Investment-grade corporates are preparing for a sharp rise in financing needs next year as AI infrastructure spending accelerates and M&A pipelines expand, according to bank executives at Reuters NEXT. 📌 Top five U.S. tech giants may require nearly $100B in funding by 2026, said Meghan Graper, Global Head of DCM at Barclays.Big Tech is increasingly...
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said he anticipates more billionaires, foundations, and corporations will contribute to the new “Trump accounts”—investment accounts for 25 million American children born between 2025 and 2028. 🔹 A New “Shareholder Economy” Bessent said the initiative could help children from all backgrounds participate in wealth creation traditionally reserved for higher-income families....
India’s VC landscape continues to accelerate. Nexus Venture Partners has officially closed a $700 million fund, targeting the country’s fastest-growing sectors — AI, enterprise software, consumer tech, and fintech. Founded in 2006, Nexus was one of India’s first VC firms to successfully bridge U.S.–India startup ecosystems. Their track record includes winners like Delhivery, India Shelter...
Hedge funds are deploying near-record leverage as they chase higher returns in markets lifted by the AI boom — raising both opportunity and risk. ⚡ Leverage Near All-Time Highs Major prime brokers report unprecedented levels: Some hedge funds report being offered 10× leverage, near historical highs. 🚀 Why It’s Happening Hedge funds remain bullish despite...
Hedge funds are using near-record levels of leverage to amplify returns as AI-driven market enthusiasm pushes equities higher — but regulators are increasingly worried about what happens when the cycle turns. 🔍 Key Highlights ⚠️ Why It Matters Leverage magnifies gains — and losses. Regulators including the Federal Reserve and Bank for International Settlements are...
AI-powered security company Verkada has reached a $5.8 billion valuation, up sharply from $4.5B in February, as its latest investment round — led by CapitalG — underscores strong investor demand for AI-driven security solutions. 🔐 What Verkada Does Operating across 171 countries, Verkada provides: 💡 Why Investors Are Excited Spending on AI-based physical security continues...