First pure-play photonic quantum computing company goes public on Nasdaq On 27 March 2026 Xanadu Quantum Technologies Limited (Xanadu) publicly listed on both Nasdaq and Toronto Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol XNDU. This follows the completion of its previously announced business combination with Crane Harbor Acquisition Corp., a special
Abbott’s US$21 billion acquisition of Exact Sciences is one of the largest diagnostics deals in recent years. A closer look at Exact Sciences’ patent portfolio offers insight into the technical depth behind the transaction. Abbott and Exact Sciences confirm acquisition deal On 20th November 2025, Abbott and Exact
On 4th November 2025, a Texas jury found that Samsung Electronics had infringed two US OLED patents owned by Pictiva Displays International, a subsidiary of Key Patent Innovations, which invests in and licenses high-value patent portfolios in emerging technology markets. The Federal Court ordered Samsung to pay US$191.4
Hologic, Inc., announced on 21 October 2025 that it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by funds managed by Blackstone and TPG in a transaction valued at up to US$79 per share, representing an enterprise value of up to US$18.3 billion. Under the terms
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