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ChatIQ Leads S&P Global’s Latest Capital IQ Pro Update with Expanded AI-Powered Research Capabilities

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New platform capabilities bring AI deeper into research and modeling workflows while expanding analytics across valuation, credit and global markets.

NEW YORK, Oct. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI) today announced the latest updates to S&P Capital IQ Pro, led by an expanded ChatIQ experience that brings conversational AI deeper into the platform. The enhanced ChatIQ helps financial professionals ask natural-language questions and quickly access S&P Global data and insights in one place.

ChatIQ brings multi-source analysis, screening and charting into a single conversational experience. Users can ask questions across company, market, credit and economic data, alongside financial documents, news and research, helping them spend less time moving between tools and more time analyzing reliable information.

“S&P Global continues to evolve around the ways clients research, analyze and collaborate,” said Whit McGraw, Head of Platforms at S&P Global Market Intelligence. “With the expanded ChatIQ experience, we are making AI a more natural part of the Capital IQ Pro workflow by combining conversational access with the depth, quality and transparency clients expect from S&P Global.”

Key Capital IQ Pro Updates

The latest Capital IQ Pro release brings AI-powered research, modeling and presentation tools together with expanded data and analytics across valuation, private markets, fixed income, credit and broader market use cases.

AI-powered workflows: ChatIQ Spreadsheets introduces an AI-powered Excel modeling assistant for model building, review and analysis with refreshable Capital IQ Pro formulas, while ChatIQ Presentations, now available in Labs, helps users create data-driven PowerPoint slides using Capital IQ Pro data.Valuation and financial analysis: New Discounted Cash Flow analysis, customizable Total Enterprise Value calculations, point-in-time trading comparables and improved export capabilities support more flexible company valuation workflows.Private markets: A new custom benchmarking tool from With Intelligence helps users create tailored private market benchmarks and compare fund performance using key metrics.Fixed income: Integration of Markit’s Global Sector Curves and a new Rate Profile page provide deeper visibility into global bond markets, pricing trends and tenor-level analysis.Credit analysis: Redesigned RatingsDirect corporate and sector profiles, expanded insurance analytics and Credit Memo Builder enhancements improve access to relevant credit information, source transparency and consistency across the credit review process.Data coverage: Additional enhancements across banking, energy, insurance, macroeconomic data, private companies, sustainability, news and alerts expand the platform’s content coverage and usability.Portfolio insights: AI-powered Portfolio Insights, now in beta, helps users identify drivers of portfolio return and connect performance with relevant market developments, news, events and earnings context.

The updates are part of S&P Global Market Intelligence’s broader strategy for Capital IQ Pro, which brings together reliable data, AI-powered tools and connected experiences to support financial professionals across research, analysis and decision-making and help them uncover value across global markets.

For more information on S&P Capital IQ Pro, please see here.

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About S&P Global
S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI) enables businesses, governments, and individuals with trusted data, expertise and technology to make decisions with conviction. We are Advancing Essential Intelligence through world-leading benchmarks, data, and insights that customers need in order to plan confidently, act decisively and thrive in a rapidly changing global landscape.

From helping our customers assess new investments across the capital and commodities markets to navigating the energy expansion, acceleration of artificial intelligence, and evolution of public and private markets, we enable the world’s leading organizations to unlock opportunities, solve challenges and plan for tomorrow – today. Learn more at www.spglobal.com.

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GIGABYTE Unveils Amazon Prime Big Deal Days Offers with Savings Up to $130

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CITY OF INDUSTRY, Calif., Oct. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — GIGABYTE Technology, a global leader in PC hardware, today announced its Amazon Prime Big Deal Days promotions, available exclusively to Prime members for 48 hours only, from October 6 through October 7, 2026. As the fall gaming season kicks off, the event lowers the entry barrier for next-generation PC building—putting 240Hz esports displays within reach from just $79.99 and delivering savings of up to $130 on Wi-Fi 7 and PCIe 5.0-ready motherboards on Amazon.

Empower Your Build: Next-Gen AMD Platforms Built for Every Gamer

As Wi-Fi 7 routers and PCIe 5.0 graphics cards and SSDs move into the mainstream, GIGABYTE is making the platforms built for them accessible across every budget segment. Headlining the promotion is the X870 AORUS ELITE WIFI7, which democratizes multi-gigabit Wi-Fi 7 speeds and PCIe 5.0 graphics readiness for high-demand gaming at a promotional price of $209.99. For mainstream builders transitioning to the latest AMD Ryzen processors without overspending, the B850 EAGLE WIFI6E delivers essential next-gen connectivity and thermal efficiency for just $149.99. Meanwhile, gamers building a clean white rig around a Ryzen X3D processor can secure the X870E AORUS ELITE X3D ICE at $259.99. Its X3D Turbo Mode 2.0 tunes X3D chips in real time for extra gaming performance, and at $130 off, it carries the event’s largest single discount.

Smooth Esports Visuals Starting Under $80

Alongside platform upgrades, GIGABYTE is bringing 240Hz refresh rates—long the benchmark for competitive play—down to entry-level price points. Budget-conscious esports players and students can minimize motion blur and screen tearing with the 24.5-inch GS25F2A, a 240Hz, 1ms FHD monitor available for an ultra-accessible $79.99. For FPS competitors who want the same 240Hz speed on a height-adjustable ergonomic stand, the G25F2A drops to $89.99, making high-FPS dual-monitor configurations exceptionally cost-effective for modern gaming rooms.

