Teradyne partners with MultiLane to launch a new venture focused on testing high-speed data links critical for AI infrastructure, aiming to capture growth in a competitive and rapidly evolving market.
U.S. energy firm BKV has completed a $115.1 million transaction to raise its stake in the BKV-BPP Power joint venture to 75%, gaining operational control as it positions to meet surging electricity needs from Texas's booming data center and AI sector.
Analyst firm Clear Street has raised its price target for Critical Metals Corp. (CRML) to $20, citing a strategic joint venture with a Saudi industrial group to build a rare earth processing facility. The move aims to diversify supply chains away from China and support Western defense needs.
Silvercorp Metals has solidified its expansion into Central Asia by acquiring a majority stake in Chaarat ZAAV CJSC, forming a joint venture with state-owned Kyrgyzaltyn to develop permitted gold projects. The move signals a strategic pivot for the historically silver-focused miner as it seeks to balance geographic and commodity risks.
Salesforce expands beyond its CRM roots with a landmark $5.6 billion U.S. Army deal and a new joint venture, EMBERPOINT LLC, aiming to apply its AI and cloud platforms to national defense and wildfire response, signaling a major shift into mission-critical public sector infrastructure.
A new civil lawsuit accuses British American Tobacco of funneling hundreds of millions to North Korea through a covert joint venture, allegedly financing weapons used in deadly attacks on American personnel in Iraq and Kurdistan.
Mining giant Rio Tinto and state-owned Aluminum Corporation of China (Chalco) have entered a definitive agreement to acquire a controlling 68.6% stake in Brazil's Companhia Brasileira de Alumínio (CBA) from Votorantim, valuing the deal at approximately $902.6 million. The move signals a major consolidation in the global low-carbon aluminum sector.
A landmark agreement between the U.S. Department of Commerce and the Cameco-Westinghouse joint venture aims to catalyze over $80 billion in new nuclear reactor construction by 2030, bolstering Western energy security and reducing reliance on Russian nuclear fuel.
A final arbitration ruling in favor of Venture Global LNG against Spain's Repsol resolves a high-stakes contractual dispute, providing clarity on cash flows and bolstering confidence in the company's long-term project viability amid volatile energy markets.
Singapore's Venture Corporation (SGX:V03) has delivered a robust 38% total shareholder return over the past year, buoyed by dividends. However, a closer look reveals declining earnings and revenue, raising questions about the sustainability of its recent market favor and its longer-term trajectory.
Reed Jobs, son of the late Apple co-founder Steve Jobs, has secured over $200 million for Yosemite, a venture fund dedicated to pioneering cancer treatments. Backed by major institutions, the fund seeks to transform cancer from a fatal diagnosis to a chronic, manageable disease within a generation.
Construction giant Skanska has secured a landmark joint venture for a central Oslo redevelopment with Entra, alongside new major contracts in Norway and Finland, reinforcing its strategic pivot towards complex, sustainability-focused projects in the region.
NextPower Inc. sees its price target raised by TD Cowen following a robust third-quarter earnings beat and a landmark joint venture in Saudi Arabia, signaling growing confidence in the solar technology firm's trajectory.
A 12-foot great white shark, tracked from Nova Scotia, has been detected in the Mississippi Sound, marking an unusual westward migration into the Gulf and offering clues about the region's marine health.
Siemens AG is doubling down on its digital transformation, channeling investments into battery storage, AI-driven industrial solutions, and data analytics while continuing a substantial share repurchase program. This analysis examines whether these strategic moves can translate into sustainable shareholder value amid a complex financial landscape.
As the Bank of Canada signals a hold on interest rates, a backdrop of market stability is emerging. This analysis delves into three Canadian penny stocks—Britannia Life Sciences, ROK Resources, and Vision Lithium—that present distinct risk-reward profiles for investors eyeing the junior markets in early 2026.
Exxon Mobil and Chevron reported declines in full-year earnings as a sustained oil surplus pressured prices, though both companies highlighted strategic shifts toward LNG, chemicals, and power projects to fuel future growth.
Alibaba's logistics arm Cainiao and autonomous driving firm Zelos Technology have merged to form a standalone robovan business, valued at approximately $2 billion. The move signals a strategic push into automated delivery solutions within China's competitive e-commerce landscape, as the tech giant seeks new growth engines beyond its core operations.
VEON is deepening its investment in Uzbekistan's digital economy with a new network operations center for Beeline and the launch of BuildX, a software and AI development unit. The moves signal a strategic pivot from traditional telecom services towards higher-margin digital offerings in Central Asia.
As the Bank of Canada holds rates steady, speculative capital is sifting through junior resource stocks. We examine three micro-caps—a driller, an explorer, and an oil hopeful—navigating unique challenges and opportunities in early 2026.
