https://www.openbell.ai/ 2026-09-18T18:52:02.303Z hourly 1.0 https://www.openbell.ai/support 2026-09-18T18:52:02.303Z monthly 0.7 https://www.openbell.ai/privacy 2026-09-18T18:52:02.303Z monthly 0.5 https://www.openbell.ai/terms 2026-09-18T18:52:02.303Z monthly 0.5 https://www.openbell.ai/feed.json 2026-09-18T18:52:02.303Z hourly 0.8 https://www.openbell.ai/news/BTCUSD:1789757301256 2026-09-18T18:48:21.256Z daily 0.9 https://cdn.brandfetch.io/BTCUSD/w/400/h/400?c=1idopYfmtR7ZKg8QMud Bitcoin Breaks Above $80,000 as CoinShares Warns Of a 'Difficult Setup' Into Year-End Bitcoin (BTC) surged 6% to break above $80,000, reaching a price of $80,804. CoinShares warned of potential headwinds for Bitcoin heading into year-end, citing a hawkish Federal Reserve and the failure of the Clarity Act, which may affect liquidity conditions. Despite these concerns, Bitcoin remains relatively insulated compared to Ethereum and other altcoins, which are more exposed to regulatory uncertainties. https://www.openbell.ai/news/CV:1789756788062 2026-09-18T18:39:48.062Z daily 0.9 https://cdn.brandfetch.io/CV/w/400/h/400?c=1idopYfmtR7ZKg8QMud CapsoVision Announces Offering Of 3,163,444 Shares Of Common Stock At A Price Of $5.69/Share, Net Proceeds Expected At $17.83M CapsoVision, Inc. is offering 3,163,444 shares of common stock at a price of $5.69 per share, with expected net proceeds of approximately $17.83 million. The offering is made directly to existing investors, including Star One Global Capital Limited and Eliyahou Harari, and is set to close around September 18, 2026. The offering price represents a discount of about 5% to the last reported sale price on September 16, 2026, and will not involve an underwriter or placement agent. https://www.openbell.ai/news/REFR:1789756045687 2026-09-18T18:27:25.687Z daily 0.9 https://cdn.brandfetch.io/REFR/w/400/h/400?c=1idopYfmtR7ZKg8QMud Research Frontiers’ Gauzy Licensee Secures Court-Approved Debt Restructuring, Clearing Path To Restart SPD-SmartGlass Production Research Frontiers Inc. (NASDAQ: REFR) announced that its licensee, Gauzy Ltd., has received court approval for a comprehensive debt restructuring, following a creditor vote where 98.96% supported the plan, including all secured lenders. This restructuring clears the way for Gauzy to restart production of SPD-SmartGlass technology, which allows for precise control of light and heat in various applications. Gauzy is a key player in the manufacturing of SPD light-control film in Germany and the SPD emulsion in Israel. https://www.openbell.ai/news/WEN:1789755922846 2026-09-18T18:25:22.846Z daily 0.9 https://cdn.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2026/09/18/Wendys-Fast-Food-Restaurant-Sign--Manass.jpg?width=250&height=187 Wendy's Stock Is Falling Today: What's Going On? Wendy's Co (NASDAQ: WEN) shares fell 2.58% to $6.81 following the Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing by Meritage Hospitality, one of its largest franchisees operating 314 locations. Meritage reported a nearly 50% drop in store-level earnings in 2025 due to rising beef prices and heavy discounting, citing broader financial pressure from the Wendy's brand. The company estimates its assets and liabilities are between $10 million and $50 million. Wendy's has experienced six consecutive quarters of same-store sales declines and its stock has lost about two-thirds of its value over the past three years. https://www.openbell.ai/news/AA:1789755662743 2026-09-18T18:21:02.743Z daily 0.9 https://cdn.brandfetch.io/AA/w/400/h/400?c=1idopYfmtR7ZKg8QMud Shares of aluminum-related companies are trading lower amid multiple catalysts including weak Q3 EPS guidance by steelmakers Nucor and Steel Dynamics, additional tariff threats from President Trump and physical aluminum markets