The Massachusetts Lottery has expanded its iLottery platform by launching Inspired Entertainment's virtual sports games, making Inspired the first third-party provider on the new platform. Inspired has initially rolled out its virtual horse racing product, Post Time Payout, through an integration with Aristocrat Interactive. This expansion is a significant milestone for Inspired, demonstrating the growing opportunity for virtual sports in the North American lottery market.

Forge Nano, a U.S.-based semiconductor equipment and advanced materials company, has completed its business combination with Archimedes Tech SPAC Partners II Co. and is now trading on NASDAQ under "NANO" and "NANOW." The company, backed by global industrial leaders and a $100 million U.S. Department of Energy grant, aims to accelerate domestic production of AI-era semiconductor technologies and high-performance defense batteries using its Atomic Armor® nanocoating technology. Forge Nano will ring the NASDAQ opening bell on October 28th to commemorate its public listing.

TCL Electronics Holdings Limited has renewed its multi-year licensing agreement with Adeia Inc. for access to Adeia’s media intellectual property portfolio. This renewal continues the existing relationship between the two companies, with Adeia's IP covering technologies for content discovery, personalization, and streaming on smart TVs. The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.

NiSource Inc. has expanded its expected customer savings to $1.75 billion through a new long-term energy agreement with Microsoft, announced on October 16, 2026. This deal includes 1,100 megawatts of new generation resources and 600 megawatts of battery storage over a 20-year term starting in 2028, significantly increasing previous savings estimates. The company is set to release its third-quarter 2026 results on October 28, 2026, where further operational and financial details of the agreement will be discussed.

West Wealth Group LLC significantly increased its stake in Amazon.com, Inc. by 355.1% in the third quarter, bringing its total holdings to 66,254 shares valued at approximately $16.5 million. Despite institutional investors owning 72.2% of Amazon and analysts maintaining a "Moderate Buy" rating with an average target price of $322.53, Amazon shares were down 4.6% and insiders sold $18.6 million worth of stock in the last 90 days. Key drivers for Amazon include strong AWS and AI growth, strategic expansions, and positive analyst outlooks, though concerns persist regarding AI investment returns and regulatory risks.

E. Ohman J or Asset Management AB significantly reduced its stake in Fortinet, Inc. (NASDAQ:FTNT) by 33.2% in the third quarter, selling 84,980 shares and holding 170,639 shares worth $30.5 million. Other institutional investors also adjusted their positions, while Wall Street analysts maintain a "Hold" consensus rating with a price target of $161.75. Fortinet reported strong quarterly earnings, beating analyst estimates, and insiders have sold over $36 million in stock in the last three months.

Argus has raised its target price for CorVel Corp. (CRVL) to $89.00, citing the company's application of advanced technologies like AI, machine learning, and natural language processing to manage healthcare costs. The current price of CRVL is $83.88.

T-Mobile US (TMUS) stock may be undervalued despite a recent analyst upgrade, trading around US$158.79. The company has seen a 43.9% return over the past five years, and its current P/E ratio of 16.1x is slightly above the industry average but significantly lower than some peers, suggesting potential undervaluation based on its fundamentals and growth profile. Analysts project continued strong earnings, further supporting the view that the stock's current price does not fully reflect its future potential.

Argus has raised its target price for Paycom Software, Inc. (PAYC) to $289.00, up from its previous target. The report, published on October 21, 2026, highlights Paycom's role as a human capital management software-as-a-service provider offering solutions for payroll, talent acquisition, HR management, and time and labor. The current stock price for PAYC is $272.61.

E. Ohman J or Asset Management AB reduced its stake in Microchip Technology Incorporated by 13.3% during the third quarter, selling 44,200 shares to hold a total of 288,167 shares valued at $22.41 million. Other institutional investors also adjusted their positions in the semiconductor company. The article also details the company's financial performance, dividend announcement, and recent insider stock sale by CFO James Bjornholt.