Google has invested in Germany-based Proxima Fusion, which raised €411 million ($468 million) to develop Europe's first commercial fusion power plant. Proxima aims to have a fusion demonstrator operational by the early 2030s, using stellarator technology to create clean, abundant energy through nuclear fusion. The funding will support expanding production of superconducting cables and magnets, as well as engineering and manufacturing capabilities. This move highlights Europe's ambition to compete with the US and China in fusion energy, although commercial fusion remains technically challenging and unproven at scale.
Netflix is seeing more viewers abandon shows before the second season, driven by frequent cancellations, long waits between seasons, and content tailored more for algorithms than storytelling. The streaming giant's binge model, once revolutionary aga...
The global generative AI in healthcare market, valued at $1.84 billion in 2024, is projected to grow at a 31.4% CAGR to reach $21.64 billion by 2034. Growth is fueled by solutions for medical imaging, diagnostics, drug discovery, and administrative a...
The ALPS Equal Sector Weight ETF (EQL) declined only 0.10% in June, outperforming the S&P 500 which fell 1.0%. EQL's equal-weight approach across 11 sectors helped offset losses from big tech stocks like Amazon and Alphabet, which dragged down consum...
Google updated its privacy settings to allow the company to use media you upload—such as images, audio, and video recordings—to train its AI models. This change applies across Google Search and related services like Maps, Shopping, and Translate. Use...
Municipal bonds, after a weak start in 2026, have recovered and are on track for a third consecutive year of record issuance, signaling strong market activity. Intermediate municipal bonds now offer a 150 to 200 basis point yield advantage over gover...