retracing as the Gulf bottleneck premium weakens with the oil price. openbell Financial News https://www.openbell.ai/news/VSAT:1789755065375 2026-09-18T18:11:05.375Z daily 0.9 https://cdn.brandfetch.io/VSAT/w/400/h/400?c=1idopYfmtR7ZKg8QMud Viasat shares are trading higher. The company announced its VS3 F2 satellite has entered service across the Americas, which materially expands the company's network strength. openbell Financial News https://www.openbell.ai/news/BA:1789754562580 2026-09-18T18:02:42.580Z daily 0.9 https://cdn.brandfetch.io/BA/w/400/h/400?c=1idopYfmtR7ZKg8QMud B of A Securities Reiterates Buy on Boeing, Maintains $270 Price Target B of A Securities analyst Ronald Epstein has reiterated a 'Buy' rating on Boeing (NYSE: BA) and has maintained a price target of $270. This recommendation suggests confidence in Boeing's stock performance moving forward. https://www.openbell.ai/news/CF:1789754367710 2026-09-18T17:59:27.710Z daily 0.9 https://cdn.brandfetch.io/CF/w/400/h/400?c=1idopYfmtR7ZKg8QMud Shares of fertilizer companies are trading lower. Confidence in Saudi Arabian and other ships exiting the Strait of Hormuz, other exporters replacing lost Gulf volumes, and reports suggesting nitrogen fertilizer prices are returning to pre-war levels may have some investors trimming exposure to the sector. openbell Financial News https://www.openbell.ai/news/LLY:1789754309766 2026-09-18T17:58:29.766Z daily 0.9 https://cdn.brandfetch.io/LLY/w/400/h/400?c=1idopYfmtR7ZKg8QMud Eli Lilly Announces FDA Approval Of Inluriyo In Combination With Verzenio For Treatment Of Adults With ER+, HER2–, ESR1-Mutated Locally Advanced Or Metastatic Breast Cancer Eli Lilly announced that the U.S. FDA has granted full approval for Inluriyo (imlunestrant) in combination with Verzenio (abemaciclib) for treating adults with ER+, HER2–, ESR1-mutated locally advanced or metastatic breast cancer. This approval is based on the Phase 3 EMBER-3 trial, which demonstrated that the combination therapy doubled median progression-free survival compared to Inluriyo alone. The treatment approach targets key drivers of ER+ breast cancer and maintains an established tolerability profile. https://www.openbell.ai/news/CATX:1789753962512 2026-09-18T17:52:42.512Z daily 0.9 https://cdn.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2026/09/18/Genetic-Research-And-Biotech-Science-Con.jpg?width=250&height=187 This $3 Biotech Could Be Worth $11.45, Analyst Says Perspective Therapeutics Inc. (NYSE: CATX) has been initiated with an 'Outperform' rating by William Blair, which estimates a fair value of $11.45 per share, significantly higher than its recent closing price of $2.70. The firm highlights the company's potential in the $35 billion U.S. oncology market through its lead-212-based radiopharmaceuticals and established supply chain. Despite a slight decline in share price to $2.86, the analyst believes the company is well-positioned to capitalize on the growing acceptance of radiopharmaceuticals and advancements in manufacturing and logistics. https://www.openbell.ai/news/COIN:1789753901826 2026-09-18T17:51:41.826Z daily 0.9 https://cdn.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2026/09/18/Bitcoin-Wallet---Coinbase-App-On-Smartph.jpg?width=250&height=187 Coinbase Stock Rises as CFTC Proposes Crypto Regulations Coinbase Global Inc (NASDAQ: COIN) shares rose 12.16% to $195.12 following a proposal from the CFTC to regulate crypto asset transactions and markets, which also boosted other crypto-linked stocks. This regulatory movement comes after Congress stalled on the CLARITY Act, prompting the CFTC and SEC to advance their own regulatory frameworks. The SEC has also introduced a pilot program for tokenized stock trading, potentially impacting companies like