Johnson & Johnson has announced a bold strategic move with the $3.05 billion cash acquisition of Halda Therapeutics, reinforcing its rapid push into high-growth oncology markets. This marks J&J’s second major deal of the year, following its $14.6 billion takeover of Intra-Cellular Therapies in January, and continues a strong M&A trajectory that includes its $13.1...
French clean-energy company HoloSolis has raised over €220 million ($255 million) to accelerate the construction of a major solar panel manufacturing plant in Sarreguemines-Hambach, a project set to become one of Europe’s largest and most strategic renewable-energy facilities. Why it matters The investment arrives at a crucial moment for Europe. Solar energy is central to...
Alphabet shares surged nearly 6% to a new record after Berkshire Hathaway revealed a $4.93 billion stake — a rare tech bet from a historically tech-averse conglomerate. The move signals strong conviction in Alphabet’s AI strategy, even as the market grows increasingly cautious about stretched valuations and massive data-center spending across Big Tech. 🔍 Key...
Siemens Healthineers is exploring a possible divestment or spin-off of its Diagnostics division by 2030, as the company reshapes its portfolio and refocuses long-term growth. CEO Bernd Montag said the business may no longer remain part of Healthineers if independence is deemed the better strategic path. No discussions with potential buyers have started yet. 📊...
As multibillion-dollar AI investments continue to surge, global leaders—from tech CEOs to central bankers—are increasingly split on whether the world is entering a full-blown AI bubble. Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai warned this week that “no company will be immune” if the boom collapses, echoing rising concerns that today’s excitement resembles the irrational exuberance of the...
The UK infrastructure landscape is set for a major shake-up as HICL Infrastructure and The Renewables Infrastructure Group (TRIG) agree to merge, creating a £3.98 billion ($5.2B) listed giant. This combination marks one of the most significant moves in the UK’s alternatives and infrastructure sector in years — especially during a period of persistent valuation...