Quantum computing firm IonQ moves to acquire semiconductor foundry SkyWater Technology and optical communications specialist Skyloom Global, aiming to create the industry's first vertically integrated quantum company and gain tighter control over its core technology stack.
The autonomous vehicle leader Waymo has closed a massive $16 billion funding round, catapulting its valuation to $126 billion. The capital infusion is set to turbocharge its international expansion plans, even as it navigates operational challenges and intensifying competition from rivals like Tesla and Amazon's Zoox.
While the fried chicken segment continues to dominate fast-food traffic, Buffalo-based Hen House Nashville Hot Chicken has filed for bankruptcy protection, highlighting the uneven fortunes within the popular sector.
Saks Global is closing most of its Saks OFF 5TH off-price stores across the U.S., leaving only a dozen locations open as it refocuses on core luxury and full-price retail after a recent Chapter 11 filing.
The autonomous vehicle giant, backed by a consortium of major investors, plans to deploy its driverless fleet in over a dozen new international cities following a funding round that values the company at $126 billion.
Record global investments in wind, solar, and EVs are paradoxically driving a surge in demand for coal, oil, and gas, as the production of essential materials like cement and steel remains locked into hydrocarbon-based economies, primarily in Asia.
Despite facing increased US duties, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam have expanded their trade surplus with the United States over the past year, even as their deficits with China grow, highlighting shifting global trade dynamics under renewed protectionist pressures.
Hyperliquid has upgraded its core engine with the HIP-4 protocol, introducing a novel 'Outcomes' contract system designed for prediction markets and structured products, currently in testnet phase.
Rigetti Computing secures a significant order to deliver a 108-qubit quantum system to India's Centre for Development of Advanced Computing, marking a key commercial milestone and international expansion for the company amidst volatile stock performance.
The United States and India have announced a significant trade agreement, dramatically reducing tariffs after months of tension. The deal, linked to India halting Russian oil purchases, aims to boost bilateral trade and supply chain diversification.
Live and feeder cattle futures posted significant gains Monday, buoyed by a tighter-than-expected national herd and strong cash market fundamentals. The rally comes amid declining inventory numbers and sustained investor interest.
As cargo theft evolves from petty crime to sophisticated, high-value scams, logistics firms like Echo Global Logistics are deploying advanced AI and human vigilance in a high-stakes battle for security. Senior VP Jeff Starr details the new frontline in freight fraud.
Shares of Super Micro Computer (SMCI) advanced Thursday after Rosenblatt Securities reiterated its Buy rating, with investors eyeing potential benefits from NVIDIA's next-generation AI chips and easing supply constraints.
WK Kellogg Co. names former Ferrero executive Jean-Baptiste Santoul as Chief Operating Officer, signaling a strategic shift following its $3.1 billion acquisition by the global confectionery giant.
As BHP Group advances plans to create one of the world's first fully autonomous copper mines at Escondida Norte, it simultaneously contends with Chinese import restrictions on its Jimblebar iron ore and ramps up exploration via its 2026 Xplor program, highlighting the complex balancing act facing the global mining giant.
In a strategic pivot, Bed Bath & Beyond acquires Tokens.com, aiming to launch a platform for tokenizing real-world assets like real estate and securities, with shares rising on the news.
In his first interview as Executive Chairman, Gildo Zegna outlines a strategy of agility and direct consumer engagement to navigate global uncertainties, as the group reports resilient 2025 results driven by its flagship brand.
May soft red winter wheat futures are trending higher, supported by concerns over winterkill damage in key producing regions and ongoing Black Sea supply disruptions, presenting a potential buying opportunity for traders.
Kalmar Oyj embarks on a strategic, long-term IT transformation with Tata Consultancy Services, building an AI-powered digital core to streamline operations, enhance equipment reliability, and solidify its service-led business model in the competitive port equipment sector.
Spanish healthtech startup Biorce has closed a substantial Series A round, backed by prominent venture capital and angel investors, to scale its AI-driven clinical trial solution, Aika, internationally amid a tightening regulatory landscape.
