The Powell Perspective

Federal aid covers food, but not soap. A new initiative tackles the hidden crisis of hygiene poverty that keeps thousands of Colorado students out of school.

CrowdStrike reports record earnings and a stock split, but its true story lies in deep AI pacts with OpenAI. Is it enough to secure the AI frontier?

ADC Therapeutics' lymphoma drug ZYNLONTA shows promise in a Phase 3 trial, but a concerning safety signal in older patients complicates its path to market.

Violife is paying consumers to ditch dairy cheese in a bold new campaign. Is this a savvy market grab or a costly bet against entrenched consumer habits?

Concentrix celebrates its third year on the Fortune 500, crediting its AI. We dig into the tech, the financials, and the hidden costs of this pivot.

Detroit's Violet T. Lewis Day celebrates a historic HBCU's founder while its successor, PLC Detroit, forges a new model for industry-integrated design education.

CHIGEE’s new XR-1 dash cam disappears into the bike, trading screens for voice alerts. We analyze if this minimalist approach is the future of rider safety.

Trina Storage's 160 MWh project in Kyushu is more than an infrastructure deal; it's a strategic masterclass in navigating Japan's demanding energy market.

SMEG’s new wine coolers are more than a stylish appliance; they're a calculated move in the luxury market, blending Italian design with modern lifestyle trends.

A new grant program for police tech seems simple, but Veritone's partnership with Police1 is a shrewd move to overcome the biggest sales hurdle: budget.

Frazier Healthcare Partners adds Milton Boyer as an EIR, signaling a strategic push into the complex pharmaceutical manufacturing sector with a proven operator.

As unmanned platforms become central to modern warfare, their data links are a critical vulnerability. Gilat’s new multi-orbit antenna addresses this head-on.

As the old AYR Wellness liquidates, its key assets are reborn under creditor control. A forensic look at the deal, the debt, and what it signals for the industry.

Tony Ferrero's SAGE award signals a shift in senior living, but does the luxury model he champions offer a scalable blueprint or widen the care gap?

With the appointment of BlueHalo's former CEO, Attalon signals a major acceleration in the race to field advanced laser and optical weapons systems.

After a 3-year quiet build-out, GOFO storms the European market with 40+ centers, advanced tech, and a Rising Star nomination. Is it ready to win?

AMTD Group expands its Malaysian footprint with a pricey hotel deal, linking it to film and media. But questions linger about its strategy and valuation.

AI agents are poised to revolutionize shopping, but a new report shows 73% of merchants are unready, creating a massive and growing risk for consumers.

As InvenTrust Properties prepares for REITWeek, investors are watching its grocery-anchored Sun Belt strategy amid strong performance and market shifts.

NEOK Bio begins Phase 1 trials for two bispecific ADCs, a next-gen therapy aiming to outsmart tumor resistance and offer new hope for solid tumor patients.