Venture capital firms raise billions, opening retail investment opportunities in SpaceX and AI sector. Platforms like Robinhood enable access to high-growth private markets.
Infleqtion and Pasqal lead quantum tech growth in 2026. Infleqtion's SPAC success boosts investor confidence, while Pasqal seeks €200M to join the unicorn club.
China's AI sector sees major developments: Moonshot AI seeks a $10 billion valuation, while Fei-Fei Li's World Labs secures $1 billion funding, highlighting rapid innovation.
Tesla's robotaxi service faces scrutiny after reporting 14 crashes in eight months, while Uber invests $100 million in EV charging infrastructure, marking pivotal shifts in autonomous transit.
Paramount intensifies its bid for Warner Bros. amid market speculation and DOJ scrutiny, challenging Netflix's initial acquisition attempt in a high-stakes Hollywood takeover battle.
Anthropic and Infosys partner to create customized AI agents for industries like finance and telecom, aiming to transform business operations and accelerate AI market adoption.
The Trump family's crypto investments and Goldman Sachs CEO's Bitcoin interest signal growing legitimacy for digital assets amid market volatility and potential regulatory shifts.
Ontario accelerates Kinross Gold project development, cutting regulatory timelines as Canada boosts lithium investments, stressing strategic mineral supply chain importance amid global demand increases.
ArcelorMittal South Africa's struggles highlight power traders' calls for Eskom reforms, as the steel company faces economic challenges amid potential IDC support and strategic restructuring.
Glencore Plc plans a major expansion in Congo's copper mining sector, partnering with state miner Gecamines to boost production amid soaring global demand for the metal.
US manufacturing activity surged as 2025 ended, with factory orders and production spiking, fueled by increased investment and favorable economic policies, signaling potential market recovery.
Ukraine faces intensified Russian airstrikes targeting its cities and energy infrastructure as nuclear talks stall, complicating peace prospects and exacerbating the humanitarian crisis.