Business

How Iranian Oil Supports the US Economy Even Without Reaching Its Shores

Iran’s crude output helps stabilize global markets, indirectly easing fuel prices and inflationary pressures in the United States.

Grifin Raises $11 Million in Series A to Develop AI Chatbot, Add Family Features for Retail Users

The Tampa-based investing app has raised $22 million to date as it broadens its user-focused, automated investing model tied to everyday spending.

Wix Acquires Six-Month-Old Startup Base44 for $80 Million

Tel Aviv-based developer Maor Shlomo built a profitable AI-powered software company with 250,000 users before the sale.

Ramp Hits $16 Billion Valuation After $200 Million Series E Funding

With Founders Fund leading the Series E, the fintech startup’s valuation has more than doubled in just over a year.

Electric Vehicles Dominate Cars.com’s 2025 American-Made Index

Six of the top 10 most American-made vehicles are EVs, with a growing share of U.S.-built components.

Mach Industries Draws $100M to Scale Manufacturing and Expand Defense Tech Portfolio

The defense tech startup, now valued at $470 million, plans to scale production and deepen R&D as it builds advanced systems for modern warfare.

Sword Health Raises $40M, Pushes IPO to 2028 as Growth Strategy Shifts

Although the company is cash-flow positive, it is postponing a public listing as it focuses on expanding its AI-driven care model and strengthening its position through private funding.

AstraZeneca Deepens China Ties With $5.3 Billion CSPC AI Research Deal

The agreement reflects AstraZeneca’s renewed investment push in China through AI-driven development of therapies for chronic illnesses.

Oil Prices Surge After Israeli Strike on Iran Raises Supply Fears

Brent and WTI crude see biggest gains since 2022 as fears grow over supply disruption through Strait of Hormuz.

Definely Raises $30M to Grow Legal Tech Business in U.S.

Co-founded by Nnamdi Emelifeonwu and Feargus MacDaeid, the U.K. startup is pushing into North America as demand grows for smarter contract review tools.

Japan Moves to Narrow Spousal Tax Loophole as Labor Shortage Deepens

New legislation would require part-timers to pay into pension and health plans, chipping away at decades-old welfare incentives favoring full-time homemakers.

Coco Robotics Draws $80 Million to Scale Autonomous Delivery Fleet

The Los Angeles-based company blends old and new investments to bolster its delivery robot expansion and OpenAI partnership.

Live Nation Plans $1 Billion Push to Build 18 U.S. Music Venues

The concert giant aims to bring large-scale performances to smaller cities as fan demand climbs and ticketing reforms take hold.

Bedrock Ocean Draws $25 Million to Scale Seafloor Survey Efforts

The Brooklyn-based startup develops battery-powered underwater drones to chart the seafloor faster and with less environmental disruption.

5 Banks That Provide Cash Flow Management for Summer Camps

These five banks offer cash flow and treasury solutions that help summer camps stay financially steady beyond their busiest months.