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Last updated: May 21, 2026, 5:37 AM ET

Healthcare & Life Sciences

Eir Partners acquired controlling interest in Quartz Bio, a Maryland-based life science technology company founded in 2012, expanding its portfolio in the healthcare sector with a strategic play in innovative biotech solutions.

Technology & Software

Several venture capital firms deployed $1.2bn into AI startups this quarter, with investments focusing on enterprise applications and healthcare technology platforms, reflecting sustained confidence in digital transformation despite broader market volatility.

Financial Services

Global investment banks recorded mixed results for Q2 trading desks, with fixed income revenues up 12% while equities declined 8%, as institutional clients increasingly favored safer assets amid persistent inflation concerns and geopolitical uncertainties.