Esteban Tesson

NextEra gets the green light for up to 10 GW of gas-fired power plants in the United States

NextEra Energy said it has received approval from the U.S. administration to develop up to 10 gigawatts of natural-gas power generation capacity in Texas and Pennsylvania. The projects are part of a strategy to meet rising energy demand, notably driven by the boom in data centers and technology-related industries.

March 20, 2026 at 03:11 pm

The Trump administration proposes a national framework to govern artificial intelligence

The White House wants to establish a unified federal regulatory regime for artificial intelligence to curb state-level initiatives and avoid a fragmented legal landscape.

March 20, 2026 at 03:08 pm

Ecolab to Acquire CoolIT for $4.75bn, Targeting the AI Market

Ecolab is strengthening its position in data center cooling by acquiring CoolIT Systems. The deal aims to capitalize on the rapid growth of infrastructure linked to artificial intelligence.

March 20, 2026 at 02:37 pm

Ecolab to Acquire CoolIT for $4.75bn, Targets the AI Market

Ecolab is strengthening its position in data center cooling by buying CoolIT Systems. The deal is aimed at capitalizing on the rapid growth of infrastructure tied to artificial intelligence.

March 20, 2026 at 01:41 pm

Super Micro shares dive following export rule evasion charges

The server manufacturer saw its stock price plunge after several individuals linked to the company were indicted for allegedly orchestrating illegal exports of Nvidia technology to China.

March 20, 2026 at 01:08 pm

Super Micro shares plunge after allegations of export-control evasion

The server maker saw its stock sink after several people tied to the company were indicted, accused of arranging illegal exports of Nvidia technology to China.

March 20, 2026 at 12:50 pm

Indra Scraps Controversial Deal with Escribano M&E

Spanish defense group Indra has announced the withdrawal of Escribano Mechanical and Engineering from a proposed acquisition that had sparked significant internal and political friction, Reuters reports. The decision comes amid mounting concerns over potential conflicts of interest.

March 19, 2026 at 06:18 pm

Apple avoids new import ban on Apple Watch

Apple has secured a favorable ruling in its ongoing dispute with Masimo over blood-oxygen monitoring technology. A US judge has ruled that modified versions of its smartwatches do not infringe upon the patents in question.

March 19, 2026 at 05:27 pm

Indra ends controversial project with Escribano M&E

Spanish defense group Indra said Escribano Mechanical and Engineering has withdrawn from an acquisition project that had sparked sharp internal and political tensions, Reuters reports. The decision comes amid concerns about conflicts of interest.

March 19, 2026 at 05:17 pm

Apple avoids a new import ban on its Apple Watch

Apple won a favorable ruling in its dispute with Masimo over blood-oxygen measurement technology. A U.S. judge found the modified versions of its watches do not infringe the patents at issue.

March 19, 2026 at 04:36 pm

Micron buoyed by explosive demand, despite market jitters

Despite results that significantly beat expectations and a particularly robust outlook, Micron shares slipped approximately 2% during the session, weighed down by concerns regarding rising capital expenditures.

March 19, 2026 at 04:08 pm

Freeport launches $7.5bn expansion project in Chile

US mining giant Freeport-McMoRan plans to initiate the environmental permitting process for the expansion of its El Abra copper mine in Chile. The project, worth $7.5bn, is being conducted in partnership with the Chilean state-owned company Codelco. Announced in mid-2024 after several years of delays, the initiative is part of a broader strategy to ramp up copper production.

March 19, 2026 at 04:03 pm

OpenAI Acquires Astral to Strengthen Its Codex Coding Assistant

OpenAI announced the acquisition of start-up Astral, which specializes in open-source tools for developers, to bolster its Codex programming assistant. Astral's teams will join the group to help advance the product, as competition intensifies in the market for AI-powered coding tools. The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.

March 19, 2026 at 03:31 pm

Micron lifted by explosive demand, despite market worries

Despite results that came in well above expectations and especially strong guidance, Micron shares fell about 2% during the session, weighed down by concerns tied to a rise in its capital spending.

March 19, 2026 at 03:08 pm

Activist fund Elliott Investment builds stake in Align Technology

Align Technology shares rose nearly 4% in early US trading on Thursday after activist fund Elliott Investment announced that it had increased its stake in the dental device manufacturer.

March 19, 2026 at 02:42 pm

Freeport launches a $7.5bn expansion project in Chile

U.S. mining group Freeport-McMoRan plans to begin the steps required to secure the environmental permits needed to expand its El Abra copper mine in Chile. The project, valued at $7.5bn, is being carried out in partnership with Chilean state-owned group Codelco. It was announced in mid-2024 after several years of delays and is part of a strategy to increase copper output.

March 19, 2026 at 02:41 pm

Uber to invest up to $1.25bn in Rivian for robotaxi push

Uber is bolstering its autonomous driving strategy with a major investment in Rivian. The partnership aims to deploy tens of thousands of robotaxis across North America and Europe by 2031.

March 19, 2026 at 02:24 pm

Activist fund Elliott Investment boosts its stake in Align Technology

Align Technology is up nearly 4% in early U.S. trading after activist fund Elliott Investment said it has increased its stake in the dental device company.

March 19, 2026 at 02:04 pm

Uber to Invest Up to $1.25bn in Rivian for Robotaxis

Uber is stepping up its autonomous-driving strategy with a major investment in Rivian. The partnership calls for deploying tens of thousands of robotaxis across North America and Europe by 2031.

March 19, 2026 at 12:51 pm

LPU: Nvidia popularizes a new AI acronym

The artificial intelligence sector is teeming with acronyms. Following the ubiquitous GPUs and CPUs, then XPUs, TPUs, and NPUs, a new term has emerged: LPU. This designation was highlighted by Nvidia during its annual AI-focused conference.

March 19, 2026 at 07:09 am

Micron boosted by AI-driven memory demand

The semiconductor manufacturer posted results that significantly beat expectations, fueled by the artificial intelligence boom. Demand for memory, essential for Nvidia chips, is driving spectacular growth.

March 18, 2026 at 09:19 pm