Best Friend Forever has acquired international sales rights for Eugene Kotlyarenko’s film 'Vintage Violence,' starring Cole Sprouse and Kiko Mizuhara. The film is set to premiere in the Midnight Madness section at the Toronto International Film Festival.
Investment firms D.A. Davidson, UBS, Truist, and Mizuho have reaffirmed their 'Buy' ratings for Box, Colgate-Palmolive, Tyler Technologies, and Oracle, respectively. The ratings are based on factors such as upcoming earnings, target prices, AI adoption, and contract expansions.
A Mizuho markets head anticipates the Bank of Japan will soon begin raising interest rates and do so more often, as many Japanese financial institutions remain hesitant to re-enter the bond market amidst rising rates and persistent inflation.
Naoki Shimizu, the organizer behind Summer Sonic, looks back on 25 years of the music festival, from its early days with Green Day to attracting 300,000 fans.
Mizuho analysts have lauded Amazon's artificial intelligence strategy as a 'game changer,' highlighting its potential impact on the tech industry. This positive assessment comes amidst broader discussions about tech company performance, including Apple's recent struggles and Anthropic's security issues.
Director Christopher Nolan is facing criticism for filming his 'Odyssey' project in the disputed territory of Western Sahara, with critics accusing him of legitimizing its occupation.
The Una-Sana Canton government has declared July 30th a Day of Mourning in honor of the late General Ramiz Dreković, the first commander of the 5th Corps. A commemoration ceremony was held in Bihać to bid farewell to the respected general.
Mizuho has reportedly sent an "intriguing" message regarding Oracle's stock performance, following a substantial 38% decline. The analysis likely provides insights or recommendations for investors concerning the tech giant.
Mizuho has initiated coverage of European oil giants BP and TotalEnergies, assigning both companies an 'Outperform' rating. This move signals positive analyst sentiment for the two energy firms.
Mizuho has reiterated its 'Outperform' rating on Block (XYZ), also expressing support for its Neighborhoods initiative. This indicates continued confidence from the financial firm.
Mizuho analysts predict Robinhood's stock will soar as the trading platform moves closer to becoming the first true 'hyperscaler' among online brokerages.
Mizuho analysts have highlighted the significant pipeline potential of Amgen (AMGN), specifically mentioning its drugs MariTide and Olpasiran as key future growth drivers.
Mizuho Securities has reiterated its 'Outperform' rating for Insmed Incorporated (INSM), signaling continued confidence in the pharmaceutical company's stock performance.
At Nissan Motor's shareholder meeting, Motohisa Nagai, formerly of Mizuho Financial Group, was denied reappointment as an outside director, receiving just over 48% of the votes. Major shareholder Renault abstained from the vote, raising questions about future management implications.
Renault, which owns roughly 36% of Nissan, plans to abstain from voting for two board members who have ties to Mizuho Financial Group, Nissan's biggest creditor.
Mizuho Securities has reiterated its 'Outperform' rating for Chewy (CHWY), indicating continued confidence in the online pet supply retailer's stock performance.
Mizuho has lifted its price target on Arm Holdings (ARM) due to agentic AI tailwinds, while Rosenblatt raised its price target on CrowdStrike (CRWD) following an 'outstanding' Q1 performance. These adjustments reflect positive outlooks for both tech companies.
A strategist at Mizuho believes that the healthcare sector, particularly pharmaceutical stocks, is now considered a value sector due to its underperformance compared to the technology sector.
Mizuho Securities has increased its price targets for both Hyatt Hotels (H) and Lam Research (LRCX). This adjustment reflects Mizuho's updated outlook on the financial performance of these two companies.
Yekaterina Mizulina of the Safe Internet League has filed a complaint with the Interior Ministry against journalist Ksenia Sobchak over an interview on her YouTube channel, citing Russia's 'LGBT propaganda' law.
