Obesity drug maker Metsera posts largest gain as IPOs defy market swoon

EU threatens to curb access for makers of Chinese medical devices

Report finds Beijing is discriminating against bloc’s manufacturers in same field

Financial Times - Jan. 14

Anysphere, a Maker of A.I. Coding Software, Raises $100 Million

The company’s Cursor product, which can autocomplete programming code, helped the start-up draw a $2.5 billion valuation.

The New York Times - Jan. 14

The ‘Largest Illicit Online Marketplace’ Ever Is Growing at an Alarming Rate, Report Says

Huione Guarantee, a gray market researchers believe is central to the online scam ecosystem, now includes a messaging app, stablecoin, and crypto exchange—while facilitating $24 billion in ...

Wired - Jan. 14

The class-action suit against Israel's funding defies law and logic

Their case is entirely without legal merit.

The Hill - Jan. 13

Class of 2025? The IPO hopefuls that could revive London

After disappointment in 2024, financial services, industrials and consumer names could debut this year

Financial Times - Jan. 13

Billionaire Issa brothers’ EG Group readies $13bn US IPO

Private equity-backed petrol station business expected to list as early as this year

Financial Times - Jan. 12

The Best Automated Espresso, Latte, and Cappuccino Makers (2025)

Tired of plain drinks and pour-overs? Turn your kitchen into a café with these barista-worthy machines.

Wired - Jan. 12

How a Baltimore student became the NFL's go-to rug maker

With the help of Lamar Jackson's viral reaction, Ravens fan and college student Gordon Cartnail turned his passion for rug making into a lucrative business.

ESPN - Jan. 11

Fintech IPOs return with precious little credit in the bank

Hope still wins out over experience as financial disrupters seek to ride the latest wave

Financial Times - Jan. 11

Regulators Tell Baltimore Drug Program to ‘Cease and Desist’

Maryland issued the order after an investigation by The New York Times and The Baltimore Banner traced overdoses and deaths to an addiction program offering free housing.

The New York Times - Jan. 11

Healthy Deal Pipeline Fuels Revived IPO Outlook for 2025

Wall Street banks eye private-equity owned companies looking for exits as the lineup of projected public offerings grows.

Inc. - Jan. 10

Stock market gain that followed Trump's election win is close to being wiped out

The S&P 500's gain since Election Day now sits at just around 0.5%.

CNBC - Jan. 10

World’s largest chip maker, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing, reports record sales

The key supplier of advanced chips for the world’s leading tech companies saw record revenue in the final quarter of 2023.

MarketWatch - Jan. 10

A market in suspense

Plus: what’s the point of stablecoins?

Financial Times - Jan. 10

Silicon Valley’s largest start-ups to shun IPOs in 2025

Huge recent fundraising deals for Databricks, SpaceX and OpenAI further delay need for stock market debuts

Financial Times - Jan. 10

Inside the UK's first legal drug consumption room

The Thistle will open its doors next week after nearly a decade of deadlock over drug laws.

BBC News - Jan. 10

Here’s Why Tesla Is Losing to Chinese EV Maker BYD

My latest five-whys analysis looks at Tesla’s sales slump.

Inc. - Jan. 9

Mourners Defy Subfreezing Temperatures to Honor Jimmy Carter at the Capitol

While cold weather and heightened security most likely dampened turnout, thousands of well-wishers still traipsed through the snow and ice to pay final tribute to the 39th president.

The New York Times - Jan. 8

Eli Lilly's lead in the obesity race has grown. Its recent stock performance says otherwise

Eli Lilly has been one of the worst-performing Club stocks over the past six months.

CNBC - Jan. 8

Doing the math on Russia’s territorial gains in Ukraine

Yes, Russia is making incremental advances, but no, those gains don’t amount to a blitzkrieg.

The Hill - Jan. 8

'Largest recorded UK catfish' caught in Essex lake

Shaun Ing and friends used a body bag left over from Halloween to help lift the giant fish.

BBC News - Jan. 8

Pentagon blacklisting of China’s EV battery maker puts US banks in bind

Involvement in Hong Kong secondary listing of CATL raises reputational risks for Wall Street groups

Financial Times - Jan. 8

Biden establishes largest corridor of protected land by adding 2 new monuments

The two new monuments -- the Chuckwalla and Sáttítla Highlands -- total nearly 850,000 acres, according to the administration.

ABC News - Jan. 7

Vaccine makers’ shares jump after bird flu death in US

Moderna, Pfizer, CureVac and Novavax register gains as health agency stresses risk to public ‘remains low’

Financial Times - Jan. 7

Laken Riley Act gains steam — with Democrats

Some in the party's ranks are turning right alongside the electorate.

Politico - Jan. 7

Louisiana mayor arrested after drug trafficking investigation

Seven people — including Tyrin Truong, mayor of Bogalusa, Louisiana — are facing charges issued in connection with a drug trafficking investigation.

CBS News - Jan. 7

Ketamine could be reclassified as Class A drug

Illegal use of the drug reached record levels last year, the Home Office said.

BBC News - Jan. 7

Pentagon blacklists Tencent, largest Chinese EV battery maker

The Defense Department has added dozens of Chinese firms to a list of companies that are prohibited from working with the Pentagon and defense industry due to their alleged ties with China's ...

The Hill - Jan. 7

Sports Streaming Services Gain Momentum in 2025

Fubo will combine with Disney’s Hulu + Live TV, helping settle ESPN, Fox, and Warner Bros. Discovery’s lawsuit against Venu Sports; Netflix Adds WWE to its content offerings.

Inc. - Jan. 6

To Interact With the Real World, AI Will Gain Physical Intelligence

By grappling with the messy and unpredictable side of existence, machine learning can have impact beyond the digital.

Wired - Jan. 6

US set for IPO comeback as private equity firms seek to offload holdings

Bankers hope strong 2024 gains for Wall Street equities and pro-business policies will drive listings rebound

Financial Times - Jan. 5

Indie film-maker Jeff Baena dies aged 47

Husband of actor Aubrey Plaza was known for writing and directing Life After Beth and co-writing I Heart Huckabees. Independent director and screenwriter Jeff Baena – who was known for quirky hits ...

The Guardian - Jan. 4

In France, Drug Traffic Spreads to Small Towns

Even quaint corners of the country are seeing a rise in drug violence and crime. Just ask the mayor of Morlaix, which has a population of about 15,000.

The New York Times - Jan. 4

Shares of alcohol makers fall after US official calls for cancer warnings

Surgeon-general calls for more prominent warning labels on drinks to raise awareness of the link

Financial Times - Jan. 3

Smuggled Starlink devices allegedly used to defy India’s internet shutdowns

Civilian and armed groups in conflict-ridden state of Manipur using SpaceX’s satellite internet, sources say. Elon Musk’s satellite-based Starlink – currently unlicensed for use in India – is being ...

The Guardian - Jan. 3

Chess: jeans-clad Carlsen defies critics to share Blitz with Nepomniachtchi

The world No 1 withdrew from the World Rapid then came back for the Blitz, where he shared the title when Fide agreed to stop play after three games of a shootout. Magnus Carlsen completed a ...