All articles by BV Swagath

BV Swagath

Microsoft reports 60% increase in Q2 FY26 net income to $38.5bn

The quarter’s revenue reached $81.3bn, reflecting a 17% YoY rise, or 15% with constant currency adjustments.

Latham & Watkins leads TMT M&A legal advisories in 2025

Kirkland & Ellis closely trailed Latham & Watkins with a total of 141 transactions.

Cognizant partners with Cognition for AI-driven software engineering

The partnership will integrate Cognition’s Devin AI into enterprise settings to autonomously manage comprehensive software development tasks.

IBM Q4 2025 net income soars 93% to $5.6bn

The firm’s Q4 2025 revenue reached $19.7bn, a 12% increase from $17.6bn in the same quarter of 2024.

JPMorgan leads M&A advisory in TMT sector by deal value in 2025

The US-based investment banking major topped GlobalData’s league table for deal value, advising on transactions worth $435.5bn.

EC initiates steps for Google’s compliance with Digital Markets Act

The proceedings are part of EC’s efforts to address Google’s compliance issues involving Android and online search data sharing.

IonQ to acquire SkyWater Technology in $1.8bn deal

IonQ aims to advance fault-tolerant quantum computing with enhanced manufacturing and innovation capabilities from SkyWater’s resources.

NCC Group to sell Escode in $369m deal with TDR affiliates

The divestment supports NCC’s strategy to streamline operations and concentrate on core cybersecurity services amid rising digital threats.

US FTC pursues appeal in failed case against Meta’s acquisitions

The regulator alleges anticompetitive behaviour focusing on Meta’s acquisitions of Instagram and WhatsApp.

FuriosaAI targets up to $500m funding for AI chip expansion

The funding will enable mass production of RNGD chips, expand global operations, and develop a third-generation chip.