Mastercard and VikingCloud Develop Cybersecurity Solutions for SMBs
Mastercard and VikingCloud are developing cybersecurity solutions for small and medium-sized businesses. The solutions will help SMBs assess and improve…
U.S. Wholesale Inventories Dropped 0.5% in December as Expected
U.S. wholesale inventories fell 0.5% in December, matching economist expectations. Durable goods inventories dropped 0.6%, while nondurable goods inventories declined…
Big Tech Removes Diversity Goals from Reports as Policies Shift
Meta, Amazon, and Alphabet reduced DEI commitments in their annual reports. Microsoft and Apple maintain diversity policies despite external pressures.…
Allstate Reports $1.1 Billion Loss from Southern California Wildfires
Allstate expects a $1.1 billion loss due to Southern California wildfires. The company reduced its market share in California to…
UK Regulator Pressures Social Media to Stop Illegal Financial Ads
The FCA removed or amended 19,766 misleading financial promotions in 2024. Social media influencers promoting financial products face increased regulatory…
U.S. Job Growth Slows as Labor Market Remains Steady
U.S. employers added 143,000 jobs in January, below previous expectations. The unemployment rate remained at 4%, with wage growth reaching…
REEV Secures $9.2M to Advance Wearable Robotics for Mobility Assistance
REEV raised $9.2 million to develop wearable robotics for mobility assistance. The company will refine DREEVEN and conduct clinical trials…
Haatch Secures Additional £10M Investment to Support UK Startups
Haatch secured an additional £10M from BBI, raising the total to £20M. The investment increases pre-seed funding for startups, especially…
UK and UAE Merchants Push for One-Click Checkout to Boost Sales
Many UK and UAE merchants seek one-click checkout to improve conversion rates. Stored payment credentials reduce errors and enhance transaction…
TNO Invests in Equal1 to Support Quantum Computing Expansion
TNO has invested in Equal1, marking its first direct funding of a non-spin-off. Equal1’s UnityQ integrates quantum and classical computing…
