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1Password acquires Apono to control AI agent access to credentials. The deal folds dynamic access governance into a new Unified Access Platform for enterprises deploying autonomous AI.
PwC's analysis of 1B jobs shows AI-exposed fields now demand senior-level skills from entry-level workers, raising training costs and shifting hiring strategies for firms.
VP Vance says Iran deal's 60-day framework sets Strait of Hormuz reopening and nuclear guarantees. Details on enrichment disposal and sanctions relief remain. Oil traders watch the clock.
Doncasters filed for a US IPO targeting $4.4 billion. The listing will test investor appetite for aerospace supply chain assets. A successful float could open the door for other private suppliers to go public.
UK house prices fell 0.8% in June, the worst June drop since 2011, as seller competition intensifies. Rightmove says supply is up 13% year-on-year, forcing price cuts.
iShares ESG MSCI EM Leaders ETF (LDEM) declared a $0.4964 semi-annual distribution, payable June 18. The ex-dividend date is June 15, adjusting the ETF's price for the payout.
Vice President Vance said the U.S. expects the Strait of Hormuz to open toll-free long term under a deal with Iran, removing a key risk for oil shipping. The signing is set for Friday.
Fox pays $22 billion for Roku at $160 per share, gaining 80 million streaming accounts and its smart-TV operating system in the biggest bet yet on direct-to-consumer distribution.
DEVK Group's reinsurance premiums written hit €1.41bn in 2025, while net profit more than doubled to €136m. CEO calls reinsurance a key diversification driver.
Fourteen technology executives pinpoint where AI risk debt builds—untracked prompts, outdated models, unmonitored agents. Here is what to fix before it compounds.
Baron Capital bought $1 billion of SpaceX shares on debut. The early investor says SpaceX could be worth $20 trillion in 10 years, and he's not selling.
Generac buys an Illinois plant to package large generators for data centers, with production set to start in Q1 2027. The move targets surging backup-power demand from AI and cloud operators.
Picketa's LENS device cuts fertilizer waste by up to 20% with on-the-spot tissue analysis. The $2.1M seed round funds scaling production and crop support.
Fox's $22B Roku buy merges Tubi and The Roku Channel, creating a TV powerhouse. Fox shares fell 13% on the price; Roku rose 2%. Regulators will weigh antitrust concerns.
Adobe's stock has dropped 35% despite double-digit revenue growth. The September earnings report will decide whether the cheap valuation is an opportunity or a trap.
US orders Anthropic to disable Fable 5 for foreign users after jailbreak discovery. The move threatens precedent for AI model releases by Google and Meta.
Rasan shares hit 68.90 riyals, their highest since the December IPO, after Q1 earnings beat estimates. The insurtech firm has gained 53% from the offer price.
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The FRC seeks up to 15 new members for its UK GAAP advisory group, with applications open through Oct. 4. The TAG influences future accounting standards.
CEO Kim Thompson says recombinant spider silk can scale by using existing textile supply chains. Company targets monthly metric-ton production as National Geographic cover spotlights the tech.
Analyst sees 42% upside on Qualcomm as AI edge computing and automotive growth offset headwinds from sluggish handset demand and Apple's in-house modem push.
A seasonal filter can separate mean reversion trades that work from those that get caught in trend days. October and January offer the best odds for snapback trades.
Modi's chat with Nothing's co-founder in France came alongside a $16B trade target and an AI pact. For Infosys, the policy signal is clearer than the philosophy.
Malath Cooperative Insurance will underwrite contractor insurance for NHC's project pipeline, tapping a premium channel tied to Saudi housing spending rather than discretionary corporate buying.
Apple faces a regulatory pile-up from the EU's DMA, US antitrust case, and UK bill. The $85B App Store franchise is at risk of structural margin compression and loss of platform control. Next catalyst: EU compliance ruling in H1 2026.
Danish energy trader InCommodities plans to borrow more after profits fell to €2.9M from €72.5M. Goldman-backed firm eyes North America gas expansion.
Edarat shareholders approved a SAR 30M bonus share issue that lifts capital from SAR 60M to SAR 90M. One bonus share per two held, with record date pending.
Arabian Mills prepaid SAR 50M on its Murabaha facility, cutting debt costs and freeing cash flow. The move signals management confidence but leaves the remaining facility size undisclosed.
GASCO Holding announced a 15% cash dividend for H1 2026, offering a strong payout. Shareholders await the record date and payment schedule.
Unit holders approved delisting of Alkhabeer Growth and Income Traded Fund on June 14. Investors face a redemption window at NAV with no set exit date yet.