Liezl Gambe

IDEXX Laboratories (NASDAQ:IDXX) acquired CoVetAI, a provider of AI-powered ambient listening and clinical workflow software for veterinary practices worldwide.

Medtronic (NYSE:MDT) received FDA clearance for the LigaSure RAS Maryland jaw instrument, expanding the available tools for its Hugo robotic-assisted surgery system in the United States.

Corporate Travel Management (ASX:CTD) has secured contract extensions with the UK Home Office, Scottish Government, and Cabinet Office.

Pendle’s USDC vault on Morpho has surpassed $60 million in deposits, reaching about $60.9 million.

Pengana International Equities (ASX:PIA) has reached a settlement with Pengana Capital to resolve ongoing Supreme Court proceedings.

Poland’s state-controlled oil refiner Orlen paid $230 million upfront for Venezuelan crude that was never delivered.

Ethiopian Electric Power has cut electricity supplies to Bitcoin (CRYPTO:BTC) miners by 75% after lower water inflows reduced hydropower output.

Reliance Worldwide Corporation (ASX:RWC) has agreed to a binding scheme implementation deed under which Brookfield Capital Partners will acquire 100% of its ordinary shares for US$3.38 per share.

Ark Invest has sold about $40 million of its ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF (ARKB) while reducing several crypto-linked stock positions.

The World Trade Organisation has warned that medium-sized open economies such as Australia risk major economic damage if the global rules-based trading system dissolves.