Technology & Connectivity
ASML and imec have partnered for a five‐year strategic collaboration to accelerate semiconductor research and advance sub‑2nm innovations. (Read more)
AMD introduced its 5th Gen EPYC Embedded processors built on Zen 5, delivering up to 192 cores for networking, storage, and industrial edge applications. (Read more)
Pure Storage (PSTG) unveiled FlashBlade//EXA™, a breakthrough data storage platform promising over 10 terabytes per second read performance for demanding AI and high‑performance computing workloads. (Read more)
Comcast (CMCSA) announced significant upgrades to its Xfinity Internet service for more than 20 million customers, boosting upload speeds by 50‑100% and including a one‑year unlimited mobile service for qualifying plans. (Read more)
Healthcare & Biotech
Merck (MRK) unveiled a new $1 billion, 225,000‑square‑foot vaccine manufacturing facility in Durham, North Carolina aimed at bolstering domestic production and R&D. (Read more)
Arvinas (ARVN) and Pfizer reported positive topline results from their Phase 3 VERITAC‑2 trial for vepdegestrant in ESR1 mutant breast cancer patients, marking a pivotal step in advancing treatment options. (Read more)
Gilead Sciences (GILD) presented promising Phase 1 data for its once‑yearly lenacapavir formulation for HIV prevention, demonstrating sustained plasma concentrations over 56 weeks. (Read more)
Geron (GERN) received European Commission approval for RYTELO® (imetelstat), the first‑in‑class telomerase inhibitor for treating transfusion‑dependent anemia in lower‑risk MDS patients, backed by robust Phase 3 data. (Read more)
Globus Medical (GMED) extended the versatility of its Advanced Materials Science™ anterior interbody portfolio with the launch of the COHERE™ ALIF Spacer and Modulus™ ALIF Blades. The COHERE ALIF Spacer is the first Porous PEEK™ interbody spacer for anterior lumbar interbody fusion surgery, offering proprietary porous surface technology that promotes bone in-growth while preserving imaging clarity and mechanical strength. (Read more)
Tempus AI (TEM) announced its acquisition of Deep 6 AI, a leading AI-powered precision research platform. This move expands Tempus’ network to over 750 provider sites and strengthens its clinical trial optimization and patient recruitment capabilities. (Read more)
Industrial & Consumer
DICK'S Sporting Goods (DKS) celebrated its largest sales quarter ever with 6.4% comparable sales growth and a substantial $3 billion buyback that has revived retail sentiment. (Read more)
iRobot (IRBT) launched its most ambitious product rollout yet—a new suite of Roomba® robots featuring ClearView™ Lidar Navigation and PrecisionVision™ AI Technology, scheduled for debut on March 18, 2025. (Read more)
Corporate & Financial Developments
Cadre Holdings (CDRE) reported annual net sales of $567.6 million in 2024, net income of $36.1 million, and record Adjusted EBITDA of $104.8 million, while expanding its credit facilities and acquiring a key engineering division to bolster its nuclear safety business. (Read more)
Groupon (GRPN) delivered a turnaround with Q4 and fiscal year 2024 results, achieving positive trailing twelve‑month operating cash flow of $55.9 million and free cash flow of $40.6 million, setting a positive tone for future growth. (Read more)
Curtiss‑Wright (CW) secured a $50 million IDIQ contract from Naval Air Systems Command for high‑speed data acquisition systems that support multiple military platforms, underscoring its long‑standing reliability. (Read more)
Dow (DOW) announced pricing for its cash tender offer with an aggregate purchase consideration of up to $1.0 billion, reinforcing its commitment to capital returns amid market volatility. (Read more)
Modine (MOD) announced a definitive agreement to acquire AbsolutAire, a manufacturer of direct‑fired HVAC systems, set to expand its product portfolio and market reach, with closing expected on April 1, 2025. (Read more)
Bar Harbor Bankshares (BHB) announced a definitive merger agreement to acquire Guaranty Bancorp in an all‑stock deal valued at approximately $41.6 million, expected to be 30% accretive to earnings per share and expanding its footprint across Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont. (Read more)
Avino Silver & Gold Mines (ASM) reported record financial performance for Q4 and full‑year 2024, with Q4 revenue up 95% to $24.4 million, gross profit increased 308% to $10.5 million, and net income soaring 804% to $5.1 million. For full‑year 2024, revenue reached $66.1 million and net income hit $8.1 million, alongside an all‑time high cash balance of $27.3 million. (Read more)
Disruptive & Emerging Technologies
Innventure (INV) spotlighted market momentum for its Accelsius subsidiary, whose advanced two‑phase liquid cooling technology now achieves 4500Ws per socket alongside a new 250Kw multi‑rack system that is setting new industry benchmarks. (Read more)
Coherent Corp. (COHR) unveiled the WaveAnalyzer 1500B, a next‑generation optical spectrum analyzer designed for high‑precision transceiver testing with 100 MHz absolute frequency accuracy and full C+L band coverage. (Read more)
Energy & Renewables
PG&E (PCG) is gearing up for an impending winter storm by deploying 1,600 weather stations—most of which incorporate AI and machine learning—to enhance outage predictions and optimize crew deployment in vulnerable areas. (Read more)
Aerospace & Mobility
Collins Aerospace (RTX) received approval to begin full‑rate production of its MAPS Gen II system, which enhances secure navigation capabilities for combat vehicles and military watercraft. (Read more)
Rocket Lab (RKLB) announced an “at the market” equity offering program to sell up to $500.0 million in common stock and revealed its intention to acquire a controlling stake in laser communications provider Mynaric AG, with an initial expected purchase price of $75 million and potential additional earn-out consideration of up to another $75 million. These strategic moves are aimed at fueling future growth and expanding Rocket Lab’s technological reach in Europe. (Read more>; Read more)
Market Trends
An Omdia report (TTGT) forecasts online consumer expenditure to surge to $6.6 trillion by 2029—with the US contributing nearly $2 trillion—as evolving retail and media landscapes drive spending. (Read more)
