A new opinion piece looks past the obvious 2026 headlines to forecast internal party battles in the US, a breaking point in France, and a major shift in Japanese monetary policy. The ripple effects of these events could define the global economy for years.
The National Labor Relations Board has withdrawn a March 2024 complaint against SpaceX, leading to the dismissal of one of the company’s lawsuits. This is a tactical move by the NLRB as it faces multiple challenges to its authority.
In a massive end-of-year deal, Meta has reportedly agreed to pay over $2 billion to acquire Manus, a Singapore-based AI startup with Chinese roots. The move is a clear attempt to catch up in the fiercely competitive AI landscape.
X Corp has settled a lawsuit from AI developer Eliza Labs, which accused the platform of coercive tactics and stealing ideas for its own AI agents. The case was dismissed with prejudice this week, but the underlying allegations paint a concerning picture for developers.
According to EU-Startups, building a startup’s profile is a long game that begins months before a formal fundraise. The article argues that sharpening your narrative and building founder credibility are key to entering a round with momentum. But is this realistic advice for everyone?
AXT Inc. has priced a public offering of over 7 million shares to raise roughly $87 million. The funds are primarily earmarked to expand production of indium phosphide substrates at its China-based subsidiary. The offering is set to close around December 30.
Lou Gerstner, the first outsider to lead IBM, has died at 83. He famously revived the tech giant in the 1990s by shifting from hardware to business services, a move that saved the company.
A former Coinbase customer service agent has been arrested in Hyderabad, India, in connection with a major 2024 data leak. The breach exposed nearly 70,000 customer records, which scammers then used to steal crypto. CEO Brian Armstrong says this is just the first of several expected arrests.
The AI chip wars are heating up on all fronts. AMD is reportedly scoring a massive order from Alibaba, while US authorities investigate a major Nvidia buyer in Singapore. Meanwhile, memory makers are hiking prices and accelerating next-gen plans.
Louis Gerstner, the former CEO who famously rescued IBM from the brink of bankruptcy in the 1990s, has died. He was 83. His leadership pivoted the company to services and revived its culture.
