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Taiwan ‌chipmaker TSMC ​said on Tuesday it ‌will ⁠invest 282 billion ⁠yen ($1.77 billion) ​in ​a ​joint ‌venture with Sony Group to ‌develop ​and ​make ​next-generation ‌image sensors. ($1 = 159.3300 ​yen) (Reporting ​by ​Ben Blanchard; ‌Editing ​by Andrew ​Heavens)

The agreement adds Barrick’s Fourmile and Newmont’s Fiberline and Mike projects, forming a Nevada gold asset.

Aug 11 () - South Korean battery maker Samsung SDI said on Tuesday it will end its joint venture agreement with General Motors in ‌Indiana and acquire the U.99% stake, citing weaker-than-expected electric ‌vehicle demand.

Nvidia announced partnerships with Apollo, BlackRock, Blackstone, Brookfield, Goldman Sachs, and KKR to funnel $500 billion towards the buildout of AI infrastructure over time.

AST SpaceMobile targets approximately 45 satellites in orbit in early 2027.

BlackRock (NYSE: $BLK), the world’s largest asset manager, has launched a new exchange-traded fund that provi...

Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) released a new open-weight AI model called Muse Glimmer on August 10, a compact system built for agentic tasks that can run on a Mac or PC with a single graphics card. CEO Mark Zuckerberg used the launch to press Washington for lighter rules on open-source AI, arguing that Chinese developers have […]

Robinhood Markets (NASDAQ: $HOOD) is expanding its crypto business in the UK, allowing eligible customers to trade ...

Rocket Lab (NasdaqGS: RKLB) completed its 13th Electron launch for iQPS, further expanding the QPS-SAR Earth-imaging constellation. The mission cements Rocket Lab as the primary launch provider for iQPS, with more than eight QPS-SAR satellites now deployed via Electron. iQPS has committed to 10 additional exclusive Electron launches with Rocket Lab through the end of the decade, adding visibility to the company’s future launch pipeline. Rocket Lab is far from the only stock tied to the...

SAIC-GM will increase focus on the Buick and Cadillac brands and plan to launch at least 30 new energy vehicles in the China market by 2030.

Meta (NASDAQ:META) launched a new open-weight artificial intelligence model on Monday as CEO Mark Zuckerberg called for the United States to reduce barriers facing domestic developers in order to compete more effectively with Chinese rivals. The new model, called Muse Glimmer, is considerably smaller than the flagship AI systems developed by leading competitors.

Aug 10 () - Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg called for lower U. barriers for open-source AI models to compete with Chinese rivals as the social media giant released a new open-weight model ‌on Monday.

ServiceNow (NYSE:NOW) has quietly built one of the fastest-growing cybersecurity businesses in the industry, and on August 4, it made that ambition explicit. The company rolled out six new Autonomous Security solutions built to catch and fix threats before they turn into breaches, tied together under what it calls Shift Zero. The timing lines up […]

When 7 Brew opened a few miles down the road from our home, my son and I were there on opening day. He's a fan of their "Fizz" sodas, while I enjoy the "Sweet and Salty," a coffee drink made with espresso, salted caramel, white chocolate, and a breve (half-and-half) base. That, however, is a very ...

Innodata (NasdaqGM:INOD) announced the launch of its AI Cyber Training Suite, a cybersecurity product focused on AI coding agents and enterprise software security. The suite introduces an industry first methodology for training and evaluating AI agents on software vulnerability detection and patching. Innodata is targeting enterprises that rely on AI generated code and need stricter controls around legacy system modernization and security. The release addresses growing concerns about trust,...

General Motors (NYSE:GM) and SAIC Motor renewed their China joint venture for another 20 years, with a focus on new energy vehicles and global exports. The partners plan to launch at least 30 new energy vehicle models and build out GM's premium Electra sub brand from China. The renewed agreement shifts GM's China role toward local R&D, two way technology sharing, and positioning China as an export hub for next generation EVs. General Motors is only one example of how large automakers and...

Wells Fargo announced a proprietary tokenized deposit platform on August 4, 2026, scheduled for a Fall 2026 launch for select corporate and commercial clients. The initial capability: USD-GBP cross-border payments that settle around the clock. But the standalone product is only half the story. The bank is simultaneously co-building a shared interbank network through The […]

Strategy Inc. (NasdaqGS:MSTR) announced a US$15b capital raise through a Bitcoin backed preferred stock structure designed using AI. The company plans to use the proceeds to run a capital flywheel that targets higher Bitcoin ownership and equity value. Strategy Inc. also reported Bitcoin sales as part of a broader effort to adjust its crypto exposure while reshaping its capital structure. For readers tracking how listed companies are tying their business models to digital assets, this is...

