London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) has agreed to acquire Acadia, a US-based provider of risk management, collateral and margining services for the uncleared derivatives markets. The deal is subject to regulatory approval and will strengthen LSEG's post-trade division. Founded in 2009, Acadia enables more than $1 trillion in daily collateral exchanges for over 2,000 firms. The acquisition is part of LSEG's strategy to enhance its multi-asset post-trade offering for the uncleared derivatives space.

The abrdn World Healthcare Fund outperformed its custom benchmark in Q4 2024, driven by strong performances from companies like uniQure, Oculis Holding, and New Amsterdam Pharma Company. Despite a slight dip in global equity markets, the fund's performance was bolstered by positive economic data and optimism following Trump's election win. The fund diversified its portfolio by adding positions in Humana, Tempus AI, Oxford Biomedica, and Exact Sciences, while reducing holdings in Illumina, Edwards Lifesciences, and Acadia Healthcare. The focus remains on investing in high-quality healthcare businesses to withstand market volatility.

Tech giants and utility providers have formed the Open Power AI Consortium to harness AI for a more resilient power grid. Led by the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI), the consortium includes companies like Nvidia, Microsoft, Amazon Web Services, and Southern Company. The initiative aims to accelerate the development of AI applications for predicting failures, optimizing energy distribution, and minimizing outages.

Acadia Healthcare's Q1 2025 results showed mixed performance, with revenue slightly above prior year levels and growth in patient days. The company expanded its bed capacity by 378 beds, including new facilities in Michigan and Florida, aligning with its long-term growth strategy. However, startup costs and underperforming facilities pose near-term risks, while full-year guidance includes $50–55 million in losses. The company's $300 million share repurchase program and strong liquidity position it for future growth, though challenges in normalizing facilities and Medicaid payments could impact short-term results.