Mizuho increased its price target for CVS Health by $8, while DA Davidson lowered its price target for Roblox stock. These adjustments reflect updated analyst expectations for the respective companies.
Mizuho Bank is set to acquire a stake in Rakuten Bank, with the two megabanks planning to collaborate on services for corporate clients to boost earnings.
Mizuho, a financial institution, has raised its price target for Corning (GLW) stock. This adjustment reflects an updated positive outlook on the company's future performance from the analyst.
Mizuho has expressed increased caution regarding Realty Income's outlook, attributing the shift to persistent macroeconomic risks affecting the broader market.
Investment firms Evercore ISI and Mizuho have increased their price targets for Apple and Affirm, respectively. The revised targets reflect strong performance, with Apple's services compounding and Affirm's goal of $100 billion GMV powering bullish cases.
Mizuho has increased its price target for Intel to $124, citing strong demand for agentic AI servers as validation for the company's turnaround efforts. This indicates growing confidence in Intel's future performance.
Keefe Bruyette and Mizuho have both lowered their price targets for Arch Capital Group (ACGL). This indicates a revised, less optimistic outlook from these firms regarding the company's stock.
Mizuho has increased its price target for Micron (MU) to $740. This reflects a revised and more positive expectation for the memory and data storage company's stock.
Chief Ejaife Omizu Odebala, a leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Delta state, has resigned from the party, citing a shrinking space for constructive engagement and a lack of internal democracy.
Prime Video has unveiled “Hanzaisha,” a new Japanese original drama series adapted from Ota Ai’s novel, which will star Takahashi Issey, Saitoh Takumi, and Mizukami Koshi. The series is set to roll out weekly over four consecutive weeks.
Mizuho analysts have increased their price target for Amazon to $325, suggesting that Amazon Web Services (AWS) could emerge as a leading AI beneficiary in 2026. The report highlights AWS's potential in the artificial intelligence sector.
Mizuho analyst Gregg Moskowitz has changed his ratings for software stocks, downgrading Adobe to neutral from outperform while simultaneously upgrading CrowdStrike to outperform from neutral.
Mizuho has begun its coverage of Fair Isaac Corporation (FICO) with an 'Outperform' rating, suggesting that the market's reaction to the company's performance has been an overreaction.
Mizuho, BTIG, and Evercore have all lowered their price targets for Intuitive Surgical (ISRG), indicating a revised outlook for the medical device company.
A Mizuho analyst has issued a warning that central banks could find themselves in a 'tyrannical position' if an Iran war escalates. This highlights potential severe economic and financial challenges stemming from geopolitical conflict.
Mizuho has lowered its price target for ADMA Biologics Inc. (ADMA) from $30 to $24. This adjustment reflects a revised outlook on the company's stock performance.
Bloomberg has published profiles and biographies for two corporate executives: Takuro Nakahodo of Nakamuraya Co Ltd and Toshiharu Naoi of Mizuho Leasing Co Ltd. These profiles detail their professional backgrounds and roles.
Mizuho has downgraded PayPal's stock to Neutral, expressing concerns that competition from X (formerly Twitter) poses a significant threat to PayPal's Venmo service.
Mizuho has lowered its target price for Medtronic (MDT) ahead of the company's first-quarter earnings report. Despite the adjustment, Mizuho maintains a positive view on the stock.
Bank of America has cut its target for Lincoln National (LNC), while Mizuho has lowered its price target but maintained a bullish stance on the company.
Baird, a financial services firm, has reduced its price target for Nyxoah SA (NYXH) shares from $5.87 to $4.62. This adjustment reflects a revised outlook on the company's financial performance or market conditions.
Mizuho maintains a bullish outlook on Figure Technology Solutions (FIGR), citing optimism surrounding its expanding addressable market and growing footprint.
Mizuho has identified and named a leading stock within the small and mid-capitalization biotechnology sector, signaling potential investment opportunities.
