Healthcare & Biopharma Innovations
Merck (NYSE: MRK) secured an exclusive global license for its investigational Lp(a) inhibitor with an upfront commitment of $200 million and potential milestones of up to $1.77 billion, reinforcing its pipeline in lipid disorders.
Guardant Health (Nasdaq: GH) announced that its Shield™ blood test for colorectal cancer screening is now covered by the VA Community Care Network for beneficiaries aged 45–84 without a copay, expanding access and reinforcing market leadership.
Bausch Health (NYSE/TSX: BHC) priced an upsized private offering of $4.4 billion in senior secured notes due 2032, a strategic move to optimize its capital structure.
2seventy bio (TSVT) signed a definitive merger agreement with Bristol Myers Squibb at $5.00 per share in an all‑cash transaction, marking a transformative milestone in streamlining operations.
Eli Lilly (NYSE: LLY) announced details of its AACR 2025 presentations, where the company will showcase preclinical data on innovative targeted therapies.
Nurix Therapeutics (NRIX) revealed multiple poster and oral presentations at the upcoming AACR Annual Meeting, emphasizing its DEL‑AI platform and novel degrader programs for cancer treatment.
AbCellera (ABCL) will present in vivo data on its PSMA x CD3 T‑cell engagers at AACR 2025, marking a key advancement in prostate cancer immunotherapy.
ORIC Pharmaceuticals (Nasdaq: ORIC) announced that preclinical data for ORIC‑944, its PRC2 inhibitor for prostate cancer, will be showcased at AACR 2025.
Foghorn Therapeutics (FHTX) unveiled new preclinical data for its selective SMARCA2 inhibitor FHD‑909 during AACR sessions, reinforcing its clinical exploration in non‑small cell lung cancer.
Cogent Biosciences (NASDAQ: COGT) announced four AACR poster presentations, advancing multiple precision therapy candidates in its oncology pipeline.
NeOnc Technologies Holdings reported that its registration statement is now effective, with its common stock set to begin trading on the Nasdaq Global Market under the ticker symbol NTHI on March 26, 2025.
Health In Tech (Nasdaq: HIT) expanded access to virtual care by partnering with DialCare to integrate telemedicine services into its self‑funded health plan platform.
Verastem Oncology (VSTM) announced multiple AACR presentations focusing on RAS/MAPK pathway inhibition, highlighting promising preclinical results in resistant cancer models.
ADC Therapeutics (NYSE: ADCT) announced the acceptance of multiple preclinical abstracts for the AACR Annual Meeting 2025, featuring data on its novel antibody drug conjugates targeting Claudin‑6, PSMA, and ASCT2 to address unmet needs in cancer treatment.
Maravai LifeSciences Holdings (NASDAQ: MRVI) faces a significant class action lawsuit following delays in its earnings release and annual report, citing issues with revenue recognition and potential impairment charges that drove a 21.7% stock decline. Investors have until May 5, 2025 to apply for lead plaintiff status in the proceedings.
Financial & Strategic Partnerships and Capital Moves
Smithfield Foods (Nasdaq: SFD) delivered robust Q4 and full‑year results with net sales of $14.1 billion and an operating profit of $1.1 billion, driven by its strong Packaged Meats segment.
Cognizant (CTSH) hosted a milestone Investor Day outlining an AI‑driven long‑term growth strategy while raising its share repurchase authorization to approximately $3.1 billion, underlining its commitment to shareholder returns.
Equitable Holdings (NYSE: EQH) extended its cash tender offer to purchase up to 46,000,000 units at $38.50 per unit, a move that could total around $1.8 billion if fully exercised.
GameStop (NYSE: GME) reported Q4 net income doubling to $131.3 million and updated its investment policy by adding Bitcoin as a treasury reserve asset, signaling an evolving approach to digital assets.
Global Water Resources (NASDAQ: GWRS) announced an underwritten public offering of its common stock, with net proceeds aimed at funding acquisitions, working capital, and general corporate purposes.
Compass Minerals (NYSE: CMP) unveiled significant cost‑reduction measures, including cutting over 10% of corporate positions and shuttering a business segment, expecting run‑rate savings of $11–$13 million.
Worthington Enterprises (NYSE: WOR) reported its Q3 fiscal 2025 results with net sales declining 4% to $304.5 million, while earnings per share from continuing operations surged by 80% to $0.79.
Perion Network (NASDAQ and TASE: PERI) filed its annual report on Form 20‑F for fiscal year 2024, with the SEC filing now available on its website, offering investors detailed audited financial statements for the past year. Read more.
W&T Offshore (NYSE: WTI) announced the promotion of Huan Gamblin to Executive Vice President and Chief Technical Officer, bolstering its leadership team with over two decades of energy industry experience. Learn more.
Benson Hill (NASDAQ: BHIL) received U.S. Bankruptcy Court approval for its first‑day motions following its Chapter 11 filing, authorizing key measures such as access to $11 million in DIP financing and safeguarding employee wages to ensure continued operations. Details here.
GFL Environmental announced a direct share buyback of 17,050,298 subordinate voting shares from BC Partners at US$46.92 per share, along with plans to repurchase up to 7,056,027 additional shares in a secondary offering, as part of a broader strategy powered by approximately $2.25 billion generated from its asset sale. Full story.
CISO Global (NASDAQ: CISO) made significant financial moves by paying off its highest‐interest debt and extending $7 million in convertible notes, a restructuring step aimed at enhancing cash flow and supporting its shift to a software‐first business model. Read more.
Weatherford International (NASDAQ: WFRD) released its 2024 Digital Annual Update, highlighting record operational performance and strategic acquisitions that solidified its industry leadership. Learn more.
Noah Holdings (NYSE: NOAH) reported Q4 2024 results with net revenues dropping 18.5% to RMB651.9 million (US$89.3 million) and net income falling 49.3% to RMB109.8 million (US$15.0 million), while also announcing a combined dividend of RMB550 million. More details.
Rogers Communications (TSX: RCI.A and RCI.B, NYSE: RCI) will release its first quarter 2025 financial results on April 23, 2025, followed by a teleconference at 8:00 a.m. ET and an Annual General Meeting at 11:00 a.m. ET. Event details.
Technology & Major Contracts
Apple (AAPL) announced its annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC25), scheduled for June 9–13, 2025, where the latest software innovations and exclusive in‑person experiences at Apple Park will make headlines.
CME Group, together with Google Cloud, introduced an innovative tokenization technology via their new Universal Ledger, designed to enhance efficiencies in collateral and settlement processes across markets.
Tetra Tech (NASDAQ: TTEK) secured a $249 million multi‑award contract from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, reinforcing its longstanding government partnerships.
General Motors (GM), in collaboration with Pilot and EVgo, expanded its EV charging network to more than 130 locations nationwide, deploying high‑power chargers that allow for 15‑minute recharges.
Kulicke & Soffa (NASDAQ: KLIC) launched ATPremier MEM PLUS, a new vertical wire technology solution for high‑volume memory applications, targeting at‑the‑edge AI systems and next‑generation semiconductor assembly.
AirJoule Technologies (NASDAQ: AIRJ) reported breakthrough performance of its AirJoule® water harvesting system in Q4 and for full year 2024, demonstrating the ability to produce distilled water from air using less than 160 Wh/L—up to 4x more efficient than refrigerant‑based systems. The report highlighted key milestones including a joint venture with GE Vernova and a binding commercialization agreement with Carrier Global. Read the full update.
