Jabil is spending $725 million to acquire Hanley Energy, adding critical power management expertise to its data center solutions. The deal includes up to $58 million in additional payments based on future revenue targets. Acquisition expected to close in early 2026 pending approvals.
A decade after Obama’s science advisors set an ambitious goal, the US actually delivered. We produced 1.16 million additional STEM graduates between 2012-2022, beating the target by 16%. But the researcher warns this success story highlights why we can’t afford to lose our national education data in
Ripple has secured $500 million in funding led by Fortress and Citadel Securities, valuing the company at $40 billion. The capital will fuel expansion into custody, stablecoins, and prime brokerage services as traditional finance embraces crypto infrastructure.
Private equity firms are pushing portfolio company CFOs to maintain constant exit readiness, but most finance chiefs only shift into gear when a sale is imminent. This timing gap can cost companies 1-3 turns of their exit multiple, according to new research from Accordion.
France’s consumer watchdog found sex dolls with childlike appearances on Shein’s website. Economy Minister Roland Lescure said he would seek to ban Shein from the French market if such incidents recur.
Even Palantir’s record $1.18 billion quarter couldn’t stop an 8% single-day plunge, confirming analyst warnings about unsustainable AI valuations. The “prisoner’s dilemma” among tech giants is creating a dangerous bubble that’s starting to wobble.
Digital assets company Ripple has secured $500 million in funding, pushing its valuation to $40 billion. The raise comes as crypto firms position themselves for a more favorable regulatory environment under the Trump administration and new stablecoin legislation.
Xpeng aims to deploy humanoid robots using solid-state batteries by late 2026. The company sees robotics as the ideal application for this emerging battery technology. They’re working with Chinese and foreign suppliers to make it happen.
After 18 months of struggling in the US market, Ivalua faced a critical decision. Their experience shows why conventional expansion strategies might be the riskiest approach of all.
General Motors is pushing beyond rare earth headlines to build actual domestic supply chain capacity. Their approach reveals what it really takes to scale American manufacturing from mining to magnets. The pandemic exposed vulnerabilities that demand concrete action, not just task forces.
