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PensionBee Study Finds Only 12% of U.S. Retirees Likely to Outlive Their Savings
PensionBee released a nationally representative survey of 1,000 U.S. retirement savers revealing that only 12% have enough money to last more than ten years. The study also uncovers stark gender gaps, low confidence levels, and a decline in workplace‑account contributions, underscoring a widening retirement‑security risk.
Rosswag Teams with Eplus3D to Boost German Metal AM Capacity
German metalworking firm Rosswag announced a partnership with Eplus3D to install the latter's latest metal powder‑bed fusion system at its German plant, expanding the company's additive‑manufacturing capacity. The move underscores accelerating adoption of metal AM in traditional manufacturing sectors.
Merck Completes $5.3 B Purchase of Terns, Adding Oral CML Drug TERN‑701
Merck closed a cash tender offer for Terns Pharmaceuticals at $53 a share, valuing the deal at roughly $5.3 billion. The acquisition brings TERN‑701, an oral BCR‑ABL1 inhibitor with FDA Breakthrough Therapy Designation, into Merck’s oncology pipeline and will be recorded...
Samba TV Elevates Jaya Aswani to CTO, Adds Ramzi Nasr as VP of Engineering
Samba TV announced that Jaya Aswani, who joined in 2021, will become chief technology officer, while Ramzi Nasr, PhD, will serve as vice president of engineering. The moves aim to accelerate the company’s AI‑centric media intelligence platform as advertising shifts...
PwC Teams with OpenAI to Launch First AI‑native Finance Function at Enterprise Scale
PwC announced an expanded collaboration with OpenAI to create the first AI‑native finance function at enterprise scale. The joint effort will embed agentic AI agents across planning, forecasting, procurement and other core finance workflows, shifting finance staff from task execution...
European Gas Traders Buy Options Betting on €100/MWh Winter Spike
European natural‑gas traders have snapped up options contracts that price a winter benchmark at up to €100 per megawatt‑hour, more than double today’s level. The move signals growing concern that the Middle‑East conflict will choke supplies and force inventories to...
Automated Financial Systems Appoints New CRO, COO and BI Chief to Drive AI Growth
Automated Financial Systems (AFS) announced three senior hires—Kevin Ryan as chief revenue officer, Amanda Hinski as chief operating officer and Janice Kwan as chief business intelligence officer. The appointments aim to accelerate AI‑enabled product expansion, deepen bank partnerships and sharpen...
CoreNet Global and Colliers Report AI as Top Driver of Change for Corporate Real‑Estate Occupiers
CoreNet Global and Colliers released a joint report revealing that 51% of more than 1,000 corporate real‑estate professionals view artificial intelligence and automation as the primary force shaping the sector. The findings highlight rapid tech adoption, lingering execution gaps and...
Caris Life Sciences Launches AI Test to Predict Early and Late Breast Cancer Recurrence
Caris Life Sciences introduced Caris MI Clarity, the first AI-driven test that predicts both early and late distant recurrence in postmenopausal HR‑positive/HER2‑negative, node‑negative breast cancer at diagnosis. Results are returned within three business days, promising faster, more comprehensive risk stratification...
VensureHR Launches Pathway to Care and Wellness to Cut Employee Out‑of‑pocket Health Costs
VensureHR introduced Pathway to Care and Wellness, a complimentary benefits‑advisor service for its clients, to help employees navigate health coverage and reduce out‑of‑pocket spending. The program, recognized with a Gold Stevie® Award, combines personalized coaching, telehealth education, and prescription optimization.
GlobalFoundries Rolls Out SCALE Silicon‑Photonic Platform to Boost AI and HPC Bandwidth
GlobalFoundries introduced its SCALE silicon‑photonic platform, designed for co‑packaged optics in AI and high‑performance computing. The solution supports 50‑100 Gbps modulators, 8‑ and 16‑wavelength links, and meets the OCI MSA standards, promising faster, more energy‑efficient data‑center interconnects.
CMS Leverages AI to Target $100B Healthcare Fraud, Boosts ROI to $14 per $1
Acting director Jeneen Iwugo says the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ Center for Program Integrity is using AI to triage 4‑5 million daily claims, targeting an estimated $100 billion in fraud and delivering a $14‑to‑$1 return on investment in fiscal 2024.
