Economy

US Gilead Sciences acquires cancer drug developer Arcellx for $7.8B

US Gilead Sciences acquires cancer drug developer Arcellx for $7.8B

Data shows biopharmaceutical giant aims to maximize the long-term potential of cell therapy 'anito-cel'

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US economy grows 1.4% in Q4 2025, below forecasts
20.02.2026

US economy grows 1.4% in Q4 2025, below forecasts

Deceleration in Q4, versus Q3, reflects downturns in government spending and exports, Bureau of Economic Analysis states

China’s US bond holdings fall to lowest since 2008 as other countries buy more
20.02.2026

China’s US bond holdings fall to lowest since 2008 as other countries buy more

Beijing continues multiyear selloff of US Treasury bonds as Canada and Belgium increase holdings, helping offset China’s withdrawal, expert says

Türkiye’s Aselsan upgrades Kizilelma combat drone with new electronic shield
20.02.2026

Türkiye’s Aselsan upgrades Kizilelma combat drone with new electronic shield

Aselsan integrates its FEWS-U Electronic Warfare Suite, wraps Bayraktar Kizilelma in 360-degree threat detection and defense deployment system

ECB fines JPMorgan $14.3M over miscalculated assets
20.02.2026

ECB fines JPMorgan $14.3M over miscalculated assets

European Central Bank penalizes JPMorgan for misreporting its risk-weighted assets for consecutive quarters

New York Stock Exchange ends day with decline
20.02.2026

New York Stock Exchange ends day with decline

Investors remain cautious due to tensions between US and Iran, while oil prices continue to rise