Here is Read Magazine’s Weekly Roundup of the top news from global markets. In this fast-paced world, breaking down information helps readers grasp the nuances that follow the news.
In Aerospace news this week…
Vertical Aerospace Welcomes UK Funding Boost for Next-Generation Aviation Technology
Vertical Aerospace, a global aerospace and technology company that is pioneering electric aviation, welcomes the UK Department for Transport’s announcement that funding has been awarded to projects working on next-generation zero-emission aircraft and the development of vertical take-off and landing technology.
In Automotive news this week…
Mercedes-Benz and Momenta Develop Next-Gen Driver Assistance for Electric CLA
Mercedes-Benz and Momenta announced the upcoming launch of a jointly developed intelligent driver assistance system, leveraging Momenta’s Flywheel Big Model.
In BFSI news this week…
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. to Acquire OxyChem
Berkshire Hathaway and Occidental announced a definitive agreement for Berkshire Hathaway to acquire Occidental’s chemical business, OxyChem, in an all-cash transaction for $9.7 billion, subject to customary purchase price adjustments.
In Biotechnology news this week…
Genmab Strengthens Oncology Pipeline with Acquisition of Merus
Genmab has entered into a binding agreement to acquire Merus, with both companies’ boards unanimously approving the transaction, which is expected to close in early Q1 2026 pending customary conditions.
In Chemicals news this week…
Ideagen Acquires SafetyStratus to Expand Chemical Management Capabilities in EHS Portfolio
Ideagen, a UK-based leader in compliance software, has acquired SafetyStratus, a Texas-based provider of environmental, health, and safety (EHS) solutions, to expand its EHS portfolio with specialized chemical management capabilities.
In Defence Technology news this week…
BAE Systems and Forterra join forces to develop autonomous Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle prototype
BAE Systems and Forterra announced they are collaborating to rapidly prototype an autonomous Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle (AMPV). This is the first industry partnership BAE Systems has established as part of the vehicle’s capability kit series announced last month.
In Energy, Power & Sustainability news this week…
OpenSolar launches AI technology for solar professionals and completes $20m Equity Raise
OpenSolar, a software platform serving more than 25,000 solar installer businesses in over 160 countries, announced new equity financing from leading technology investors including Titanium Ventures, Google, 2150 Sustainability Fund, and other investors.
In Healthcare news this week…
Nihon Kohden Launches AlarmSense™ to Reduce Alarm Fatigue for Clinical Teams
Nihon Kohden, announced the launch of its latest innovation, AlarmSense™- an advanced, data-driven analytics solution designed to intelligently streamline hospital response management and combat widespread alarm fatigue.
In Information Technology news this week…
KnowBe4 and Carahsoft Announce Partnership to Strengthen Public Sector Human Risk Management
KnowBe4, the world-renowned platform that comprehensively addresses human and agentic AI risk management, and Carahsoft Technology Corp., the Trusted Government IT Solutions Provider, announced a strategic partnership to address the human element of cybersecurity with AI-driven, behavior-based intelligence.
In Logistics and Supply Chain news this week…
Aptean Unveils AI-Powered Next Gen Routing and Scheduling Solution to Transform Transportation and Logistics Operations
Aptean, a global leader in mission-critical enterprise software, announced the launch of its Next Gen Routing and Scheduling solution, an AI-native platform designed to revolutionize transportation and logistics operations.
In Retail news this week…
Repsly, Inc. and ParallelDots Announce Strategic Partnership
Repsly, Inc., a leader in retail execution software for the consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry, and ParallelDots, Inc., an innovator in retail AI software solutions, announced a strategic partnership to bring advanced image recognition technology to CPG manufacturer field representatives and Retail Service Providers worldwide.
In Semiconductors and Electronics news this week…
GSME Acquires Muse Semiconductor
GS Microelectronics US, Inc., a leading-edge global supplier of integrated circuit design and manufacturing solutions, announced that it has acquired Muse Semiconductor.
Article of the Week…
Energy Digitalization: How Smart Technologies Are Powering the Future of Energy
You see it happening everywhere. Blackouts are happening more often. The grid struggles every time demand spikes, and extreme weather only makes it worse. Utilities are spending billions fixing problems that could have been avoided. Wind and solar are coming online everywhere. That’s good. But their swings make the grid unstable. If we don’t act, we just keep wasting energy, paying more, and pumping out more emissions.