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AMD Partners with University of Toronto to Launch AI Research Hub Amid Intensifying Chip Competition
Advanced Micro Devices has launched a new artificial intelligence research laboratory in partnership with the University of Toronto, aiming to support 100 projects over three years. AMD shares surged approximately 6% in premarket trading following the announcement.
Nokia Partners with Telia to Pioneer AI-Enhanced 5G Network Trials
Nokia and Telia Finland are collaborating to develop and test AI-integrated radio access networks for 5G, aiming to improve performance and explore new revenue streams. The announcement coincides with a regulatory filing showing FMR LLC now holds over 5% of Nokia's shares.
Ondas Secures $20M Border Drone Contract, Stock Rises
Ondas Holdings announced its Airobotics division received a $20 million initial purchase order as prime contractor for a national border-protection drone program, triggering development and phased deployment. The company's stock closed 4.9% higher.
AppLovin Sees Upside to Gaming Ad Growth Target, Shares Rally
AppLovin's CFO indicated the company's gaming advertising growth target of 20% to 30% may have upside potential, following a strong share price rally. The company also announced a major client successfully moved over 30 live games to its measurement platform.
CXApp Stock Surges on Workplace Analytics Revealing High Desk No-Show Rates
Shares of workplace software provider CXApp Inc. rose approximately 10% in pre-market trading after the company released analytics showing high desk no-show rates at a large enterprise tech client. The data underscores ongoing challenges with office space utilization in hybrid work environments.
Astera Labs CFO Warns of Margin Pressure as Insider Sale Filed
Astera Labs' finance chief warned of a 200-basis-point gross margin headwind beginning in the June quarter, citing product mix shifts and an Amazon warrant. Meanwhile, the company's general counsel sold $1.17 million in shares under a pre-arranged trading plan.
Firefly Neuroscience Soars 126% on AI Brain-Scan Surge and Nvidia Partnership
Firefly Neuroscience shares surged 126% following a massive expansion in its commercial brain-scan platform and a new AI initiative powered by NVIDIA hardware. The company reported a 33-fold increase in scan volumes to over 10,800 in 2025.
Actelis Networks Soars on Caltrans Order Amid Nasdaq Compliance Moves
Actelis Networks shares skyrocketed 186.56% Wednesday following a Caltrans order for a San Mateo County highway project. The company also scheduled an April 13 shareholder vote on a reverse stock split and expanded share issuance to address Nasdaq listing requirements.
IREN Partners with Sydney Swans, Cites Infrastructure Hurdles for Australian Data Centers
IREN has secured a sponsorship deal with the Sydney Swans as their Official AI Cloud Partner for the 2026 AFL season. The company, however, has not committed to constructing data centers in Australia, citing permitting and power connection challenges.
Trade Desk Shares Surge on OpenAI Ad Partnership Talks
Shares of The Trade Desk advanced in extended trading after reports surfaced that OpenAI has engaged in preliminary talks with the ad-tech company regarding advertising sales for ChatGPT. The stock closed at $25.17 and was indicated around $27.44 after hours.
LexisNexis Investigates Legacy Data Breach as RELX Continues Share Buyback
LexisNexis Legal & Professional, a RELX subsidiary, is addressing a security breach affecting legacy servers containing pre-2020 data. Concurrently, RELX has repurchased 500,000 shares as part of its ongoing buyback program.
LSEG to Modernize ASX 24 Derivatives Platform in Major Tech Overhaul
London Stock Exchange Group has secured a deal to provide a new high-performance trading platform for ASX 24, Australia's primary derivatives market. The upgrade aims to address recent outages and modernize aging infrastructure, with completion expected by 2028.