Deals•Mar 11, 2026
Waaree Solar Americas Invests $30M in United Solar Holdings via Series B Share Subscription
Waaree Solar Americas, the US manufacturing arm of Waaree Energies, signed a share subscription agreement to purchase 5.37 million Series B preferred shares of United Solar Holdings for roughly $30 million. The investment secures a long‑term supply of traceable polysilicon from United Solar’s Oman plant for Waaree’s expanding solar manufacturing operations.
pv magazine
Social•Mar 11, 2026
Brazil, Saudi Arabia Team Up on Critical Minerals Mapping
Brazil and Saudi Arabia launch a critical minerals working group and seek Saudi funding for Brazil mapping. https://www.metalnomist.com/2026/03/brazil-saudi-arabia-to-cooperate-for.html
By The Metalnomist
Social•Mar 11, 2026
Rethink AI Overuse: Teams, Products, Quality Impact
It’s refreshing to question HOW teams use AI, and the impact it has on teams, products, quality. Especially the overuse question This is coming from one of the most popular AI agent tools, OpenCode btw
By Gergely Orosz
Deals•Mar 11, 2026
Samaipata Raises €70M in First Close of €110M Fund III to Back AI-Native Startups
European VC firm Samaipata announced the launch of its third fund, targeting €110 million to invest in early‑stage AI‑native startups. The fund has already secured €70 million, with anchor investors including Spain’s SETT and Germany’s KfW, and aims to close...
EU-Startups
Video•Mar 11, 2026
The Oil Crisis Will Be Prolonged as Restarting Production in the Gulf Will Take Months: Kilduff
The video focuses on the escalating oil crisis stemming from the Gulf region’s production shutdowns and dwindling storage capacity. Analysts warn that as the conflict persists beyond three weeks, Gulf exporters—designed to pump and ship oil rather than store it—are...
By CNBC International Live
Video•Mar 11, 2026
We're Aiming for a 100% Growth Rate of the AI Server Business in 2026: Asus Co-CEO
ASUS’s co‑CEO said the company will double its AI‑server revenue again by 2026, aiming for a 100% year‑over‑year growth rate after already posting more than 100% growth last year. The statement came during a Q&A that also covered the firm’s...
By CNBC International Live
Video•Mar 11, 2026
Admin's Mixed Messages on Iran Stoke More Volatility | Bloomberg Businessweek
Energy Secretary Chris Wright posted, then deleted, a claim that the U.S. Navy escorted an oil tanker through the Strait of Hormuz, prompting an immediate plunge in oil prices. The White House later denied any escort but said the military...
By Bloomberg Podcasts
News•Mar 11, 2026
Albanian-Finnish Startup Bliss Raises €232.4k to Build “AI that Understands the Cultural Layer of Mental Health”
Albanian‑Finnish startup Bliss secured €232.4k in angel funding to build culturally intelligent AI for mental health therapy. The capital, led by Keiretsu Forum, Finest Love VC and Plug and Play, will fund the launch of therapist‑trained digital companions and expansion...
By EU-Startups
News•Mar 11, 2026
Big Interview | People Director, Browne Jacobson - 'A Five Year Career Break Landed Me a Top Role'
Shelley Sutton, originally a marine biology graduate, pivoted to recruitment and rose to Chief People Officer at Browne Jacobson. After a five‑year career break to focus on parenting, she returned to the legal sector as an HR Business Partner, leveraging...
By HR Grapevine
News•Mar 11, 2026
The Wisdom of Europe’s “Great Capitulation”
The European Union accepted an asymmetrical trade deal with the United States, lowering its residual tariffs while the US maintains high reciprocal tariffs. The arrangement prevents a retaliatory trade war and keeps European import costs modest. Analysts argue the deal...
By Project Syndicate — Economics
News•Mar 11, 2026
PBOC Employs Volatile Renminbi Fixing to Manage Iran War Fallout
China’s central bank has allowed the renminbi’s daily fixing volatility to surge to its highest level since December 2024, signalling a tolerance for two‑way price swings. The People’s Bank of China set the reference rate at 6.89 yuan per U.S. dollar,...
By The Business Times (Singapore) – Companies & Markets
News•Mar 11, 2026
Deep Science Ventures Launches New Doctoral Cohort to Turn Science Into Startups
Deep Science Ventures (DSV) has funded the third cohort of its Venture Science Doctorate programme, launching five venture scientists in April. The cohort is backed by Germany’s SPRIND and Builders Vision, offering all‑expenses‑paid doctoral training that combines research autonomy with...
By Tech.eu â People
News•Mar 11, 2026
India Opens Door to More Chinese Investment After 6-Year Freeze
India announced a relaxation of its foreign investment rules, allowing Chinese firms to invest in a limited set of sectors after a six‑year freeze that began in 2020. The policy shift caps Chinese ownership at 49 percent in approved industries...
By South China Morning Post — M&A
News•Mar 11, 2026
Morgan Stanley Hires Contract Staff in Hong Kong as Deals Surge: Sources
Morgan Stanley has begun hiring one‑year contract bankers in Hong Kong to support a wave of IPO listings, marking the first Wall Street bank to adopt such a model in the region. The move aims to keep costs low while...
