Corporate Transactions & Financial Results
CME Group (CME) set an all‐time quarterly ADV record of 29.8 million contracts in Q1 2025, underscoring robust growth across asset classes as detailed in the full report.
Rogers Communications and the NHL finalized a transformative 12‐year, $11 billion media rights deal for Canada—highlighting a major shift in broadcast dynamics; read the official announcement.
Homer City Redevelopment (via Kiewit) is converting a former coal‐burning plant into a 3,200‐acre natural gas–powered data center campus with over $10 billion in investment, supporting emerging AI and HPC demands – see the project release for insights.
Logistic Properties of the Americas (LPA) announced full‐year 2024 earnings while unveiling a groundbreaking partnership where Aires Tech teams up with the Minnesota Timberwolves to deploy the inaugural EMF‐friendly arena at Target Center and Mayo Clinic Square. The initiative, which will roll out through September 2027 under the Aires Certified Spaces™ standard, sets new benchmarks for technology-integrated sports venues – review the detailed report.
Southland Holdings (SLND) has secured two civil segment projects totaling approximately $97 million via its subsidiary Oscar Renda Contracting, adding substantial value to its first-quarter 2025 backlog; details are in the official release.
McKesson Corporation (MCK) completed its acquisition of an 80% stake in PRISM Vision Holdings for approximately $850 million, significantly enhancing its ophthalmology services portfolio, as outlined in the transaction report.
TotalEnergies (TTE) closed three international acquisitions of renewable portfolios across Europe, Africa, and Canada, advancing its renewable capacity targets as detailed in the comprehensive report.
Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) finalized its landmark acquisition of Intra-Cellular Therapies, integrating CAPLYTA® into its neuroscience portfolio with a forecast boost to 2025 sales by roughly 0.8% – further details are available in the full announcement.
Fluor (NYSE: FLR) received a letter of intent for a multi-billion-dollar EPCM contract to build a second pharmaceutical facility in Lebanon, Indiana, marking one of the largest investments in an active pharmaceutical ingredient facility in U.S. history – see the project update.
Equity Bancshares (NYSE: EQBK) entered a definitive merger agreement with NBC Corp. of Oklahoma, doubling its footprint and paving the way for a combined entity with total assets of $6.4 billion, as described in the official report.
UMH Properties (NYSE: UMH) reported robust Q1 2025 operational results, converting 115 new homes into rentals with a 94.7% occupancy rate while boosting same-property occupancy and increasing dividends by 25% to $0.90 per share – more details are in the operations update.
Kenon Holdings (NYSE: KEN) reported its full year 2024 results, declaring a $250 million cash dividend alongside a share repurchase plan and completing the sale of its remaining ZIM stake for $394 million. The company’s subsidiary OPC Energy also posted a net profit of $53 million on revenues of $751 million – see the full update.
reAlpha Tech Corp. (AIRE) reported FY2024 financials with a striking 270% revenue increase to $948,420, despite a net loss of $26.02 million due to a considerable goodwill impairment. The firm also expanded its tech portfolio by launching an AI-powered homebuying platform and acquiring key stakes – read more in the official announcement.
Newmark Group (NMRK) arranged the $105 million sale of 1601 Vine, a Class A office building in Hollywood anchored by Skims Body, Inc. With premium amenities and a 15-year lease in place, the property’s sale underscores vibrant activity in prime real estate – details are in the transaction report.
Broadwind (BWEN) secured its largest-ever order for precision machined gearing products in the power generation market, with Q1 bookings surpassing $2.0 million. This strategic order, supported by new advanced machining investments and expanded certifications, positions the company for multi-year growth – see the full details.
Healthcare & Biotech Breakthroughs
Biogen (BIIB) received FDA Fast Track designation for its tau‐targeting therapy BIIB080 for Alzheimer’s, following promising Phase 1b results – read the full update.
Edgewise Therapeutics (EWTX) reported positive top‐line outcomes from its Phase 2 CIRRUS-HCM trial in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and priced a $200 million offering for further research – details are in the trial update.
BioMarin Pharmaceutical (Nasdaq: BMRN) announced that its Phase 3 PEGASUS trial for PALYNZIQ® in adolescents with phenylketonuria met the primary efficacy endpoint with statistical significance, with full findings to be presented at an upcoming medical meeting – see the detailed report.
Automotive & Technology Advancements
Uber (UBER) partnered with WeRide and Dubai’s Road and Transport Authority to launch autonomous vehicles in Dubai, marking a bold step in self‐driving technology – read the official announcement.
Rivian Automotive (NASDAQ: RIVN) released its Q1 2025 production and delivery figures, manufacturing 14,611 vehicles and delivering 8,640 vehicles, with comprehensive details in the update report.
Tesla (TSLA) reported impressive Q1 2025 production and delivery numbers with 362,615 vehicles produced and 336,681 units delivered, alongside the deployment of 10.4 GWh of energy storage products – see the detailed report.
Lucid Group (NASDAQ: LCID) announced Q1 2025 results with 2,212 vehicles manufactured (including over 600 in transit for assembly abroad) and 3,109 vehicles delivered, as well as plans for a proposed $1 billion convertible senior notes offering – further information is available in the official announcement and the production update.
NuScale Power (NYSE: SMR) opened its new Energy Exploration (E2) Center™ at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas – a facility that offers hands‐on nuclear science experience via a 12‐module SMR control room simulator funded partly by the U.S. Department of Energy’s Nuclear Energy University Program; read the full update.
Astronics (Nasdaq: ATRO) launched the innovative SkyShow Server, a 4K-resolution in‐cabin moving map system developed with FlightPath3D. Designed for seamless integration into both new and existing aircraft cabins, the system features interactive real-time data and multiple output options – details are in the official announcement.
Media & Regulatory Updates
Getty Images (NYSE: GETY) and Shutterstock (NYSE: SSTK) received a Second Request for Additional Information and Documentary Material from the U.S. Department of Justice regarding their proposed merger under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Act. The inquiry extends the review period until 30 days after both companies meet the request, with the transaction still anticipated to close in the second half of 2025 – read the full update.
