Americas News

Power & Utilities

KEC International secures INR 13.03 billion in infrastructure orders across global markets

KEC International has secured multiple domestic and international contracts valued at INR 13.03 billion. The newly awarded projects span across its transmission and distribution, civil engineering, renewable energy, and cabling business verticals.

2 days ago • Americas;India

Real Estate

Vacant Brooklyn site reactivated into USD 48 million supportive housing asset for seniors

A long-vacant site in East Flatbush, Brooklyn, has been converted into a 57-unit affordable and supportive housing asset for seniors, backed by a USD 48 million blended capital stack. The all-electric development integrates on-site health coordination and places 18 units with formerly homeless individuals, signaling continued public investment in housing-linked care models.

2 days ago • United States

Investments & Funding

Marqeta scales European fintech presence through 30-country expansion and Banking Circle partnership

Marqeta has expanded its financial tools across 30 European nations, integrating virtual accounts and multi-rail payment systems through a strategic tie-up with Banking Circle. The move follows a period of rapid growth and recent acquisitions, positioning Marqeta as a comprehensive single-platform provider for card issuing and money movement.

2 days ago • United States

Metals & Mining

Mexican state-backed lender extends $10 million facility to Vizsla Silver’s Panuco project

Vizsla Silver has secured a MXN$173 million working capital facility from Mexican mining finance institution FIFOMI to support development activities at its Panuco silver-gold project in Sinaloa. The agreement highlights continued institutional backing for mining investment and regional supply chain activity in Mexico.

2 days ago • Canada;Mexico

Pharmaceuticals

Eli Lilly targets infectious disease prevention through acquisitions of Curevo, LimmaTech, and Vaccine Company

Eli Lilly and Company has announced separate agreements to acquire Curevo Inc., LimmaTech Biologics AG, and Vaccine Company, Inc. The multi-firm transactions pivot the pharmaceutical manufacturer toward specialized vaccine technology platforms.

2 days ago • United States

Mergers & Acquisitions

Roche strengthens digital oncology diagnostics with acquisition of PathAI for $750 million upfront

Roche has signed a definitive merger agreement to acquire digital pathology and artificial intelligence developer PathAI for $750 million upfront and up to $300 million in milestone payments, scaling its automated clinical workflows globally.

2 days ago • Switzerland;United States

Industrial Goods

Graco expands industrial dispensing portfolio with $447 million cash acquisition of Valco Melton

Graco Inc. has signed a definitive agreement to purchase adhesive application and quality monitoring specialist Valco Melton for $447 million in cash. The transaction strengthens Graco's position in the industrial packaging and precision manufacturing supply chains.

2 days ago • United States

Investments & Funding

BAE Systems allocates USD 135 million to expand domestic defense electronics and munitions manufacturing capacity

According to official disclosures, BAE Systems has launched a USD 135 million self-funded capital improvement initiative across its Texas and New Hampshire facilities. The infrastructure investment aims to modernize workspace efficiency and accelerate production scale for precision munitions and aerospace defense systems.

2 days ago • United States

Water & Sanitation

World Bank approves USD 54.7 million for Barbados to combat severe national water scarcity

According to official disclosures, the World Bank has authorized a USD 54.7 million financial package for the Barbados Water Security and Sector Performance Program. The initiative leverages performance-linked funding to modernize local utilities, overhaul aging network infrastructure, and expand domestic sanitation.

2 days ago • Barbados

Hospitals & Healthcare

VA allocates $596 million for medical facility upgrades as FY 2026 non-recurring maintenance budget hits record $4.8 billion

The Department of Veterans Affairs approved $596 million in infrastructure improvements for Q2 FY 2026, part of a record $4.8 billion annual non-recurring maintenance budget. Funds will modernize VA medical facilities, addressing outdated systems and supporting future electronic health record updates.

2 days ago • United States

Mergers & Acquisitions

Grant Thornton acquires MCA Connect to strengthen AI and supply chain advisory for manufacturers

Grant Thornton Advisors LLC has signed an agreement to acquire MCA Connect, a Denver-based Microsoft top-tier partner. The move expands the firm’s technology and supply chain capabilities for manufacturing and distribution clients amid rising AI adoption and governance gaps in the sector.

3 days ago • United States

Real Estate

New York opens $48 million affordable senior housing development in Brooklyn's East Flatbush

Governor Kathy Hochul has announced the opening of Bethany Senior Terraces, a $48 million affordable housing development in East Flatbush, Brooklyn. The four-story building includes 57 affordable apartments for seniors aged 55 and older, with 18 apartments providing on-site supportive services, part of Governor Hochul's $25 billion five-year Housing Plan.

5 days ago • United States

Army

BAE Systems invests $135 million in Texas and New Hampshire defense facilities

BAE Systems has announced a $135 million investment for facility enhancements in Austin, Texas and Hudson, New Hampshire, funded entirely through its own capital. The infrastructure initiative will accelerate delivery of critical systems and software for U.S. military readiness, with $85 million for Hudson and $50 million for Austin.

6 days ago • United States

Water & Sanitation

World Bank approves $54.7 million for Barbados water security and sanitation program

The World Bank has approved a $54.7 million program to strengthen water security in Barbados, addressing water losses currently at 50% and expanding sanitation services. The program, phase 1 of the Caribbean Regional Water Security Program, includes a $4.7 million grant and $50 million in IBRD financing, expected to generate and protect up to 58,000 jobs.

6 days ago • Barbados