
JB Straubel’s first Musk pitch failed in 2003, then unlocked the Roadster and Tesla
He tried to sell Musk on an electric hydrogen airplane. Instead, he pivoted to lithium-ion and got the check.

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He tried to sell Musk on an electric hydrogen airplane. Instead, he pivoted to lithium-ion and got the check.

A more aggressive forecast changes how investors, suppliers, and boards should price the pace of real-world deployment in China.

The incident shows why companies are tightening AI spend controls and what “marketing credits” can’t fix.

A 10-month excavation at Søften shows Viking textile production at industrial scale, tied to broader trade and power.

The viral gymnastics star’s comeback announcement reopens the Olympic pipeline, brand deals, and the rules that shape elite returns.

A war-driven shipping scramble tripled sea freight and forced new logistics routes, yet Alshaya kept every store open.

The satellite and rocket company’s quick $25 billion borrowing move signals how it plans to finance scale after going public.

On Thursday, Accenture hit its biggest one-day drop on record after forecasting worries that AI could hollow out consulting.

CNBC says SpaceX’s shares surge following its IPO Friday, forcing investors to reprice what “space” and “AI” are worth.

Big IPO, bigger options debut: what it means for investors, risk teams, and anyone benchmarking market appetite.

SpaceX exercised its option for Cursor in an all-stock deal worth $60 billion, reshaping AI dealmaking expectations.

The valuation jump of $1T in a single day changes the reference point for risk capital and public-market comps.