Khan Academy Unveils Revamped Classroom Experience for K‑12 Teachers
Khan Academy announced a free, redesigned classroom experience aimed at K‑12 teachers, adding AI‑driven navigation, simplified class management and a dashboard built around daily teaching tasks. The overhaul keeps the full content library while reshaping the workflow to match classroom...
UiPath Launches Agentic AI for Government Automation Suite
UiPath has rolled out agentic AI capabilities within its Automation Suite, enabling government agencies to run large language models on‑premise or in trusted clouds. The update targets strict data‑sovereignty and compliance rules while promising higher productivity for regulated workloads.
Lloyds Banking Group Launches Four-Year AI Partnership to Transform Quality Engineering
Lloyds Banking Group announced a four-year research partnership with the University of Glasgow to embed agentic AI into its quality engineering workflows, marking the first large‑scale AI deployment in a regulated bank’s testing function. The program aims to validate AI...
Moment Energy Secures $40 M Series B to Build Second‑Life Battery Factory for AI Data Centers
Moment Energy announced a $40 million Series B round led by Evok Innovations, pushing total capital raised past $100 million. The financing will fund the construction of the largest North American second‑life battery factory, targeting the soaring power needs of AI‑driven data...
OCBC to Acquire HSBC Indonesia Retail Banking and Wealth Business for Up to S$7.1 Bn
OCBC's Indonesian subsidiary will acquire HSBC Indonesia's International Wealth and Premier Banking business for a net asset‑based price plus a premium of up to S$0.48 bn. The deal adds 336,000 customers, S$6.6 bn (US$4.9 bn) in assets under management and is expected to...
Weatherford Capital Names Jessi Marshall COO to Accelerate Growth
Weatherford Capital has hired Jessi Marshall as its new Chief Operating Officer and partner. The former Vista Equity partner will oversee operations, talent, technology and brand development as the firm seeks to scale its $1 billion‑plus asset base and expand its...
Oura, WHOOP and Zepp Health Locked in New Wearable Patent and Trade‑Dress Battles
Zepp Health has sued Oura in Texas, alleging six patent infringements in the Oura Ring Gen 3, Gen 4 and its app. WHOOP’s trade‑dress case against Polar moved forward after the defendant filed an answer, while Oura’s ITC investigation was narrowed. The...
Broadcom Climbs to Comerica Bank’s Ninth‑largest Holding, Underscoring AI Chip Confidence
Comerica Bank trimmed its Broadcom stake by 4.7% in Q4 yet still owns 950,377 shares worth $328.9 million, making the semiconductor giant its ninth‑largest holding. The move comes amid a wave of institutional buying and analyst upgrades that push Broadcom’s price...
ALIRT Says US Fronting Insurance Market Entering Mature, Disciplined Phase
ALIRT Insurance Research reports that the United States fronting insurance market is moving into a more mature and disciplined stage. After a surge of about 25 new fronting insurers in 2020‑21, entry has slowed while premium volumes keep rising, signaling...
DOJ Moves to Block Colorado AI Law, Citing Constitutional Concerns
The U.S. Department of Justice has filed an intervention in a federal suit seeking to strike down Colorado's AI Act, arguing the statute forces AI developers to use demographic data in ways that breach the Equal Protection Clause. The move...
XA Investments Adds $91M Evanston Multi-Alpha Fund, Becomes Its Adviser
XA Investments announced it will incorporate the $91 million Evanston Multi-Alpha Fund into its platform and assume advisory duties, pending regulatory clearance. The move expands XAI’s suite to four funds and signals growing demand for hedge‑fund strategies in accessible fund structures.
Marketbridge Names Geoffrey Sidari Chief Innovation Officer to Drive AI Growth
Marketbridge announced the appointment of Geoffrey Sidari as Chief Innovation Officer and Head of AI, charging him with accelerating AI‑enabled go‑to‑market solutions for its B2B clients. Sidari brings more than 25 years of experience at the intersection of marketing, analytics...
Schwab US Large‑Cap ETF Hits 12‑Month High, Institutional Buying Accelerates
Schwab's U.S. Large‑Cap ETF (SCHX) surged 0.8% to a new 12‑month high, trading near its 50‑day moving average of $26.80. The rally coincided with fresh buying from several hedge funds and advisory firms, underscoring growing demand for broad large‑cap exposure.
