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Mercantile Bank Corporation (NASDAQ:MBWM) and Eastern Michigan Financial Corporation announced on Dec. 16, 2025, that they have received approval from the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago for their proposed merger.

GSK (NYSE:GSK) announced the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval of Exdensur (depemokimab), a novel, long-acting biologic treatment for severe asthma with an eosinophilic phenotype.

Bhutan plans to deploy 10,000 Bitcoin to fund its Gelephu Mindfulness City, using digital assets to drive economic growth, jobs and innovation.

Crypto ETPs to enter ‘cheesecake factory’ era by 2026

Crypto exchange-traded products could surge in 2026, with analysts predicting more than 100 new launches after US regulators streamlined approval rules, expanding investor choice across spot, index and altcoin-linked funds.

HEICO Corporation (NYSE:HEI) announced that its Flight Support Group subsidiary, Wencor, has entered into an agreement to acquire EthosEnergy Accessories and Components, a leading provider of repair services for aeroderivative gas turbine engine accessories.

Tonix Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:TNXP) has secured exclusive worldwide rights to TNX-4900, a selective small-molecule Sigma-1 receptor antagonist positioned as a potential new treatment for chronic neuropathic pain.

Highway Holdings (NASDAQ:HIHO) reported Q2 FY26 net sales of $1.18 million, down 44% year-over-year, and swung to a net loss of $0.37 million, primarily citing a key OEM customer's plant reorganization that shifted motor business.

Chinese EV maker XPENG (XPEV) has secured a strategic partnership with Malaysia's EP Manufacturing Berhad (EPMB) to launch localized production in Malacca, establishing its third global manufacturing base to serve the booming ASEAN market.