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The latest US Inflation report has delivered a welcome signal to financial markets, with consumer prices rising at a slower annual pace in July and major U.S. stock indexes pushing toward record territory. The Consumer Price Index increased 3.4% over the year in July, down from 3.5% in June, while monthly prices increased 0.1%. Core…
Nvidia is taking another major step to accelerate the global artificial intelligence buildout by partnering with some of the world’s biggest financial institutions to create financing platforms designed to mobilize more than $500 billion in third-party capital for AI infrastructure. The initiative brings together Nvidia with Apollo, BlackRock, Blackstone, Brookfield, Goldman Sachs and KKR, creating…
Meta 29 States Head to Court Over Youth Safety The Meta 29 States Head to Court Over Youth Safety case has entered a major new phase as Meta Platforms faces a landmark trial in Oakland, California, over allegations involving children, teenagers and the design of its social media platforms. The case is being closely watched…
The latest US Inflation Data has given investors, businesses, and households a clearer picture of price pressures heading into the second half of 2026. The July Consumer Price Index showed consumer prices increased 0.1% from June and were 3.4% higher than a year earlier. Core CPI, which excludes food and energy, rose 0.2% on the…
VinSpace Signs SpaceX Launch Agreement The VinSpace SpaceX Launch Deal marks a major step in Vietnam’s growing ambitions to establish a stronger position in the global space industry. Vietnamese aerospace company VinSpace has signed a contract with SpaceX to launch its first satellites into orbit in 2027. The satellites are expected to fly as part…
Zuckerberg Lays Out Meta’s AI Vision Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has offered one of his clearest explanations yet of where he believes artificial intelligence is heading, arguing that advanced AI should not be controlled by a small number of companies or governments. His long essay, titled “The Future is for Everyone,” outlines a vision in…
Hanwha Makes Major U.S. Shipbuilding Move South Korean defense and shipbuilding giant Hanwha has made a major move to expand its presence in the United States by offering to acquire Austal’s U.S. operations for up to $1.2 billion. The Hanwha Austal USA $1.2 billion deal could significantly strengthen Hanwha’s position in the American shipbuilding industry…
Trump Media Reports Heavy Second-Quarter Loss Trump Media & Technology Group has reported a significant loss for the second quarter, with declining cryptocurrency values playing an important role in the company’s financial performance. The Trump Media $238 Million Loss has attracted attention from investors because the company has increasingly expanded beyond social media and into…
U.S. Court Brings Adani Criminal Case to an End A major legal development involving Indian billionaire Gautam Adani has unfolded in the United States after a federal judge formally dismissed the criminal case against him. The U.S. Judge Dismisses Adani Charges decision came after the U.S. Department of Justice asked the court to end the…
Wall Street Giants Back a New AI Investment Wave The artificial intelligence industry is entering a new phase of extraordinary investment. Nvidia is reportedly working with some of the world’s biggest financial institutions to help mobilize as much as $500 billion for AI infrastructure projects. The Nvidia $500B AI financing plan highlights how quickly artificial…
