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Shield To Buy Echodyne For $5.3 Billion And Raise $2.5 Billion At $28.8 Billion Valuation

Apollo Reports Record $114 Billion In Quarterly Originations And $1.07 Trillion In AUM

Aramco: $31.2 Billion Q3 Adjusted Net Income Reflects Stronger Refining Margins And Cash Flow Growth

Ropes & Gray: Yoonji Woo Joins As Asset Management Partner To Expand Venture And Growth Funds Practice

White & Case: Ted Lacey, Tony Wolfe, And Tristan Manley Join As Debt Finance Partners In New York

Dynatrace: $2.21 Billion Annual Recurring Revenue Reflects 16% Growth As AI Adoption Accelerates

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 9:14 AM

Dynatrace, a Boston-based provider of AI-powered observability software, reported annual recurring revenue of $2.21 billion for its second quarter of fiscal 2027, representing a 16% year-over-year increase. The company also generated $580 million in quarterly revenue and announced an additional $1 billion share repurchase authorization as it expands its capabilities for monitoring and managing enterprise AI applications.

Clifford Chance: Kasia Bojarojć Joins London Antitrust Practice As Counsel From UK Competition Regulator

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 9:13 AM

Clifford Chance has expanded its global antitrust practice with the addition of Kasia Bojarojć as counsel in London. Bojarojć joins from the United Kingdom's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), where she served as Director of Mergers, bringing experience overseeing complex merger investigations and regulatory reviews.

Ball Corporation: $4.19 Billion Q3 Sales Reflect Higher Packaging Volumes And Expanding Global Manufacturing

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 9:12 AM

Ball Corporation, a global aluminum packaging manufacturer headquartered in Westminster, Colorado, generated third-quarter 2026 sales of $4.19 billion, compared with $3.38 billion in the prior-year period. The company's performance was supported by a 4.7% increase in global aluminum packaging shipments and higher comparable operating earnings, although reported results included a GAAP net loss.

Orrick: William Nicholson Joins As Energy And Infrastructure Finance Partner In New York

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 9:11 AM

Orrick has expanded its Energy & Infrastructure practice with the addition of William Nicholson as a partner in New York. Nicholson joins from Kirkland & Ellis, bringing experience advising sponsors, investors, and lenders on project finance, energy investments, and infrastructure transactions.

Leidos: $4.63 Billion Q3 Revenue And $49.6 Billion Backlog Highlight Defense Technology Demand

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 9:11 AM

Leidos Holdings, a Reston, Virginia-based defense technology and government services company, reported third-quarter 2026 revenue of $4.63 billion, representing a 4% increase from the prior-year period. The company also generated $413 million in net income, secured $5.5 billion in new bookings, and increased its full-year adjusted earnings guidance as demand for defense technology, intelligence, cybersecurity, and air traffic management solutions remained strong.

DuPont: $1.87 Billion Q3 Sales And 62% Adjusted EPS Growth Support Higher 2026 Guidance

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 9:10 AM

DuPont, a Wilmington, Delaware-based specialty materials and technology company, reported third-quarter 2026 net sales of approximately $1.87 billion, representing a 4% increase from the prior-year period. The company also generated 5% organic sales growth, increased adjusted earnings per share by 62%, and raised its full-year financial outlook as demand strengthened across healthcare, water technologies, aerospace, and industrial markets.

Goodwin: Tom Henry Joins As Co-Leader Of Real Estate Industry Group In New York

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 9:10 AM

Goodwin has announced that Thomas Henry will join the firm as a partner and co-leader of its Real Estate industry group in New York. Henry brings more than 27 years of experience advising major domestic and international real estate companies, investment funds, institutional lenders, and investors on complex commercial real estate transactions.

Supermicro: $19.9 Billion Fiscal Q1 Revenue Nearly Quadruples As AI Data Center Infrastructure Demand Accelerates

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 9:09 AM

Super Micro Computer reported preliminary net sales of about $19.9 billion for fiscal first-quarter 2027, up from $5 billion in the prior-year period. The substantial increase reflects rapidly growing demand for the company's AI data center infrastructure, integrated computing systems, and related hardware solutions.

Latham & Watkins: Steven Johnson Joins As Tax Controversy Partner In Washington, D.C.

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 9:08 AM

Latham & Watkins has expanded its Tax Controversy Practice with the addition of Steven Johnson as a partner in its Washington, D.C. office. Johnson brings extensive federal tax litigation experience, including representing clients in employment and payroll tax disputes, Internal Revenue Service examinations, and administrative appeals.

Shopify: $3.74 Billion Q3 Revenue Reflects 32% Growth As Merchant Volume Reaches $119 Billion

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 8:56 AM

Shopify, a global commerce technology platform, generated third-quarter 2026 revenue of approximately $3.74 billion, representing a 32% increase from the prior-year period. The company's performance was supported by expanding merchant activity, higher transaction volumes, and continued adoption of its commerce infrastructure, with gross merchandise volume reaching approximately $119 billion.

