A key survey shows French manufacturing activity expanded in December at its fastest pace in over three years. The growth was driven by a surge in export orders, particularly in aerospace. However, the report cautions that political instability poses a significant future risk.
The direct-to-audience newsletter business exploded in 2025. Platforms like Substack and Beehiiv are seeing massive growth in paid subscriptions, revenue, and high-profile converts from Tina Brown to Arnold Schwarzenegger.
A significant talent exodus hit Google in 2025, with 11 executives and researchers leaving. The surprising destination for most wasn’t a startup, but its long-time rival, Microsoft. This shift highlights the intense battle for AI supremacy.
2025 was a punishing year for corporate workers’ mental health. According to a new report, relentless layoffs and AI-driven disruption created a perfect storm of burnout and anxiety.
Nvidia is reportedly in talks to buy AI21 Labs for up to $3 billion, hot on the heels of a massive $20B deal with Groq. This looks less like acquiring companies and more like a coordinated talent grab to dominate AI inference. Jensen Huang is executing a rapid-fire strategy to lock up the entire sta
Meta is acquiring AI agent startup Manus in a deal valued at $2.5 billion. The founders strategically distanced the company from its Chinese roots, moving its HQ to Singapore, to pave the way for U.S. investment and avoid regulatory roadblocks.
European universities are proving to be a powerhouse for valuable deep tech companies. Despite a broader VC slump, spinouts are raising near-record funding and scoring billion-dollar exits.
Despite three straight years of strong returns, market strategists remain optimistic for 2026. They point to projected earnings growth of over 15% and a resilient economy as key drivers for another potential bull market year.
Meta is acquiring AI startup Manus to boost its AI agent ambitions. The deal includes a full severance of Manus’s Chinese ties, winding down its business in China. This follows US political criticism over the startup’s origins.
Meta is acquiring the Chinese AI startup Manus, which launched just in March 2025. The company claims it already has $100 million in annual recurring revenue and serves millions of users with its “general agent” technology.
