The Series A funding, led by Nyca Partners, will fuel expansion of its AI 'co-worker' platform designed to automate back-office tasks for major chains like McDonald's and Little Caesars.
Harvard Bioscience announces the closure of its Holliston, MA manufacturing facility, shifting operations to Minneapolis and Europe by 2027. The move, part of a strategic consolidation, is projected to yield $4 million in annual savings but raises concerns over local job losses and the state's business climate.
The Trump administration launches a major public-private initiative to stockpile essential minerals, aiming to shield U.S. manufacturers from supply shocks and reduce strategic dependence on China.
Elon Musk's artificial intelligence venture, xAI, is recruiting remote cryptocurrency finance specialists. The move aims to deepen its AI models' understanding of digital asset markets, moving beyond price prediction to grasp trading behavior, on-chain analytics, and risk management.
Analyst firm BTIG maintains a Neutral stance on PayPal ahead of its Q4 2025 report, citing a 19% stock decline since last quarter and a projected slowdown in growth for the coming fiscal year.
S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures edged higher Tuesday morning, buoyed by a stronger-than-expected reading on U.S. manufacturing activity. The January ISM PMI reading of 52.6 suggests the sector is expanding, though steady Treasury yields near 4.27% remind markets that the Federal Reserve's higher-for-longer rate stance remains a headwind for some sectors.
As John Furner assumes the CEO role, Walmart navigates a dual transition: a refreshed executive team and a changing global trade landscape. The recent US-India tariff agreement adds a critical dimension to the retail giant's sourcing and market strategy in a key growth region.
Backed by an $18.1 million U.S. government grant, materials specialist 5N Plus is scaling its high-purity germanium recycling and boosting space-grade solar cell production, positioning itself at the nexus of defense, AI infrastructure, and global connectivity supply chains.
Shares of enterprise software provider Open Text (OTEX) have tumbled across all major timeframes, pushing its valuation into the spotlight. With a significant gap between its current price and a key fair value estimate, investors are weighing whether this is a buying opportunity or a sign of deeper challenges.
Alphabet makes dual strategic moves, backing Waymo's ambitious international expansion with a massive funding round and securing a key enterprise AI partnership for its Gemini models with Liberty Global across Europe.
A major consolidation is underway in New Jersey's regional banking sector, with Columbia Financial set to acquire Northfield Bancorp. The deal will create the state's third-largest regional bank but raises questions about branch closures and community impact.
Analysts highlight significant upside potential for Palantir Technologies and Microsoft, two standout names in the retail-focused platform's top 10 holdings, despite differing valuation concerns.
GE Vernova finalizes its takeover of the remaining 50% stake in the transformer manufacturing joint venture Prolec GE, integrating its operations and 10,000-strong workforce to meet rising grid demands across the Americas.
Keysight Technologies' stock has surged over 40% in six months, hitting a 52-week high. While strong quarterly results fueled the rally, a deeper look at backlog trends, earnings pressure, and return on capital suggests underlying challenges may temper investor enthusiasm.
As work-life balance eclipses salary as a top priority, a seismic shift is underway. The defining workplace conflict of 2024 is no longer about *where* people work, but *when*. Experts argue that granting 'time autonomy'—control over schedules and focus blocks—is now the critical lever for talent retention and performance.
Amidst market uncertainty, companies where leadership holds significant stakes are drawing investor attention. We analyze three high-growth firms from Saudi Arabia, China, and Taiwan where strong insider ownership aligns with ambitious expansion plans.
While large-cap stocks dominate headlines, a select group of small and mid-cap companies are posting robust fundamentals and growth that defy the cautious market mood. We spotlight three such firms from Asia's tech and industrial sectors that analysts believe are trading below their intrinsic value.
Arizona's Attorney General has issued a stark warning as losses from crypto kiosk scams surpass $177 million in the state this year. Amid a nationwide crackdown, new laws and lawsuits target an industry accused of enabling fraud against vulnerable consumers.
China becomes the first nation to ban concealed door handles on electric vehicles, introducing new safety regulations following fatal incidents. The rules, effective from 2027, require physical release mechanisms and could reshape global automotive design standards.
Small-cap stocks offer unique opportunities for outsized returns, but their path is fraught with challenges. We analyze one company with disruptive potential and two others where investors should tread carefully.
