United States Technology

Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) is expected to unveil new smart glasses at its annual Connect conference, including a camera-free model amid growing privacy concerns.

The UK Competition and Markets Authority proposed new rules that would require Google (NASDAQ:GOOGL) to give Android and Chrome users more choice over the search services they use.

GameStop (NYSE:GME) shares rose after CEO Ryan Cohen disclosed the purchase of approximately 1.15 million additional shares worth about $26.4 million.

Cognex Corporation (NASDAQ:CGNX) announced a definitive agreement to acquire RealSense, a provider of 3D robotic perception and depth-sensing camera technology, for approximately $500 million in cash.

NielsenIQ (NYSE:NIQ) announced that its Australian subsidiary, Nielsen Connect Australia, has launched a conditional off-market takeover offer for all outstanding shares of The U Group & Co Limited.

Alpha Compute (NASDAQ:ALP) announced that it has entered into binding real estate and asset purchase agreements to acquire an operating oil and gas business in Pennsylvania for approximately $5.5 million.

Beam Global (NASDAQ:BEEM) announced that it has entered into a non-binding Letter of Intent to acquire a European drone technology company specializing in drone development, manufacturing and AI-enhanced drone software.

Vicor Corporation (NASDAQ:VICR) shares moved higher in premarket trading after the modular power components manufacturer raised its third-quarter growth outlook, citing royalty income from a recently announced licensing agreement.

Kanzhun (NASDAQ:BZ) announced that its board of directors has declared an annual cash dividend totaling approximately US$230 million to shareholders.

Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:AMD) briefly surpassed a $1 trillion market capitalization on Monday as investors continued to bet on the company’s expanding role in artificial intelligence infrastructure.

CAE (NYSE:CAE) announced that it has been awarded a competitive recompete contract valued at approximately $300 million by the U.S. Air Force to continue providing C-130H aircrew training services through December 2035.

Microchip Technology (NASDAQ:MCHP) announced the completion of its acquisition of Hailo Technologies, a provider of accelerated edge AI processors, vision processors, robotics processors and AI software technologies.