Five live signals across AI deals, restaurants, Boston rosters, and sports markets.
A report says Qualcomm is in advanced talks to buy AI software startup Modular for about four billion dollars. Neither company has announced a deal, so the price and timing remain open.
A sale would give Qualcomm more control over the software layer used to run AI across different chips.
Restaurant trade reports say Restaurant Growth Services is looking at options for Ninety Nine Restaurants, including a sale. No buyer or final deal has been announced.
The chain has deep New England roots, so new ownership could change local locations, menus, and vendor plans.
Elliotte Friedman says Boston made an offer for Columbus winger Kirill Marchenko. The Blue Jackets have not accepted it, and the reported talks have not produced a trade.
Marchenko would add scoring now, but Boston may have to move useful players or picks to get him.
League watchers expect the NBA to strike prediction market deals as those platforms push deeper into sports. The league has not named partners or announced final terms.
Official deals could blur the line between sports betting and event contracts for fans, media, and regulators.
Early offseason chatter links Seattle outfielder Randy Arozarena with Boston. There is no reported agreement, and the Red Sox have not confirmed that talks are active.
Arozarena would add a proven right handed bat, but Boston would likely face a high trade price.