may earn a fee from our partners. Research and financial considerations may influence how brands are displayed. Not all brands are included. Learn more. A subscription fee here and an impulse buy at the grocery store there may not seem like big purchases, but even small expenses add up. And over time, those can weigh on your savings. While some expenses are necessary, others have more affordable alternatives that offer similar value. Everyday costs you can cut today Here are nine everyday costs you may be able to easily eliminate. 1. Unused streaming services…

The opening day of the India AI Impact Summit 2026, billed as a landmark gathering of policymakers, startups and global technology leaders, ran into turbulence Day 1 of the marquee event as logistical breakdowns and security-driven disruptions left many attendees frustrated and questioning the execution of one of the country’s marquee tech events.  Hosted at Bharat Mandapam, the summit drew large crowds eager to participate in conversations around artificial intelligence, innovation and India’s digital ambitions. Instead, many participants encountered long queues beginning early in the morning, restricted entry, patchy internet connectivity and confusion over movement inside the venue.  Attendees described waiting hours for access, only to face an…