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Geopolitics

Asset Managers Could Provide a Second Windfall for European Defense Firms

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The EU last week announced plans to boost its defense spending, and defense stocks have been on the march ever since.

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IBM, Microsoft Patents Target Sustainable Computing Amid AI Energy Crisis

With AI demand driving up energy demand, will sustainability efforts be enough?

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Electric Vehicles

Northvolt Goes Bankrupt, Dimming Europe’s Domestic EV Dreams

Northvolt blamed supply chain kinks caused by geopolitical instability, along with shifting EV demand, for its demise.

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Industries

Southwest Ends its Famous Two-Free-Bags Policy

Last year, the airline announced plans to do away with another uniquely Southwest policy: its open, no-assigned-seats boarding policy.

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Autos

Nvidia and Softbank-Backed Self-Driving Startup Races Toward Market

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What makes Wayve stand out is that its autonomous vehicle software is designed to learn to drive while driving, sort of like humans do.

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Nuclear, Microgrids Could Ease the AI Power Drain

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Microgrids could offer a stopgap solution until small modular reactors are ready for the market.

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Consumer

Prada Defies Luxury’s Slump

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Prada reported retail sales across its brands rose 18% last year as the company reportedly gears up to buy Versace from Capri Holdings.

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