Deep Cogito raises $43 million Series A for AI self-improvement research

SAN FRANCISCO: Deep Cogito, a post-training research lab focused on reinforcement learning and self-improvement, on Wednesday announced a $43 million Series A funding round led by TQ Ventures. The round…

NNR August 27, 2026

Business & Finance

Global natural gas demand hit a record high in 2025, ten a Middle East crisis changed everything

Strait of Hormuz disruption threatens first annual demand decline since 2022, even as LNG trade and prices show new resilience Global natural gas demand climbed to an all-time high in…

Ali Mirza August 26, 2026

UK energy efficiency projects ,eEnergy, Redaptive ,

Wire

CLEAResult acquires Connected Energy to bolster utility demand management portfolio

AUSTIN: CLEAResult, the largest provider of energy efficiency, energy transition and energy sustainability services in North America, has acquired Connected Energy, a technology company that provides demand management and distributed…

NNR August 26, 2026

Australian Exchange

Genetic Signatures, Microba Life Sciences in preliminary merger talks

SYDNEY: Genetic Signatures Limited and Microba Life Sciences Limited are in preliminary discussions about a potential merger that would create a leading infectious disease diagnostics group, the companies announced Wednesday.…

Chenos Kahn August 26, 2026

Australian Exchange

Centrepoint Alliance acquires controlling stake in SEQ Advice Group

SYDNEY: Centrepoint Alliance Ltd. (ASX: CAF) announced Wednesday it has entered into binding agreements to acquire a 51% controlling interest in SEQ Advice Group Pty Ltd., a Queensland-based financial advisory…

Muhammad ALI August 26, 2026

Australian Exchange

Ingenia Communities to acquire Peet Limited in $1 billion deal

SYDNEY: Ingenia Communities Group announced Wednesday a proposed acquisition of Peet Limited, a deal valued at approximately $1 billion that would create one of Australia’s largest residential development platforms. The…

Chenos Kahn August 26, 2026

Nasdaq Nordic

Flat Capital invests $1.9 million in Swedish security firm Afactor

STOCKHOLM: Flat Capital AB has made an initial investment of 16 million Swedish kronor ($1.9 million) in Afactor Group AB, a specialized security services company, the firms announced. The investment makes Flat…

Chenos Kahn August 25, 2026

Infravadis, Oakley Capital, Invests in, European, Underground Infrastructure Maintenance Platform,

London Stock Exchange

UK government backs tungsten mine restart with £71 million investment

LONDON: Tungsten West said Tuesday it has secured up to £71 million in funding from the U.K. government’s National Wealth Fund to restart production at the Hemerdon tungsten and tin mine in Devon, completing…

Ali Mirza August 25, 2026

Wire

Exchange Income Corporation acquires TerraPro Inc. For $30 million

TORONTO: Exchange Income Corporation (TSX: EIF), a diversified acquisition-focused company with operations in Aerospace & Aviation and Manufacturing, has announced a definitive agreement to acquire TerraPro Inc., a fully integrated access-matting platform based…

Web Desk August 25, 2026

Wire

Mann Lake Ltd. acquires Hive Hugger

HACKENSACK: Mann Lake Ltd., the world’s largest manufacturer and distributor of beekeeping supplies, announced Tuesday it has acquired Hive Hugger, a Minnesota-based company known for its award-winning insulation products designed for the condensing…

NNR August 25, 2026

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TALi digital to acquire datasphere analytics in bid for in-memory computing tech

MELBOURNE: TALi Digital Ltd., an Australian education technology company, announced Monday it has entered a binding agreement to acquire Datasphere Analytics Pty Ltd., a move that provides a pathway to exclusive…

NNR August 24, 2026

Nasdaq Nordic

Fortum offers to acquire Elmera Group for $47 per share

HELSINKI: Fortum Oyj said Friday it has launched a recommended voluntary cash tender offer to acquire all outstanding shares of Elmera Group ASA for 47 Norwegian kroner per share, a 59% premium…

Chenos Kahn August 21, 2026