Tech industry, innovation, and digital economy
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is preparing a regulatory exemption that could accelerate tokenized stock trading, while Wall Street infrastructure firms move closer to blockchain-based settlement systems. The shift may reshape how equities trade and settle in the U.S. market.
BlackRock CEO Larry Fink says computing power may eventually trade like oil or wheat, signaling a shift in how investors value AI infrastructure. The prediction comes as BlackRock expands investments in data centers and energy assets tied to rising demand for artificial intelligence.
Goldman Sachs analysts say an uncommon market pattern tied to technology shares may indicate further upside for stocks, even as investors remain cautious about volatility risks after a powerful rally.
Meta plans first wave of layoffs on May 20, cutting about 10% of workforce as AI-driven restructuring accelerates.
Palantir stock faces pressure from AI competition and investor concerns despite strong commercial revenue growth.
NASA’s Artemis II mission has made history as its crew traveled farther from Earth than any humans before. The astronauts, flying aboard the Orion spacecraft, reached a record distance while heading toward the Moon’s far side.