By The Business Times (Singapore) – Companies & Markets
News•Mar 11, 2026
Haleon Bets on Asia
Haleon, the consumer‑health giant behind Sensodyne and Advil, announced a strategic push into Asia, emphasizing e‑commerce growth in China and market expansion in India. The company will open a new manufacturing plant in the region to support local demand and...
By Bloomberg — Business
Blog•Mar 11, 2026
The Suspicion Economy: Why Low-Trust Organisations Are Racking up ‘AI Cultural Debt’
Deloitte’s 2026 Human Capital Trends report warns that rapid AI roll‑outs without clear cultural guidelines are creating a growing "AI cultural debt" across organisations. The study finds over half of leaders view AI’s cultural impact as critical, yet only 5%...
By HRZone
News•Mar 11, 2026
Robert Walters Ditches Dividend After Swinging to Loss
Robert Walters reported a 12% revenue decline to £781.1 m for FY 2025 and swung to an operating loss of £14.9 m after a £5.2 m profit the prior year. The firm cut headcount by 15%, incurred £4.4 m in redundancy costs and reduced net...
By City A.M. — Economics
News•Mar 11, 2026
Oasis Takes Stake in Scandal-Embroiled Motor Maker Nidec
Oasis Management Co. has acquired a 6.74% stake in Nidec Corp., the Japanese electric‑motor maker embroiled in an accounting scandal that delayed its financial results and triggered a credit‑rating downgrade. The scandal has raised delisting concerns and heightened share‑price volatility....
By Bloomberg — Business
News•Mar 11, 2026
RGREEN Raises €900m for Fifth European Energy Transition Fund
RGREEN announced the close of a €900 million fifth European energy transition fund, targeting renewable infrastructure across the continent. The manager has already deployed roughly 70 % of the capital into projects ranging from wind farms to green hydrogen facilities. RGREEN expects...
By Infrastructure Investor (PEI Group)
News•Mar 11, 2026
Primark Increases Pay for 27,000 Store Staff
Primark will raise hourly wages for 27,000 store staff across England, Scotland and Wales starting 1 April, setting a £13 floor and £13.71 in London. The adjustment brings the average pay increase to over 15% across the past three years. The...
By The Retail Bulletin (UK)
Deals•Mar 11, 2026
IQtech Closes First Investment Round Backed by Selexi and Yuniro
Qatar-based healthtech startup iQtech announced the close of its first investment round, raising an undisclosed amount from European assessment technology firm Selexi and deep‑tech partner Yuniro. The funding will accelerate development of its AI‑powered XR medical simulation platform, EsculapioVR, and...
Wamda
Deals•Mar 11, 2026
Rimal Semiconductors Secures Bridge Funding From Keheilan Asset Management
Saudi-based chip design startup Rimal Semiconductors announced it has closed a bridge funding round led by Keheilan Asset Management, with participation from an undisclosed regional investor. The undisclosed amount will be used to expand chip design operations, diversify manufacturing partnerships,...
Wamda
Deals•Mar 11, 2026
ZEISS Ventures and Ventech Lead €3.5M Pre‑Series A Round for Custom Surgical
ZEISS Ventures participated in a €3.5 million pre‑Series A financing round for Munich‑based medical‑tech startup Custom Surgical. The round, led by venture firm Ventech and joined by ZEISS Ventures and other investors, will fund the company's digital ophthalmology platform and global expansion.
Quality Digest
Deals•Mar 11, 2026
Muhlah Closes $7.5M Seed Round Led by BIM Ventures and SBI Group
Muhlah, a Saudi fintech offering Shariah‑compliant consumer microfinance, closed a $7.5 million seed round. The round was led by BIM Ventures and Japan’s SBI Group, with participation from AlSuhaimi Holding Group and Fakhr Investment Holding Company. Proceeds will fund expansion of...
Wamda
Deals•Mar 10, 2026
Vista Gold Raises US$44.85 Million in Underwritten Public Offering
Vista Gold Corp. completed an underwritten public offering of 17.9 million common shares at US$2.50 each, raising US$44.85 million, including the full exercise of the underwriters’ option for 2.34 million additional shares. The proceeds will be used to advance exploration...
Resource World Magazine
Deals•Mar 10, 2026
Teradar Raises $150M in Funding as It Emerges From Stealth
Teradar, a terahertz sensor startup, announced it has secured $150 million in funding as it emerges from stealth. The capital will support scaling its LiDAR‑radar hybrid technology for autonomous vehicles and defense applications.
The Road to Autonomy
Deals•Mar 10, 2026
Nitra Raises $50M Series B to Expand AI-Driven Healthcare Back-Office Platform
Nitra, an AI-native operating platform for medical practices, announced a $50 million Series B funding round on Tuesday, bringing its total capital raised to $205 million. The round will support scaling its platform, which now processes over $1 billion in...
