Some of the UK’s largest pension funds are actively reducing their holdings in US equities. They’re worried the market’s extreme concentration in a handful of AI-driven tech stocks has created a bubble that could pop.
Instagram’s leadership is enacting a major cultural shift for 2026. A leaked memo shows a full return-to-office mandate and a push for fewer meetings and more prototypes to stay competitive.
In a historic move, European ministers agreed to almost the entire budget request from the European Space Agency. The €22.1 billion package funds major science missions and a new push for reusable rockets and space security tech.
The push for renewables needs long-duration energy storage. After a fire at the world’s biggest battery site, attention is shifting to compressed air systems. It’s a proven, if imperfect, technology getting a major new lease on life.
AI companies are raising money at a dizzying pace, with valuations skyrocketing into the tens of billions. Investors are betting on the next OpenAI, but history suggests not everyone will win big.
According to Business Insider, venture funding for legal technology companies soared to $3.2 billion in 2025. A wave of startups, from contract review to predictive analytics, pulled in massive checks as law firms finally moved AI from pilot programs to production.
Despite widespread anxiety about AI sector valuations and a rare CME trading outage, markets delivered a powerful coordinated advance. Stocks, bonds, Bitcoin and commodities all surged during the traditionally quiet Thanksgiving period. The rally served as a sharp reminder about the cost of excessiv
Todd Humphrey, former Seattle Kraken innovation chief, has launched Highmark Sports Group to help organizations rethink customer experiences. He’s applying lessons from reducing NHL fan wait times by over 50% to broader business challenges. The approach balances cutting-edge technology with essentia
Google has quietly reduced free Nano Banana image prompts from three to just two per day. The company warns these caps “may change frequently” as demand for its AI tools skyrockets.
Apple’s iPhone series drove China’s Singles Day growth, accounting for 26% of smartphone sales during the month-long promotion. Without Apple’s contribution, the festival would have seen a 5% year-on-year decline.
