Today's Stock News: Latest Updates on Public Companies

Markets & retail earnings

AutoZone (AZO) posted a robust quarter with Q4 EPS of $56.05 and annual sales of $20.3 billion; investors will parse guidance and inventory trends as parts cycles and fleet demand drive near‑term market outlook. Read the full release.

Biotech & pharma — pivotal data, patents and regulatory moves

Celldex (CLDX) said two Phase 3 trials of barzolvolimab met primary and key secondary endpoints — a potential regulatory inflection point that could reshape valuation and partner interest; see the company statement.

Viking Therapeutics (VKTX) announced positive topline data from a maintenance study of its GLP‑1/GIP agonist VK2735, suggesting flexible dosing could strengthen clinical positioning and commercialization pathways; read the topline summary.

Beta Bionics (BBNX) reached an agreement to integrate its iLet® Bionic Pancreas with Senseonics’ Eversense® 365, combining automated insulin delivery and long‑term sensing — a move that could accelerate closed‑loop adoption; details in the release.

Cerenome (CNSY) secured an in‑network agreement with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, expanding contracted coverage to roughly 158 million covered lives — a meaningful reimbursement catalyst for diagnostics; read the announcement.

Lantern Pharma (LTRN) received a USPTO Notice of Allowance for an LP‑284 patent in aggressive B‑cell lymphomas, strengthening IP and potential exclusivity for a program that could attract partners or acquirers; see the patent notice.

Filana Therapeutics (FLNA) announced the FDA lifted a clinical hold on simufilam, clearing the way for a Phase 2a study in TSC‑related epilepsy — an operational green light that materially de‑risks near‑term development; read the update.

IMUNON (IMNN) reported an independent data monitoring committee recommended continuing Phase 2 development of IMNN‑001 after a favorable safety review — encouraging for trial continuity and investor confidence; details in the statement.

AI, data centers & energy architecture

Hyperscale Data / Patriot BTC (GPUS) plans to split bitcoin mining into Patriot BTC while refocusing Michigan assets on AI data centers — a structural move that underscores how firms separate crypto to sharpen capital allocation for compute; read the release.

3 E Network (MASK) developed a multi‑megawatt green energy architecture for a Finnish AI data center, highlighting the growing pairing of renewables and hyperscale compute — important for power cost curves and sustainability metrics; see the project note.

Host Digital (HOST) debuted on NYSE American as HOST and exercised its right to acquire a second site from its sponsor for an AI data center platform — a public milestone that adds capacity and funding optionality in the fast‑growing AI infrastructure market; read the listing release.

Solaris Energy Infrastructure (SEI) announced an offering of $1.0 billion of senior notes due 2032, a sizeable capital move likely aimed at scaling energy infrastructure assets for data centers and renewables; see the offering filing.

Crypto, fintech & strategic investments

Circle (CRCL) won a high‑profile vote of confidence as Binance invested $100 million, expanded a strategic partnership and renewed a five‑year commercial agreement — a development that could bolster USDC liquidity and reshape commercial relationships across crypto markets; read more in the deal announcement.

Corporate strategy, board moves and product expansion

Here Technologies (HERE) released unaudited Q4 and full fiscal year 2026 results and disclosed board and management changes — shifts that may influence strategy execution for mapping and location services; read the company release.

On (ONON) unveiled a multi‑year strategy with financial targets to 2029 as it repositions its sportswear franchise; investors will judge whether brand momentum can translate into margin expansion; see the strategy update.

Energy transition & hydrogen

Plug Power (PLUG) expanded its hydrogen footprint with GenEco™ electrolyzer deliveries to HWR Hydrogen in New Zealand and Australia — a supply push that supports recurring‑revenue aims in APAC; read the release.

AI, security and enterprise software

Akamai (AKAM) published a report arguing that securing agentic AI requires behavioral governance — guidance that could shape enterprise security spend and vendor selection in AI deployments; see the report.

Comscore (SCOR) released an AI intelligence report showing competition intensifying as Claude and Gemini close ground on ChatGPT — a signal that ad and analytics vendors face accelerated product pressure; read the report.

Satellite, aerospace and manufacturing

Planet (PL) opened a state‑of‑the‑art satellite manufacturing facility in Berlin, expanding capacity to meet growing demand for Earth‑observation data and potentially improving unit economics; details in the announcement.

M&A, partnerships and product wins

Beam Global (BEEM) entered a letter of intent to acquire a European drone technology company, a vertical integration move that could broaden product offerings and margins; read the LOI.

Lexeo Therapeutics (LXEO) agreed to acquire Mantle Therapeutics and announced collaborations to bolster leadership in Friedreich ataxia — a strategic tuck‑in to accelerate rare‑disease R&D; see the details.

Semiconductors & components

Valens Semiconductor (VLN) will collaborate with onsemi on a cost‑optimized integrated sensor using the MIPI A‑PHY standard — a partnership that may quicken adoption of automotive high‑speed links; read the announcement.

Industrial & consumer results

Thor Industries (THO) posted fiscal 2026 Q4 and full‑year results; analysts will focus on order trends and dealer inventory as RV demand normalizes; see the earnings release.

MillerKnoll (MLKN) reported Q1 fiscal 2027 results with commercial bookings watched as office spending evolves; read the company update.

Mining & exploration

Blue Moon (BMM) released initial assays from historical Springer drilling, including 7.00 m of 1.28% WO₃, received BLM approval to drill on public land and advanced exploration work — developments that can re‑rate junior tungsten plays; see the disclosure.

U.S. GoldMining (USGO) completed its 2026 drill program at the 100%‑owned Whistler project in Alaska, an operational milestone supporting potential resource upside; details in the update.

Selected corporate product & tech moves

• Amazfit (ZEPP) unveiled the T‑Rex Dual Solar, the first AMOLED smartwatch with dual‑sided solar charging — a product move with differentiation potential; read more here.
• GameSquare (GAME) and Chartis announced a strategic data partnership to measure brand and creator impact across user‑generated gaming content — relevant for gaming ad monetization strategies; see the release.

Index moves, pilots and market access

Trulieve (TRLV) was added to the S&P Total Market and S&P Completion Indices — index inclusion can lift passive flows and improve liquidity for the stock; read the announcement.

NuRAN Wireless (NUR) will pilot Starlink LEO satellite backhaul for rural 4G expansion and edge AI enablement — a test with implications for rural connectivity and low‑latency edge services; details in the update.