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The Financial Times examines whether Anthropic can uphold its founding principles as it releases its most advanced tool to date, describing the release as part of a “relentless race to the top.”
Shares slump to $1.10 as PricewaterhouseCoopers cites operating losses, negative cash flows and covenant breaches; company explores sale with Houlihan Lokey
Merged entity from Honeywell and Cambridge Quantum values business at $14.3 billion as it prepares for Nasdaq debut under ticker QNT.
The VanEck BDC Income ETF has fallen 10 per cent year-to-date as credit rating agencies downgrade sector prospects and quarterly redemptions outpace new capital.
Tom Baker says physical shortages could force prices higher as inventory drawdowns and reduced Chinese imports reach their limit.
The Federal Reserve official highlighted broad-based price pressures and a declining real federal funds rate, suggesting current policy may not be restrictive enough to return inflation to the 2% target.
The expansion of Anthropic’s vulnerability identification initiative follows the company’s confidential filing for a major initial public offering, as financial and government leaders warn of imminent AI-driven security risks.
The conglomerate offers a 24% premium for the US homebuilder, expanding its footprint beyond Clayton Homes amid a challenging mortgage market.
Jefferies cuts price target to $90 citing regulatory overhang, while potential suitors including Eli Lilly and Pfizer pause bidding war pending October data review
Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley and other joint book-runners lead syndicate for Elon Musk’s space and AI conglomerate, with listing expected in mid-June.
The approval of the 'Terafab' project in Texas has triggered fierce backlash from residents threatening legal action, as the company moves forward with its largest manufacturing investment to date.
The company is pitching a valuation of $1.8 trillion to investors in what would mark the biggest initial public offering on Wall Street, according to the Financial Times.
Eurazeo Private Debt VII raises €5.5 billion in commitments, focusing on lower mid-market Europe, as PitchBook data reveals a record share of capital flowing to experienced managers.
Alphabet’s financing plan, alongside confidential IPO filings from Anthropic and SpaceX, raises questions about market appetite for high-valuation equity while geopolitical tensions and inflation concerns persist.
First-quarter results show GAAP profit of $2.59 per share, driven by commercial momentum and new algorithmic capabilities utilising real-world market data.
The comments come as President Donald Trump attends a historic summit in Beijing, marking the first US presidential visit to China since 2017.
Geopolitical tensions and ongoing conflict with Iran drive US crude stockpiles to their lowest point in over two decades, raising concerns for energy markets.
The 69-year-old furniture chain joins a growing list of US retailers facing financial distress in 2026, even as industry-wide sales showed modest growth in the previous year.
New warehouses in Dallas-Fort Worth and Oklahoma City aim to improve delivery speeds and order processing efficiency for online retailers.
The board’s rejection of a €73 per share offer in favour of a $25 billion merger with Axalta Coating Systems leaves the company facing a critical shareholder vote in July.
US-based Micron Technology and South Korean firm SK Hynix have both surpassed a market capitalisation of one trillion US dollars, driven by surging demand for high-bandwidth memory (HBM) semiconductors essential for artificial intelligence systems.
The tech giant has increased the size of its capital raise to $85 billion, a move described as record-breaking, to finance significant artificial intelligence spending.
Wasatch Global Advisors highlights Lumentum Holdings as a key detractor, citing fundamental concerns over the optical device maker’s profitability relative to AI infrastructure buildout risks.
The financial giant’s rapid growth highlights the scale of capital now available for initial public offerings, with potential implications for high-profile private companies such as SpaceX and Anthropic.
The tech giant reported $82.9 billion in revenue, an 18 per cent increase, yet shares fell on concerns regarding the monetisation of artificial intelligence spending.
Investors weigh cautious geopolitical optimism against a backdrop of massive artificial intelligence infrastructure spending, with Goldman Sachs projecting $5.3 trillion in hyperscaler capital expenditure through 2030.
The move by the New York-based manager marks the latest development in a broader trend of investors pulling money from the alternative lending space.
Rising stress and complex market decisions drive decade-low scores, leaving quarter of population with very low knowledge
While the Muse Spark model has generated momentum, questions persist regarding whether Meta can catch rival firms, even as broader equity markets rise on geopolitical developments.
The move by Partners Group highlights liquidity management challenges within the private capital sector as the firm limits access to its primary investment vehicle.
First Deputy CEO Alexander Vedyakhin outlines strategy to deploy compact, specialised models trained on local content, leveraging Chinese hardware to bypass Western restrictions.
A new analysis from Yahoo Finance identifies the best Wells Fargo credit cards for June 2026, recommending specific products for overall utility, travel, and business use while noting typical credit score requirements.
The retailer appointed Jeremy Bleazard of XL Business Solutions Limited as liquidator on May 26, with clearance sales underway as it winds down operations.
Strong performance in Jamaica and Liberty Caribbean drives results ahead of internal targets, while management announces $500 million preferred equity dividend.
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development has issued a stark warning regarding the potential economic fallout of a sustained Gulf energy crisis, comparing the severity of the risk to the global disruptions seen during the coronavirus pandemic.
Adjusted EBITDA reaches $110 million, while the company outlines three scenarios for the Strait of Hormuz, all of which support strong tanker demand due to structural supply constraints and inventory restocking.
Options include a standalone London Stock Exchange listing, a merger with Endeavour Mining, or a holding company structure, as the firm seeks to unlock value in its $33 billion African portfolio.
Co-host argues proposed 107 times sales multiple defies market standards, comparing projected market capitalisation to Walmart while noting lower revenue than Macy’s.
Rivian Automotive’s first-quarter 2026 results align with market expectations, marking a significant milestone in its path to profitability as manufacturing improvements and Amazon’s continued support bolster financial performance.
Vanguard Industrials ETF (VIS), First Trust NASDAQ Clean Edge Smart Grid Infrastructure Index Fund (GRID), and Themes Transatlantic Defense ETF (NATO) recommended as core and satellite holdings amid record order backlogs.
While some creditors view the group’s leverage as untenable, others point to its scale and competitive positioning as buffers against the ongoing crisis.
Intel surged 486 per cent over the past year, while Zhang identifies Meta as an AI monetisation opportunity with cloud ambitions.
Shares of the global financial services holding company have surged significantly over the past 52 weeks, driven by robust performance in its Markets and Wealth segments, while analysts maintain a Moderate Buy consensus.
Sezzle trades at 12.7 times current earnings, well below historical multiples, as Buckley Capital highlights the firm's ability to tighten lending standards to mitigate risk.
SanDisk, ServiceNow, Snowflake, and Apple lead gains as capital flows toward infrastructure required for autonomous AI execution.
Snowflake earnings and cybersecurity demand drive 35% recovery from April lows, though Salesforce sell-off highlights lingering growth concerns.
The nonbinding proposal values MGM Resorts at $18 billion, representing a 10.6% premium over Friday’s close and roughly 30% above its 90-day volume-weighted average price.
The escalation marks a renewed exchange of fire amid stalled diplomatic efforts, with historical precedents showing regional defences have previously intercepted similar attacks.