Promotional Pricing Summary 

All featured motherboards and gaming monitors eligible for Prime Big Deal Days savings on October 6–7, 2026, are detailed below:

Model

Features

Promo Price

X870 AORUS ELITE WIFI7

Next-gen AMD platform with Wi-Fi 7 & PCIe 5.0

$209.99

X870E AORUS ELITE X3D ICE

White AMD X870E board with X3D Turbo Mode 2.0 & Wi-Fi 7

$259.99

X870E AORUS PRO ICE

Premium all-white AMD X870E enthusiast platform

$279.99

B850 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 ICE

Sleek white B850 platform with Wi-Fi 7 speeds

$169.99

B850 EAGLE WIFI6E

Mainstream ATX platform featuring Wi-Fi 6E & PCIe 5.0

$149.99

B850M EAGLE WIFI6E

Compact Micro-ATX build with Wi-Fi 6E

$139.99

B550 GAMING X V2

Budget-friendly AM4 classic for entry gaming rigs

$84.99

Z790 AORUS ELITE AX

Intel Z790 DDR5 board with Wi-Fi 6E for 12th–14th Gen Core

$169.99

G25F2A

25″ 240Hz high-FPS competitive esports monitor

$89.99

GS25F2A

25″ 240Hz gaming display under $80

$79.99

GS27F2

27″ 240Hz FHD gaming display

$99.99

About GIGABYTE

GIGABYTE is a developer, manufacturer, and distributor of high-performance hardware solutions. From award-winning monitors and graphics cards to advanced data center infrastructure, GIGABYTE remains committed to its mission of “Upgrade Your Life” through innovative technology and exceptional build quality.

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QuickLogic Announces Inducement Grant Under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4)

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SAN JOSE, Calif., Oct. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — QuickLogic Corporation (NASDAQ: QUIK) (“QuickLogic” or the “Company”), a developer of embedded FPGA (eFPGA) Hard IP, Strategic Radiation Hardened and Antifuse FPGAs and ruggedized programmable logic solutions, today announced that the Compensation Committee of its Board of Directors granted restricted stock unit awards for 51,502 shares of the Company’s common stock (the “New-Hire RSUs”) to James Sullivan, the Company’s new Senior Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer. The award was previously announced on September 21, 2026 and granted by the Compensation Committee on October 5, 2026, as an inducement material to his entering into employment with the Company, pursuant to Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4).

The New-Hire RSUs will be granted outside of the Company’s 2019 Equity Incentive Plan and will vest over a three-year period, with 1/3rd vesting on October 5, 2027 and 1/6th vesting each six months thereafter, subject to Mr. Sullivan’s continued employment with the Company.

About QuickLogic
QuickLogic Corporation is a fabless semiconductor company specializing in eFPGA Hard IP, Strategic Radiation Hardened and Antifuse FPGAs and ruggedized programmable logic solutions. QuickLogic’s unique approach combines cutting-edge technology with open-source tools to deliver highly customizable, low-power solutions for aerospace and defense, industrial, computing, and consumer markets. For more information, visit www.quicklogic.com. 

QuickLogic and logo are registered trademarks of QuickLogic. All other trademarks are the property of their respective holders and should be treated as such.

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MIT Technology Review Unveils 2026 List of 10 Climate Tech Companies to Watch

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The annual list highlights businesses developing innovative solutions to positively impact climate change.

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Oct. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — MIT Technology Review released its annual list of 10 Climate Tech Companies to Watch for 2026 today. The list reveals the early-stage startups and multinational corporations developing cutting-edge solutions to lower emissions, address major climate concerns, and protect our planet.

MIT Technology Review’s award-winning newsroom used their advanced knowledge and resources to develop a robust list of 10 global businesses that are reinventing how we create energy, manufacture products, address climate risks, and develop cleaner transportation.

Drawing on feedback from researchers, investors, analysts and academics, the team vetted dozens of companies to confirm their success in driving innovations that tackle the most urgent climate issues. Following months of deliberation, they selected 10 notable businesses that they believe have the best chance at addressing these threats.

The online-exclusive list is now live at www.technologyreview.com/climatetech2026, and features in-depth profiles on how each company is making meaningful strides across energy storage, nuclear power, transportation, and more.

The honorees represent a wide range of industries, from clean energy and nuclear fission to flood barriers and electric vehicles. This year’s list includes Energy Dome and their energy storage systems on the grid, WeLion’s semi-solid-state batteries for EVs, and WaveSave’s portable rubber dam.

To read every honoree profile from the 10 Climate Tech Companies to Watch list, become an MIT Technology Review subscriber today at www.technologyreview.com/subscribe.

Members of the press may obtain additional information and access by emailing press@technologyreview.com.

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Founded at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1899, MIT Technology Review is the world’s leading authority on technology and its influence. Through award-winning journalism and premium events, we break down complex innovations and analyze their commercial, social, and political impact. From AI and biotech to climate tech and computing, we deliver trusted insights and expert analysis, empowering a global audience to navigate the emerging technologies shaping our future. 

We are the destination for those seeking to better understand where technology is headed next. Subscribe. Attend. Follow: Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, Reddit.  

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