Today: 21 July 2026

Roman Perkowski

Roman Perkowski is a senior markets reporter at TS2.tech, specializing in stocks, technology and macroeconomic trends. A graduate of the Cracow University of Economics, he previously worked in investment research and corporate finance. His coverage helps readers understand the key forces driving global financial markets and emerging industries. Follow Roman Perkowski on Google News.

Chips Meet Models: Why ASML Wants a Piece of Mistral

Chips Meet Models: Why ASML Wants a Piece of Mistral

In September 2025, ASML and Mistral AI announced a landmark partnership that immediately grabbed headlines across the tech world. ASML – the Dutch firm whose machines are indispensable for manufacturing advanced chips – revealed it will lead Mistral’s latest funding round with a €1.3 billion investment, securing about 11% ownership in the startup Asml Reuters. The deal catapults Mistral’s valuation to €11.7 billion, making the two-year-old company the most valuable AI startup in Europe Reuters Reuters. This is more than just a cash infusion; ASML and Mistral inked a strategic collaboration agreement to work hand-in-hand over the long term Asml. It’s being hailed as a significant boost to Europe’s AI ambitions, uniting the continent’s foremost chipmaking player with one of its brightest AI prospects Reuters.
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Stock Market Today

  • Mitie to Leave London Stock Market After Agreeing to £3.1bn OCS Takeover
    July 21, 2026, 5:20 AM EDT. Mitie has accepted a £3.1bn takeover bid from rival OCS Group, bringing its almost forty-year run on the London stock market to an end. The offer values shares at 221.6p each, a 44.7% premium. Mitie employs 84,000 people and is known for providing facilities management services. OCS, which is owned by private equity firm Clayton, Dubilier & Rice, has a workforce of 135,000 worldwide. The transaction should be finalised in early 2027.
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