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Eli Lilly’s $6 Billion Huntsville Plant: 450 High‑Paying Jobs, GLP‑1 Drug Boom and Alabama’s Biggest Industrial Bet

Eli Lilly’s $6 Billion Huntsville Plant: 450 High‑Paying Jobs, GLP‑1 Drug Boom and Alabama’s Biggest Industrial Bet

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — December 9, 2025 Eli Lilly and Company will invest more than $6 billion in a new advanced pharmaceutical manufacturing campus in Huntsville, Alabama, creating 450 high‑value permanent jobs and an estimated 3,000 construction jobs in what state leaders are calling the largest initial private industrial investment in Alabama history. City of Huntsville+2governor.alabama.gov+2 The facility, planned for a 260‑acre site at the northeast corner of I‑565 and Greenbrier Parkway in Huntsville‑Limestone County, will manufacture active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) for small‑molecule and peptide medicines, including orforglipron, Lilly’s first oral GLP‑1 obesity drug now heading toward global regulatory submissions. City
10 December 2025
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IBM to Acquire Confluent for $11 Billion in All‑Cash Deal to Power Enterprise AI Data Streaming

IBM to Acquire Confluent for $11 Billion in All‑Cash Deal to Power Enterprise AI Data Streaming

December 8, 2025 International Business Machines (IBM) has agreed to acquire data‑streaming specialist Confluent in an all‑cash transaction valued at $11 billion, the latest sign that Big Tech’s AI arms race is shifting from models to the real‑time data infrastructure that feeds them. Under a definitive agreement announced on Monday, IBM will buy all of Confluent’s outstanding common shares for $31 per share in cash, implying an enterprise value of $11 billion.IBM Newsroom+1 The companies expect the deal to close by mid‑2026, pending Confluent shareholder and regulatory approvals.IBM Newsroom+1 IBM says the acquisition will allow it to build a “smart
8 December 2025
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Netflix’s $82.7B Warner Bros Deal Faces Trump Scrutiny, Hollywood Alarm

Netflix’s $82.7B Warner Bros Deal Faces Trump Scrutiny, Hollywood Alarm

Netflix’s move to buy Warner Bros in a deal valued at about $82.7 billion has instantly become the biggest story in global media — and U.S. President Donald Trump and Warner Bros. executives are already shaping the narrative around it. As of December 8, 2025, the proposed mega‑merger is drawing praise from corporate leaders, skepticism from unions and theaters, and unusually personal attention from the White House. Netflix+1 What Netflix Is Actually Buying Under a definitive agreement announced on December 5, Netflix will acquire Warner Bros. from Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD), including: The transaction values Warner Bros. Discovery at $27.75
8 December 2025
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Anthropic News Roundup: IPO Prep, $1B Claude Code Milestone and New AI Risks (Dec 5–7, 2025)

Anthropic News Roundup: IPO Prep, $1B Claude Code Milestone and New AI Risks (Dec 5–7, 2025)

SAN FRANCISCO — December 7, 2025 — Anthropic, the company behind the Claude AI models, has entered December with a burst of news that spans blockbuster deals, fresh warnings about AI risks, and growing speculation about a 2026 IPO. Over just three days, from December 5–7, 2025, the San Francisco–based lab has been at the center of stories about revenue targets, job losses, security vulnerabilities, and how AI is reshaping work itself. Taken together, the latest reporting paints a picture of an AI company racing to scale — while trying to show it is more cautious and “safety‑first” than some of
7 December 2025
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KBIZ, Greater New York Chamber and KACCUSA Unite to Fast‑Track Korean SMEs’ U.S. Market Expansion

KBIZ, Greater New York Chamber and KACCUSA Unite to Fast‑Track Korean SMEs’ U.S. Market Expansion

Korean small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) received a major boost on December 7, 2025, as a series of new partnerships were unveiled linking Seoul, New York and Korean‑American business networks across the United States. The Korea Federation of SMEs (KBIZ) confirmed it has signed a business agreement with the Greater New York Chamber of Commerce to support Korean SMEs’ entry into the New York metropolitan area, while U.S.-based KACCUSA (Korean American Chamber of Commerce USA) highlighted outcomes from its 2025 Business Summit held at KBIZ’s DMC Tower in Seoul.Maeil Business Newspaper+4미래를 보는 창 – 전자신문+4busan.com+4 Taken together, the announcements signal
7 December 2025
Peebles William Hill Bookies Set for Restaurant Conversion as Landmark High Street Site Heads to Auction

Peebles William Hill Bookies Set for Restaurant Conversion as Landmark High Street Site Heads to Auction

Published 6 December 2025 A prominent stretch of Peebles High Street looks set for its biggest shake‑up in years, as plans emerge to turn the former William Hill betting shop into a new restaurant just as the building goes under the hammer in a mid‑December online auction.NovaLoca+3Midlothian View+3Planning Alerts+3 A new chapter for 62–64 High Street The focus of attention is 62–64 High Street, a prime town‑centre block currently occupied by the William Hill bookmakers at No. 62 and Calzeat Home, the Scottish textiles and lifestyle store, at No. 64.calzeat.com+1 A planning application registered with Scottish Borders Council under reference
6 December 2025
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Foxtel Business iQ Wins Major MinRes Deal, Bringing Premium Sport and Streaming to 3,000 Remote Mining Rooms

Foxtel Business iQ Wins Major MinRes Deal, Bringing Premium Sport and Streaming to 3,000 Remote Mining Rooms

