Markets

BioSig Technologies and Streamex Exchange have appointed Mitch Williams, CFA, as Chief Investment Officer, a move aimed at tokenizing real-world assets, particularly commodities. Williams brings over two decades of capital markets experience, including leadership roles at OppenheimerFunds and Wafra Inc. His expertise will guide Streamex’s commodity market strategy, leveraging blockchain technology to unlock value in the $142.85 trillion global commodity market.

Johnson & Johnson will release its second-quarter results on Wednesday, July 16th, at 8:30 AM Eastern Time. Led by CEO Joaquin Duato, the call will cover the company’s performance and strategy. Investors can access the webcast and presentation materials on J&J’s website, as well as dial-in for the call. Replays will also be available. The press release will be available that morning. The tentative date for the Q3 earnings call is October 14, 2025.

Chesapeake Bank has appointed Grant Garber as Assistant VP, Director of Fraud Prevention, and Nate Cobb as Assistant VP, Director of Operations. Garber will lead the new fraud prevention department, leveraging his compliance expertise. Cobb, with his operational background, will oversee operational infrastructure. These appointments, following the bank’s AARP BankSafe Trained Seal award, reflect Chesapeake Bank’s commitment to strengthening security, optimizing operations, and enhancing customer experience.

CNPC launched the Kunlun large language model, a 300-billion-parameter AI, marking a significant advancement for the energy giant. Developed with partners including China Mobile and Huawei, it’s the first of its kind approved for China’s energy sector. The model supports 100 application scenarios and includes a visual AI model built with Huawei, leveraging Ascend hardware. The Kunlun AI Middle Platform, operating on a China-made infrastructure, supports training and deployment, with computing power reaching 1950P.

SBM Offshore announced updates to its share repurchase program, detailing transactions from May 22 to May 28, 2025, under the EUR141 million program initiated on February 20, 2025. The company aims to reduce share capital and allocate shares for employee programs. As of May 28, 2025, 11.63% of the program is completed. Further details are available on the company’s investor relations website.

Honor executives, including CEO Li Jian, discussed the company’s IPO plans after launching the Honor 400 series. CFO Peng Qiuen confirmed completed shareholding restructuring and engagement of financial advisors, legal counsel, and accounting firms. The IPO timing will depend on market conditions and strategic development, aiming for stakeholder satisfaction. This follows Honor’s legal transformation into a joint-stock limited company. The company intends to pursue an IPO to fuel strategic growth.

Wi-Fi 8 represents a major advancement in wireless technology, focusing on efficiency and reliability over just raw speed. Key innovations include Dynamic Subchannel Operation, Coordinated Spatial Reuse, and Coordinated Beamforming, which improve bandwidth allocation, spectrum reuse, and signal transmission. This enables support for thousands of devices, reduced latency, and increased reliability, paving the way for smart homes, industrial automation, and a deeply interconnected future.

T. Rowe Price released a report offering a college savings roadmap for parents. Authored by Roger Young, the report provides age-based benchmarks, emphasizes flexibility in savings strategies, and highlights the benefits of 529 plans. It aims to help families navigate rising college costs by offering actionable insights and a strategic approach to achieving their educational savings goals.

Honor CEO Li Jian launched the “Global Million Eagles Program” and opened a personal microblog for direct engagement. The event also showcased Honor’s robotics, highlighting a platform achieving a new running speed benchmark. The upcoming Honor 400 series was previewed, with an emphasis on user feedback, challenging established market leaders. Li, formerly of Huawei, has a strong background in strategic management.

Helport AI (HPAI) will be at the Baird Global Consumer, Technology & Services Conference in New York (June 3-5, 2025), represented by President and Interim CFO Amy Fong. The AI-driven customer communication solutions provider will participate in networking, strategic conversations, and one-on-one investor meetings, including the BPO Dinner. Helport AI will showcase its AI Assist product, aiming to augment customer contact teams.