SoftBank is in talks to acquire a majority stake in OpenAI-backed humanoid robot developer 1X Technologies, in a deal that could value the startup at around $6 billion, according to a report by The Information citing people familiar with the matter. The talks are ongoing, and terms could still change. The potential investment would strengthen […]
European semiconductor and electrical equipment stocks climbed sharply as investor confidence grew around the expanding artificial intelligence (AI) boom. Companies seen as key players in AI infrastructure benefited from strong earnings and optimistic forecasts, mirroring a powerful rally in U.S. chip stocks. The surge reflects increasing global demand for advanced chips

