Forge Nano Inc. will begin trading on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol NANO on October 22, 2026, following the completion of its business combination with Archimedes Tech SPAC Partners II Co. The company aims to leverage public market access to accelerate growth in semiconductor manufacturing equipment and advanced battery technologies using its proprietary Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) platform. Forge Nano has recently expanded its semiconductor footprint, partnered with Samsung SDI and Nanexa, and broken ground on a North Carolina battery gigafactory.

CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. (CRWD) President and CEO George Kurtz sold 20,000 Class A common shares across 13 transactions on October 19 and 20, 2026. The sales were executed under a 10b5-1 plan adopted in January 2026, with weighted-average prices ranging from $222.30 to $233.06 per share. Kurtz also holds 400,000 shares indirectly through the Kurtz Family Dynasty Trust.

IBM's stock is experiencing its best week since June, driven by strong Q3 2026 results showing growth in software and infrastructure. CEO Arvind Krishna attributed a previous Q2 weakness to "timing rather than underlying demand," with distributed infrastructure surging 32%. The company is also seeing significant momentum from its Z17 mainframe platform and leveraging AI-powered solutions.

ATS Corporation (TSX: ATS) (NYSE: ATS) announced it will report its financial results for the second quarter ended September 27, 2026, before markets open on Wednesday, November 4, 2026. The company will host a conference call and webcast for management's remarks and an analyst Q&A session at 8:30 a.m. Eastern on the same day. A replay of the call will be available on the ATS website and via telephone for one week.

Element Solutions Inc announced record financial results for the third quarter of 2026, with net sales of $995 million, a 52% increase year-over-year, and adjusted EBITDA of $191 million, up 29% on a constant currency basis. The company attributed this growth primarily to strong demand in the Electronics market, driven by AI infrastructure and high-performance electronics applications, leading to double-digit organic growth across all Electronics verticals. Element Solutions also raised its full-year 2026 adjusted EBITDA guidance to approximately $720 million, expecting over 20% adjusted EPS growth.

3D Systems (NYSE: DDD) has opened a new Industrial Technology Center in Littleton, Colorado, adding approximately 50,000 square feet to its manufacturing and office footprint. This expansion aims to enhance the company's 3D-printing capabilities for aerospace, defense, and semiconductor equipment manufacturers, strengthening domestic supply chains. The facility is certified with ISO9001/AS9100D, ITAR, JCP, and CMMC Level 2 compliance, and is part of a broader plan to create a domestic metal 3D-printing network across California, South Carolina, and Colorado.

Ann C. Chaplin, EVP, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary at Qualcomm Inc. (QCOM), received a grant of 17,959 restricted stock units on October 20, 2026. These units are equivalent to one share of Qualcomm common stock each and will vest in equal one-third amounts on October 31, 2027, 2028, and 2029. This transaction was reported in a Form 4 SEC filing.

This "Tech Moves" article reports on several significant personnel changes in the Pacific Northwest tech community. Key appointments include Elizabeth Kimber, former CIA Deputy Director, joining Kymeta as chief growth officer, and Amaresh Siva becoming Alaska Airlines' first chief information technology officer. Additionally, two Microsoft corporate leaders, Vasu Jakkal and Hans Yang, have departed for new roles, while Venky Chandrasekharan returns to Microsoft, and various other companies announce new hires and promotions.

This article reports on a Form 144 filing by Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company (HPE) for October 21. Form 144 is a notice of the intent to sell restricted securities in compliance with SEC Rule 144. The article provides the title of the filing and mentions HPE's stock performance.

Walmart is introducing a new strategy to compete with Amazon by allowing customers to use AI agents for shopping. The retail giant will offer "Agent Profiles" within Walmart accounts, enabling users to grant purchasing permissions, set spending limits, and monitor AI agent activity, while Amazon has banned AI agents from its site. This move aims to leverage AI to make online shopping more efficient for customers.