Robinhood. https://www.openbell.ai/news/CTSH:1789753749928 2026-09-18T17:49:09.928Z daily 0.9 https://cdn.brandfetch.io/CTSH/w/400/h/400?c=1idopYfmtR7ZKg8QMud Deutsche Bank Maintains Buy on Cognizant Tech Solns, Raises Price Target to $70 Deutsche Bank analyst Nate Svensson has maintained a 'Buy' rating on Cognizant Technology Solutions (NASDAQ: CTSH) and increased the price target from $65 to $70. This adjustment reflects a positive outlook for the company in the market. https://www.openbell.ai/news/OPXS:1789753566690 2026-09-18T17:46:06.690Z daily 0.9 https://cdn.brandfetch.io/OPXS/w/400/h/400?c=1idopYfmtR7ZKg8QMud Optex Systems Wins $1.22M Military Optics Contract, Boosting Backlog Above $28.3M Optex Systems Holdings, Inc. has secured a $1.22 million contract for Laser Filter Units related to night vision goggle systems, with deliveries scheduled from January to December 2027. This contract has increased the company's backlog to over $28.3 million. The Applied Optics Center, a division of Optex, continues to enhance its capabilities in laser protection optics for the U.S. military. https://www.openbell.ai/news/XRPUSD:1789753506974 2026-09-18T17:45:06.974Z daily 0.9 https://cdn.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2026/09/18/XRP-Ripple.jpg?width=250&height=187 XRP Skyrockets 6% as Whale Binance Inflows Hit 6-Month High XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) experienced a 6% increase over the past 24 hours, reaching a price of $1.40, as whale inflows to Binance hit a six-month high, totaling nearly 1.6 billion XRP over the last 30 days. This surge follows a recent selloff after a Senate vote on the Clarity Act failed. Additionally, XRP-focused treasury management company Evernorth raised $30 million through convertible notes to invest in XRP ahead of its planned SPAC merger and Nasdaq listing under the ticker XRPN. https://www.openbell.ai/news/CCJ:1789753389248 2026-09-18T17:43:09.248Z daily 0.9 https://cdn.brandfetch.io/CCJ/w/400/h/400?c=1idopYfmtR7ZKg8QMud Cameco shares are trading higher after reports suggesting that its nuclear engineering JV Westinghouse may be valued at over $50 billion in its U.S. IPO. openbell Financial News https://www.openbell.ai/news/CCJ:1789753373099 2026-09-18T17:42:53.099Z daily 0.9 https://cdn.brandfetch.io/CCJ/w/400/h/400?c=1idopYfmtR7ZKg8QMud 'Westinghouse Said to Target Over $50 Billion Valuation in US IPO' - Bloomberg Law Westinghouse is reportedly aiming for a valuation exceeding $50 billion in its upcoming initial public offering (IPO) in the United States. The company is preparing to capitalize on the growing demand for nuclear energy solutions. This move is expected to significantly impact the market, particularly in the energy sector, as Westinghouse seeks to strengthen its position. https://www.openbell.ai/news/STLA:1789753243615 2026-09-18T17:40:43.615Z daily 0.9 https://cdn.brandfetch.io/STLA/w/400/h/400?c=1idopYfmtR7ZKg8QMud What's Going On With Stellantis Stock Friday? Stellantis N.V. (NYSE: STLA) stock declined approximately 4% on Friday, trading at $4.84, amid broader market weakness and pressure on the auto sector. The S&P 500 fell by 0.42%, while concerns arose over potential competition from Chinese automakers following a request from the Alliance for Automotive Innovation to block their manufacturing in the U.S. Technical analysis indicates that Stellantis is trading below all major moving averages, with key resistance at $5.27 and support near $4.88, close to its 52-week low. https://www.openbell.ai/news/BSEM:1789753213955 2026-09-18T17:40:13.955Z daily 0.9 https://cdn.brandfetch.io/BSEM/w/400/h/400?c=1idopYfmtR7ZKg8QMud BioStem Technologies shares are trading higher after the company announced it entered into a $40 million Committed Equity Facility with Roth Principal Investments. openbell