India and China, the world's most populous nations, have taken different paths in the last four decades. In 1980, neither had a significant number of people in the global middle class. Today, China has a large portion of its population in this group, but India has not seen the same growth. This is
Investors often look for problems that need solving. Theo Ludwick and his team at NosTerra Venture Capital saw a big one. Artificial intelligence was using up a lot of electricity. But no single energy source could keep up with the demand. This was a puzzle. But it was also a chance to invest in som
In the bustling financial hub of London, a new player has emerged, making waves in the investment world. Ilex Capital Partners, founded by former Citadel traders Jonas Diedrich and Dave Sutton, has swiftly grown to manage an impressive $7 billion. This growth is not just from new investments but als
Oracle's stock took a big hit recently. It dropped the most since January. Why? The company is spending a lot on AI and data centers. This spending is growing fast. But it's not turning into cloud profits as quickly as investors hoped. In the last quarter, Oracle spent about $12 billion on capital
China has taken another step to tighten its grip on digital currencies. This time, the focus is on tokenizing real-world assets. This move comes after years of strict rules on cryptocurrencies. In 2017, China banned initial coin offerings and domestic exchanges. By 2021, the country had completely o
A wealthy Russian businessman, Dmitry Rybolovlev, faced a tough loss in court. He had tried to avoid paying a huge sum to a U. S. venture capital firm. This firm supports startups working on life-saving treatments. The judge said no, his family trust must pay up. The judge, Kathaleen St. J. McCormi
Around the world, entrepreneurs are making their mark in various industries, showing resilience and innovation in the face of challenges. In Belgium, Fabien Pinckaers, the founder of Odoo, a software company valued at $5. 3 billion, is focused on survival amidst competition from giants like SAP and
People moving to new places face many challenges. One big issue is their mental health. Having enough money and support can make a huge difference. But it's not just about cash. It's also about how they use what they have and the help they get from their new community. Studies often look at one thi
In rural parts of South Africa, people over 40 face big health challenges. Many deal with long-term illnesses like diabetes or heart disease. These conditions can make life harder and affect how happy they feel. But it's not just about health. The support they get from family, friends, and the gove
Ron Gilbert, a well-known figure in the gaming world, has taken a surprising turn from his usual adventure games. His latest creation, Death by Scrolling, is a far cry from his classic point-and-click adventures like Monkey Island. This new game is a rogue-lite action-survival game where players mus
