MARKETS
Emerging Markets
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
How Elorian Secured a $55 Million Seed Round Before Launching a Product
Entrepreneurs should ask meaningful questions, understand investor expectations, and determine whether both parties share similar ambitions before acc...Rime Raises $24 Million in Series A to Build Voice Infrastructure for the Future of AI Interaction
As artificial intelligence becomes a utility available through APIs, Rime is developing speech technologies designed to make conversations with intelligent systems more natural, reliable, and human-like.
Oratomic Raises $300 Million to Develop a Fault-Tolerant Quantum Computing System
One of the biggest challenges in quantum computing is maintaining accurate calculations as the number of qubits grows. Unlike classical computer bits, quantum bits are highly sensitive to disturbances that can cause computational errors.
Ollama Raises $65 Million as Developers Turn to Local AI Infrastructure
The latest $65 million financing reflects investor belief that open-source AI infrastructure will remain an essential part of enterprise adoption even as large technology companies continue investing heavily in proprietary systems.
Together AI Raises $800 Million in Series C at $8.3 Billion Valuation
Together AI is among a new generation of cloud providers dedicated to artificial intelligence computing, often referred to as âneoclouds.â
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 Lillyâs 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