Netflix has announced the renewal of its animated action series 'Blue Eye Samurai' for a third and final season, confirming the conclusion of Mizu's journey for justice. The streaming giant also revealed a premiere window for Season 2 and released a teaser, as part of its broader anime slate announcements.
The Portuguese Cinemateca has announced its program for 2026-2027, featuring works by renowned directors such as Paulo Branco, Martin Scorsese, Lino Brocka, Hiroshi Shimizu, and B.B., along with Portuguese filmmakers.
Wall Street experienced market fluctuations following the Federal Reserve's interest rate decision and new inflation figures. Major tech companies like Microsoft, Apple, and Meta reported earnings, with investor focus on AI spending and its impact on future growth.
Several companies, including MarketAxess, Jones Lang LaSalle, APi Group, and Regeneron, have reported robust second-quarter earnings that largely surpassed analyst estimates for both EPS and revenue. Regeneron notably saw a rise in its stock following strong performance driven by its high-dose Eylea.
Jordan Rochester, a prominent UK financial commentator known for his insights during Brexit, has left Mizuho Bank Ltd. to pursue a new position overseas.
J-horror director Takashi Shimizu's latest film, 'Sana: Play With Me,' is reviewed as having an intriguing premise but ultimately becoming overblown and failing to recapture the genre's classic scares.
Miho Shimizu, a Japanese woman, revisited Ulcinj, Montenegro, 47 years after participating in a youth work action there as a student from Yugoslavia. She returned as a tourist to the Old Town.
Mizuho has reaffirmed its 'Outperform' rating for Honeywell International (HON) after the company's Investor Day, where it presented its financial targets.
The Higher Public Prosecutor's Office in Belgrade initially remained silent on the spectacular murder of Aleksandar Nešović Baja in a Senjak restaurant, only releasing a statement after public outcry on social media.
Mizuho has increased its price target for Credo Technology (CRDO) after the company reported its financial results for the fourth quarter of 2026. This adjustment reflects an updated outlook on the company's performance.
Mizuho has reiterated its stock rating for Intel Corp (INTC), providing insights into the reasons behind its continued assessment of the semiconductor giant.
Masahiro Kihara, CEO of Mizuho, has floated the idea of the Bank of Japan implementing its first outsized interest rate hike since 1990, suggesting the timing (June or July) would not significantly impact the market unless the increase is substantial.
Several financial firms, including Raymond James, B. Riley, and Mizuho, have raised their price targets for various companies such as nLIGHT, Silicon Motion, YETI Holdings, Texas Instruments, and Qualcomm. This reflects increased optimism for these stocks, particularly in the AI semiconductor sector.
The leader of Japan's Constitutional Democratic Party, Mizuoka, stated that further parliamentary discussion is needed among parties regarding stable imperial succession, deeming it premature to finalize.
Japan's largest lender MUFG and Mizuho Financial Group both announced substantial increases in their fourth-quarter profits. MUFG reported a 438% jump, while Mizuho's profit surged by 660%.
MUFG Bank, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking, and Mizuho Bank are expected to be granted access to Mythos as early as the end of May, following a visit by Bessent.
Mizuho has increased price targets for several companies, including Western Digital and Micron, citing tailwinds from the artificial intelligence sector.
Mizuho analysts suggest that Micron Technology (MU) stock is currently undervalued, citing increasing demand for memory products. This assessment highlights potential investment opportunities in the semiconductor sector.
At the Social Democratic Party's convention, leader Mizuho Fukushima stated the party must fulfill its role in protecting the constitution and committed to expanding the party's strength.
Mizuho analysts predict a rally for CrowdStrike shares, citing increased attention to AI-driven cybersecurity risks, particularly those highlighted by Anthropic's Project Glasswing.
Japanese police are searching a rental office in Tokyo in connection with a body abandonment case, where the suspect, Katsuya Mizuguchi, reportedly lived.
