Market Performance & Earnings Highlights
FinVolution Group (FINV (NYSE: FINV)) reported strong revenue growth in 2024 with annual revenue of US$1.8 billion and a net profit of US$327.1 million. The company’s international expansion and AI platform upgrades set a robust tone for future performance.
UP Fintech Holding (TIGR (NASDAQ: TIGR)) posted record quarterly revenue of $124.1 million and full‐year revenue of $391.5 million, bolstered by global client assets totaling US$41.7 billion.
Tencent Music Entertainment (TME) delivered Q4 revenues of RMB7.46 billion and boosted net profits to RMB2.08 billion via increased music subscriptions and strategic share repurchases.
Elbit Systems (ESLT (NASDAQ: ESLT)) recorded Q4 revenues of $6.8 billion alongside a record backlog of $22.6 billion, driven by strong international defense orders.
XPENG (XPEV) announced Q4 total revenues of RMB16.11 billion and a notable 52.1% rise in vehicle deliveries, underpinning a 34.2% full‐year growth.
LexinFintech Holdings (LX (NASDAQ: LX)) reported Q4 net income of RMB363 million – up 17% QoQ – and full-year 2024 operating revenue of RMB14,204 million. The board approved a dividend of US$0.11 per ADS, reflecting an increased payout ratio effective January 2025.
Tech & Innovation Giants
Google (GOOG) confirmed a definitive agreement to acquire the cloud security platform Wiz for $32 billion, a move expected to further enhance its Google Cloud security offerings.
Cloudflare (NET (NYSE: NET)) introduced its Cloudforce One threat events platform with data showing it intercepts an average of 227 billion cyber threats daily, highlighting its leadership in safeguarding digital infrastructure.
Adobe (ADBE (NASDAQ: ADBE)) unveiled major innovations at Adobe Summit 2025, showcasing its AI‐powered Experience Platform Agent Orchestrator along with expanded Firefly Services that drove an impressive 50% YoY revenue growth.
CrowdStrike (CRWD (NASDAQ: CRWD)) advanced AI-powered cybersecurity by collaborating with NVIDIA, integrating next-generation reasoning models into its detection systems to deliver 2x faster threat triage with 50% less compute load.
AI & Advanced Technology Developments
NVIDIA Blackwell Ultra AI Factory Platform: NVIDIA (NVDA) unveiled its groundbreaking platform featuring the GB300 NVL72 and HGX B300 NVL16 systems, delivering 1.5x improved AI performance as detailed in the announcement.
Industrial & Infrastructure Updates
TEN Ltd. (TEN (NYSE: TEN)) announced construction of nine DP2 Suezmax Shuttle Tankers at Samsung Heavy Industries, with gross revenues forecast at around $2.0 billion from scheduled deliveries in 2027 and 2028.
NextDecade (NEXT (NASDAQ: NEXT)) secured a favorable U.S. Court of Appeals decision on its Rio Grande LNG Facility, ensuring uninterrupted construction on its liquefaction trains.
CNH Industrial Capital (CNH (NYSE: CNH)) priced $500 million in aggregate principal of 4.750% notes due 2028 at 99.658%, with proceeds allocated for working capital and potential debt repayment – as described in the pricing announcement.
B2Gold (BTG (NYSE: BTG)) completed Phase 2 expansion of its Fekola Solar Plant in Mali, adding 46,200 solar panels to bring total capacity to 52 MW and battery capacity to 27.7 MWh. This expansion is set to lower annual emissions by 63,000 tonnes of CO2e and reduce heavy fuel oil usage by 20 million liters, supporting B2Gold’s sustainability goals.
Communications & Consumer Tech
T‑Mobile (TMUS (NASDAQ: TMUS)) achieved record-breaking field test speeds of up to 6.3 Gbps on its 5G Standalone network, powered by Nokia’s advanced 5G RAN equipment.
Corporate & Sector-Specific Developments
EuroHoldings (EHLD (NASDAQ: EHLD)) completed its spin‐off from Euroseas Ltd., with trading debuting on March 18, 2025, on the NASDAQ Capital Market. This strategic move allows Euroseas to concentrate on modern fuel‐efficient vessels, while EuroHoldings targets growth in the containership and maritime sectors.
Rocket Lab (RKLB (NASDAQ: RKLB)) announced an accelerated mission for OroraTech’s wildfire detection program, set for launch on March 27 UTC from New Zealand’s Launch Complex 1. The mission aims to deploy eight satellites equipped with AI-driven analytics and thermal infrared cameras to enhance global wildfire monitoring.
Verra Mobility (VRRM (NASDAQ: VRRM)) formed a strategic partnership with Verizon Connect to provide managed services for commercial fleets, integrating automated tolling and violation management with advanced GPS tracking.
Micron Technology (MU (NASDAQ: MU)) became the first memory company to ship both HBM3E and new SOCAMM products for AI servers in collaboration with NVIDIA, delivering 2.5x higher bandwidth and a substantially reduced footprint.
Biotech & Healthcare Highlights
Cytek Biosciences (CTKB) launched the Cytek® Muse® Micro, an affordable and user‐friendly next‐generation cell analyzer designed to enhance its acclaimed Guava® Muse® system. Featuring a 488 nm blue laser with five parameters and three fluorescent channels, the Muse Micro is engineered for applications spanning cell and gene therapy, drug discovery, water quality testing, and bioprocessing. Read the full update.
Oragenics (OGEN (NYSE American: OGEN)) filed its 2024 Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024. Despite receiving an unqualified audit opinion, the report included an explanatory note detailing concerns over the company’s ability to continue as a going concern, underscoring its commitment to advancing its pipeline amid financial challenges. More details can be found in the filing notice.
Enterprise AI & Hardware Updates
Supermicro (SMCI (NASDAQ: SMCI)) expanded its portfolio with new AI systems powered by NVIDIA’s Blackwell Ultra platform, launching the HGX B300 NVL16 and GB300 NVL72 solutions. The advanced systems deliver enhanced AI reasoning and video inference capabilities, featuring increased HBM3e capacity and up to 800 Gb/s direct-to-GPU networking, as detailed in the official release.