Published 6 December 2025 Foxtel Group has secured a major commercial win in Australia’s resources sector, expanding its Foxtel Business iQ platform into Mineral Resources’ (MinRes) remote accommodation network in Western Australia. The upgraded partnership will see Business iQ installed in around 3,000 onsite rooms across MinRes villages, delivering the full Foxtel at‑home experience – live sport, entertainment, on‑demand content and integrated communications – directly into some of the country’s most isolated mining communities. Foxtel Group+2Content + Technology+2 Announced on 4 December and amplified by industry outlets over the following days, the deal positions Foxtel Business iQ as a key
6 December 2025
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ByteDance Valuation Soars to $480 Billion: What TikTok’s Parent Is Really Worth in 2025

ByteDance Valuation Soars to $480 Billion: What TikTok’s Parent Is Really Worth in 2025

Key takeaways Where ByteDance’s valuation stands today In late November 2025, a private share auction involving Chinese venture firm Capital Today sent ByteDance’s implied valuation soaring to about $480 billion. The firm bought roughly $300 million worth of shares from a Bank of China affiliate after a bidding war that attracted at least seven bidders; the block was initially marketed at a level implying a $360 billion valuation but ultimately cleared at a price equivalent to around $480 billion for the whole company. IDN Financials+4Bloomberg Law+4Capital Brief+4 This deal effectively reset market expectations. As recently as August 2025, ByteDance’s internal employee share buyback referenced a
5 December 2025
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Epic Games Valuation in 2025: Disney Deal, Private Share Price and IPO Outlook

Epic Games Valuation in 2025: Disney Deal, Private Share Price and IPO Outlook

Epic Games, the company behind Fortnite and the Unreal Engine, is still private—but its valuation is very public business. Between a peak $31.5 billion funding round in 2022, a sharply lower Disney-led deal in 2024, and a lively secondary market trading its shares at a discount, there is no single “official” number for what Epic Games is worth in 2025. Instead, you get a band of estimates. This article pulls together the latest funding data, private-market prices, revenue forecasts and analyst commentary to give a clear, up‑to‑date picture of Epic Games’ valuation and what could drive it next. Epic Games valuation today
5 December 2025
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SpaceX Targets $800 Billion Valuation in New Secondary Share Sale, Poised to Leapfrog OpenAI

SpaceX Targets $800 Billion Valuation in New Secondary Share Sale, Poised to Leapfrog OpenAI

December 5, 2025 Elon Musk’s SpaceX is reportedly preparing another insider share sale that would value the rocket and satellite company at roughly $800 billion, a move that would more than double its last reported valuation and likely restore its status as the world’s most valuable private company.The Wall Street Journal+2Reuters+2 According to multiple reports citing people familiar with the talks, SpaceX Chief Financial Officer Bret Johnsen has informed investors in recent days that the company plans a new secondary share sale—a tender offer in which existing shareholders, such as employees and early backers, sell stock to outside investors. SpaceX itself has not publicly
5 December 2025
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Intel Stock on November 30, 2025: Apple Foundry Rumors, TSMC Lawsuit and AI GPU Bets Drive Volatile Rally

Intel Stock on November 30, 2025: Apple Foundry Rumors, TSMC Lawsuit and AI GPU Bets Drive Volatile Rally

Published: November 30, 2025 Intel Corporation (NASDAQ: INTC) heads into December as one of 2025’s most dramatic tech turnarounds. The stock last closed at $40.56 on Friday, November 28, leaving it only a few percent below its 52‑week high of $42.48 and capping an ~83.6% year‑to‑date gain, far ahead of the S&P 500’s roughly 15.8% rise. Investing.com+2Nasdaq+2 The latest leg higher came in a single session: Intel surged just over 10% in shortened Black Friday trading, after a wave of reports suggested Apple may tap the chipmaker as a future foundry supplier for its M‑series processors — a potential validation
30 November 2025
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Broadcom Leans Into AI Chip Boom and VMware Shake‑Up Ahead of Q4 2025 Earnings

Broadcom Leans Into AI Chip Boom and VMware Shake‑Up Ahead of Q4 2025 Earnings

Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ: AVGO) is heading into its December 11, 2025 earnings report at the center of two powerful storylines: explosive demand for artificial intelligence (AI) chips and a highly controversial overhaul of VMware licensing that is reshaping enterprise IT budgets worldwide.Investing News Network (INN)+1 The company has just reported record AI revenue growth, booked a multibillion‑dollar custom chip order, and reinforced its position as both a semiconductor powerhouse and a major infrastructure software vendor. At the same time, its VMware business is driving strong financial results while provoking lawsuits, customer migrations, and regulatory scrutiny in Europe.Investopedia+1 Broadcom at a
28 November 2025
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Stock Market Today

Ashtead share price in focus as buyback rolls on and NYSE switch clocks closer

Ashtead share price in focus as buyback rolls on and NYSE switch clocks closer

7 February 2026
Ashtead shares closed Friday at 4,936p, up 1.09%, after the company bought 88,872 shares under its repurchase program. The group is set to shift its primary listing to New York on March 2, pending court approval, and will be removed from the FTSE UK index the same day. Ashtead paid a half-year dividend of 37.5 U.S. cents per share on Friday.
Beazley share price: big funds reshuffle stakes as Zurich bid deadline nears

Beazley share price: big funds reshuffle stakes as Zurich bid deadline nears

7 February 2026
Beazley shares closed flat at 1,236 pence Friday as BlackRock disclosed a 6.55% stake and Vanguard reported 5.02%. Wellington Management cut its holding below 5%. The disclosures follow Zurich Insurance’s possible takeover offer of up to 1,335 pence per share, with a Feb. 16 deadline for a firm bid.
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