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IMCD NV manufactures and sells a variety of chemicals and food ingredients. The firm's product portfolio consists of two categories: Life Science consists of the following lines of business: Pharmaceuticals, Beauty & Personal Care, Food & Nutrition, and Home Care and I&I, and The Industrial segment contains the lines of business of Coatings & Construction, Lubricants & Energy, Industrial Solutions and Advanced Materials. The company has four operating segments; EMEA, Americas, Asia-Pacific, and Holding companies. It derives a majority of its revenue from the EMEA segment.

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Consumer inflation surged for the third straight month in December, rekindling concerns that the months-long cooling of price pressures could be over and casting doubt on the Federal Reserve&#8217;s ability to steer inflation <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/inflation">toward its 2% target.</a>
The headline Consumer Price Index rose 2.9% year-over-year in December, according to Wednesday&#8217;s data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. This marks an increase from November's 2.7% and matches economist forecasts. Notably, it represents the third straight inflation increase and highest annual rate since July 2024.
On a monthly basis, consumer prices increased 0.4%, up from both the previous month's 0.3% gain and the 0.3% predicted by analysts.
The energy index climbed 2.6% in December, contributing to over 40% of the monthly increase in overall prices, with the gasoline index rising 4.4% during the month.
Core inflation, which strips out the volatile food and energy categories, rose by 3.2% on a year-over-year basis, below the 3.3% estimate. Month-over-month, core prices marked a 0.2% increase, matching estimates.
Items that witnessed an increase in December include shelter, airline fares, used cars and trucks, new vehicles, motor vehicle insurance and medical care.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Market Reactions: Yields, Dollar Tumble </h3>
Prior to the release of the CPI report, traders priced in one 25-basis-point rate cut by December 2025, according to the CME FedWatch tool.
The mixed December inflation data could keep hopes for more than one rate cut by year-end quite stretched.
Treasury yields tumbled in response to the data, with the policy-sensitive two-year yield down 9 basis points to 4.28%. The U.S. dollar also weakened, with a key index tracking the greenback falling 0.5% during the session.
Equity markets reacted with optimism. Pre-market futures on the S&amp;P 500 rallied 1.5%, while contracts tied to the Nasdaq 100 soared 1.6%. 
On Tuesday, the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) inched up 0.1%, while the Invesco QQQ Trust, Series 1 (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) declined 0.1%. 
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Inflation Rises To 2.9% In December: Core Slows, Yet Rising Energy Costs Put Fed's Target At Risk

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Conduent Incorporated Receives $92M Contract With Alaska Department of Health, Division Of Health Care Services To Operate And Manage The State's Medicaid Management Information System

RBC Capital analyst Scott Hanold reiterates Matador Resources (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MTDR#NYSE">MTDR</a>) with a Outperform and maintains $70 price target.

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RBC Capital Reiterates Outperform on Matador Resources, Maintains $70 Price Target

RBC Capital analyst Jonathan Atkin maintains Charter Communications (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CHTR#NASDAQ">CHTR</a>) with a Sector Perform and lowers the price target from $390 to $380.

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RBC Capital Maintains Sector Perform on Charter Communications, Lowers Price Target to $380

JP Morgan analyst Jeremy Metz maintains First Quantum Minerals (TSX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FM#TSX">FM</a>) with a Neutral and raises the price target from C$17 to C$18.

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JP Morgan Maintains Neutral on First Quantum Minerals, Raises Price Target to C$18

RBC Capital analyst Drew McReynolds reiterates Cogeco Communications (TSX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CCA#TSX">CCA</a>) with a Sector Perform and maintains C$77 price target.

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RBC Capital Reiterates Sector Perform on Cogeco Communications, Maintains C$77 Price Target

