The U.S. DOT and FAA have selected Collins Aerospace's RTX and Spanish firm Indra to replace up to 612 outdated ground-based aviation radars with modern systems by June 2028.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.

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.

This article analyzes whether Amazon.com Inc (AMZN) is still a worthwhile investment amidst its widespread popularity. It examines Amazon's business segments, including e-commerce, Amazon Web Services (AWS), and its advertising/subscription revenues, comparing them against competitors. The article concludes that while AMZN is not a "get rich quick" stock, it remains a solid core holding for long-term investors due to its integrated role in the internet economy.

PayPal Holdings, Inc. (PYPL) has launched its Transaction Graph Insights & Measurement Program, initially available in the U.S. with plans to expand to the UK and Germany. Additionally, PayPal introduced new advertising solutions at CES 2026, signaling its expansion into the digital advertising sector.

Teradyne shares soared to an all-time high after the company unveiled its robotic palletizing solution at CES 2026 in collaboration with Siemens. This solution optimizes palletizing performance and accelerates automation deployment. Additionally, Teradyne is expanding its U.S. operations with a new hub in Wixom, Michigan, to meet the surging demand for robotics in the country.

Hg Saturn 1, managed by HgCapital LLP, General Atlantic Service Company, L.P., and Tidemark Capital, Inc. have agreed to acquire OneStream, Inc. (NasdaqGS:OS) from Tidemark Capital, Inc. and KKR & Co. Inc. for approximately $6 billion. The deal values OneStream's shares at $24.00 per share in cash, with Hg becoming the majority shareholder. Following the acquisition, OneStream will cease to be publicly traded, but its CEO and leadership team will remain, and its headquarters will stay in Birmingham, Michigan.

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.

Apple is set to release a significantly upgraded Siri in spring 2026, integrating advanced AI like Large Language Models (LLMs) for improved contextual understanding, personalized responses, and seamless app integration. This overhaul aims to address Siri's past limitations, emphasize on-device privacy, and position Apple more competitively in the AI landscape. The enhancements are expected to boost device sales and strengthen Apple’s ecosystem synergy.

Western Digital (NASDAQ: WDC) stock surged 15.8% today after CNBC reported that computer memory chip prices, particularly for DRAM, are set to rise further in 2026 due to AI demand. While Western Digital does not produce DRAM, investors are betting that increasing DRAM prices could lead AI companies to seek cheaper alternatives like HDDs, benefiting Western Digital. Despite the surge, the author suggests Micron (NASDAQ: MU) presents a more compelling bargain due to its higher projected earnings growth rate.

JFrog Ltd. announced that its CEO, Shlomi Ben Haim, and CFO, Ed Grabscheid, will present virtually at the 28th Annual Needham Growth Conference on January 15, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. ET. The webcast will be available on JFrog’s investor relations website. The company, known for its Liquid Software Company and JFrog Software Supply Chain Platform, is focused on delivering software without friction from development to production.