The expectation to always be available at work keeps your brain in a state of perpetual alertness, similar to the vigilance of a new parent. This “attentional residue” drains cognitive resources, impairs judgment, and makes genuine recovery nearly impossible.
In a major consolidation move, smartphone brand Realme is being folded into Oppo as a sub-brand. The move, effective immediately, is aimed at pooling resources and cutting costs for the two sister companies.
France is coordinating with European partners on a contingency plan regarding Greenland. This comes after the White House confirmed discussions about acquiring the strategic island, potentially using the U.S. military.
Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical is planning a massive management buyout to take the company private. The nearly $2.55 billion deal offers a 35% premium to shareholders and highlights a major trend in Japan’s corporate landscape.
Bayer has filed patent lawsuits against Pfizer, BioNTech, and Moderna, alleging they misused Monsanto’s mRNA technology from the 1980s. The company is seeking monetary damages but is not trying to halt vaccine production.
Ray Dalio is sounding a stark warning on the AI-fueled market rally. The Bridgewater founder says we’re in the early stages of a bubble and points to gold’s 47% outperformance over the S&P 500 in 2025 as a sign investors should diversify.
The AI benchmarking platform LMArena has seen its valuation triple to $1.7 billion in just eight months. The company raised $150 million in a round co-led by Felicis and UC Investments, with major VC firms like Andreessen Horowitz participating.
Apple’s iPhone 17 lineup has reportedly sold 15.57 million units in China, dwarfing local competition. This surge comes as Apple is projected to hit a record 19.4% global market share.
The pre-market session is buzzing with M&A and guidance news. Onestream Software rocketed higher on reported buyout talks, while Vistra announced a major acquisition in the energy space.
The investment banking giant is seeking SEC approval for cryptocurrency ETFs, deepening its digital asset push. This comes two years after the first U.S. spot Bitcoin ETF was approved and follows recent pro-crypto regulatory moves.
