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Hong Kong expands IPO access for Chinese mainland investors
Hong Kong regulators are broadening investment and initial public offering opportunities for Chinese mainland investors. The move signals effort to deepen capital market ties between Hong Kong and the mainland.
AbbVie pays $10.9B for Apogee immunology pipeline
AbbVie is acquiring Apogee Therapeutics for $10.9 billion to accelerate next-generation immunology drugs. The deal signals pharma's bet on expanding beyond current portfolio constraints.
New ETF Startup Launches 35 Funds in One Day
An emerging ETF provider filed 35 exchange-traded funds simultaneously, signaling aggressive product expansion. Learn why speed matters in fund launches and what it means for the competitive landscape.
SpaceX IPO opens with trading frenzy in first week as public company
SpaceX completed its initial public offering and saw intense investor demand in its opening week. Here's what the market reaction signals about space infrastructure valuations.
US AI curbs push European firms to build outside America
US export restrictions on advanced AI chips are forcing European companies to develop models independently rather than license from American vendors. What this means for the EU's AI sovereignty bet.
BARBRI Acquires Lega, Pivots Legal AI Training From Governance to Hands-On Practice
BARBRI has acquired Lega, an AI startup that shifted from LLM governance tools to experiential training. The deal combines structured AI courses with live workshops and simulations for law firms and schools.
91% of Professionals Say AI Isn't Delivering Value. Here's Why.
Thomson Reuters surveyed 1,816 professionals across law, tax, and accounting. 74% use AI weekly, but only 9% say their firms are capturing real value. The gap: change management, not technology.
100 lawyers built 50 apps in 48 hours with no code
LegalTechTalk's Vibeathon brought together general counsel, partners, and trainees who used AI coding tools to prototype ideas in a single weekend. Five winners emerged from Lawyer Training, Justice, and Freestyle categories.
BARBRI buys Lega to turn GenAI sandbox into legal training
BARBRI has acquired Lega, Christian Lang's platform for experimenting with generative AI. The tool shifts from law firm templates to hands-on learning environments for students and practitioners.
Insilico and SK Pharma Partner on AI Drug Discovery Worth $2.5B
Insilico Medicine and SK Biopharmaceuticals signed a collaboration valued at up to $2.5 billion to develop treatments for neuroimmune disorders using AI-powered drug discovery. The deal includes upfront payments and milestone-based compensation.
Nokia embeds Google's Gemini AI agents into network automation suite
Nokia and Google Cloud announced a partnership to integrate Gemini-powered AI agents into Nokia's autonomous network products. The deal signals enterprise adoption of agentic AI for telecom infrastructure management.
Sun Pharma Buys Innovcare for $28.7M to Expand India Portfolio
Sun Pharmaceutical agreed to acquire India-based Innovcare Lifesciences for Rs2.71bn ($28.7M) in an all-cash deal closing by July 2026. The move adds nutraceuticals and cosmeceuticals distribution to Sun's product range.