Pulse 2.0

McDonald’s Commits $8.5 Billion To NEXT Strategy And Targets Higher Margins And Restaurant Efficiency By 2030

AMD Reaches $1 Trillion Market Value As AI Demand Accelerates

Select Water Solutions To Acquire Pilot Water Solutions For $700 Million, With Up To $15 Million In Additional Consideration

Marriott International Expands Revolving Credit Facility To $5 Billion And Extends Maturity To 2031

WhiteHawk Minerals Closes $111.8 Million In Acquisitions And $125 Million In Equity Financings, Expands Credit Facility To $175 Million

Tesla Semi Begins Customer Deliveries As Company Details New Factory With 50,000-Truck Annual Capacity

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 4:44 PM

Tesla has announced that customer deliveries of its redesigned Semi electric truck are beginning, while revealing new details about its first purpose-built Semi factory, which is designed to produce 50,000 trucks annually. In a series of posts on X, the company highlighted its manufacturing capabilities, redesigned battery and drivetrain technology, charging infrastructure, and improvements intended to reduce operating costs for commercial fleet operators.

Google Prepares Project Suncatcher Satellite Launch To Test AI Chips In Space

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 4:35 PM

Google is preparing to launch its first prototype satellite under Project Suncatcher, a long-term research initiative exploring whether artificial intelligence computing infrastructure can operate in space. The mission will test how Google's Tensor Processing Units (TPUs) perform in orbit, providing information that could eventually support the development of space-based AI data centers.

Adyen Nominates Former Klarna CFO Niclas Neglen As Chief Financial Officer, Effective February 2027

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 2:32 PM

Adyen, an Amsterdam-based global financial technology company, has nominated Niclas Neglen as Chief Financial Officer and a member of its statutory Management Board, effective February 1, 2027. Neglen joins from Klarna, where he served as CFO, bringing experience in financial management, corporate transformation, and international financial services.

Pentair Appoints Former Fiserv CFO Bob Hau As Executive Vice President And Chief Financial Officer

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 2:31 PM

Pentair, a global provider of water management and treatment solutions, has appointed Bob Hau as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective November 1, 2026. Hau brings more than 16 years of experience as CFO of publicly traded companies, including Fiserv, TE Connectivity, and Lennox International.

Ethyca Appoints Former Obama White House Technology Policy Leader Daniel Weitzner As Chief Strategy Officer

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 2:22 PM

Ethyca, a New York-based data governance and privacy technology company, has appointed Daniel J. Weitzner as Chief Strategy Officer, adding an executive with approximately three decades of experience in internet policy, privacy, and information accountability. The appointment expands Weitzner's relationship with Ethyca from board member to full-time executive as the company develops its AI governance platform.

Modern Wealth Acquires $290 Million Firm AWA As Assets Approach $16 Billion In AUM

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 2:19 PM

Modern Wealth Management has acquired AWA Wealth Management, an Auburn, California-based registered investment advisory firm overseeing approximately $290 million in client assets. The acquisition expands Modern Wealth's presence in California and gives AWA additional resources for client services, advisor development, and long-term succession planning.

Corient Acquires $2.6 Billion Firm FortCay Family Office Advisory, Expanding Into Cayman Islands

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 2:17 PM

Corient, a global wealth management and multi-family office firm, has acquired FortCay Family Advisory, a Cayman Islands-based wealth manager serving 14 ultra-high-net-worth families with approximately $2.6 billion in client assets. The transaction establishes Corient's presence in the Cayman Islands and expands its ability to provide wealth management and family office services to clients with complex international financial requirements.

Datos Insights Appoints Madeline Bailey As Head Of InsTech As Matthew Grant And Robin Merttens Become Fellows

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 2:09 PM

Datos Insights, a global provider of research, data, and advisory services to the financial services and insurance industries, has appointed Madeline Bailey as Head of InsTech, effective October 1, 2026. The appointment establishes a new leadership structure for InsTech as its longtime leaders, Matthew Grant and Robin Merttens, transition into roles as Datos Fellows.

Mojave Raises $19 Million Series B To Scale Humidity-First HVAC Technology

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 2:06 PM

Mojave Energy Systems, a Sunnyvale, California-based climate technology company, has raised $19 million in Series B funding led by Fairtree Elevant Ventures to expand manufacturing and commercial adoption of its liquid-desiccant heating, ventilation, and air conditioning technology. The financing will support the company's efforts to provide commercial buildings with more efficient humidity management and temperature control.

