AI startup Anthropic is reportedly preparing for an October IPO, with sources indicating a potential valuation of $2 trillion. The company is also seeking a $15 billion revolving credit facility as part of its pre-IPO financing efforts.
Robotics data startup XDOF is reportedly in late-stage talks to secure Series B funding at a $1.2 billion valuation, just three months after its Series A. The company's rapid growth and revenue have attracted VC interest.
Aston Villa has signed Japanese goalkeeper Zion Suzuki from Parma for $40 million, making him the most expensive Japanese goalkeeper in history. Suzuki, who has 28 caps for Japan, joins the Premier League club after a notable performance in the 2026 World Cup.
Apple CEO Tim Cook described current memory chip pricing as a "100-year flood" event, with prices surging up to 90% in Q1 2026. This supply-demand imbalance is expected to pressure Apple's margins, despite efforts to offset costs and strong iPhone sales.
SoftBank Group has set a coupon rate of 4.75% for its 1 trillion yen retail bond offering, the highest for the company's straight bonds in 17 years. The offering is the largest by a Japanese company targeting retail investors.
AI infrastructure firm Nscale is reportedly in talks to raise approximately $3.5 billion in pre-IPO financing, including a $2 billion investment from Nvidia and $1.5 billion in convertible notes led by Third Point. The company is also briefing investors on $103 billion in contracts, including a $45 billion deal with Anthropic.
Nscale is in talks to raise approximately $3.5 billion in pre-IPO funding, including convertible notes and investment from Nvidia.
Nscale is briefing investors on $103B in contracts, up from $51B previously, including a $45B Anthropic deal.
Nscale, a two-year-old British AI infrastructure company, may go public as early as this month and is seeking $3.5B in pre-IPO financing.
SpaceX stock is under scrutiny as a significant share unlock event on September 9 is expected to release approximately $47 billion worth of shares into the market. The impact on valuation and investor sentiment remains uncertain.
Ferrexpo will return to trading on the London Stock Exchange on September 7 after securing $100 million in funding. Ukrainian oligarch Andrii Verevskyi provided $50 million, while Fevamotinico, linked to Kostyantyn Zhevago, committed nearly $30 million.
Nvidia has amassed an equity portfolio valued at $99 billion as of July 26, a significant increase from $7 billion a year ago. The portfolio includes stakes in publicly traded companies like Intel and SpaceX, as well as private firms, reflecting the AI chipmaker's expanding role as a tech investor.
U.S. private credit portfolio values fell further below reported cost in the first half of 2026, driven by widening market spreads and stress in the software sector. Blackstone's private credit fund received redemption requests equal to about 10% of its outstanding shares in Q3, similar to the previous quarter.
Oura, the maker of health-tracking smart rings, has filed to list on the Nasdaq stock exchange. The company reported strong revenue growth and profitability in the nine months to June, with a rapidly expanding subscription base.
Nikkei announced that JX Advanced Metals, Kokusai Electric, and Capcom will be added to the Nikkei 225 index, replacing Archon, Konica Minolta, and Kanadevia. The changes are effective October 1.
Nikkei 225 will add JX Advanced Metals, Kokusai Electric, and Capcom, removing Archon, Konica Minolta, and Kanadevia on Oct. 1.
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Fidelity's latest report reveals that millennial savers are nearing $100,000 in retirement accounts, while Gen Z averages $20,800. Younger generations receive lower employer contributions, with Gen Z favoring target-date funds and aggressively increasing savings rates.
European shares closed lower for the week, weighed down by inflation concerns and Middle East conflict. Volkswagen shares rallied significantly after announcing a transformation plan including 50,000 job cuts.
European shares dipped ahead of US jobs data, while Volkswagen shares rallied on a transformation plan including job cuts.
New article details Volkswagen's transformation plan including 50,000 job cuts and a turnaround agreement.
European shares dipped 0.2% and the autos index rose 4.3% ahead of US jobs data.
European shares logged weekly losses due to inflation worries, though Volkswagen's rally offered stability.