Circle Internet Group (NYSE:CRCL) launched its Arc blockchain in September, expanding its focus beyond USDC. Arc is being positioned as core infrastructure for institutional blockchain use, with an emphasis on compliance and integration with traditional finance. Founding validators on Arc include BlackRock, DTCC, Mastercard, Visa, ICE, and Standard Chartered. Circle's CEO has described Arc as a potentially larger long term opportunity than USDC, signaling an evolving strategy toward broader...

Intel (NasdaqGS: INTC) announces a joint venture with SpaceX and Tesla to build a semiconductor fabrication facility in Texas as part of the Terafab project. The Terafab facility is intended to support chips for next generation robotics and autonomous vehicle platforms used by SpaceX and Tesla. The partnership highlights efforts by the companies to tighten control over chip supply for AI hardware and advanced manufacturing in North America. The announcement positions Intel as a key foundry...

Thryv Holdings (THRY) is drawing fresh attention after launching an AI native growth platform for local service businesses, paired with new partnerships with Wix.com and Ooma that broaden its small business technology reach. See our latest analysis for Thryv Holdings. Those product launches and partnerships have arrived during a weak share price patch for Thryv Holdings, with the stock down 40.2% on a 30 day share price return and the 1 year total shareholder return down 81.0%. This suggests...

Hims & Hers Health (HIMS) just introduced an AI powered care experience for Hers weight loss members, including a connected smart scale and app based coaching, giving investors fresh information on its digital health approach. See our latest analysis for Hims & Hers Health. The AI powered weight loss rollout comes at a time when Hims & Hers Health has experienced sharp swings in sentiment, with the share price up 6.51% on the day and 13.76% over seven days, yet down 12.42% over 30 days and...

BlackRock (BLK) has expanded its cash management line with two tokenized money market products, BSTBL and BRSRV, that apply blockchain infrastructure to regulated funds while aiming to preserve liquidity and principal stability. See our latest analysis for BlackRock. BlackRock’s recent push into tokenized cash management comes as the stock shows stronger momentum over the past month, with an 11.88% 30 day share price return and a 73.58% three year total shareholder return, indicating that...

Lim Chap Huat, executive chairman of Singaporean real-estate firm Soilbuild Group Holdings, alleges that Brookfield usurped a property deal that the New York-based asset manager had originally pitched as a collaboration with Soilbuild.

Warby Parker (NYSE:WRBY) announced the launch of its first Intelligent Eyewear collection in collaboration with Google Gemini and Samsung. The collection introduces smart eyewear features that integrate with Google Gemini and Samsung technology platforms. The move extends Warby Parker's product range beyond traditional prescription and sun eyewear into connected devices. Readers interested in more ideas linked to the digital backbone that supports products like Warby Parker's new...

Nokia Oyj (NYSE:NOK) is back in focus after launching what it calls the first commercial AI-RAN platform for mobile networks, alongside new AI-powered network collaborations with Nvidia and Dell aimed at future 6G connectivity. See our latest analysis for Nokia Oyj. Despite the AI-RAN announcement and new partnerships, Nokia Oyj’s share price has been volatile, with a 7 day share price return of 3.74% but a 30 day decline of 20.42%, while the 1 year total shareholder return of 132.55% and 3...

Space Exploration Technologies (NasdaqGS: SPCX) unveils Starmind, an orbital AI data center network built with Nvidia, targeting space based compute and data services. Tesla and SpaceX announce plans for a US$16.8b Terafab AI chip factory in Texas to expand AI hardware production capacity. SpaceX outlines intentions to build a terrestrial mobile network that would compete with major U.S. wireless carriers. These moves push SpaceX deeper into AI infrastructure and telecom, so it can be...

Royal Caribbean Cruises (NYSE:RCL) has announced a new fixed-income offering of senior unsecured notes due 2034. The notes will be issued as senior unsecured debt, which ranks ahead of subordinated obligations but behind secured borrowings. The offering is expected to affect Royal Caribbean Cruises' capital structure, debt profile, and liquidity once completed. Interest in this new Royal Caribbean Cruises debt issue highlights how many investors are weighing income opportunities across...

Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) has returned to the U.

China has launched a cybersecurity review of products sold in the country by U.S. company Palo Alto Networks, citing risks ‌to critical information infrastructure and national security, the country's cyberspace regulator said on ‌Thursday. The Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) said the review was initiated under China's national security and cybersecurity laws. It did ​not identify the products involved, detail alleged vulnerabilities or say what action Palo Alto could face.