Investment

n a bold move that echoes the financial exuberance of past eras, Alphabet Inc., the parent company of Google, executed one of the largest corporate bond offerings in history on February 9, 2026, raising $20 billion in U.S. dollars—upsized from an initial target of $15 billion due to overwhelming investor demand.

In a move that blends viral entertainment with financial innovation, Jimmy Donaldson, better known as MrBeast, has expanded his empire through Beast Industries by acquiring Step, a fintech app tailored for teenagers and young adults.

In the high-stakes world of venture capital, few firms stand out as boldly as Andreessen Horowitz, commonly known as a16z.

The cryptocurrency community has long championed Bitcoin as "digital gold" for the 21st century—a scarce, decentralized asset with a hard-capped supply of 21 million coins, positioned as the ultimate hedge against inflation, fiat currency debasement, and economic uncertainty.

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In a landmark deal poised to reshape the intersection of technology and energy, Alphabet Inc., the parent company of Google, announced on December 22, 2025, its agreement to acquire Intersect Power for $4.75 billion in cash, plus the assumption of existing debt.

The classic investing puzzle known as home bias—the tendency for investors to overweight their domestic markets—remains alive and well, according to data from Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research visualized by Visual Capitalist.

In a pointed critique that highlights the divide between traditional finance and cryptocurrency, John Ameriks, Vanguard's Global Head of Quantitative Equity, compared Bitcoin to a "digital Labubu" — the viral plush collectible toy sensation of 2025 — dismissing it as a speculative asset lacking the fundamentals for long-term wealth building.

Netflix has taken a significant stride in bolstering its gaming ambitions with the acquisition of Ready Player Me, an Estonian startup specializing in cross-game avatar creation technology.

In a landmark deal that underscores the ongoing consolidation in the luxury fashion sector, Prada has finalized its acquisition of Versace from Capri Holdings for approximately $1.38 billion, announced on December 2, 2025.

In a strategic pivot amid a thawing regulatory landscape, Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, is charting a path back to the lucrative US market.

While the venture capital market has been "pruning" older startups, spending on high-efficiency software is hitting record highs. Brex, the financial platform used by over 35,000 venture-backed companies, has released its highly anticipated December 2025 Benchmark ranking the 50 fastest-growing software vendors of the year.

The honeymoon period for VC-backed startups has officially ended. While early-stage ventures seem to be holding their ground, the "middle class" of the startup world is facing a brutal reckoning.

The memecoin market, once a playground of viral whimsy and speculative frenzy, experienced a dramatic rollercoaster in 2025, culminating in what analysts at CoinGecko have dubbed the end of its latest "season."