People are increasingly turning to new "grief apps" to help them cope with the loss of loved ones, a trend that is also prompting unsettling questions about the collection and use of data related to death.
This week's new film releases feature 'Mektoub, Meu Amor', 'Fuori', and a special program showcasing three works by the Japanese master Hiroshi Shimizu (1903-1966).
Mizuho has upgraded American Tower's stock rating to "Outperform," highlighting the company's undervalued data center business as a key factor. This upgrade suggests a positive outlook for the cell tower giant's future performance.
Investment bank Mizuho has revised its price targets downwards for several prominent tech companies, including Datadog, Palantir, and Cloudflare. These adjustments come as analysts evaluate their performance and outlook ahead of upcoming Q1 earnings reports.
An analysis suggests the American government, particularly under Trump, is dangerously intertwining religion with militarism, using divine will to legitimize military actions.
Mizuho Trust is partnering with Nasdaq to attract global investors, according to President and CEO Kenichi Sasada. This collaboration aims to foster dialogue with overseas investors to spur investment for growth.
Mizuho analysts suggest buying Micron and Sandisk during price dips, while Morgan Stanley also defends memory stocks including Sandisk, indicating continued analyst interest and varied positive sentiments.
Donald Trump announced his intention to meet with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un later this year, emphasizing their 'excellent' relationship and, in an unusual move, claiming North Korea possesses '57 powerful nuclear weapons'.
Mizuho has issued a 'Buy' rating for Bloom Energy stock, providing reasons for its positive outlook and suggesting whether investors should consider purchasing shares.
Bloom Energy and FuelCell Energy shares experienced significant gains of 28% and 27% respectively, following their Q2 results and an upgrade from Mizuho.
Julie Delpy, Emma D’Arcy, and Takehiro Hira have joined the ensemble cast of 'Stages', the directorial debut of Sonoya Mizuno, which has begun shooting in the U.K. with A24 and Focus boarding for international distribution.
Jordan Rochester, known as 'Mr. Brexit' in financial commentary, has left Mizuho to take on a new position in Dubai, having joined Mizuho earlier in 2024 to expand its EMEA currency and rates business.
Ippei Mizuhara has been sentenced to 57 months in prison after admitting to stealing nearly $17 million from Shohei Ohtani and pleading guilty to bank fraud and tax evasion.
Oracle stock has experienced a significant 50% crash since June, but analysts from Mizuho suggest it could more than double from its current valuation. Meanwhile, Alphabet stock is being recommended as a buy at $350, with Wall Street's former fears now considered dead.
Mizuho Bank aims to become Asia's leading investment bank within five years by strengthening its equity underwriting and M&A advisory operations, with a focus on hiring in Korea and India.
The four-part omnibus 'Piccola Felicita,' directed by Yutaka Mizutani, examines themes of love and loneliness in a big city, featuring unexpected twists.
Mizuho and SMFG are contributing to a surge in Japanese corporate bond sales in overseas currencies, a trend partly fueled by the yen's depreciation to its weakest level against the dollar since 1986.
Mizuho suggests that Intel's advanced packaging technology could significantly support the growth of AI data centers, positioning the company to capitalize on the expanding demand for AI infrastructure.
Several financial firms, including Mizuho, Piper Sandler, and Baird, have raised their price targets for Seagate Technology Holdings, DexCom, First Solar, and Jabil. This indicates a positive outlook from analysts for these companies.
Analyst Genc Burimi stated that the protests ongoing for 20 days in Tirana, Albania, have broken records and made history, significantly minimizing Prime Minister Rama's power. He suggested Rama might face SPAK (Special Anti-Corruption Structure) similar to Balluku.
Executives from Sony Music Entertainment (Japan), Creativeman Productions, and Warner Music Japan discussed strategies for taking Japanese artists global and the future of live entertainment in Japan. They shared insights on superfans, global stages, and new industry eras in Billboard Global Power Players interviews.