Fortune
Video•Mar 10, 2026
Tracking Trump's Mixed Messages on Iran War and School Strike
President Trump asserted that Iran bombed its own school in Minab, a claim contradicted by Sky News' forensic analysis which identified a U.S.-made Tomahawk missile as the weapon. The discrepancy highlights mixed messaging from the White House as the Iran‑Israel...
By Sky News
Video•Mar 10, 2026
What a $100-Per-Barrel Oil Spike Does to the Global Economy | Big Take
Oil prices surged to nearly $120 a barrel, prompting President Trump to claim a swift end to the Iran conflict. The spike triggered an immediate market correction as prices fell, offering temporary relief to the global economy. Bloomberg's Big Take...
By Bloomberg Podcasts
Video•Mar 10, 2026
Amazon Bond Sale Looks to Raise At Least $37 Billion | Bloomberg Tech 3/10/2026
Amazon announced a $37 billion bond offering, positioning it as one of the largest corporate debt issuances in history. The proceeds are earmarked to accelerate the company’s artificial‑intelligence infrastructure, from data‑center expansion to new generative‑AI services. The deal attracted strong investor...
By Bloomberg Technology
Video•Mar 10, 2026
Trump Threatens to Hit Iran '20 Times Harder' If They Stop Flow of Oil | The World with Yalda Hakim
Former President Donald Trump warned Iran he would hit the nation "20 times harder" if Tehran disrupts oil shipments through the Gulf or the Strait of Hormuz. The threat, delivered on Sky News’ "The World with Yalda Hakim," paired harsh...
By Sky News
Video•Mar 10, 2026
Tracking the Ships 'Going Dark' To Cross Strait of Hormuz
Sky News used open‑source satellite and AIS data to trace a small fleet of oil tankers that deliberately turned off their transponders while navigating the Strait of Hormuz. Despite Tehran’s recent rhetoric and threats to close the waterway, these vessels...
By Sky News
Video•Mar 10, 2026
U.S.-Iran Tensions Are Rattling Markets. Here's What to Watch
A sudden escalation in U.S.-Iran tensions on Feb. 28 initially knocked equity markets lower—Nasdaq tumbled more than 4%—but stocks have largely recovered. The bigger concern is a concurrent oil-price spike that pushed 2-year breakeven inflation expectations from about 2.5% to...
By CME Group
Video•Mar 10, 2026
Five Ways the Iran War Is Impacting Your Finances
Sky News Money Live reporter Jess explains how the Iran conflict could affect household bills, outlining five financial pressures. The segment highlights rising energy costs, accelerating inflation, supply‑chain bottlenecks, higher travel‑insurance premiums, and currency volatility. Viewers are directed to Sky’s...
By Sky News
Deals•Mar 10, 2026
Rome Resources Signs Option Agreement to Acquire Tin and Tungsten Exploration Licences in New Brunswick
London-listed Rome Resources signed an option agreement to acquire 100% of two early‑stage mineral exploration licences covering over 109 km² in New Brunswick. The deal involves a total consideration of C$300,000 payable in cash and shares over four years, with the...
Copperbelt Katanga Mining
Deals•Mar 10, 2026
ACA Group Acquires FX Transparency
ACA Group, a governance, risk and compliance advisor in financial services, announced the acquisition of FX Transparency, a provider of foreign‑exchange transaction cost analysis and best‑execution analytics, expanding its cross‑asset TCA capabilities. The deal was disclosed on March 10, 2026...
FX News Group — Feed
Deals•Mar 10, 2026
Mineros Signs Definitive Agreement to Acquire AngloGold Ashanti's Colombian Gold Exploration Project for up to $70 Million
Mineros has signed a definitive agreement to acquire AngloGold Ashanti Colombia, which holds the EIG‑163 mining concession in Tolima, for $10 million in cash plus up to $60 million contingent consideration. The cash‑free, debt‑free transaction is expected to close in the first...
Mining Technology
Deals•Mar 10, 2026
Thinking Machines Lab Secures Investment and Chip Supply Deal with Nvidia
AI startup Thinking Machines Lab announced a multi‑year partnership with Nvidia that includes a significant corporate investment and a supply agreement for at least one gigawatt of Nvidia’s next‑generation processors. The terms of the investment were not disclosed, but the...
Yahoo Finance — Markets (site feed)
Deals•Mar 10, 2026
Quantro Security Raises Undisclosed Early‑round Funding From Gradient and Google AI Venture Fund
Quantro Security Inc., an AI‑driven cybersecurity startup, announced it has closed an early‑stage venture capital round, with investors including Gradient and Google LLC’s early‑stage AI venture fund. The amount raised was not disclosed. The funding will support the launch of...
SiliconANGLE
Deals•Mar 10, 2026
Mammoth Minerals Acquires Exclusive Option on Imperial Gold Mine in Nevada
Mammoth Minerals (ASX:M79) announced it has secured an exclusive option over the historic Imperial Gold Mine, located 5km north‑northeast of its flagship Excelsior project in Nevada. The acquisition expands Mammoth’s land package to 135km², creating a district‑scale Carlin‑type gold opportunity....
Stockhead – Resources (Australia)