Financial News https://www.openbell.ai/news/PGR:1789752990985 2026-09-18T17:36:30.985Z daily 0.9 https://cdn.brandfetch.io/PGR/w/400/h/400?c=1idopYfmtR7ZKg8QMud Keefe, Bruyette & Woods Reiterates Outperform on Progressive, Maintains $250 Price Target Keefe, Bruyette & Woods analyst Meyer Shields has reiterated an 'Outperform' rating on Progressive (NYSE: PGR) and maintained a price target of $250 for the stock. https://www.openbell.ai/news/OKTA:1789752913758 2026-09-18T17:35:13.758Z daily 0.9 https://cdn.brandfetch.io/OKTA/w/400/h/400?c=1idopYfmtR7ZKg8QMud Shares of cybersecurity-related companies are trading lower. Reports suggesting that hackers used Anthropic's Claude assistant to access the internal code of OpenAI's ChatGPT may highlight to investors the challenges facing legacy security software makers amid AI's growth. openbell Financial News https://www.openbell.ai/news/SPCX:1789752575584 2026-09-18T17:29:35.584Z daily 0.9 https://cdn.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2026/09/18/Rome--Italy---December-16--2023-Elon-Mus.jpg?width=250&height=187 Elon Musk Says Starlink Now Beats Cable on Reliability Elon Musk announced that SpaceX's Starlink satellite network has become more reliable than traditional cable in many cases, according to a survey by Recon Analytics. Starlink now has over 9,600 satellites in orbit and approximately 10.3 million subscribers across 164 markets as of March 2026. The company reported a median global latency of about 26 milliseconds and peak-hour download speeds exceeding 200 Mbps, indicating significant improvements in network performance. This reliability could position Starlink as a viable broadband competitor, especially in areas where traditional infrastructure is lacking. https://www.openbell.ai/news/BRUN:1789752353766 2026-09-18T17:25:53.766Z daily 0.9 https://cdn.brandfetch.io/BRUN/w/400/h/400?c=1idopYfmtR7ZKg8QMud Northland Capital Markets Initiates Coverage On Boost Run with Outperform Rating, Announces Price Target of $36 Northland Capital Markets has initiated coverage on Boost Run (NASDAQ: BRUN) with an Outperform rating. The firm has set a price target of $36 for the company's stock. https://www.openbell.ai/news/SHAZ:1789752259273 2026-09-18T17:24:19.273Z daily 0.9 https://cdn.brandfetch.io/SHAZ/w/400/h/400?c=1idopYfmtR7ZKg8QMud Northland Capital Markets Initiates Coverage On SharonAI Holdings with Outperform Rating, Announces Price Target of $95 Northland Capital Markets has initiated coverage on SharonAI Holdings (NASDAQ: SHAZ) with an Outperform rating. The firm has set a price target of $95 for the company's stock. https://www.openbell.ai/news/CHRN:1789751969462 2026-09-18T17:19:29.462Z daily 0.9 https://cdn.brandfetch.io/CHRN/w/400/h/400?c=1idopYfmtR7ZKg8QMud Northland Capital Markets Initiates Coverage On ChronoScale Holdings with Outperform Rating, Announces Price Target of $32 Northland Capital Markets has initiated coverage on ChronoScale Holdings (NASDAQ: CHRN) with an Outperform rating. The firm has set a price target of $32 for the company's stock. https://www.openbell.ai/news/F:1789751654842 2026-09-18T17:14:14.842Z daily 0.9 https://cdn.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2026/09/18/Sunnyvale--Ca--Usa---Nov-22--2023-A-Ford.jpg?width=250&height=187 Ford Stock Is Falling: What's Happening Today? Ford Motor Co. (NYSE: F) shares fell 3.82% to $13.09 as record diesel prices above $6.30 per gallon and the highest Treasury yields since 2007 negatively impacted demand for their trucks and SUVs. The 10-year Treasury note reached 5.04%, increasing borrowing costs and further straining consumer demand. Currently, Ford's stock is below key trend lines, with resistance at $14.50 and support at $11.50, just above its 52-week low of $11.11. https://www.openbell.ai/news/ETSY:1789751231838 2026-09-18T17:07:11.838Z daily 0.9 https://cdn.