Heidi Cuthbert

Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon has signed an executive order establishing a framework to support AI data centres and advanced computing facilities as the state seeks to attract technology investment and capitalise on growing demand for computing power.

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the department is advancing plans for a strategic Bitcoin reserve and digital asset stockpile more than a year after President Donald Trump ordered the initiative through an executive action.

Vmoto (ASX:VMT) has finalised a binding joint investment agreement with Thailand’s Tora Leasing.

Australia is among 45 nations facing new 12.5% US government tariffs following an investigation into global forced labour enforcement.

GitLab (NASDAQ:GTLB) has confirmed the layoff of approximately 350 employees, representing 14% of its workforce, as the company implements a restructuring plan designed to align its operations with the evolving demands of artificial intelligence.

Arcus Biosciences (NYSE:RCUS) has announced a new clinical trial collaboration and supply agreement with Bristol Myers Squibb (NYSE:BMY) aimed at advancing treatment options for advanced renal cell carcinoma (RCC).

Wellington Management has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Hartford Funds from insurer The Hartford Financial Services Group (NYSE:HIG), a transaction that structurally consolidates a 40-year sub-advisory alliance into a unified asset management platform.

VersaBank (NASDAQ:VBNK) reported strong growth in its underlying lending operations for the second quarter of fiscal 2026, driven by a sustained expansion of its credit assets across North American markets.

Parsons (NYSE:PSN) has secured a new $28 million task order from the U.S. Air Force to provide advanced software lifecycle support and system integration, reinforcing its position as a key technology provider for national security initiatives.

Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) has agreed to supply local financial data to India's antitrust regulator, dropping its long-standing refusal to do so as part of a high-stakes probe into its mobile app marketplace dominance.