Chinese regulators have started a review of Meta’s $2 billion deal to buy AI startup Manus. The focus is on whether technology developed by the Chinese-founded company before it moved to Singapore violates export rules. This could potentially derail one of Mark Zuckerberg’s biggest AI bets.
Orano SA is considering bringing in minority investors to help finance a massive $5 billion uranium enrichment facility in Tennessee, backed by $900 million in US government funds. Separately, California Governor Gavin Newsom, a 2028 Democratic frontrunner, must navigate deep political paradoxes as
A new report warns that AI adoption might backfire, increasing workloads instead of reducing them. As AI handles routine tasks, humans are left managing the AI, leading to new mental health pressures and potential burnout.
Private equity giant Hg Capital is nearing a deal to acquire OneStream, a financial planning software company. The move comes after a 35% stock drop over the past year made the firm a takeover target.
Brazilian digital bank PicPay has officially filed for an initial public offering in the United States. The move comes as the IPO market tries to regain its footing after a turbulent period.
The US government is pouring $2.7 billion into domestic uranium enrichment, splitting it between three companies. A $900 million chunk is going to General Matter, a startup backed by Peter Thiel’s Founders Fund.
According to Bloomberg Business, the US IPO market had a mixed year in 2025, with new listings gaining 13.9% on average but lagging the S&P 500’s 16% rise. High-profile deals in AI and crypto sank, while fundamentals-driven companies like Medline thrived.
Brookfield is launching an AI cloud platform called Radiant, directly challenging its own data center customers like major cloud providers. The move is tied to its new $10 billion AI infrastructure fund, with Nvidia as an investor. They aim to lower AI compute costs, but the strategy is fraught with
The Amsterdam Enterprise Chamber will hold a crucial public hearing on January 14 regarding Nexperia. This follows preliminary rulings that suspended the former CEO and transferred shares from its Chinese parent, Wingtech.
Australian fintech Airwallex is making a major European push with a €200 million investment in its Netherlands operations. The move sets up a direct clash with established players like Adyen and Mollie as the company shifts its growth focus.
