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Constellation secures conditional $5bn US loan commitment for nuclear power expansion
The US nuclear power producer has received a conditional federal financing commitment covering potential capacity increases at existing reactors, extending a strategy supported by long-term electricity agreements with major technology companies.
November 1, 2026
SGL Carbon wins $90m X-energy nuclear graphite order as Xe-100 reactor supply chain expands
The German materials specialist has secured a second commercial nuclear graphite order from X-energy, advancing a manufacturing partnership linked to small modular reactor projects in the United States and other prospective markets.
November 1, 2026
X-energy advances Xe-100 nuclear reactor at Dow’s Texas plant after NRC completes safety review
X-energy has completed a major regulatory review for its proposed four-reactor nuclear power project at Dow's Seadrift chemical manufacturing complex in Texas. The milestone advances the first planned commercial deployment of its Xe-100 technology, but construction authorisation, project financing and an early-2030s operating timetable remain important tests.
October 31, 2026
ADT surges 33% on Thrive Holdings deal as $114m break fee shapes takeover prospects
Thrive Holdings has agreed to acquire ADT for $10 per share in a transaction worth $15.3 billion including debt, taking the home security provider private if approved. A 30-day search for competing bids, financing from Apollo affiliates and ADT's recurring-revenue economics create important questions about the final transaction value and the next phase of the business.
October 31, 2026
Generac revenue surges 16% as $4.5bn data center backlog strengthens growth outlook
Generac reports record $1.29 billion quarterly revenue as its data center backlog reaches $4.5 billion and Amazon deliveries approach.
October 28, 2026
Verizon (NYSE: VZ) adds 406,000 phone lines. Why is the stock falling?
Verizon delivered its strongest third-quarter wireless subscriber growth in five years, raised earnings guidance and announced a US$2 billion-plus Amazon Web Services agreement. Yet its shares declined as investors weighed weaker equipment revenue, the timing of AI infrastructure income and the emerging competitive challenge from SpaceX.
October 26, 2026
AEP and Amazon explore 960 MW Indiana nuclear project using X-energy reactors
American Electric Power's agreement with X-energy, supported by Amazon development funding, could create a 960 MW advanced nuclear facility at a former Indiana coal plant site, but regulatory approval, construction costs and commercial feasibility remain major hurdles.
October 25, 2026
OpenAI accelerates $30bn financing as Anthropic prepares for November IPO
OpenAI seeks $30 billion at a $1.4 trillion valuation before Anthropic's IPO. Can soaring AI revenue justify the price amid mounting infrastructure costs?
October 20, 2026
NUU N10 Plus packs Android 16 and a 50MP camera for $169.99, but is 4G enough in 2026?
NUU has launched the N10 Plus, a $169.99 unlocked Android 16 smartphone featuring a 6.6-inch display, 50-megapixel main camera, NFC connectivity and a 5,000mAh battery. The device targets budget-conscious American consumers, but its reliance on 4G LTE creates a competitive challenge as affordable 5G alternatives become increasingly accessible.
October 15, 2026
Apple unveils HomeView, HomePod mini 2 and new Apple TV 4K. Can it challenge Amazon and Google?
Apple has introduced a new generation of smart home hardware led by the $299 HomeView, expanding its artificial intelligence strategy into household devices and connected entertainment.
October 14, 2026