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2026/09/18/Etsy-Sign--Logo-At-Headquarters-Entrance.jpg?width=250&height=187 Etsy Analyst Turns Bullish On 3 Positive Developments Etsy Inc (NYSE: ETSY) has seen its shares decline since mid-July, but Guggenheim Securities analyst Marvin Fong upgraded the stock rating from Neutral to Buy with a price target of $90, citing three positive developments. The company announced a 12% workforce reduction expected to save $35-$45 million annually, which could enhance margins. Additionally, Etsy reactivated 7.1 million lapsed buyers in Q2, surpassing estimates, and its gross merchandise value (GMV) is tracking ahead of guidance, with sales growth of 23% in August. As of the article's publication, Etsy shares were trading at $72.34. https://www.openbell.ai/news/NFLX:1789751155282 2026-09-18T17:05:55.282Z daily 0.9 https://cdn.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2026/09/18/Los-Angeles---July-20--2025-Netflix-Sign.jpg?width=250&height=187 Netflix Viewer Trends 'Look Worrying': Wells Fargo Slashes Target on Stock Wells Fargo has downgraded Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ: NFLX) to Underweight from Equal Weight, reducing its price target from $80 to $57. The stock fell approximately 4.8% to around $71.66, marking a significant drop as it approaches the lower end of its 52-week range. Analyst Steven Cahall expressed concerns over declining viewer engagement and the necessity for breakout hits to sustain the stock's value, indicating potential churn risks into 2027. https://www.openbell.ai/news/SSM:1789751150554 2026-09-18T17:05:50.554Z daily 0.9 https://cdn.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/11/06/movers_3.jpg?width=250&height=187 10 Consumer Discretionary Stocks Moving In Friday's Intraday Session On Friday, Sono Gr (NASDAQ: SSM) saw a significant stock increase of 46.5%, reaching $2.14, with a market value of $2.1 million. Other notable gainers included LiveWire Gr (NYSE: LVWR), up 22.18% to $1.74, and Eightco Holdings (NASDAQ: ORBS), which rose 16.38% to $1.05. Conversely, Digital Currency X (NASDAQ: DCX) experienced a dramatic decline of 71.6%, dropping to $0.12, while MKDWell Tech (NASDAQ: MKDW) fell 55.26% to $3.28. https://www.openbell.ai/news/IMCC:1789751150321 2026-09-18T17:05:50.321Z daily 0.9 https://cdn.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/11/06/movers_2.jpg?width=250&height=187 12 Health Care Stocks Moving In Friday's Intraday Session On Friday, IM Cannabis (NASDAQ: IMCC) saw a significant stock increase of 246.0%, reaching $6.02, with a market value of $1.0 million. Other notable gainers included SkyAI (NASDAQ: SKYA) up 20.43% to $1.65, and BioStem Technologies (NASDAQ: BSEM) rising 19.52% to $5.21. Conversely, Xenon Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: XENE) experienced the largest decline, falling 30.2% to $40.01, while Alaunos Therapeutics (NASDAQ: TCRT) dropped 28.13% to $1.15. https://www.openbell.ai/news/QNME:1789751150114 2026-09-18T17:05:50.114Z daily 0.9 https://cdn.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/11/06/movers_1.jpg?width=250&height=187 12 Industrials Stocks Moving In Friday's Intraday Session On Friday, Quanome Technologies (NASDAQ: QNME) saw a significant increase in its stock price, rising 183.4% to $0.82, with a market capitalization of $9.9 million. Other notable gainers included Zenta Group Co (NASDAQ: ZTG), which rose 53.35% to $1.84, and Svrn (NASDAQ: SVRN), which increased by 32.66% to $18.82. Conversely, Stardust Power (NASDAQ: SDST) experienced the largest decline, falling 48.3% to $0.13, with a market cap of $3.6 million. https://www.openbell.ai/news/CANG:1789751149925 2026-09-18T17:05:49.925Z daily 0.9 https://cdn.