Invest Qatar, LG NOVA, And Aurion Capital Sign Agreement To Expand Technology Investment And Venture Building Across MENA

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 2:03 PM

Invest Qatar, Aurion Capital, and LG NOVA have entered into a memorandum of understanding to explore technology investments and venture-building opportunities in Qatar and across the Middle East. The collaboration is intended to connect international technology companies with regional investors, industry partners, and commercial opportunities while supporting the development of Qatar's innovation ecosystem.

Ultraviolette Raises $85 Million To Expand Electric Vehicle Manufacturing And Global Markets

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 2:01 PM

Ultraviolette, a Bengaluru-based electric vehicle manufacturer, has raised $85 million in funding led by Yali Capital and TDK Ventures to expand manufacturing, accelerate product development, and support its international growth strategy. The round also included an investment from Lip-Bu Tan, Chairman of Walden International and an advisor to Ultraviolette, alongside the company's existing investors.

p°Motion Raises Series A To Expand AI-Powered Predictive Movement Health Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 1:58 PM

p°Motion, a Los Angeles-based movement intelligence and predictive health technology company, has announced a Series A financing led by Cobalt Capital. The financing builds on support from a broader investor group that includes WME Group, Nimble Ventures, Canaan Ventures, Soul Ventures, and strategic investors connected to professional sports, technology, and institutional capital.

Kikkoman Opens Third U.S. Plant In Wisconsin With $560 Million Planned Investment

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 1:47 PM

Kikkoman has announced the grand opening of its third U.S. manufacturing plant in Jefferson, Wisconsin, marking a major expansion of its North American production operations. The facility represents a planned investment of approximately $560 million over 10 years and will strengthen the company's ability to meet growing demand for soy sauce and related seasonings across the region.

EOG Resources Names Jeff Hibbard As CFO As Ann Janssen Plans Retirement After More Than 30 Years

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 1:46 PM

EOG Resources has announced that Jeffrey W. "Jeff" Hibbard will succeed Ann D. Janssen as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective January 1, 2027. Janssen, who has worked at EOG for more than 30 years, has elected to retire and will continue serving as an advisor during the transition of her responsibilities before her retirement in 2027.

Crowley Appoints Brea Schmidt As Chief Financial Officer To Lead Financial Strategy And Capital Allocation

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 1:45 PM

Crowley, a global logistics, maritime, and energy solutions company, has appointed Brea Schmidt as Chief Financial Officer, expanding her responsibilities after she joined the company as Vice President of Finance in 2025. In her new role, Schmidt will oversee Crowley's enterprise-wide financial performance and strategy, including financial planning, capital allocation, and governance.

Boomi Appoints Former Proofpoint Executive Mike Hickman As CFO To Support Global Growth

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 1:44 PM

Boomi, a data activation and enterprise integration technology company, has appointed Mike Hickman as Chief Financial Officer, adding a senior finance executive with approximately 30 years of experience in software and technology businesses. Hickman joins from Proofpoint, where he spent more than seven years in finance leadership and helped guide the company through its $12.3 billion take-private transaction and $1.8 billion acquisition of Hornetsecurity.

May River Capital Completes Sale Of Dickson To Blackstone-Backed Copeland

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 1:24 PM

May River Capital has completed the sale of Dickson, a global environmental monitoring technology company, to Copeland, a Blackstone portfolio company.

LPL Financial Adds Two Utah Wealth Firms With $1 Billion In Combined Assets

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 1:21 PM

LPL Financial has added the financial advisors of Cornerstone Advisors and Clear Pointe Wealth Management, two Salt Lake City-area wealth management practices that collectively reported serving approximately $1 billion in assets. The teams joined LPL from Northwestern Mutual and are now affiliated with LPL Financial's broker-dealer, registered investment advisor, and custodial platforms. LPL Welcomes Cornerstone Adviso…

CSignum Raises £2.6 Million To Scale Underwater And Through-Ground Infrastructure Monitoring Technology

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 1:15 PM

CSignum, a Scottish wireless communications technology company, has raised £2.6 million to accelerate commercial deployment of its EM2 product portfolio across water quality monitoring and other infrastructure applications. The financing will also support manufacturing expansion as the company moves from pilot projects toward larger commercial deployments.

Quantum BioPharma Advances Lucid-MS Toward Phase 2 Trial Following FDA IND Clearance

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 1:13 PM

Quantum BioPharma is advancing its lead multiple sclerosis drug candidate, Lucid-MS, toward Phase 2 clinical development after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration cleared its Investigational New Drug application.

