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News brief · 2026-07-27

Financial Daily News — 2026-07-27

Markets focused on easing U.S.-Iran tensions, lower oil prices, intensifying AI infrastructure competition, and a heavy technology earnings week ahead.

Safe Superintelligence partners with Nvidia to expand AI research

Ilya Sutskever’s Safe Superintelligence announced a long-term partnership with Nvidia that includes access to Nvidia’s Vera Rubin GPU platform and an undisclosed investment. The companies said they will collaborate on future computing platforms and AI research. (techcrunch.com)

Chinese memory maker CXMT makes strong Shanghai debut as chip competition intensifies

CXMT’s strong stock-market debut highlighted growing competition for U.S. semiconductor companies. Reuters also reported that China has begun manufacturing domestic DUV chipmaking tools, adding to concerns about China’s progress in semiconductor self-sufficiency. (au.investing.com)

Enigma raises $71 million for human-robot interaction technology

Robotics startup Enigma emerged from stealth with a $71 million seed round led by Index Ventures and Ribbit Capital. The company is developing AI-powered robots and interfaces intended to make controlling robots more intuitive, with initial applications spanning healthcare, logistics, and entertainment. (techcrunch.com)

Amazon seeks approval for a 5,105-satellite mobile connectivity network

Amazon filed an application with the Federal Communications Commission for a satellite network designed to connect directly with mobile phones, with launches planned to begin in 2028. The filing increases competitive pressure on SpaceX’s satellite-to-mobile ambitions. (techcrunch.com)

Antares Nuclear raises $470 million for military-base reactors

Antares Nuclear raised $470 million to develop small modular reactors for U.S. military installations. The company is one of three finalists in the Pentagon’s Advanced Nuclear Power for Installations program and plans deployments at military sites beginning in 2028. (techcrunch.com)

Advanced nuclear funding accelerates around military and data-center power demand

Antares Nuclear’s new financing reflects rising investor interest in advanced nuclear technology as data-center construction and broader electrification increase demand for reliable power. Its proposed reactor is designed to produce between 100 kilowatts and 1 megawatt of electricity. (techcrunch.com)

Stocks finish mixed as oil prices fall on U.S.-Iran de-escalation

U.S. stocks ended mixed after the United States and Iran paused attacks and resumed diplomatic discussions, helping push oil prices lower and Treasury yields down. Investors remained focused on this week’s Federal Reserve decision and upcoming inflation data. (au.investing.com)

Federal Reserve decision and major technology earnings dominate the week

Markets expect the Fed to provide its interest-rate decision on Wednesday, while Microsoft, Amazon, Meta, and Apple are scheduled to report later in the week. Investors are assessing whether heavy AI-related spending can continue to support elevated technology valuations. (au.investing.com)

Bitcoin holds above $64,000 ahead of the Federal Reserve meeting

Bitcoin traded near $64,000 on July 26 as traders positioned for the Fed’s upcoming policy decision. Options activity indicated significant interest in a potential move higher by the end of July, while market sentiment remained cautious. (ng.investing.com)

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