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/11/06/movers_4.jpg?width=250&height=187 12 Information Technology Stocks Moving In Friday's Intraday Session On Friday, Cango (NYSE:CANG) shares surged by 24.9% to $2.71, resulting in a market value of $89.0 million. Other notable gainers included QumulusAI (NASDAQ:QMLS), which rose 22.81% to $7.46, and Canaan (NASDAQ:CAN), up 19.58% to $0.38. In contrast, CID Holdco (NASDAQ:DAIC) experienced the largest decline, dropping 27.7% to $3.83, with a market value of $6.4 million. https://www.openbell.ai/news/IREN:1789750861842 2026-09-18T17:01:01.842Z daily 0.9 https://cdn.brandfetch.io/IREN/w/400/h/400?c=1idopYfmtR7ZKg8QMud Northland Capital Markets Initiates Coverage On IREN with Outperform Rating, Announces Price Target of $99 Northland Capital Markets has initiated coverage on IREN (NASDAQ: IREN) with an Outperform rating. The firm has set a price target of $99 for the stock. https://www.openbell.ai/news/GRAL:1789750769215 2026-09-18T16:59:29.215Z daily 0.9 https://cdn.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2026/09/18/Stuttgart--Germany---Aug-15--2021-Person.jpg?width=250&height=187 Grail Analyst Sees Massive Market Potential with Valuation Headwinds RBC Capital Markets has initiated coverage on Grail Inc. (NASDAQ: GRAL), highlighting a significant market opportunity for its multi-cancer early detection (MCED) test, Galleri. The company is set to present its Galleri screening tool at an FDA advisory committee meeting on September 23, with expectations of FDA approval by late 2026 or early 2027. RBC has set a price target of $84 for Grail, noting potential annual testing opportunities exceeding 100 million in the U.S. and 300 million globally, despite concerns regarding adoption rates and cash burn. https://www.openbell.ai/news/INTU:1789750583172 2026-09-18T16:56:23.172Z daily 0.9 https://cdn.brandfetch.io/INTU/w/400/h/400?c=1idopYfmtR7ZKg8QMud Evercore ISI Group Reiterates Outperform on Intuit, Maintains $400 Price Target Evercore ISI Group analyst Kirk Materne has reiterated an 'Outperform' rating on Intuit (NASDAQ: INTU) and maintained a price target of $400 for the company's stock. https://www.openbell.ai/news/BTCUSD:1789750521538 2026-09-18T16:55:21.538Z daily 0.9 https://cdn.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2026/09/18/stockthumbnail.png?width=250&height=187 Bitcoin Tops $80,000, S&P 500 Slips as Yields Reclaim 5%: Stock Market Today Bitcoin surpassed $80,000, contributing to a rally in crypto equities, while the S&P 500 index fell 0.2% to 7,621.16 amid rising bond yields. The 10-year Treasury yield increased to 5%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 0.4% to 51,555.73, with IBM being a significant contributor to the decline. In the energy sector, West Texas Intermediate crude decreased by 0.4% to $101.50 per barrel, while gold prices rose 0.4% to $4,358 an ounce. https://www.openbell.ai/news/INTU:1789750517807 2026-09-18T16:55:17.807Z daily 0.9 https://cdn.brandfetch.io/INTU/w/400/h/400?c=1idopYfmtR7ZKg8QMud Mizuho Reiterates Outperform on Intuit, Maintains $430 Price Target Mizuho analyst Siti Panigrahi has reiterated an 'Outperform' rating on Intuit (NASDAQ: INTU) and maintained a price target of $430 for the company's stock. No additional financial figures or strategic changes were mentioned in the article. https://www.openbell.ai/news/MFG:1789750260355 2026-09-18T16:51:00.355Z daily 0.9 https://cdn.brandfetch.io/MFG/w/400/h/400?c=1idopYfmtR7ZKg8QMud Shares of U.S.