Clifford Chance Adds Leveraged Finance Partners Taner Hassan And Silvia Menendez From Paul Weiss

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 12:56 PM

Clifford Chance has appointed Taner Hassan and Silvia Menendez as leveraged finance partners, expanding its global Private Capital offering. Both lawyers are rejoining Clifford Chance after practicing at Paul Weiss, bringing additional expertise in leveraged and infrastructure finance transactions involving private equity sponsors, borrowers, financial institutions, and portfolio companies.

DLA Piper Adds Insurance Partners Gabriel Loli And Rabeth Pareja In Lima, Expanding Six-Lawyer Team

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 12:54 PM

DLA Piper has expanded its Insurance practice in Lima, Peru, with the appointments of Gabriel Loli and Rabeth Pareja as partners. The two lawyers join the firm alongside four associates, strengthening its capabilities in insurance coverage, claims management, and complex disputes involving insurers, reinsurers, brokers, adjusters, and policyholders.

groundcover Acquires Wand To Expand AI-Powered Kubernetes Optimization And Autonomous Infrastructure Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 12:53 PM

groundcover, a San Francisco-based observability platform, has acquired Wand, a Kubernetes resource optimization company, marking its first acquisition and expanding its technology beyond infrastructure monitoring into automated infrastructure management.

McDermott Adds David Jamieson To Expand London Tax Disputes Practice

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 12:49 PM

McDermott Will & Schulte has appointed David Jamieson as a partner in its London Tax Practice Group, expanding the firm's capabilities in complex value-added tax (VAT) and indirect tax disputes. Jamieson joins from Baker McKenzie, bringing experience representing multinational corporations, financial institutions, and other global businesses in investigations, audits, litigation, and tax controversy matters.

Novotech To Acquire Agilex Biolabs From Healius To Expand Australian Bioanalytical Services

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 12:47 PM

Novotech, a Singapore-based global clinical research organization, has entered into an agreement to acquire Agilex Biolabs, an Australian specialist bioanalytical laboratory business, from a wholly owned subsidiary of Healius (ASX: HLS). The proposed acquisition will expand Novotech's laboratory capabilities in Australia and strengthen the services it provides to biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies conducting clinical research. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Baker Botts Adds Energy And Infrastructure Partner Mark Schlackman From King & Spalding In Houston

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 12:45 PM

Baker Botts has appointed Mark Schlackman as a partner in its Houston office, expanding the firm's capabilities in complex energy and infrastructure transactions. Schlackman joins from King & Spalding, bringing experience advising developers, investors, lenders, and other industry participants on major projects involving energy development, financing, acquisitions, and divestitures.

Refinyx Acquires Northvolt’s 134-Patent Recycling Portfolio And Signs First Major U.S. Customer

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 12:43 PM

Refinyx, a Stockholm-based critical materials recovery technology company, has emerged from stealth with the acquisition of Northvolt's 134-patent recycling technology portfolio and a 13,000-square-foot materials science pilot and laboratory facility in Västerås, Sweden. The company has also signed its first major U.S. customer and secured backing from Swedish investment company Qarlbo Energy. Financial terms of the technology acquisition and investment were not disclosed.

Common Thread Collective Acquires TBAR Partners To Expand TikTok Shop And Creator-Led Commerce Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 12:42 PM

Common Thread Collective (CTC), a growth agency for direct-to-consumer e-commerce brands backed by The Acacia Group, has acquired TBAR Partners, an official TikTok Shop Agency Partner specializing in creator-led content, TikTok Shop management, and performance advertising. The acquisition expands CTC's capabilities in social commerce by integrating TBAR's creator network and TikTok Shop expertise into its existing data-driven marketing and financial planning platform. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Mayer Brown Adds Leveraged Finance And Private Credit Partner Kerrick Seay From White & Case In New York

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 12:40 PM

Mayer Brown has appointed Kerrick Seay as a partner in its Global Leveraged Finance and Private Capital Group in New York, expanding its capabilities in leveraged finance, private credit, acquisition financing, and liability management transactions. Seay joins from White & Case, where he advised investment banks, private credit funds, and bank arrangers on complex financing transactions across multiple industries.

Tempo Therapeutics Awarded $2.25 Million NIH Grant To Advance MAP Wound Healing Technology

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 12:38 PM

Tempo Therapeutics, a San Diego-based regenerative medicine company, has received a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) award providing up to $2.25 million from the National Cancer Institute (NCI), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The funding will support a randomized clinical study of the company's proprietary Microporous Annealed Particle (MAP) Wound Matrix, a synthetic biomaterial designed to promote healthy tissue formation in complex wounds.