Multiple financial institutions, including Rosenblatt, Cantor Fitzgerald, Scotiabank, Mizuho, and Loop Capital, have raised their price targets for various companies. These companies include The Walt Disney Company, Applied Materials, Snowflake, Humana, Molina Healthcare, and THOR Industries.
Tatsuki Fujimoto’s ‘Chainsaw Man’ Vol. 24 has topped the Billboard Japan Book Hot 100 chart, with Mizuki Tsujimura’s latest novel debuting in the top 10.
Mizuho has significantly raised its price target for Seagate Technology stock to $1,090, citing strong growth potential driven by advancements in AI technology.
Mizuho has raised its target for UnitedHealth (UNH) shares, citing an improving outlook for the managed care sector. The adjustment reflects positive developments in the healthcare industry.
Mizuho analysts express bullish views on companies like Sandisk, Seagate, and Western Digital, anticipating increased memory demand driven by advancements in artificial intelligence.
Atmos Energy's target has been cut by Mizuho, which cited lower utility valuation multiples as the reason, reflecting a revised assessment of the company's market value.
Micron Technology (MU) stock has seen a significant surge, reaching record highs, driven by strong demand for its memory products in the artificial intelligence sector. Analysts are optimistic about the company's future performance, citing a potential DRAM memory boom.
Russian blogger Artemy Lebedev has been fined 300,000 rubles in compensation following a lawsuit filed by Ekaterina Mizulina, head of the League of Safe Internet, for defamation. Mizulina stated that court bailiffs recovered the sum after Lebedev criticized her group.
Mizuho, a financial services group, has reaffirmed its 'Outperform' rating for ON Semiconductor Corporation (ON). This rating indicates Mizuho's positive outlook on the company's stock performance.
Mizuho Securities has reportedly downgraded ZoomInfo (GTM) to an "Underperform" rating, raising questions about the software stock's investment viability.
Mizuho has increased price targets for semiconductor companies Micron, STMicro, and Texas Instruments, citing positive tailwinds from the artificial intelligence sector.
Unpredictable fuel prices, influenced by geopolitics, are forcing transport companies in Lithuania to seek ways to optimize operations and reduce their dependence on traditional fuels.
Francine Shimizu-Orgar has frequent nightmares when her mind replays moments from the recent inquest into her daughter's death at the St. Catharines, Ont., hospital.
RBC maintained an Outperform rating on Air Products and Chemicals, while Mizuho also maintained an Outperform rating on New Jersey Resources Corporation.
A24's film adaptation of the video game 'Elden Ring', directed by Alex Garland, has announced its full cast and a March 2028 release date. The movie will be shot for IMAX, with production now underway.
People are turning to new 'grief apps' to cope with the loss of loved ones, but this emerging world of death data raises some unsettling questions about the optimization of mourning.
A film critic recommends specific movies for the week, including Mario Martone's "Fuori," a five-film cycle by Hiroshi Shimizu, and Paolo Sorrentino's new work "La Grazia."
Multiple financial firms, including Mizuho and Piper Sandler, have revised their price targets for Microsoft stock. These adjustments largely involve lowering targets, with one firm cutting its target by $103, ahead of the company's upcoming Q3 report.
Mizuho Fukushima has secured reelection as the leader of Japan's Social Democratic Party, despite concerns that the leadership race could create a serious divide within the party.
Mizuho Fukushima has been re-elected as the leader of Japan's Social Democratic Party following a re-election ballot held on April 6. Her re-election comes as her term was set to expire.
Bin Kusamizu and Saburo Megumi’s 'Solo Leveling' Vol. 24 has reached the top of the Billboard Japan Book Hot 100 chart, with 'GIANT KILLING' and 'The JOJOLands' following closely.
Japanese automaker Subaru has successfully secured a ¥100 billion credit line through a syndicate led by Mizuho Bank. This financial arrangement will provide Subaru with additional liquidity and support for its operations.