APS Fires Up Agave Mega-Batteries To Keep Phoenix Running After Dark
APS says it has brought a utility‑scale battery system online at its Agave solar site to store midday sun and send it out after dark. Executives say the move will ease evening demand and capture surplus generation that would otherwise be curtailed.
San Jose Cloud Upstart Snags Mega Nine-Figure Cash Infusion From AEA
San Jose-based Trinamix landed a "well-into-nine-figures" growth investment from AEA Elevate arranged by Lloyd Greif, keeping founders in place while funding Oracle‑cloud AI expansion.
Eric Christopher Named TechPoint President & CEO
Eric Christopher, the co-founder of Zylo, will take over as TechPoint’s president and CEO on April 7, stepping into a statewide role focused on talent, capital and AI. The hire follows a national search and the departure of Ting Gootee to CICP.
AbbVie’s $744 Million Gut Punch Shakes 2026 Outlook For Chicago Investors
AbbVie said it will take a $744M pre‑tax charge for acquired IPR&D and milestone costs, trimming its 2026 adjusted EPS guidance to $13.96–$14.16. The hit reflects deal‑driven pipeline spending even as the company presses local investments.












