Last mentioned: Mar 18, 2026
Q1 2026 Preliminary Release
Market awaits first look at current year performance to see if stagnation persists.
Revised Q4 GDP Data
Economic growth is officially downgraded to 0.7% following more complete data sets.
Series C Funding
Sierra Space raises $550 million at an $8 billion valuation to focus on defense.
Workforce Reduction
Official confirmation of staff cuts across UK manufacturing and corporate operations.
Profit Warning
Aston Martin issues a financial update warning of potential headwinds from trade policy changes.
Initial Q4 Estimate
Government releases first preliminary GDP data for the final quarter of 2025.
Tariff Announcement
US administration signals new import duties on European luxury goods, including automobiles.
Series B Funding
Company secures $290 million to continue Dream Chaser development.
Series A Funding
Sierra Space raises $1.4 billion, the largest aerospace Series A at the time.
The US government has officially designated Anthropic's AI systems as an 'unacceptable risk' for military applications, citing concerns over predictability and security. This move marks a significant setback for the AI safety-focused startup as it seeks to secure high-value federal defense contracts.
OpenAI has entered a strategic agreement with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to offer its artificial intelligence models to the U.S. federal workforce. This partnership leverages AWS's established government cloud infrastructure to accelerate the adoption of generative AI within public sector operations.
OpenAI has reportedly entered a strategic agreement with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to provide its advanced AI models to US government employees. This partnership leverages AWS's extensive public sector infrastructure to expand OpenAI's reach into federal agencies, marking a significant shift in its distribution strategy.
The US economy's growth rate for the fourth quarter has been revised downward to a sluggish 0.7% annualized rate, signaling a significant cooling in economic activity. This downgrade highlights mounting pressure on consumer spending and retail performance during the critical holiday period.
Microchip Technology Inc. has announced a significant expansion of its Trust Platform security services to assist manufacturers in navigating a complex global landscape of cybersecurity mandates. The update introduces streamlined hardware-based security provisioning, aimed at ensuring compliance with the EU Cyber Resilience Act and other emerging international standards.
Sierra Space has raised $550 million in a Series C funding round, boosting its valuation to $8 billion as it shifts its strategic focus toward defense and national security. The capital infusion will accelerate the company's efforts to become a primary contractor for the U.S. government's space-based defense initiatives.
Sierra Space has closed a $550 million Series C funding round, bringing its valuation to $8 billion as it aggressively pivots toward US national security and defense contracts. The capital injection will support the company's transition from a commercial space player to a primary defense contractor.
The US federal government has initiated a systematic phase-out of Anthropic’s AI tools, shifting its primary preference toward OpenAI’s ecosystem. This strategic realignment marks a significant departure from 'safety-first' AI frameworks in favor of raw performance and scalability within national security infrastructure.
The US government has begun phasing out Anthropic’s AI tools following an executive directive, a move that significantly strengthens OpenAI’s position within federal agencies. This shift highlights the critical role of executive policy in shaping the competitive landscape for government AI procurement.
Aston Martin has announced significant workforce reductions in response to new US trade tariffs that threaten the profitability of its luxury exports. The move highlights the growing vulnerability of specialized European manufacturers to shifting American trade policies and rising operational costs.