Edwards Lifesciences (NYSE: EW) has terminated its planned takeover of JenaValve, opting instead to reinvest capital into its internal transcatheter aortic (TAVR) and mitral valve development programs. The strategic pivot underscores a renewed focus on organic growth in its core structural heart business.
The medtech giant surpassed financial expectations, driven by robust performance in its core imaging and pharmaceutical diagnostics segments, while outlining a strategic shift towards becoming a comprehensive healthcare solutions provider.
Cybersecurity leader CrowdStrike moves to acquire identity security startup SGNL in a major deal, aiming to integrate continuous, real-time authorization technology into its Falcon platform to counter evolving AI-powered threats.
Citi analysts have upgraded Spotify Technology (NYSE: SPOT) from 'Neutral' to 'Buy', maintaining a $650 price target. The move highlights growing Wall Street confidence in the streaming giant's ability to boost profitability through strategic price hikes and an accelerated share repurchase program, even as subscriber growth in mature markets slows.
CAPE Holland secures a pivotal equipment contract from CDWE for Taiwan's Fengmiao Offshore Wind Farm, deploying its specialized vibro lifting technology to install massive foundations in challenging deep-water conditions.
Backed by LVMH, the sustainable colour technology startup Sparxell has secured $5 million in pre-Series A funding. The capital will fuel the commercial-scale production of its biodegradable, cellulose-based pigments, targeting the textile, cosmetics, and automotive industries as regulatory pressure on synthetic dyes intensifies.
Huachen AI Parking Management Technology Holding (NASDAQ:HCAI) faces mounting scrutiny as its returns on capital employed plummet to 2.3%, significantly trailing industry benchmarks, despite increased investment in its operations.
Meta Platforms confronts significant legal challenges on two fronts: a multi-billion dollar patent infringement lawsuit targeting its smart glasses technology and a high-stakes trial in New Mexico over child safety allegations. These proceedings could impact the company's hardware roadmap, policy decisions, and investor sentiment.
Vishay Intertechnology's quarterly revenue climbed 12.1%, driven by robust orders in industrial power, AI applications, and a recovering automotive sector. The company's optimistic guidance signals sustained momentum.
Industrial manufacturer IDEX surpassed Wall Street's revenue and profit forecasts for the fourth quarter, driven by robust demand in its Health, Science & Technology unit and key investments in data center infrastructure.
Industrial technology firm Fortive (NYSE: FTV) posted fourth-quarter results that beat Wall Street forecasts, with revenue climbing 4.6% year-over-year to $1.12 billion. Adjusted earnings of $0.90 per share also surpassed analyst consensus by 7.4%, driven by strategic launches and operational efficiency.
DXC Technology's latest earnings revealed a familiar tension: strategic optimism around its AI and branding refresh clashing with ongoing organic revenue declines. While management highlighted key contract wins, analyst questions zeroed in on the timeline for a tangible turnaround.
Ameriprise Financial reported robust fourth-quarter results driven by advisor strength and platform investments. As shares rally post-earnings, analysts are focusing on key questions around recruitment momentum, technology payoffs, and the impact of its new Signature Wealth platform.
Beyond its role in payments, XRP's underlying technology is positioning itself at the forefront of a multi-billion dollar financial revolution: the tokenization of real-world assets. Analysts point to 2026 as a potential inflection point for adoption and value.
Amid a cautious macroeconomic backdrop, select technology companies are charting a path of exceptional growth. We analyze three firms from China and Japan whose innovation and market strategies are driving forecasts that significantly outpace their domestic markets.
Sony Group leveraged the global stage of Super Bowl LX to showcase its integrated technology suite, from coach communications to advanced optical tracking, underscoring its strategic pivot towards high-value live events and content ecosystems.
Automotive supplier Lear Corporation reported robust 2025 financial results, highlighted by record new business awards in seating and E-Systems, significant operational savings, and a disciplined capital return strategy. While navigating a mixed global auto market, the company outlined a confident outlook for 2026, underpinned by its thermal comfort technology and digital transformation initiatives.
While tokenized real-world assets are touted as a trillion-dollar frontier, industry leaders at a recent summit argue that widespread institutional adoption hinges not on technology, but on solving for risk in a fragmented, multi-chain world. Yield-bearing instruments are leading the charge, but the path to scale is paved with interoperability challenges.
Amid rising regional tensions, U.S. defense technology firms are making a concerted push into Asian markets at the Singapore Airshow, offering drones and AI systems tested in Ukraine to allies wary of China's military expansion.
As global demand for data center capacity shows no signs of slowing, investors are scrutinizing the foundational players. We examine the strategic positions of Nvidia, Broadcom, and Micron Technology in the high-stakes race to build tomorrow's AI backbone.
