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Jamie Dimon says JPMorgan Chase could spend $20 billion on acquisition: ‘We are on the lookout’

CNBC Markets · May 27, 2026

A $20 billion deal would be among the largest in JPMorgan's history and could invite regulatory scrutiny given its position as the largest U.S. bank by assets.

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Technology & AI

Startup Battlefield 200 applications close today: Nominate a founder or submit your startup

TechCrunch · May 27, 2026

Today is the final day to apply or nominate a startup for Startup Battlefield 200. Once the clock strikes 11:59 p.m. PT, the window closes on your chance to compete for $100,000 in equity-free funding, gain global visibility, connect directly with investors, and launch on the TechCrunch Disrupt stage.

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VC & Startups

Exclusive: Capchase, The ‘Affirm for B2B,’ Secures $200M In Debt And Equity

Crunchbase News · May 27, 2026

Financing startup Capchase has secured a new round of funding, consisting of $26 million in equity and a $174 million credit facility, the company told Crunchbase News exclusively.

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IPO

The IPO Buzz: Applied Aerospace & Defense (AADX Proposed) Sets Terms for $634 Mln IPO

IPO Scoop · May 26, 2026

Private equity-controlled Applied Aerospace & Defense (AADX Proposed) disclosed the terms for its IPO – 32.5 million shares at a price range of $18.00 to $21.00 – to raise $633.8 million, if priced at the $19.50 mid-point of its range, according to an S-1/A filing early today – Tuesday, May 26, 2026. Bankers plan to […]

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Technology & AI

The pitch trick that helped an eSports startup raise $20M when VCs only wanted AI

TechCrunch · May 25, 2026

Earlier this year, Lucra Sports founder and CEO Dylan Robbins did something that no one else has ever done. And he shared several secrets on how he did it.

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Fintech

Two Years Ago vs Today: Looking at Crypto Regulation in the US

PYMNTS · May 25, 2026

Two years ago, the defining feature of U.S. crypto regulation was its uncertainty. Regulators relied heavily on enforcement rather than formal rulemaking, leaving companies to interpret legal boundaries retroactively through lawsuits and settlements. For CFOs, that uncertainty translated directly into risk. Treasury teams considering stablecoin usage or blockchain-based settlement systems faced unresolved accounting standards, […] The post Two Years Ago vs Today: Looking at Crypto Regulat

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Finance

Move over, seltzer. Non-carbonated drinks are taking the spotlight

CNBC Markets · May 24, 2026

Non-carbonated alcoholic drinks like Surfside and BeatBox are stealing "share of throat" from hard seltzers, particularly among Gen Z.

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VC & Startups

The Week’s 10 Biggest Funding Rounds: Massive Deals For Medical Devices, Futuristic AI Gadgets And Frontier Labs Lead

Crunchbase News · May 22, 2026

Along with the usual heavy dose of AI, this week’s list also includes large deals for aerospace and defense, fintech, and retail technology.

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Technology & AI

Trump Mobile confirms it exposed customers’ personal data, including phone numbers and home addresses

TechCrunch · May 22, 2026

President Trump’s branded cell phone maker and cell provider said the exposure was linked to a third-party platform, and was evaluating whether it needs to notify customers.

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Fintech

Starbucks Dumps AI-Powered Inventory Tool Due to Counting Errors

PYMNTS · May 22, 2026

Starbucks stopped using an artificial intelligence app for counting inventory after finding that the program miscounted and mislabeled items, Reuters reported Thursday (May 21). The coffeehouse chain deployed the Automated Counting app across its North American stores in September as part of a broader adoption of AI tools and other technology, according to the […] The post Starbucks Dumps AI-Powered Inventory Tool Due to Counting Errors appeared first on PYMNTS.com.

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Finance

Stellantis CEO sees opportunity in growing partnerships, bringing China-branded vehicles to North America

CNBC Markets · May 22, 2026

Stellantis CEO Antonio Filosa said there could be an opportunity to bring Chinese-branded vehicles into Mexico and potentially Canada, but not the U.S.

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VC & Startups

The SpaceX IPO Filing Looks Nothing Like Those Of The Elite Group Of Tech Giants It’s Hoping To Join

Crunchbase News · May 21, 2026

SpaceX filed its public IPO prospectus Wednesday, highlighting many amazing things that it has accomplished in its reach for a trillion-dollar-plus valuation. For a sense of how the company compares at IPO time to other members of the trillion-plus-club, we took a look at their original S-1s from the 1980s and onward.

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