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Constellation secures conditional $5bn US loan commitment for nuclear power expansion
The US nuclear power producer has received a conditional federal financing commitment covering potential capacity increases at existing reactors, extending a strategy supported by long-term electricity agreements with major technology companies.
Vistra (VST) completes $4bn Cogentrix acquisition, but can 5.5 GW of gas capacity deliver expected returns?
Vistra has completed its acquisition of Cogentrix Energy, adding 10 natural gas generation facilities and expanding its US fleet to nearly 50,000 MW. The transaction was originally valued at approximately $4 billion after expected tax benefits, but its investment case depends on delivering forecast cash-flow accretion while maintaining balance-sheet discipline.
HoloMD names former Eliza founder Irene Lang CEO, but can continuous AI monitoring become a scalable psychiatry business?
HoloMD has appointed Silicon Valley entrepreneur Irene Lang as chief executive officer and cofounder, moving founder Dr. Bruce Alan Kehr into a medical innovation role. The transition follows a 180-day paid pilot involving 138 patients and reflects a strategy to commercialize human-supervised AI monitoring between psychiatric appointments.
Dragos Public Sector appoints former NSA and Army Cyber Command leaders as xOT security platform expands
Dragos Public Sector has appointed former National Security Agency cybersecurity director Rob Joyce and retired U.S. Army Cyber Command leader Maria Barrett to its board while extending the Dragos Platform across connected devices, cloud infrastructure and software supply chains. Accenture Federal Services will support federal market expansion following the parent company's recent acquisitions.
IonQ stock sinks 9% as $1.3bn Elisity deal tests quantum security strategy
IonQ's proposed acquisition of Elisity could expand its enterprise cybersecurity business, but the all-stock transaction raises questions about valuation, integration and shareholder dilution.
McCormick lays out growth priorities for $20bn Unilever Foods combination
McCormick targets $600m of synergies and faster global growth from its Unilever Foods combination, but integration will decide the $20bn platform's value.
Why Amentum is cutting 382 Maryland jobs despite a $48.2bn backlog
Amentum Holdings will eliminate 382 positions in Hanover, Maryland, in two waves after intelligence contract transitions, highlighting the workforce volatility embedded in government contracting even as the company carries a $48.2 billion backlog and raises profit guidance.
Haitian TPS termination leaves 350,000 people facing deportation as Haiti crisis deepens
Ending Haitian TPS leaves about 350,000 people without work authorization or deportation protection as Haiti’s humanitarian crisis worsens
Blue Energy secures Constellation investment to push shipyard-built nuclear toward project finance
Constellation Technology Ventures backs Blue Energy's shipyard-built nuclear model, with Texas site works targeted for 2026 and a final decision in 2027.
MacroGenics exits GMP manufacturing operations as Bora expands U.S. biologics footprint
MacroGenics’ $122.5 million Bora sale boosts MGNX cash flexibility while shifting GMP manufacturing to a CDMO model.