SoftBank Invests $200 Million in Swiss Robotics Startup Gravis
SoftBank Group Corp. has invested $200 million in Gravis Robotics, a Swiss startup that makes autonomous software for construction machinery.
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SoftBank commits $200 million to Swiss construction robotics startup Gravis Robotics
SoftBank Group Corp invested $200 million in Swiss startup Gravis Robotics, which creates autonomous software for construction machinery.
DWS Fund Manager Schmidt Charts New Course With Semiconductor Pullback and Gold Optimism
In an interview, new manager Christoph Schmidt of DWS’s Concept Kaldemorgen fund outlined a strategic shift: reducing chip stock exposure, forecasting a gold rally, and noting that trust in hyperscalers (large cloud providers) is back after the previous manager’s exit.
Luxury Watch Market Offers Alternative Investment Opportunities Amid Growing Collector Demand
The article interviews Joram Scher, who sells luxury watches that can cost more than a single‑family house, and explains what makes these watches valuable and how investors can find similar timepieces at lower prices.
Swisscanto Identifies AI-Enabled Health Stocks as Hybrid Investment Opportunity
Swisscanto analysts argue that the traditionally defensive health sector can be paired with the aggressive growth profile of AI. They identify three publicly traded health companies that are leaders in AI applications as the most compelling investment opportunities.
Jumia Technologies Secures $50 Million Funding Round from Axian and World Bank’s IFC
Jumia Technologies AG raised $50 million in equity from its largest shareholder Axian and the World Bank’s International Finance Corp to support its drive toward profitability.
Norway’s Sovereign Wealth Fund Posts Best Quarterly Performance in Six Years on Tech Stock Surge
Norway’s sovereign wealth fund achieved its best quarterly results in six years, thanks to strong exposure to leading tech stocks, with the fund’s CEO noting the contribution of Asian technology shares to overall profitability.
Uniper Pursues Data Center Strategy to Capitalize on AI Infrastructure Boom
German utility Uniper SE is looking to monetize about ten of its European sites by selling or leasing them for data‑center projects, driven by the surge in AI‑related infrastructure demand in the UK and Germany.
Berkshire Hathaway Lifts Operating Profit 16% While Deploying Cash Into Alphabet Stake
Berkshire Hathaway boosted its operating profit by 16%, reduced its cash holdings, and increased its investment in Alphabet.
German Retail Investors Flee Entire Sector While Concentrating Purchases in Three Stocks, Flatex Data Shows
Based on data from the German broker Flatex, about 450,000 German investors made notable moves in July. The data highlight three individual stocks that saw the highest purchase frequency, whereas a whole industry experienced significant outflows as investors sold off their holdings.