Agentic AI: Have You Heard of It?
Venture capitals are heavily backing agentic AI startups – autonomous software “agents” set to transform productivity tools and SaaS workflows.
Ioneer Quadruples Reserves, Doubles Costs
Ioneer has quadrupled reserves at its Rhyolite Ridge lithium-boron project, extending the project’s mine life to nearly a century.
‘Unusually Cautious’: Biotech Dealmakers Hit the Brakes
After a quiet period for biotech M&A, dealmakers started 2025 with renewed optimism. Many expected a rebound in billion-dollar transactions, bolstered by early momentum like Johnson & Johnson’s $14.6 billion acquisition of neuroscience biotech Intra-Cellular Therapies, announced in January. Enthusiasm has since faded, with political instability and market swings cooling appetites and deepening the divide […]
EV Market Outpaces Hybrids with a 29% YTD surge
EV sales are accelerating globally, with China and the EU driving most of the momentum. While geopolitical tensions persist, policy shifts and domestic incentives are pushing the industry forward, though North America remains a weak spot.
U.S. Fast-Tracks 10 More Mining Projects
The Trump administration has added 10 new mining projects to the FAST-41 permitting initiative, intensifying efforts to boost domestic production of critical minerals like copper, palladium, and uranium.
IBM Charts New AI Course with Major U.S. Investment
IBM is making a decisive play in the enterprise AI market with new integration tools that help clients manage diverse AI systems. Backed by a $150 billion U.S. investment plan and advancements in quantum computing, the company is anchoring its future in multi-model intelligence and infrastructure.
GSK Q1 Strength Signals Tariff Resilience
British pharma heavyweight GSK reports a strong start to 2025 with earnings exceeding forecasts and reaffirms its growth outlook—positioning itself as a stable force even as potential U.S. pharmaceutical tariffs loom.
Why the Federal Reserve Is Holding Off on Interest Rate Cuts
While other central banks begin easing policy in response to slowing global growth, the Federal Reserve is holding firm. Concerns about inflation, unemployment, and the uncertain impact of U.S. trade policy are keeping rate cuts off the table – for now.
Hyundai’s $21 Billion U.S. Investment: A Strategic Move in a Shifting Market
Hyundai Motor Group is committing $21 billion to expand its presence in the United States. This investment focuses on growing manufacturing capacity, strengthening supply chains, and adapting to changing trade policies. With new tariffs and evolving regulations shaping the industry, Hyundai’s expansion aligns with broader trends favoring domestic production.
Exxon Mobil Enters the AI Power Race with a ‘Huge Advantage’
Oil and gas giant Exxon Mobil has its sights set on the surging energy market for AI-driven data centres, leveraging its expertise in carbon capture and energy infrastructure.
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