Indonesia Posts 5.6% Q1 Growth Amid Iran‑Related Energy Crisis
Indonesia's Statistics Agency reported a 5.61% year‑on‑year rise in first‑quarter 2026 GDP, beating Bloomberg and Wall Street Journal forecasts. The expansion came despite a regional energy shock tied to the Iran‑related conflict, highlighting the resilience of the Southeast Asian giant.
Smartness Secures €47 Million ($51M) Series B to Expand AI Hospitality Automation
Smartness, the Trentino‑based AI platform for lodging operators, raised €47 million ($51 million) in a Series B round led by United Ventures and CDP Venture Capital. The funding will fuel product expansion, engineering hires, and global market penetration, underscoring rapid investor confidence...
Deutsche Bank Appoints Marie‑Jeanne Deverdun as Chief Technology, Data and Innovation Officer
Deutsche Bank has placed Marie‑Jeanne Deverdun on its executive board as Chief Technology, Data and Innovation Officer. The appointment consolidates oversight of the bank’s technology, data and innovation functions under a single leader, signaling a strategic shift toward integrated digital...
Aurora Secures 500‑Truck Autonomous Deal with Hirschbach Motor Lines
Aurora Innovation announced a contract to supply 500 autonomous semi‑trucks to refrigerated‑freight specialist Hirschbach Motor Lines, with deliveries slated to begin in 2027. The deal expands Aurora’s Driver as a Service offering, letting Hirschbach own the hardware while paying for...
Securian Canada Appoints Marc Peliel as CFO to Drive Growth and Financial Discipline
Securian Canada announced today that Marc Peliel will serve as its chief financial officer, overseeing finance and actuarial functions. Peliel brings more than 25 years of senior leadership experience in insurance and financial services, positioning the insurer to accelerate growth...
CVS Caremark Updates Formularies to Prioritize Biosimilars, Targeting $0 Out‑of‑Pocket for Members
CVS Caremark announced July 1, 2026 updates to its most common commercial template formularies that will prefer FDA‑approved interchangeable biosimilars over select brand drugs, including Stelara. The changes are designed to deliver $0 out‑of‑pocket costs for many members while preserving clinical quality....
Domo Names Ben Schein Chief AI and Analytics Officer to Lead Data Strategy
Domo announced Ben Schein as its inaugural chief AI and analytics officer, tasked with shaping the company's data‑driven strategy. The move adds a dedicated C‑suite role for AI, underscoring the growing importance of data leadership in tech firms.
Unity Launches Open Beta of Unity AI Assistant for Developers
Unity has opened the beta for Unity AI, an in‑editor assistant that automates code, asset creation and workflow tasks for developers using Unity 6 or later. The suite is available to Pro, Enterprise and Industry license holders, with Personal users...
DuPont Highlights Aramids Divestiture, New Sustainability Goals on Q1 2026 Earnings Call
DuPont used its Q1 2026 earnings call to announce the completion of the Aramids divestiture, unveil 2035 sustainability goals, and report a Vitality Index 35% above its benchmark, underscoring momentum in innovation and operational excellence.
Otto Aerospace Names Scott Drennan CEO to Drive Phantom 3500 Execution
Otto Aerospace announced that Scott Drennan will replace Paul Touw as president and CEO, steering the company into the execution phase of its Phantom 3500 laminar‑flow business jet. The leadership shift underscores a strategic push to certify and produce a...
EA Posts Record FY26 Net Bookings of $8.0 B, Driven by Battlefield 6 Launch and Live‑service Growth
Electronic Arts announced FY26 net bookings of $8.026 billion, its highest ever, thanks to the launch of Battlefield 6 and expanding live‑service titles. The results come as a consortium led by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund moves to acquire EA in an...
Nigeria’s Naira Surges as CBN Reserves Hit $46.7 Bn After Rate Cut
The Central Bank of Nigeria raised its foreign‑exchange reserves to $46.7 bn and trimmed its policy rate, prompting a pronounced rally in the naira. Analysts see the move as a test of Nigeria’s reform agenda and a potential catalyst for renewed...
USD/CHF Climbs to 0.7840 as Traders Brace for Swiss CPI and Geopolitical Flare‑up
The USD/CHF pair edged up to around 0.7840 during Asian trading, marking a third straight session of modest gains. Traders are positioning ahead of Switzerland's April consumer‑price index and reacting to a firmer US dollar supported by rising Treasury yields...
