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Aurora and Continental pass first major hurdle in commercial self-driving trucks deal

January 5, 2024

Aurora and automotive supplier Continental have wrapped up the first phase of a more than $300 million project to mass produce autonomous vehicle hardware for commercial self-driving trucks. The two companies said Friday that the design and system architecture of an autonomous vehicle hardware kit is now complete. The blueprint for a secondary computer that […]

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Are These 3 Auto Stocks Set for 2024 Success

January 5, 2024
The auto industry is thriving, driven by pent-up demand for new cars, rapid EV adoption, and several technological advancements. So, let’s determine if auto stocks Tesla (TSLA), Ford Motor (F),…

Buy, Hold, or Sell 3 Chip Stocks in 2024?

January 5, 2024
The semiconductor industry showcased resilience and adaptability, overcoming a series of hurdles since the onset of the pandemic. Moreover, the industry is predicted to stage a vigorous resurgence in 2024,…

The Humane touch: More MVNOs are being minted than ever

January 5, 2024

Ryan Reynolds-backed Mint Mobile exited to T-Mobile for $1.35 billion last year, and Sam Altman-backed “Ai Pin” startup Humane launched a pricey little device with a $24 monthly subscription that comes with phone number, unlimited data and as many AI-powered queries as you can muster. What do they have in common? They’re both MVNOs, short […]

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Last year was a tough period for African growth stage startups and 2024 presents mixed bag

January 5, 2024

Last year presented a tough period for African tech startups. Venture capital was hard to bag (as predicted earlier), bridge and down rounds became the norm, and news of fire sales, layoffs and startup closures reverberated across the continent. With the overall amount of VC funding raised in Africa dipping significantly across the year, according […]

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Peak XV-backed MobiKwik seeks to raise $84 million in India IPO

January 5, 2024

Indian financial services startup MobiKwik seeks to raise about $84.2 million through issue of new shares in an initial public offering in the home market, it said in a draft prospectus filed with the local markets regulator Friday. This is the second time MobiKwik has filed the paperwork for an IPO. The startup, backed by […]

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Walgreens Swaps Dividends for Growth

January 5, 2024
Walgreens Boots Alliance cuts its dividend by 50% to refocus on growth and healthcare services, what does this mean for the company’s future?