Money Briefing: How Akamai’s (AKAM) Blackwell GPU Buildout Expands Its Distributed AI Platform Ambitions Strategic angle: Akamai is enhancing its AI capabilities with a new GPU buildout. Editorial Staff Mar 12
Money Briefing: Why D.A. Davidson Stayed Neutral on Clearwater Analytics (CWAN) Amid Its Pending Take-Private Deal Strategic angle: D.A. Davidson's stance on Clearwater Analytics reflects cautious optimism amidst market fluctuations. Editorial Staff Mar 12
Money Briefing: Why EverCommerce’s (EVCM) Latest Update Was an Insider Sale, Not an Operating Shift Strategic angle: An analysis of EverCommerce's recent update reveals it was driven by insider sales rather than operational changes. Editorial Staff Mar 12
Money Briefing: These charts show the size of Europe's defense boom, as companies take stock of the Iran war Strategic angle: Leonardo said Thursday that it is on "a path of strong growth," as defense companies see opportunities in the wars in Iran and Ukraine. Editorial Staff Mar 12
Life Briefing: Another Earth raises $4 million to boost AI training with synthetic satellite data Strategic angle: A Vienna-based startup has secured funding to enhance its software platform for generating synthetic satellite data aimed at improving AI model training. Editorial Staff Mar 12
Life Briefing: Reduced-impact management can promote forest recovery and carbon storage Strategic angle: Adopting less invasive timber harvesting techniques aids tropical forest recovery and enhances carbon storage. Editorial Staff Mar 12
Money Briefing: Trump tariffs: Martin Heinrich bill would give families tax rebate for higher import costs Strategic angle: The Supreme Court in a 6-3 ruling Feb. 20 ruled that President Donald Trump's IEEPA tariffs were illegal. Editorial Staff Mar 12
Tech Briefing: Another DOGE Staffer Explains Grant Flagging at NEH for 'DEI' Strategic angle: Insights into how a DOGE staffer identified grants related to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at the National Endowment for the Humanities. Editorial Staff Mar 12
Money Briefing: EV maker Lucid reveals plans for robotaxi, positive free cash flow late this decade Strategic angle: The EV company is aiming to hit that target through market expansion into midsize vehicles, robotaxis and new counties, specifically in Europe. Editorial Staff Mar 12
Politics Briefing: 'Municipal elections pose the greatest risks for culture – except in Paris, which enjoys an extraordinary privilege' Strategic angle: In the French capital, the cultural scene far outpaces that of other major cities, thanks to the state's funding for many museums and opera houses, observes Le Monde columnist Michel Guerrin. Editorial Staff Mar 12