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T1 Energy Prices $264 Million Capital Raise to Fund Austin Expansion

Austin, Friday, 12 December 2025.
T1 Energy secures $264.3 million via concurrent offerings to finance its Austin solar facility and ensure compliance with the One Big Beautiful Bill Act by year-end.

Oracle Earnings Miss Reignites AI Bubble Fears Amid Soaring Capital Costs

New York, Thursday, 11 December 2025.
Oracle wiped $80 billion in value after missing revenue targets, exposing deep market anxiety over the sustainability of massive AI infrastructure spending despite broader economic resilience.

CMS Energy Maintains Investor Confidence with New Dividend Announcement

Jackson, Thursday, 11 December 2025.
CMS Energy declares a 54.25 cent per share dividend, signaling continued financial health and a commitment to delivering steady returns for common stock shareholders.

Bass Pro Shops CEO Challenges NASCAR Leadership Integrity Over Disparaging Texts

Daytona Beach, Thursday, 11 December 2025.
Billionaire sponsor Johnny Morris suggests removing NASCAR’s commissioner after unsealed messages revealed leadership called team owner Richard Childress a “stupid redneck” and suggested he be flogged.

Altria Confirms $1.06 Quarterly Dividend, Extending Decades of Consistent Payouts

Richmond, Thursday, 11 December 2025.
Altria declares a $1.06 dividend, extending a 55-year payment history. With a yield topping 7 percent, the company prioritizes consistent returns despite ongoing sector headwinds.

NASCAR and Michael Jordan’s Team Reach Settlement Ending Federal Antitrust Trial

Charlotte, Thursday, 11 December 2025.
NASCAR and Michael Jordan’s 23XI Racing reached a settlement ending their federal antitrust trial today. The historic agreement reportedly secures permanent team charters, fundamentally reshaping the business of professional motorsports.

Caterpillar Board Approves Continued Cash Returns for Shareholders

Irving, Thursday, 11 December 2025.
Caterpillar maintains its $1.51 dividend, continuing a 32-year legacy of reliable returns as a Dividend Aristocrat, with the next payment scheduled for February 19, 2026.

Disney Invests $1 Billion in OpenAI to Bring Iconic Characters to Video AI

Burbank, Thursday, 11 December 2025.
Disney commits $1 billion to OpenAI, granting Sora users unprecedented access to over 200 iconic characters like Iron Man and Mickey Mouse, signaling a massive shift in entertainment strategy.

Waymo Triples Annual Volume to Fourteen Million Trips as Autonomous Service Scales

Mountain View, Thursday, 11 December 2025.
Alphabet’s autonomous unit completed 14 million trips in 2025, tripling prior volume. With 450,000 weekly rides, Waymo now targets expansion into twenty new cities, including London and Tokyo.

Defense Component Market Set for Growth Amid Rising Innovation

New York, Thursday, 11 December 2025.
The defense linear motion components market, currently fragmented, is expected to grow significantly from 2025 to 2034 due to technological innovation and increasing military demands.