The state of Michigan is demanding a Chinese battery company return millions in taxpayer funds. Gotion Inc. received the money for a massive factory that it has now walked away from, citing the project as “no longer viable.”
Tesla is signaling a massive strategic shift. The company plans to spend $20 billion this year, pivoting hard from electric vehicles toward AI, driverless tech, and humanoid robots. This comes as its automotive revenue, still 70% of its business, fell 10% in 2025.
Barclays sees more upside for ASML after a strong earnings beat and guidance. Analyst Simon Coles says AI data center demand is materializing faster than expected, and competition between chip foundries will further accelerate orders for ASML’s critical EUV machines.
Tesla just reported its first annual revenue drop ever, even with a better-than-expected fourth quarter. The news comes as BYD officially dethroned it as the world’s top EV seller.
TerraPower, backed by Bill Gates, expects federal permits within weeks to build its next-generation Natrium reactor in Wyoming. The company plans to start operations by 2030 and has signed a major deal with Meta for up to eight reactors. But significant challenges around fuel, safety, and cost remai
Pegatron Chairman TH Tung is making a bold prediction for his company’s AI server business. He sees 2026 as the breakout year, fueled by years of internal restructuring and a market just hitting its aggressive expansion phase.
A new high-pressure grinding roll is changing the game for sand and aggregate producers. It turns problematic waste material into a premium, saleable product, addressing both economic and sustainability pressures.
According to a Financial Times report, the Biden administration is planning a $1.6 billion investment into USA Rare Earth for a 10% stake. The deal is part of a broader strategy to onshore production of minerals vital for defense and semiconductors, reducing reliance on China.
AI is moving from writing essays to designing real-world products. Paint giant PPG used it to create a clear coat that dries over 50% faster, launching it last spring. It’s part of a quiet revolution in industrial R&D.
Samsung’s QD-OLED tech is set for a massive 35% brightness jump in 2026 thanks to a new quantum dot formula. But despite this technical win, it’s still losing the wider TV war to LG’s more affordable OLED panels. Price and availability are the real hurdles.