-listed Japanese banking companies are trading lower. The Bank of Japan raised its interest rate to a 31-year high to counter persistent inflation spurred by climbing energy prices and global supply constraints. openbell Financial News https://www.openbell.ai/news/DXCM:1789750182413 2026-09-18T16:49:42.413Z daily 0.9 https://cdn.brandfetch.io/DXCM/w/400/h/400?c=1idopYfmtR7ZKg8QMud Truist Securities Maintains Buy on DexCom, Raises Price Target to $102 Truist Securities analyst Richard Newitter has reaffirmed a Buy rating on DexCom (NASDAQ: DXCM) and increased the price target from $93 to $102. This adjustment reflects a positive outlook for the company's performance in the market. https://www.openbell.ai/news/HOOD:1789750028114 2026-09-18T16:47:08.114Z daily 0.9 https://cdn.brandfetch.io/HOOD/w/400/h/400?c=1idopYfmtR7ZKg8QMud Robinhood Stock Rises with Bitcoin Amid CFTC's New Crypto Proposal Robinhood Markets Inc (NASDAQ: HOOD) shares rose 8.58% to $119.23 as crypto-linked stocks rallied following new regulatory proposals from the CFTC and SEC. The CFTC has eased rules for prediction market software providers, while the SEC has introduced a temporary five-year window for tokenized U.S. stocks, allowing approved venues to market blockchain-based versions of these stocks. These developments come after the Senate's failure to advance the CLARITY Act, prompting regulators to take independent action. https://www.openbell.ai/news/MRK:1789749940071 2026-09-18T16:45:40.071Z daily 0.9 https://cdn.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2026/09/18/Merck-Logo--Sign-At-Merck-Research-Labor.jpg?width=250&height=187 Merck Advances European Regulatory Approval For Keytruda Combination In Bladder Cancer Merck & Co., Inc. received a favorable recommendation from the European Medicines Agency for its cancer therapy Keytruda in combination with Padcev to treat muscle-invasive bladder cancer. The recommendation is based on positive results from the Phase 3 KEYNOTE-B15 study, which showed a 47% reduction in event-free survival risks and a 35% lower risk of death compared to traditional chemotherapy. The European Commission is expected to make a final decision on marketing authorization by Q4 2026. Merck's shares were down 0.66% to $146.18 at the time of publication. https://www.openbell.ai/news/HOOD:1789749898217 2026-09-18T16:44:58.217Z daily 0.9 https://cdn.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2026/09/18/Dhaka--Bangladesh--18-March-2025-Robinho.jpg?width=250&height=187 Robinhood Stock Rises with Bitcoin Amid CFTC's New Crypto Proposal Robinhood Markets Inc (NASDAQ: HOOD) shares rose 8.58% to $119.23 following new regulatory proposals from the CFTC and SEC that could benefit crypto-linked stocks. The CFTC eased rules for prediction market software providers, while the SEC introduced a temporary five-year window for tokenized U.S. stocks, allowing approved venues to market blockchain-based versions. These developments come after the Senate's failure to advance the CLARITY Act, prompting regulators to take independent action. https://www.openbell.ai/news/FLNC:1789749826846 2026-09-18T16:43:46.846Z daily 0.9 https://cdn.brandfetch.io/FLNC/w/400/h/400?c=1idopYfmtR7ZKg8QMud Goldman Sachs Downgrades Fluence Energy to Neutral, Lowers Price Target to $9 Goldman Sachs analyst Brian Lee has downgraded Fluence Energy (NASDAQ: FLNC) from a Buy rating to Neutral. The price target for the stock has been significantly reduced from $22 to $9. https://www.openbell.ai/news/MARA:1789749776847 2026-09-18T16:42:56.847Z daily 0.9 https://cdn.