This Electric Aircraft Maker Just Landed a $318 Million Investment

This Electric Aircraft-Maker Just Landed a $318 Million Investment

Beta Technologies’s Series C funding comes just a month after a $20 million investment to build out charging infrastructure across the country.

Business - Inc. - 9 hours ago

Embraer CEO says jet maker studying possibilities for a new aircraft

The company is focusing on selling its E2 and regional jets and addressing supply chain issues, the CEO said.

Business - CNBC - October 18

Embraer CEO says jet maker studying possibilities for a new aircraft

Brazilian plane maker Embraer SA is studying the market and new technology that could warrant it building an all-new jet, CEO Francisco Gomes Neto told CNBC.

Cuzen Electric Matcha Maker Review: Great Tea but a Lazy Design

This kitchen gadget provides a way to brew incredibly fresh matcha, but it's really just a glorified tea leaf grinder.

Tech - Wired - 2 days ago

Hoka shoes are so popular, their maker just crushed quarterly estimates

Deckers Outdoor also guided for a 12% sales increase for fiscal 2025.

Business - MarketWatch - October 25

Cuba's power grid fails leaving millions without electricity

Cuba is experiencing a nationwide blackout after a major power plant failure, shutting down the electrical grid and leaving 10 million people without power. This outage adds to an ongoing crisis, ...

Slow progress after Cuba’s electrical grid collapses twice in 24 hours

As electricity was being restored in parts of Cuba following an island-wide blackout, a total collapse of the electrical grid occurred once again.

Why a Climate Nonprofit Plans to Spend $250 Million on Electric Semi Trucks

Climate United has a three-year plan to lease electric trucks and cut emissions at California ports to meet a 2035 zero-emissions deadline.

Business - Inc. - 3 days ago

Biden admin to invest $750 million in N. Carolina chipmaker Wolfspeed

Money will go to the chipmaker's new silicon carbide factory in North Carolina and factory in Marcy, New York.

Beyond to Make Physical Retail Comeback With Investment in The Container Store

Beyond is investing $40 million in The Container Store, providing the struggling retail chain a financial lifeline while returning some Bed Bath & Beyond products back to physical retail locations.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 15

Biden Administration to Invest $900 Million in Small Nuclear Reactors

The decision to invest in small nuclear reactors will help the U.S. meet its emissions goals.

Business - Inc. - October 16

Arizona counties invest millions to reassure voters of election security

The ballot boxes in Arizona's Pinal County are equipped with GPS tracking devices, something officials say can assure the public all election equipment is protected.

Wolfspeed, a Maker of EV Chips, Gets $750 Million in Grants for North Carolina Plant

The government money, and matching funds from a group of financial firms, will be used for its new silicon carbide wafer plant in the Research Triangle area.

Business - Inc. - October 15

Power goes out on entire island of Cuba, leaving 10 million people without electricity

Cubans expressed alarm at the situation and one resident said they felt the country had reached the “bottom of the barrel.”

Cuba gets some electricity back after major power outage left millions in the dark

Cuba’s government says some electricity has been restored on the island after one of the country’s major power plants failed and left millions without electricity for two days

World - ABC News - October 20

Here’s How a Startup Landed $10 Million to Put AI Data Centers in Space

The massive banks of computers needed to power artificial intelligence apps require huge amounts of electricity on Earth. Lumen Orbit wants to send them into the heavens instead.

Business - Inc. - October 25

Here's Just How Massive Elon Musk's $75 Million Trump Donation Is

Elon Musk isn't the only Silicon Valley billionaire to line up behind Donald Trump's presidential campaign. See how his donations, which total $75 million, make everyone else look tiny in comparison.

Tech - Wired - October 17

Alibaba, Baidu Invest in Chinese Smart-Driving Tech Company's Near $700 Million IPO

Alibaba and search-engine giant Baidu are investing in a nearly $700 million equity offering by Horizon Robotics.

Tech - The Wall Street Journal - October 15

Amazon goes nuclear, to invest more than $500 million to develop small modular reactors

Amazon is the latest large tech company to buy into nuclear power to fuel the growing demands from data centers.

Business - CNBC - October 16

GM to invest $625 million in joint venture to mine EV battery raw materials in U.S.

The deal is centered on the development, construction and operation of a lithium carbonite mining operation called Thacker Pass in Humboldt County, Nevada.

Business - CNBC - October 16

Amazon goes nuclear, plans to invest more than $500 million to develop small modular reactors

Amazon Web Services is investing over $500 million in nuclear power, announcing three projects from Virginia to Washington State.

Lions sign DT Alim McNeill to $97 million, 4-year deal in franchise's latest investment

The Detroit Lions have decided to make defensive tackle Alim McNeill their latest investment, retaining a key player with a long-term deal

Sports - ABC News - October 16

GM to invest $625 million in joint venture to mine EV battery raw materials in U.S.

DETROIT — General Motors has agreed to establish a joint venture with Lithium Americas Corp.

Eva Longoria reportedly rescued 'John Wick' with $6 million investment: 'The best money I've ever spent'

The 2014 film almost shut down production after running out of financing.

Business - CNBC - October 25

Soft landing vs no landing

And election prediction markets

World - Financial Times - October 21

Helen Mirren’s L.A. home has a star-studded history; she just relisted it for the third time, now for $15 million

Mirren bought the estate in the 1980s. Hollywood history buffs will be intrigued to learn of the property’s background.

Business - MarketWatch - 4 days ago

The widow-maker ETF

People just can’t stop themselves buying TLT

World - Financial Times - October 22

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Business - MarketWatch - October 19

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