California Discharges 12,000 MW Battery Array, Matching 12 Nuclear Plants
California’s grid discharged just over 12,000 MW from its battery arrays, a capacity comparable to 12 large nuclear power plants and enough to meet more than 40% of the state’s peak electricity demand. The achievement highlights the rapid scaling of grid‑connected...
U.S. Navy Achieves 100% Kill Rate with Portable LOCUST Laser on Carrier
The U.S. Navy reported a flawless 100% kill rate for AeroVironment’s LOCUST Laser Weapon System during sea trials aboard the carrier USS George H.W. Bush. The palletized 35‑kW laser destroyed multiple drone threats, demonstrating rapid deployment and resilience in maritime...
India’s Bank Credit Surges 15.9% in FY26, Driven by Services and Retail Lending
India’s scheduled commercial banks expanded non‑food credit to ₹212.9 lakh crore ($2.6 trillion) in FY26, a 15.9% year‑on‑year rise. Growth was led by services and personal‑loan segments, reflecting strong domestic demand amid low‑interest rates and a government‑backed capex push.
Firefly Aerospace Targets Late‑Summer Launch of Alpha Block 2 Rocket
Firefly Aerospace announced that its upgraded Alpha Block 2 vehicle will fly on Flight 8 in late summer, after a successful return‑to‑flight of the original Alpha in March. CEO Jason Kim said demand from U.S. national‑security programs and commercial users is driving...
58% of Finance Leaders Lag on Tax‑Compliance Mandates Amid Rising AI Adoption, Sovos Survey Shows
Sovos’ new survey of 300 senior finance executives reveals that 58% find new tax‑compliance mandates too complex and 44% say regulations are changing too fast, even as AI adoption accelerates. The findings flag a widening gap between regulatory pressure and...
Blitzy Raises $200M at $1.4B Valuation to Build Autonomous Coding Platform
Cambridge‑based Blitzy announced a $200 million Series C financing that lifts its valuation to $1.4 billion. The round, led by Northzone and joined by PSG, Battery Ventures and Jump Capital, backs the company’s push to automate months of software development for Global 2000 firms.
Hainan University’s COF Captures 99% of Gold From E‑Waste in Hours
Researchers at Hainan University unveiled a light‑driven covalent organic framework that extracts gold from electronic‑waste solutions with roughly 99% efficiency, capturing 99.9% of the metal in four hours. The breakthrough promises a low‑energy, highly selective alternative to traditional hydrometallurgical and...
Salsify Launches SalsifyIQ, AI‑driven PXM Layer for Agentic Commerce
Salsify introduced SalsifyIQ, the first product experience management intelligence layer built for agentic commerce, at the Digital Shelf Summit in Atlanta. The new “brain” creates a product knowledge graph that unifies data, AI agents and workflows, aiming to accelerate brand...
IBM, Cleveland Clinic, RIKEN Simulate Record 12,635‑Atom Protein on Quantum Computers
IBM, Cleveland Clinic and Japan’s RIKEN have jointly simulated a 12,635‑atom protein using quantum‑centric supercomputing, a 40‑fold increase over their previous benchmark and a 210‑times accuracy improvement. The work demonstrates that quantum processors can now tackle biologically relevant molecular systems...
Dataline Launches Wodwo, AI‑Powered Self‑Serve Audience Builder for Marketers
Dataline introduced Wodwo, an AI‑driven self‑serve platform that creates custom digital audience segments in less than an hour. Leveraging a database of 230 million profiles, the tool promises faster, cheaper audience building for brands and agencies.
NASA Advances NEO Surveyor Toward Final Assembly Ahead of 2027 Launch
NASA has attached the aluminum infrared telescope to the flight base frame of its Near-Earth Object (NEO) Surveyor at Space Dynamics Laboratory, marking a critical step before a launch no earlier than September 2027. The mission aims to fill a...
Freshworks Beats Q1 2026 Forecast, Posts 16% Revenue Rise and 27% EX ARR Growth
Freshworks (NASDAQ:FRSH) posted Q1 2026 revenue of $228.6 million, up 16% year‑over‑year, and saw employee‑experience ARR jump 27% to over $540 million. The results beat internal expectations, driven by strong mid‑market wins, AI‑enhanced offerings and a 106% net dollar retention rate.