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GSK’s $30 Billion U.S. Investment: AI-Powered Biopharma Expansion & Job Creation

Pharmaceutical giant GSK has committed $30 billion to U.S. operations over five years, featuring advanced AI manufacturing and new biologics facilities. This massive investment will create hundreds of skilled jobs while accelerating development of next-generation medicines for respiratory diseases and cancer.

In a landmark announcement that signals significant growth for the American pharmaceutical sector, global healthcare company GSK plc has revealed plans to invest $30 billion across the United States over the next five years. This substantial commitment to research and development and manufacturing infrastructure represents one of the largest pharmaceutical investments in recent U.S. history, with advanced artificial intelligence technologies playing a central role in modernizing production facilities and accelerating drug development.

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Walmart Challenges Amazon in AI Shopping Race as Boeing Scores Triple Win

Walmart launches direct shopping through ChatGPT in a strategic move against Amazon’s AI dominance. Meanwhile, Boeing celebrates three major developments including defense contracts and aircraft delivery growth amid market volatility.

Market Volatility and Federal Reserve Dynamics

Wall Street experienced significant turbulence on Tuesday as the S&P 500 erased early losses of approximately 1.5% to turn modestly higher in late afternoon trading. The initial market decline stemmed from renewed concerns about U.S.-China trade tensions following Monday’s strong recovery from Friday’s tariff-driven selloff. Technology stocks particularly struggled, keeping the Nasdaq Composite in negative territory throughout the session as the only declining sector among the S&P 500’s 11 major indexes.

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Asahi Cyberattack Exposes Personal Data Risks in Global Supply Chains

Asahi Breweries faces ongoing system disruptions and potential personal data theft following a sophisticated ransomware attack by Russian group Qilin. The incident has forced manual operations and delayed financial reporting while cybersecurity experts investigate the breach’s full extent.

In a significant cyberattack with potential personal data theft, Asahi Group Holdings confirmed this week that unauthorized data transfers may have compromised sensitive information during last month’s ransomware incident. The attack, claimed by Russia-based Qilin group, has forced Japan’s leading brewer to revert to manual operations while cybersecurity experts work to restore critical systems affecting beer production and financial infrastructure.

Production and Accounting Systems Paralyzed