Grab Holdings Limited (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GRAB#NASDAQ">GRAB</a>) shares are trading marginally higher <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/premarket" rel="noreferrer noopener">in the premarket session on Wednesday.</a>
The firm has announced a <a target="_blank" href="https://www.grab.com/sg/press/others/grab-and-byd-enter-strategic-partnership-to-expand-electric-vehicle-fleet-offering-across-southeast-asia/" rel="noreferrer noopener">regional partnership</a> with BYD to expand access to up to 50,000 electric vehicles for Grab&#8217;s driver-partners across Southeast Asia, enhancing the availability of green vehicles for its users.
This collaboration aims to overcome the region&#8217;s key barrier to EV adoption: high upfront costs.
This partnership spans six Southeast Asian countries—Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam—and includes models like the DENZA D9, BYD ATTO3, BYD SEAL, and BYD M6.
The DENZA D9, a luxury electric vehicle, will be featured in GrabExec, setting a new standard for executive transportation with its advanced features and sustainability.
Last July, BYD announced a multi-year strategic partnership to add 100,000 new BYD electric vehicles to the&nbsp;Uber platform <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/07/40077563/uber-and-byd-team-up-for-electric-future-100k-evs-to-hit-the-road" rel="noreferrer noopener">in key global markets.</a> However, the deal with Uber focused on Europe and Latin America, with plans to expand to the Middle East, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.
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In the latest development with Grab, BYD plans to provide Grab&#8217;s fleet and driver-partners with access to affordable BYD vehicles, including extended warranties for the vehicles&#8217; batteries.
Drivers can choose to rent these EVs through Grab&#8217;s fleet partners or access financing options via Grab&#8217;s car ownership schemes. This partnership aligns with Grab&#8217;s sustainability goals, helping accelerate the transition to zero-emission transportation.
In countries like Singapore and Thailand, Grab users can select an &#8220;Eco-Friendly Ride&#8221; option at no extra charge, prioritizing green vehicles for their rides.
Liu Xueliang, General Manager of BYD Asia Pacific Auto Sales Division, said, &#8220;We are excited to partner with Grab as the leading on-demand transport provider in Southeast Asia and push forward the transition to electric vehicles in the region.&#8221;
Per a <a target="_blank" href="https://www.statista.com/outlook/mmo/electric-vehicles/southeast-asia" rel="noreferrer noopener">report</a> by Statista, the Electric Vehicles market in Southeast Asia is expected to reach $6.798 billion by 2025. From 2025 to 2029, the market is projected to grow at a rate of 4.02% annually. By 2029, the market volume is expected to hit $7.958 billion.
The partnership will also focus on deep technological integration to enhance Grab&#8217;s services. BYD vehicles will integrate with Grab&#8217;s platform through IoT, providing real-time data on driving patterns and behaviors. This data will help improve driver safety and overall experience, with features like larger screens displaying jobs, navigation, and chats directly in the vehicle&#8217;s head unit.
The integration of real-time data, such as weather and traffic conditions, will also help improve ride reliability and route optimization, ensuring better ETA accuracy and efficient navigation.
Price Action: GRAB shares are trading higher by 2.06% to $4.45 premarket at last check Wednesday.
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Grab Teams Up With BYD To Boost EV Availability For Southeast Asia's Driver-Partners

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Talkspace Sees 2024 Revenue Guidance Of ~$185M-$195M, Up 23%-30% YoY; 3-Year Revenue CAGR Outlook Of 20%-25%

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VCI Global Announces Exclusive Distributorship Of Secure Encryption Storage Limited For Data Security Solutions In Malaysia

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Calavo Growers shares are trading lower after the company reported worse-than-expected Q4 adjusted EPS results.

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Priority Technology shares are trading lower after the company announced a share offering of 9,157,600 shares.

CEO Marc Rowan to Enter Into 5-Year Employment Agreement Extension
Jim Zelter Named President of Apollo Global Management
John Zito Named Co-President of Apollo Asset Management Alongside Scott Kleinman
NEW YORK, Jan. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Apollo (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APO#NYSE">APO</a>) today announced that Jim Zelter has been named President of Apollo Global Management, Inc. (AGM), the holding company for its asset management and retirement services businesses. The newly created role reflects Apollo's continued operational expansion and its significant growth plans across both the Apollo Asset Management, Inc. (AAM) and Athene Holding Ltd. subsidiaries. As President, Zelter will work closely with AGM CEO Marc Rowan to drive Apollo's recently announced five-year plan and lead a number of key strategic initiatives across its asset management and retirement services businesses.

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Apollo Announces Jim Zelter As President Of Apollo Global Management; John Zito Named Co-President Of Apollo Asset Management With Scott Kleinman; CEO Marc Rowan Signs 5-Year Agreement Extension

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TOMI Environmental Solutions Regains Compliance With Nasdaq Requirements

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Greenlane Regains Full Compliance With Nasdaq Continued Listing Rules
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Keros Therapeutics shares are trading lower after the company announced an update on its Phase 2 TROPOS trial and halted all dosing based on the ongoing safety review.

JP Morgan analyst Tami Zakaria maintains Deere (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DE#NYSE">DE</a>) with a Neutral and raises the price target from $450 to $470.

JP Morgan Maintains Neutral on Deere, Raises Price Target to $470

QUBT

Quantum Computing Collaborates With Sanders Tri-Institutional Therapeutics Discovery Institute To Support Research Using Dirac-3 Systems

BECN

QXO Proposes To Acquire Beacon Roofing Supply For $124.25/Share In Cash, Implying Total Transaction Valued Of ~$11B

Tempus AI, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TEM#NASDAQ">TEM</a>), a technology company leading the adoption of AI to advance precision medicine and patient care, today announced the national launch of the company's FDA-approved, NGS-based in vitro diagnostic device, xT CDx. Beginning today, xT CDx is now available for all ordering clinicians nationwide. xT CDx is a FDA-approved test that delivers comprehensive insights with one of the largest reported gene panels available.
xT CDx is a 648-gene next-generation sequencing test for solid tumor profiling, which includes microsatellite instability status and companion diagnostic claims for colorectal cancer patients. xT CDx leverages a normal-matched approach, which is a method of parallel DNA sequencing of a solid tumor and normal patient sample that can lead to more accurate identification of cancer-driving somatic variants. All orders for tumor + normal match tests – traditionally run on the company's signature xT assay – will now be run as xT CDx with no changes to the current ordering workflow.

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Tempus Announces The Launch Of FDA-Approved xT CDx Test, Now Available For All Ordering Clinicians Nationwide

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Myriad Genetics Sees FY25 Adj. EPS $0.07-$0.11 Vs $0.08 Est.; Revenue $840M-$860M Vs $876.702M Est.

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