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Markets

The U.S. benchmark indices rose on Thursday after President Donald Trump announced a trade deal with the U.K., while investors await the weekend trade talks between the U.S. and China.

Market-Moving News

Crypto

Coinbase Moves Deeper into Crypto Derivatives with Major $2.9 Billion Deribit Deal

Coinbase (NASDAQ: COIN) has agreed to acquire Dubai-based Deribit, one of the world’s largest crypto derivatives exchanges, for $2.9 billion.

The deal, which includes $700 million in cash and 11 million shares of Coinbase Class A common stock, is expected to close by the end of the year, positioning Coinbase as a major player in the global crypto derivatives market.

Deribit, known for its dominance in crypto options trading, facilitated over $1 trillion in trading volume last year and currently has about $30 billion in open interest.

This acquisition is a significant move for Coinbase, which has traditionally focused on the U.S. spot trading market but now aims to expand its international presence in derivatives, a high-margin segment that competitors like Binance have largely controlled.

For investors, the deal represents a strategic diversification for Coinbase, providing exposure to the rapidly growing crypto derivatives market, which is often seen as a critical piece of the broader digital asset ecosystem. The company has been looking to offset declining spot trading volumes and strengthen its revenue mix as the global crypto market evolves.

It also comes as the broader crypto industry sees a surge in mergers and acquisitions, reflecting both regulatory support and rising institutional interest. 

With a strong balance sheet, Coinbase appears positioned to pursue further strategic deals as it aims to solidify its role as a global leader in digital finance.

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Sustainability

JP Morgan Expands Green Economy Focus as U.S. Climate Investments Rise

JP Morgan (NYSE: JPM) has created a new green banking leadership role as part of its strategy to support clients navigating the energy transition. This move reflects the growing emphasis on clean energy and sustainability within the U.S. financial sector.

While Kai-Christian Nerger, the new head of green economy banking, will be based in Europe, the move signals a broader commitment to green finance that could influence the bank’s U.S. operations.

For investors, this development highlights JPMorgan’s efforts to capture a larger share of the rapidly expanding green finance market, which is expected to play a critical role in future infrastructure and energy projects.

With the U.S. government pushing for significant investments in renewable energy and climate resilience, banks like JP Morgan benefit from new financing opportunities in electric vehicles, battery storage, hydrogen, and carbon capture sectors.

JP Morgan has already earmarked $1 trillion for climate and sustainable finance initiatives, facilitating $242 billion toward these goals since 2021. This expanded leadership focus could help the bank secure a stronger position in this high-growth market, aligning it with long-term trends in clean energy and ESG (environmental, social, and governance) investing.

As the green economy continues to grow, financial institutions with established capabilities in climate finance may see enhanced revenue streams and reduced regulatory risks, potentially making them more attractive to sustainability-focused investors.

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Pharmaceuticals

Merck Animal Health Boosts U.S. Manufacturing with $895M Expansion

Merck & Co. (NYSE: MRK) has announced plans to invest $895 million to expand its animal health manufacturing operations in De Soto, Kansas. The project includes a 200,000-square-foot facility expansion and upgraded research and development laboratories to boost production capacity for vaccines and biologic products.

The investment covers $860 million for the manufacturing expansion and $35 million for R&D upgrades. The new facility is expected to significantly increase Merck's capacity for filling and freeze-drying large-molecule vaccines, supporting its long-term growth in the high-demand animal health sector.

Construction is set to begin immediately, with full-scale manufacturing operations expected to launch in 2030. The project is also expected to generate approximately 2,500 construction jobs during the build-out phase and create more than 200 new full-time positions once operational.

Investors should monitor further developments as this move signals Merck's commitment to strengthening its position in the rapidly growing animal health market, which has become an increasingly important part of its diversified portfolio.

As global demand for animal vaccines and biologics continues to rise, this expansion could give Merck a significant competitive edge in production capacity and market share.

Twin Vee Powercats Co. [VEEE] $7.45 (+192.16%)

Twin Vee stock jumped after posting Q1 revenue growth of 91%, far exceeding its guidance and showing strong margin improvements.

Asset Entities Inc [ASST] $7.69 (+126.84%)

Asset Entities surged to the highest since mid-2023 after announcing a reverse merger with Strive Asset Management to form the first publicly traded Bitcoin treasury firm.

D-Wave Quantum Inc [QBTS] $10.42 (+51.34%)

D-Wave rallied today after posting record Q1 revenue and highlighting its recent achievements, including a landmark quantum supremacy breakthrough and commercial progress with major clients like Ford Otosan.

ElectroCore Inc [ECOR] $5.19 (-23.79%)

ElectroCore was among the biggest losers after posting weaker-than-expected revenue despite a narrower EPS loss.

Energy Recovery Inc [ERII] $12.25 (-18.55%)

Energy Recovery tumbled after missing Q1 revenue estimates by over 60% and reporting a much larger-than-anticipated loss.

Mistras Group Inc [MG] $7.79 (-17.70%)

Mistras also dropped following disappointing quarterly results, reporting an unexpected loss and double-digit revenue miss. 

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