Amgen: $10.4 Billion Q3 Revenue Reflects 8% Growth As Repatha, UPLIZNA And IMDELLTRA Sales Accelerate

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 8:56 AM

Amgen, a biotechnology company headquartered in Thousand Oaks, California, reported third-quarter 2026 revenue of $10.4 billion, representing an 8% increase from the prior-year period. The company's performance was supported by growth across its commercial portfolio, including increased sales of Repatha, EVENITY, UPLIZNA, TEZSPIRE, and IMDELLTRA.

Arista Networks: $3.66 Billion Q3 Revenue Jumps 58.5% As AI Networking Demand Drives Record Growth

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 8:55 AM

Arista Networks, a Santa Clara, California-based provider of cloud and artificial intelligence networking technology, generated record third-quarter 2026 revenue of approximately $3.66 billion, representing a 58.5% increase from the prior-year period. The results marked the company's fastest year-over-year revenue growth since its initial public offering, reflecting strong demand for networking infrastructure supporting AI, cloud computing, and data center operations.

Pfizer: $16.6 Billion Q3 Revenue Supports Higher 2026 Guidance As Newer Medicines Grow 32%

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 8:55 AM

Pfizer, a global biopharmaceutical company headquartered in New York, reported third-quarter 2026 revenue of approximately $16.6 billion, with strong performance across several newer medicines offsetting declining sales of COVID-19 products. The company also raised its full-year revenue and adjusted earnings guidance, reflecting its financial performance during the first nine months of the year and continued growth across its commercial portfolio.

University Of Central Florida Receives Philanthropic Gift From Zaby And Suree Vyas To Expand Medical Scholarships

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 8:54 AM

The University of Central Florida (UCF) has recognized a philanthropic investment from Zaby and Suree Vyas supporting medical education, student scholarships, and the development of future healthcare professionals. The contribution is being commemorated through the naming of the Suree & Zaby Vyas, MD Tower and the Suree & Zaby Vyas, MD Classroom at UCF's College of Medicine.

Vodafone Business Partners With NYU WIRELESS To Advance 6G Research And Telecommunications Resilience

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 8:53 AM

Vodafone Business, the enterprise division of VodafoneThree, has joined NYU WIRELESS as an industrial affiliate, establishing a research partnership focused on telecommunications resilience, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and next-generation wireless networks. The collaboration connects New York University's research capabilities in Brooklyn and London with the operational experience of the United Kingdom's largest mobile operator.

UCLA Receives $5 Million Gift From Ken Griffin To Establish Fusion Science Chair And Master’s Program

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 8:52 AM

The University of California, Los Angeles has received a $5 million philanthropic gift from Ken Griffin to establish the Kenneth C. Griffin Endowed Chair in Fusion Science and support the development of a new master's degree program in fusion science and engineering. Internationally recognized fusion physicist Richard Buttery has been appointed the inaugural holder of the endowed chair and will serve as executive director of the new academic program.

Alma Therapeutics Launches University Of Illinois And Deerfield Management Partnership To Advance Drug Discovery

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 8:51 AM

Alma Therapeutics has launched as a public-private research partnership between the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and healthcare investment firm Deerfield Management. The collaboration is designed to accelerate the translation of scientific discoveries developed at the university into potential new medicines and therapeutic technologies.

UC San Diego Receives $500,000 From Qualcomm Technologies To Launch AI-Driven Semiconductor Design Initiative

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 8:40 AM

The University of California San Diego has received a $500,000 gift from Qualcomm Technologies to establish the AI in Microelectronic Systems (AIMS) initiative, a research collaboration focused on using artificial intelligence to improve semiconductor and computing system design. The university's Halıcıoğlu School of Data Science and Computing will provide an additional $250,000 in matching funds, bringing the combined support to $750,000.

UltraViolet Cyber: Interview With CEO Ira Goldstein About Purple Teaming, AI, And Cybersecurity

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 8:36 AM

UltraViolet Cyber is the only security operations partner that unifies red, blue, and purple team capabilities into one integrated team, finding what's vulnerable, stopping active threats, and validating that your defenses hold under real pressure. Its approach brings together threat detection and response, managed services, offensive security testing, and what the company calls the “power of purple,” which connects offensive and defensive security teams to drive continuous improvement. Pulse 2.0 interviewed UltraViolet Cyber CEO Ira Goldstein to learn more.

Oryx Dental: Interview With Founder And CEO Dr. Rania Saleh About AI-Powered Dental Practice Management

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 8:29 AM

Oryx Dental is an AI-powered dental practice management software platform that brings together clinical care, practice management, patient communication, imaging, revenue cycle management, and business intelligence. Founder and CEO Dr. Rania Saleh created the company after experiencing firsthand the limitations of traditional dental software while operating her own multi-site practice. Just as Toast transformed the restaurant industry by giving restaurants an operating system for their whole business, Oryx gives dental practices their own OS in the cloud. Pulse 2.0 interviewed Oryx Dental Founder and CEO Dr. Rania Saleh to learn more about the company's origins, AI strategy, growth, and vision for the dental office of the future.

