Dow Inc. has appointed Andre Argenton as the new Chief Technology and Sustainability Officer, effective January 1, 2026, replacing A.N. Sreeram who retires on June 30, 2026. This announcement comes as Dow's stock (DOW) is set to achieve a new record closing high, indicating strong market performance. The change in leadership was reported in a recent SEC filing.

The U.S. DOT and FAA have selected Collins Aerospace's RTX and Spanish firm Indra to replace up to 612 outdated ground-based aviation radars with modern systems by June 2028. This modernization is a core part of the multi-billion-dollar "Brand New Air Traffic Control System" (BNATCS) plan, aiming to update the U.S. air traffic control infrastructure to address decades-old equipment, high maintenance costs, and concerns over flight delays and safety. The effort also includes replacing radios, voice switches, and transitioning to fiber optics, although additional funding is still needed for critical components like a common automation platform.

Abidur Chowdhury, formerly an Apple Inc. designer who contributed to the iPhone Air, has been appointed head of design at AI startup Hark. This move is part of Hark's aggressive recruitment strategy to attract top Silicon Valley talent, with the company already having hired engineers from tech giants like Google, Meta Platforms, and Amazon. Hark, founded by serial entrepreneur Brett Adcock, is self-funded with $100 million and aims to expand its engineering team significantly while developing its first AI model for release in summer 2026.

InterDigital (IDCC) shares fell about 7.3% following news of an officer's proposed sale of 1,000 shares and ongoing legal battles, specifically a patent dispute with Amazon. The company's business relies heavily on patent licensing, making court rulings and policy shifts critical. Investors are closely watching the Amazon patent dispute, the upcoming dividend record date, and early-February earnings.

New court documents filed in a lawsuit against BlackBerry Ltd. allege at least three women were fired after reporting a "toxic" and "boys' club" culture within the company. Former BlackBerry CMO Neelam Sandhu initiated the lawsuit, alleging sexual harassment and retaliation by CEO John Giamatteo. The court filings suggest a pattern of women being terminated after raising complaints, while accused men faced no repercussions.

Allegro MicroSystems (ALGM) shares rose approximately 10% after Wells Fargo added the stock to its Q1 2026 Tactical Ideas list with a $40 target, citing expected improvement in leading indicators. The company also announced two new product launches targeting SiC power designs for AI data centers and electric vehicles, further boosting investor confidence. These developments are seen as indicators that the chip supply chain's inventory overhang may be easing, alongside a broader market warming to analog chip names.

Synopsys (SNPS) shares rose 2.9% to $508.47, driven by renewed AI optimism in the chip sector and the company's announcements at CES 2026 regarding new automotive engineering partnerships and virtual testing tools. The company highlighted collaborations with Samsung, NXP Semiconductors, Texas Instruments, and Arm, and projected strong fiscal 2026 revenue. Investors are also anticipating CEO Sassine Ghazi's comments at CES and the upcoming earnings report.

KLA Corporation (KLAC) shares have surged 96.2% over the last year, outperforming the broader tech sector, driven by its leadership in process control, strong AI infrastructure investments, and growth in advanced packaging. The company's prospects are further bolstered by robust demand for leading-edge logic, high-bandwidth memory (HBM), and expected significant growth in advanced packaging revenues. With a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) and a Growth Score of B, KLA is well-positioned for continued momentum.

Several tech stocks including Zeta Global, Cadence Design Systems, Atlassian, DigitalOcean, and Bentley Systems saw significant jumps in trading. This surge was attributed to a broader market rally driven by optimism around artificial intelligence and big tech, following the CES trade show which highlighted AI's continued growth as a primary market catalyst. The positive sentiment was further boosted by expectations of an easier monetary policy from the Federal Reserve.

Extreme Networks, Inc. (Nasdaq: EXTR) has announced that it will release its financial results for the second fiscal quarter of 2026 on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, before market open. An earnings conference call and webcast will follow at 8:00 a.m. ET on the same day. Details for accessing the webcast and participating in the Q&A session have been provided.