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The IPO Buzz: Madison Air (MAIR) Priced IPO at $27 – Top of Range – & Stock Pops in NYSE Debut

IPO Scoop · Apr 15, 2026

Madison Air Solutions Corp. (MAIR)  priced its IPO at $27.00 – the top of it $25.00-to-$27.00 range – and sold 82.69 million shares – the number in the prospectus – to raise $2.23 billion on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. The pricing news came early – within about an hour of the closing bell. At pricing, Madison […]

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Fintech

Anthropic and White House Aim to Make Peace in Friday Meeting

PYMNTS · Apr 10, 2026

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei will meet with White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles in the West Wing on Friday (April 17), according to multiple media reports. Axios, which was first to report the news, said Friday that the meeting is meant to resolve the artificial intelligence (AI) company’s dispute with the government at a time when the company’s […] The post Anthropic and White House Aim to Make Peace in Friday Meeting appeared first on PYMNTS.com.

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IPO

The IPO Buzz: Aevex (AVEX) – Drone Maker – Prices IPO at $20 – Above Mid-Point

IPO Scoop · Apr 9, 2026

Aevex Corp. (AVEX), a drone company, priced its IPO at $20.00 – just above the $19.50 mid-point of its range – and sold 16 million shares – the number in the prospectus – to raise $320 million on Thursday night, April 16, 2026. Aevex (AVEX) climbed on Friday, April 17, opening at $23.01 – up […]

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VC & Startups

The Week’s 10 Biggest Funding Rounds: Transportation And Biotech Take The Lead

Crunchbase News · Apr 3, 2026

The week’s largest round was a $650 million financing for electric pickup truck maker Slate Auto. Other sizable investments went to spaces including drug development, autonomous public transit and software engineering.

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Fintech

Welcome to Vibe Ordering, ChatGPT Is Taking Your Order Now

PYMNTS · Mar 31, 2026

Ordering food used to mean opening an app and scrolling until something looked good. Three restaurant brands just decided that’s too much work and handed the job to ChatGPT. Consumers already use ChatGPT to plan trips, research products, and figure out what to cook for dinner. Restaurants are just catching up. Starbucks and Little […] The post Welcome to Vibe Ordering, ChatGPT Is Taking Your Order Now appeared first on PYMNTS.com.

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Finance

Netflix was long ‘a builder not a buyer.’ Is that era over?

CNBC Markets · Mar 27, 2026

Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos said during an investor call that the company built its "M&A muscle" during its pursuit of WBD's assets.

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Fintech

eToro Expands Crypto Capabilities With $70 Million Zengo Deal

PYMNTS · Mar 23, 2026

Trading and investing platform eToro is set to acquire cryptocurrency wallet provider Zengo. The deal, announced Wednesday (April 15), is designed to expand eToro’s digital asset capabilities and support Zengo’s growth by combining eToro’s multi-asset platform and distribution with Zengo’s non-custodial wallet technology. The company did not reveal the price tag for the acquisition, but a report by Bloomberg News, citing […] The post eToro Expands Crypto Capabilities With $70 Millio

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Technology & AI

Open-source AI model ecosystem: enterprise adoption trends and the private market opportun

Joystar Capital Insights · Mar 19, 2026

# Open-Source AI Model Ecosystem: Enterprise Adoption Trends and Private Market Opportunity The enterprise adoption of open-source AI models is reaching an inflection point that mirrors the early cloud infrastructure boom, and savvy investors are positioning themselves ahead of ...

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Finance

Starbucks launches beta app in ChatGPT to fuel new drink discovery

CNBC Markets · Mar 19, 2026

Starbucks is trying to find ways to entice U.S. customers back to its cafes.

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VC & Startups

Climate tech and energy transition startups capture fresh capital as 2026 Q1 closes

Joystar Capital Insights · Mar 19, 2026

# Climate Tech and Energy Transition Startups Capture Fresh Capital as 2026 Q1 Closes The first quarter of 2026 is proving to be a watershed moment for climate technology and energy transition ventures, with funding flowing into this sector at unprecedented velocity. After a cau...

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Finance

Global M&A activity picks up: PE dry powder deployment accelerates in Q1 2026

Joystar Capital Insights · Mar 17, 2026

# Private Equity Firepower: Why Q1 2026 M&A Acceleration Matters for Pre-IPO Investors Private equity firms are unleashing record dry powder reserves in the opening quarter of 2026, signaling a decisive shift in deal velocity and risk appetite that reshapes the pre-IPO landscape...

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Fintech

Amazon Autos Ramps Up Focus on New Car Sales

PYMNTS · Mar 16, 2026

Amazon is reportedly expanding its car-selling program as it focuses on partnerships with automotive dealers. The company’s Amazon Autos service, which began with a collaboration with Hyundai, has grown to include Chevrolet, Jeep, Kia, Mazda and Subaru, and is active in more than 130 cities, The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported Monday (April 13). By expanding this program, the report added, Amazon […] The post Amazon Autos Ramps Up Focus on New Car Sales appeared first on PYMNTS.com.

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