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Amazon CEO Defends $200 Billion Infrastructure Bet Amid Market Skepticism

Amazon CEO Andrew Jassy is doubling down on the company’s massive capital expenditure, projecting a significant return on a planned $200 billion investment slated for 2026. While Jassy maintains that cloud demand is outstripping supply, the scale of the spending triggered a sharp sell-off in the company’s stock during after-hours trading.

Cascades Exits Honeycomb Packaging Market, Shuttering Three Plants

Canadian packaging leader Cascades is withdrawing from the honeycomb paperboard and partition sector, announcing the permanent closure of three production facilities in Quebec and Pennsylvania. The strategic retreat, driven by declining demand and a shift in long-term priorities, includes the sale of select assets to Emballages LM for approximately C$9 million ($6.6 million).

Phillips 66 to Cut 122 Jobs in Final Exit From Los Angeles Refinery

Phillips 66 will eliminate 122 positions at its Los Angeles Refinery this April, marking the second wave of layoffs since the energy giant ceased operations at the facility in December. The move, detailed in a regulatory filing on Thursday, underscores the company's strategic retreat from California’s refining sector in favor of more cost-effective supply routes.

Canada Swaps EV Sales Mandate for Aggressive Emissions Standards

Prime Minister Mark Carney has unveiled a sweeping overhaul of Canada’s automotive policy, abandoning mandatory electric-vehicle sales targets in favor of stringent tailpipe-emissions standards. The strategic pivot aims to decouple the domestic industry from shifting U.S. trade policies while targeting carbon reductions equivalent to a 75% EV market share by 2035.

Bob's Discount Furniture Gains 8.8% in New York Trading Debut

Shares of Bob's Discount Furniture climbed nearly 9% during their market debut on Thursday, closing at $18.50 after the company's initial public offering priced at the low end of its target range. The retailer, listed under the ticker BOBS, successfully navigated a conservative pricing strategy to find immediate traction on the New York Stock Exchange.

Malibu Boats Shares Sink as Rising Costs Erase Profits

Shares of Malibu Boats plummeted on Thursday after the luxury wakeboat manufacturer reported a surprise quarterly loss, driven by a sharp contraction in margins and rising operational costs. Despite beating revenue expectations for the period ending Dec. 31, the company struggled with a competitive promotional environment and higher labor expenses, sending its stock down nearly 12%.

McKesson Shares Surge as 11% Revenue Jump Triggers Outlook Hike

McKesson shares rallied following a third-quarter performance that outpaced Wall Street estimates, fueled by double-digit revenue growth and a strengthened full-year earnings forecast. The Irving, Texas-based pharmaceutical distributor reported a significant jump in profitability, driven by robust prescription volumes and an expansion in its specialty medicine portfolio.

Toronto Stocks Slide as Mining and Tech Woes Deepen

Canadian equities continued their downward trajectory on Thursday mid-trading, with the S&P/TSX Composite Index falling 1.3% to 32142.34 as a slump in precious metals and tech-sector jitters dampened investor sentiment.

LB Pharmaceuticals Hits 52-Week High on $100 Million Private Placement

LB Pharmaceuticals shares surged 14% to a new 52-week high Tuesday after the company secured a $100 million private placement from a consortium of institutional investors. The capital injection is earmarked to advance the firm’s lead psychiatric drug candidate into mid-stage clinical trials.

Genius Sports Stock Plunges on $1.2 Billion Legend Acquisition

Genius Sports shares plummeted Thursday following the announcement of a deal to acquire sports media network Legend for up to $1.2 billion. The market's sharp reaction underscores investor concerns over the high price tag and the debt-heavy structure of the transaction, which aims to consolidate the sports data and betting media landscape.

ScanSource Shares Slide as Lowered 2026 Outlook Dents Confidence

ScanSource shares retreated after the electronics distributor missed Wall Street’s second-quarter earnings estimates and issued a cautious downward revision for its long-term revenue targets. The Greenville, South Carolina-based company reported adjusted earnings of 80 cents per share for the period ending Dec. 31, falling significantly short of the $1.01 per share anticipated by analysts.

Tradeweb Shares Surge as Strong Volumes Drive Fourth-Quarter Beat

Tradeweb Markets shares jumped 11% on Thursday after the electronic trading platform reported fourth-quarter earnings and revenue that outpaced Wall Street expectations. The fintech firm saw a significant boost in trading activity, supported by the announcement of a newly authorized $500 million share repurchase program.

Canada Goose Shares Plunge as Rising Costs Offset Revenue Growth

Canada Goose shares plummeted more than 18% on Thursday after the luxury parka maker reported that escalating marketing expenses and a significant bad debt charge eroded profits during its crucial holiday quarter. Despite a double-digit rise in total revenue, the Toronto-based company missed analyst earnings estimates, highlighting the pressure of maintaining brand momentum in a tightening retail environment.

Novo Nordisk Moves to Block Hims & Hers Compounded Wegovy Pill

Novo Nordisk is pursuing legal and regulatory action against Hims & Hers Health after the telehealth provider launched a cheaper, compounded version of the weight-loss drug Wegovy. The pharmaceutical giant labeled the move "illegal mass compounding," warning that the unapproved copies pose significant risks to patient safety.

Post Holdings Taps Greg Pearson to Lead Consumer Brands Division

Post Holdings has appointed Greg Pearson as president and chief executive of its Post Consumer Brands unit, effective this April. Pearson succeeds Nicolas Catoggio, who transitioned to the role of chief operating officer last month, as the consumer packaged goods giant strengthens its leadership to navigate the competitive grocery and pet food sectors.

Peloton CFO Liz Coddington to Join Solar Firm Palmetto

Peloton Chief Financial Officer Liz Coddington is stepping down to lead the finance department at solar energy provider Palmetto, ending a four-year tenure marked by aggressive financial restructuring. Her transition, effective March 30, comes as the connected-fitness pioneer attempts to stabilize its business model in the face of dwindling membership and shrinking revenues.

Cerence Shares Tumble as Second-Quarter Revenue Forecast Misses Targets

Shares of Cerence dropped 20% in premarket trading after the automotive AI developer projected second-quarter revenue below Wall Street expectations. While the company reported a significant narrowing of losses and a doubling of revenue for its first fiscal quarter, the cautious outlook for the current period triggered a sharp selloff.

Vestas Shares Sink as Service Margin Outlook Tempers Buyback News

Vestas Wind Systems shares tumbled 10% on Thursday after the Danish wind-turbine manufacturer delivered a mixed fourth-quarter report that missed analyst expectations. While the company signaled long-term confidence through a new share buyback and dividend, a cautious profitability outlook for its crucial service business weighed heavily on investor sentiment.