Private equity firm Exponent has halted the auction of UK accounting group Xeinadin after potential buyers refused to meet its £1bn valuation, signaling potential headwinds for deal-making in the professional services sector.
With shares up over 100% in a year, investors are weighing whether to buy AMD stock before its February 3rd earnings report, as the chipmaker capitalizes on the AI boom.
Ford Motor Company launches a dedicated energy storage business, Ford Energy, appointing Lisa Drake to lead the charge into the rapidly growing battery storage market, signaling a strategic expansion beyond vehicle manufacturing.
Amazon is negotiating a landmark investment of up to $50 billion in OpenAI, according to sources familiar with the matter. The move could position the tech giant as the lead investor in a funding round aiming to raise up to $100 billion ahead of a potential trillion-dollar IPO.
As the AI infrastructure race accelerates, Nvidia's relentless innovation cycle and commanding market position point to sustained growth, with data center spending projected to reach trillions annually by 2030.
Amid a market obsessed with artificial intelligence, investment firm Giverny Capital reveals a new position in Hawkins, Inc., a specialty chemicals manufacturer. We examine the rationale behind this contrarian bet and what it says about current market dynamics.
Applied Digital is making a decisive pivot from cryptocurrency mining to high-performance AI data center infrastructure, securing major long-term leases and breaking ground on a new campus designed for large-scale AI workloads, as demand for specialized compute power surges.
Ripple's Chief Technology Officer, David Schwartz, has expressed skepticism about XRP reaching prices of $50 or $100, triggering a debate within the community as the cryptocurrency's value drops significantly this week.
Footwear and accessories distributor Weyco Group is demonstrating a compelling financial trend: improving returns on its invested capital alongside increased reinvestment. This dual engine, analysts note, is a classic hallmark of companies capable of compounding value over time.
Pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly announces a massive $3.5 billion investment in a new Pennsylvania manufacturing facility dedicated to next-generation weight-loss drugs, signaling a long-term strategic commitment to the obesity market amid intense competition.
Iran has summoned the ambassadors of all European Union member states in Tehran in a sharp diplomatic protest against the bloc's move to formally designate the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization.
As diplomatic efforts to secure a ceasefire in Gaza show fragile progress, Israeli airstrikes have resulted in the deaths of at least 30 Palestinians overnight, with multiple children among the casualties, according to local health authorities.
Backed by a major U.S. government loan and a surge in private equity, USA Rare Earth is accelerating its domestic mining and manufacturing projects, positioning itself at the forefront of a critical national strategy.
Japan has successfully retrieved sediment containing rare earth minerals from a depth of 6,000 meters in the Pacific Ocean, marking a world-first achievement in deep-sea resource exploration. The mission, part of a strategic push to reduce reliance on Chinese supplies, could reshape global supply chains for critical technology components.
As artificial intelligence drives an unprecedented surge in electricity demand, one utility company—Constellation Energy—is uniquely positioned with its vast nuclear fleet to meet the need, turning an industry-wide bottleneck into a significant growth opportunity.
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority has detailed its enhanced oversight framework for key retail payment systems, designating networks like Visa, Mastercard, and UnionPay for direct supervision to ensure security and stability in the city's rapidly digitizing economy.
Shares of Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI) soared to a record high Friday, driven by analyst optimism over its critical role in powering AI data centers with advanced laser technology.
SanDisk Corporation's stock hit an all-time peak following a blockbuster earnings report for Q2 FY2026, fueled by surging demand for its storage solutions from the artificial intelligence sector.
Bloom Energy's landmark $2.65 billion power agreement and a potential $5 billion infrastructure partnership signal a strategic pivot to become a cornerstone provider for the energy-hungry AI data center industry, prompting a fresh look at its long-term valuation.
While large-cap stocks offer stability, their massive scale often limits growth. We analyze one company whose competitive moat continues to widen and two others where valuation and market dynamics suggest caution is warranted.