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2026/09/18/Global-Stock-Market-Rally-And-Bullish-Pe.jpg?width=250&height=187 Why Is MARA Stock Surging on Friday? MARA Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: MARA) stock surged 8.93% to $12.68 on Friday, driven by a 6.09% increase in Bitcoin prices, which reached $80,997.20. Morgan Stanley raised its price forecast for MARA to $11, despite maintaining an Underweight rating. Additionally, shares of crypto-linked companies rose following a proposal from the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission to establish a regulatory framework for crypto transactions. Analysts have mixed views on MARA, with an average price target of $17, while some firms have downgraded their ratings. https://www.openbell.ai/news/ACET:1789749733014 2026-09-18T16:42:13.014Z daily 0.9 https://cdn.brandfetch.io/ACET/w/400/h/400?c=1idopYfmtR7ZKg8QMud HC Wainwright & Co. Reiterates Buy on Adicet Bio, Maintains $27 Price Target HC Wainwright & Co. analyst Robert Burns has reiterated a Buy rating on Adicet Bio (NASDAQ: ACET) and has maintained a price target of $27 for the stock. https://www.openbell.ai/news/ACN:1789749676872 2026-09-18T16:41:16.872Z daily 0.9 https://cdn.brandfetch.io/ACN/w/400/h/400?c=1idopYfmtR7ZKg8QMud Accenture shares are trading lower after Guggenheim downgraded the stock from Buy to Neutral. openbell Financial News https://www.openbell.ai/news/CORT:1789749618573 2026-09-18T16:40:18.573Z daily 0.9 https://cdn.brandfetch.io/CORT/w/400/h/400?c=1idopYfmtR7ZKg8QMud HC Wainwright & Co. Reiterates Buy on Corcept Therapeutics, Maintains $165 Price Target HC Wainwright & Co. analyst Swayampakula Ramakanth has reiterated a Buy rating on Corcept Therapeutics (NASDAQ: CORT) and maintained a price target of $165 for the stock. https://www.openbell.ai/news/AXSM:1789749550107 2026-09-18T16:39:10.107Z daily 0.9 https://cdn.brandfetch.io/AXSM/w/400/h/400?c=1idopYfmtR7ZKg8QMud Piper Sandler Reiterates Overweight on Axsome Therapeutics, Maintains $258 Price Target Piper Sandler analyst David Amsellem has reiterated an Overweight rating on Axsome Therapeutics (NASDAQ: AXSM) and maintained a price target of $258 for the stock. This endorsement suggests a positive outlook for the company's performance in the market. https://www.openbell.ai/news/AN:1789749442328 2026-09-18T16:37:22.328Z daily 0.9 https://cdn.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2026/09/18/Konskie--Poland---March-16--2024-Autonat.jpg?width=250&height=187 AutoNation Stock Slides as Softer Q3 Outlook Raises Margin Concerns AutoNation, Inc. CFO Thomas Szlosek provided a weaker Q3 outlook at a recent conference, leading to a 3.69% decline in the company's stock price, which is now at $168.43. Key concerns include a projected 10% drop in new-vehicle gross profit per unit and modest growth in parts-and-service due to selective customer spending. The company anticipates a $50-$100 sequential decline in unit profitability for Customer Financial Services, while EV demand has decreased significantly following the expiration of federal incentives. Despite these challenges, AutoNation Finance is approaching a $3 billion portfolio, with an 18% penetration rate in financed vehicles. https://www.openbell.ai/news/TLN:1789748928326 2026-09-18T16:28:48.326Z daily 0.9 https://cdn.brandfetch.io/TLN/w/400/h/400?c=1idopYfmtR7ZKg8QMud Morgan Stanley Maintains Overweight on Talen Energy, Raises Price Target to $514 Morgan Stanley analyst David Arcaro has maintained an Overweight rating on Talen Energy (NASDAQ: TLN) and raised the price target from $503 to $514. This adjustment reflects a positive outlook for the company's performance in the market. https://www.openbell.ai/news/UAL:1789748921863 2026-09-18T16:28:41.863Z daily 0.9 https://cdn.brandfetch.io/UAL/w/400/h/400?c=1idopYfmtR7ZKg8QMud Major U.S. Airlines Oppose Air China Bid To Fly Additional Flights To United States Major U.S. airlines have expressed opposition to Air China's request for permission to operate additional flights to the United States. This move comes as airlines are concerned about the potential impact on market competition and capacity. The filing highlights the ongoing tensions between U.S. and Chinese aviation interests.