Anthropic investors expect the AI startup to float at a valuation of $2 trillion or more in October, which would eclipse SpaceX and mark the largest-ever initial public offering, driven by surging revenue and demand for its Claude models.
As students in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland receive exam results, education experts and students share essential advice on navigating the university clearing process, finding alternative courses, and contacting universities.
China and Iran are expanding scientific collaboration into rare earths, including processing technologies, through a joint workshop programme unveiled by their national science foundations.
Chinese AI start-up ModelBest has initiated pre-IPO tutoring with Citic Securities for a mainland listing, leveraging its small-model strategy amid US chip shortages.
A guide for students navigating the university clearing process ahead of exam results day in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland, featuring tips from consultants and students.
A Lake Como-inspired estate in Hillsborough, California, has sold for a record $70m to an AI industry buyer, marking the most expensive home sale in northern California this year and highlighting a tech wealth-driven housing boom.
ModelBest, a Chinese AI startup, has initiated its pre-IPO tutoring process for a mainland China listing, leveraging demand for compact AI models and navigating chip shortages with lightweight, domestically optimized systems.
Spotify will introduce 'AI persona' labels for AI-generated artists in September and block them from personalized recommendations. The move aims to protect authentic performers and combat a surge of fake music on the streaming platform.
Avalanche Treasury Corporation (AVAT) must address two Nasdaq listing deficiencies by Feb. 2, 2027: share price below $1 and market value below $35 million. A reverse stock split may help with the bid price but won't alone resolve the market value issue.
AgiBot leads global humanoid robot market with 44% share, shipping 8,400 units in H1 2026, outpacing Unitree Robotics amid pre-IPO race.
With A-level results day on August 13, experts offer guidance on navigating the university clearing process, including preparation, application strategies, and decision-making.
Chinese AI chip developer Moore Threads plans to list in Hong Kong after reporting a 147% jump in first-half revenue to 1.7 billion yuan, as the firm seeks fresh capital amid surging demand for home-grown computing power.
As university results day approaches, experts and students share essential advice on navigating the UCAS clearing process, preparing backup plans, contacting universities, and avoiding panic decisions.
Reddit is introducing 'Rules Hub,' an AI-driven moderation tool designed to replace traditional Automod features, while also shifting new third-party apps to its developer platform and planning further changes to old Reddit.
A Hong Kong fertility clinic employee is wanted by police for allegedly lying to cover up a mistake involving mixed-up embryo biopsy specimens. The Malaysian worker was interviewed, left Hong Kong, resigned, and is now on a wanted list for fraud.
South Korean crypto exchange Bithumb announced a three-stage plan for a 2028 stock market listing, focusing on internal control upgrades and compliance. This roadmap comes as the company faces multiple legal and regulatory issues, including a significant fine, a display error, and a bribery investigation.
South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb announced plans to apply for a preliminary listing review in 2027 and complete an initial public offering (IPO) in 2028. The exchange is reorganizing its business and upgrading internal controls, while facing past operational errors and ongoing audit issues with linked companies.
The public listing of Shanghai Jiushi Dongyu Culture, Sports & Tourism Group on the Shanghai Stock Exchange is viewed as a landmark precedent for China to experiment with a market-driven sports model. An industry expert believes this state-owned entity's consolidation of major international events will enhance the fan experience.
Ukrainian drones struck three oil refineries in Russia's Bashkortostan and a sanctioned Russian ship in the Black Sea. Concurrently, Russian missile and drone attacks killed at least nine in Kyiv, wounded 33, and damaged infrastructure, including Lithuania's embassy. The Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant also briefly lost off-site power.
A Colorado home listed for $215,280 has gone viral due to a Zillow listing requiring buyers to evict the current resident, Tori McMechan, who refuses to leave. The listing bans inspections, and the sale stems from a 15-year foreclosure dispute following her husband's death.
Unitree Robotics, a Hangzhou-based firm, announced its initial public offering (IPO) on Shanghai's Star Market next week, planning to sell 40.45 million shares. This move is part of a broader trend among Chinese robotics start-ups racing to go public amidst intense rivalry with US counterparts.
Ionic Digital, a Bitcoin miner and AI infrastructure company formed from Celsius Mining's assets, saw its shares rise 26% to $62.90 in its Nasdaq debut, valuing the company at $2.8 billion.
Zhongji buys back shares to stabilize prices before Hong Kong IPO, amid risk of onshore stock decline impacting offshore listing success.
ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT) debuts on Shanghai exchange with a 466% share price surge, achieving a market capitalisation of 3.28 trillion yuan, surpassing all mainland China onshore listings. The semiconductor firm's unprecedented trading volume exceeded 140 billion yuan, prompting regulatory meetings to address market stability concerns.
