Next step for Whoop (WHOO.PVT): a healthy IPO day. The wearable device company — which dubs itself a "human performance company" — said Tuesday it raised $575 million in Series G funding at a $10.1 billion valuation. Rival Oura Health, maker of the Oura Ring, raised a $900 million round at a $11 billion valuation last October. "It's our expectation this is the last round private round of financing that we'll do," Whoop founder and CEO Will Ahmed said on Yahoo Finance's Opening Bid (video above). "I mea ...

Whoop (WHOO.PVT) doesn't appear to be running toward an IPO, but it got another healthy injection of capital. The wearable device company — which dubs itself a "human performance company" — said Tuesday it raised $575 million in Series G funding at a $10.1 billion valuation. Rival Oura Health, the maker of the Oura Ring, completed a $140 million Series G funding round at a $1.6 billion valuation last March. The latest round for Whoop was led by Collaborative Fund and includes participation from 2PointZ ...

What started out in a small garage in Los Altos, California has grown into one of the most recognisable names in technology. Today, Apple and Cupertino are permanent fixtures in every tech enthusiast’s calendar, from WWDC in June, to the iPhone launch in September.As Apple turns 50 on April 1, 2026, here’s a snapshot of what the last five decades have been for the electronics and software brand named after a fruit.1976 — The BeginningOn April 1, longtime friends Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak started Apple Co ...

Accessible version Apple Inc. Asia checks: Foldable coming, a staggered launch of new iPhones; PO to $320 Reiterate Rating: BUY | PO: 320.00 USD | Price: 247.99 USD Apple to launch its first foldable iPhone in 2026 Our checks in Asia suggest that Apple will likely introduce its first foldable iPhone in 2026. We expect the features to include an inner screen (book style foldable) of 7.7-7.8" and under 10mm thickness when folded. The foldable is expected to have Touch ID in its first generation and no Face ID ...

高端装备半月谈——重点方向推荐 20260329 请介绍维科科技在当前资本市场的表现、核心业务特点以及投资价值？ 维科科技近期股价表现超出市场预期，近五日内涨幅达到 19%，并且自 2026 年 2 月以来，机构投资者的关注度显著增强。公司具备高赔率属性，其核心业 务为注塑件与模具制造。与行业内其他可比公司相比，维科科技具备三大核心 优势： 首先，公司财务状况稳健，盈利能力突出。尽管 2020 年至 2024 年间 因家电业务承压，整体毛利率从 36%降至 29%，但从 2025 年起已实现连续 三个季度的毛利率回升。这主要得益于毛利率高达 40%及以上的精密模具业务 占比提升，该水平远高于行业 20%-30%的平均区间。 其次，公司盈利效率高， 现金流储备能力强。维科科技采取多品类、小批量的业务策略，下游分布于汽 车、时尚小家电和户外家居等领域，单一行业的业务占比均不超过 40%，有效 降低了对单一行业的周期性依赖。公司以服务海外客户为主，存货周转天数已 降至 100 多天，应收账款周转天数普遍在 90 天以内，保障了良好的回款和经 营性现金流。公司自上市以来较少依赖再融资进行杠杆扩张。 最后，公司具备 深 ...

Representative Julia Letlow (Republican-Louisiana) recently bought shares of Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL). In a filing disclosed on March 12th, the Representative disclosed that they had bought between $1,001 and $15,000 in Apple stock on February 2nd. The trade occurred in the Representative’s “MERRILL LYNCH INVESTMENT ACCOUNT #025” account. Get Apple alerts: Representative Julia Letlow also recently made the following trade(s): Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of HF Sinclair (NYSE:DINO) on 2/20/2026. Sold $1, ...

Details are out today on Apple's plans to expand US manufacturing capacity. Mackenzie Sagalos has more on today's tech check. McKenzie, >> hey Dom.So, Apple is expanding its American manufacturing program, bringing in four new partners. Bosch, Cirrus Logic, TDK, and Uncut Electronics. And they're going to manufacture components on US soil for Apple products sold worldwide.It's $400 million in new investment through 2030. Now, this is about parts, not finished products. The chips, sensors, and glass, those a ...

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This story was originally published on Banking Dive. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily Banking Dive newsletter. Goldman Sachs President John Waldron’s pay and perks have long made him an outlier among bank deputies. Last year, he became the rare second-in-command to join his boss on his bank’s board of directors. Beyond that, he’s become the gold standard in well-paid No. 2s. He received $38 million in compensation in 2024 – out-earning all U.S. big-bank CEOs except Goldman’s ...

Core Viewpoint - A U.S. trade tribunal has preliminarily ruled that Apple's current Apple Watches do not infringe on patents owned by Masimo, thereby rejecting Masimo's request for a renewed import ban on the devices [1] Group 1 - The ruling indicates a significant legal victory for Apple, allowing it to continue selling its Apple Watches without the threat of an import ban [1] - Masimo's attempt to enforce a patent infringement claim was unsuccessful, which may impact its competitive position in the medical monitoring market [1] - The decision reflects ongoing legal battles in the tech industry regarding patent rights and innovation [1]