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Bitcoin Crash Shakes Corporate Crypto Hoarders
Executives are now weighing how to protect shareholder value without relying on further token accumulation, a strategy that once drew strong investor...Funding
Probably Raises $9 Million to Build a System to Prevent AI Hallucinations in Production Use
Organizations using large language systems across internal operations often require strict structure in outputs. These systems feed into document gene...The $85 Million Bet on Robots That Refuse to Be Boxed In
The significance of THEKER’s funding round extends beyond one startup. It highlights a change in how investors and manufacturers think about automation.
Coralogix Raises $200 Million in Series F as AI Agent Adoption Spurs Demand for Observability Tools
The company now serves more than 5,000 customers globally, spanning organizations that rely on continuous monitoring of distributed software systems in production environments.
Layup Parts Raises $42 Million to Modernize Composite Manufacturing
The startup serves customers across motorsports, automotive design, consumer products, aerospace, and defense. Among those sectors, aerospace and defense account for the largest share of business, with customers ranging from emerging startups to established defense contractors.
Seoul-Based Rocket Startup Unastella Raises $24 Million, Plans to Expand Propulsion Testing Facilities
A share of the funding goes toward expanding propulsion testing facilities for higher thrust engine trials. The rest of the capital is allocated to laboratory upgrades, test rig construction, and improved instrumentation for engine evaluation.
Interest Rates & Credit
Dollar Set for Near-Term Rebound as Markets Reassess Rate Cut Bets
Even a modest adjustment in the rate outlook could make dollar assets relatively more attractive, supporting the greenback against lower-yielding peers.U.S. Household Debt Climbs as Student Loan Troubles Persist
Lower-income borrowers are disproportionately affected, with slower wage growth and rising living costs limiting their ability to reduce debt.Gold and Silver Reach Record Levels as Safe Haven Demand Grows
The rally in gold and silver sent ripples through global markets. In Asia, higher prices tempered jewelry demand in some regions, though investment buying remained firm.Russell 2000 Eyes Eighth Consecutive Gain After 42 Percent Rally Since April
While the US stock market at present is trading near all-time highs, the small-cap-tracking Russell 2000 is seeing some noticeable performance.Market Regulation
Eli Lilly’s Weight Loss Pill Gains U.S. Approval
FDA approval followed late-stage trials involving thousands of participants. Those taking orforglipron lost significantly more weight than participant...Diversity Programs in Federal Contracting Face Legal Scrutiny
While firms can still bid on contracts, they face competition against larger, better-capitalized com...UK Regulator Proposes Changes to How Google Treats Publishers
Google said it would engage constructively with the regulator and emphasized the value search provid...
Global Stocks Hover Near Records as Earnings and Trade Developments Influence Markets