SAN FRANCISCO – Spear AI, a Washington-based defense technology startup founded by former U.S. Navy specialists, has raised its first external funding to advance artificial intelligence systems that help military submarines interpret underwater acoustic data. The $2.3 million investment, led by Cortical Ventures and Scare the Bear, will fuel expansion as the company executes a […]

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq closed at all-time highs Friday as investors grew hopeful about a potential U.S.-EU trade agreement, while Deckers Outdoor surged on strong earnings. The S&P 500 rose 0.4% to 6,388.64, marking its fifth consecutive record close this week—a feat last achieved in November 2021. The Nasdaq gained 0.24% to 21,108.32, and […]

LOS ANGELES, – Paramount Global (PARA.O) announced Friday it expects to finalize its $8.4 billion merger with Skydance Media by August 7, having received necessary government approvals. The combined entity will operate as Paramount Skydance Corp, with Class B shares trading under the ticker “PSKY.” The deal concludes a year-long negotiation process that will see […]