AMD’s $13.4 Billion Q3 Revenue Highlights AI Momentum As Data Center Sales Surge 97%

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 8:15 AM

Advanced Micro Devices reported record third-quarter 2026 revenue of $13.4 billion, representing a 45% increase from $9.2 billion in the prior-year period. The semiconductor company's performance was driven primarily by a 97% increase in Data Center revenue, reflecting strong demand for AMD Instinct graphics processing units (GPUs) and EPYC server processors.

Volante Technologies: Interview With Global Head Of Product And Strategic Business Nadish Lad About Payments Modernization, AI, And Stablecoins

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 8:10 AM

Volante Technologies provides cloud-native payment technology that helps financial institutions modernize their payment infrastructure, support real-time and cross-border transactions, and manage evolving industry standards such as ISO 20022. Its platform supports banks and other financial institutions as they transition from legacy payment systems toward more flexible, automated operations. The company is also investing in AI and emerging payment technologies, including stablecoins. Pulse 2.0 interviewed Volante Technologies Global Head of Product and Strategic Business, Nadish Lad, to learn more about the company's technology, its role in the development of real-time payments, and its vision for the future of the payments industry.

C.J. Lawrence Launches Buffered Bulldog ETF (ACJL) With Active Equity Strategy And Downside Protection Overlay

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 8:04 AM

C.J. Lawrence, a New York-based investment management firm and division of Apollon Wealth Management, has launched the Buffered Bulldog ETF (ACJL), an actively managed exchange-traded fund combining its longstanding Bulldog equity investment strategy with an options overlay designed to mitigate certain market losses.

Penn Medicine Launches $35 Million Brain Tumor Research Initiative With Foundational Gift From John And Rosanna Troiano

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 8:03 AM

Penn Medicine has launched a $35 million initiative to advance brain tumor research and patient care, supported by a foundational philanthropic gift from John Gabriele Troiano and Rosanna Troiano. Their contribution establishes the Troiano Brain Tumor Center at the University of Pennsylvania, creating a multidisciplinary program focused on developing new therapies, expanding clinical research, and improving treatment options for patients with brain tumors.

Mesirow Appoints Shawn Beber As CEO, Bringing CIBC Leadership Experience To $410.3 Billion Financial Services Firm

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 8:02 AM

Mesirow, a Chicago-based independent, employee-owned financial services firm with $410.3 billion in assets under supervision as of September 30, 2026, has appointed Shawn Beber as its next Chief Executive Officer. The appointment follows an extensive executive search and a unanimous vote by the firm's Board of Directors.

Beacon Pointe Advisors Acquires $637 Million Firm ACT Wealth Management, Expanding Total Assets To $71 Billion

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 8:01 AM

Beacon Pointe Advisors, a Newport Beach, California-based registered investment adviser, has acquired ACT Wealth Management, a financial advisory firm with offices in Allen, Texas, and Raleigh, North Carolina, overseeing approximately $637 million in assets under management. The acquisition increases Beacon Pointe's total assets under advisement to approximately $71 billion and expands its specialized financial planning capabilities for airline professionals and their families.

Bluespring Wealth Acquires Whitaker-Myers’ $920 Million Wealth Management Business, Expanding River Valley Platform To $2.4 Billion

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 8:01 AM

Bluespring Wealth, an Austin, Texas-based acquirer and partner of independent wealth management firms, has acquired the wealth management business of Whitaker-Myers Wealth Managers, a Wooster, Ohio-based advisory firm overseeing approximately $920 million in client assets. The transaction expands Bluespring's Ohio River Valley platform to approximately $2.4 billion in client assets.

TechRiot.io: Interview With Co-Founder And CISO Ashish Rajan About AI Security Engineering And Securing Autonomous AI Agents

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 8:00 AM

TechRiot.io is a cybersecurity media, research, education, and advisory organization focused on helping security professionals understand emerging threats and develop practical approaches to securing cloud infrastructure and artificial intelligence systems. Pulse 2.0 interviewed TechRiot.io Co-Founder and CISO Ashish Rajan to learn more about his cybersecurity background, the company's research initiatives, his book AI Security Engineering, the challenges of securing autonomous AI agents, and the future of enterprise AI security.

Carson Group Adds $1.6 Billion Firm Marietta Wealth Management, Expanding Atlanta Advisory Presence

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 8:00 AM

Carson Group, an Omaha, Nebraska-based wealth advisory organization managing more than $66 billion in assets, has added Marietta Wealth Management to its integrated advisory channel as a Carson Wealth office in Marietta, Georgia. The partnership brings a multigenerational financial advisory firm overseeing approximately $1.6 billion in assets under advisement into Carson's national network.

Hyatt Hotels Prices $400 Million Senior Notes Offering At 5.950% Interest Rate

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 7:57 AM

Hyatt Hotels, a global hospitality company headquartered in Chicago, has priced a public offering of $400 million in aggregate principal amount of senior notes due 2033. The notes will carry a fixed annual interest rate of 5.950%, providing the company with additional financing as it prepares to repay existing debt.