The Medical Device Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) market is experiencing unprecedented growth, driven by the increasing demand for innovative medical device technologies and the rising need for regulatory compliance. As healthcare continues to evolve, the role of CDMO
US-based spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds pulled funds for a fifth straight trading day, and the totals added up quickly. According to Farside data, about $103.5 million left on Friday, bringing the five-day sum to roughly $1.72 billion. Related Reading: Crypto Meets Private Banking: UBS Weighs New Offering Bitcoin was trading near $89,160 at the time of these reports — still well below the $100,000 mark it last reached on November 13. This movement has sent a clear signal: many investors are stepping back right now. ETF Flows And Who Is Selling Reports note that ETF flows are often on the radar as a quick read on investor mood, but the picture is not always simple. Large outflows can reflect institutional rebalancing or tactical moves by funds, not only mass retail selling. The US market had a four-day trading week because of Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, which may have concentrated trades into fewer sessions and amplified the numbers. Still, losing more than a billion dollars in a few days will get attention. Market Mood And Metals The wider mood has soured. The Crypto Fear & Greed Index registered an Extreme Fear score of 25, and sentiment trackers have been flashing caution. Reports say Santiment believes retail traders are pulling back while attention drifts toward more traditional assets. Meanwhile, metals have been strong. Reports disclose that with gold trading near $5,000 and silver approaching $100, some market players feel Bitcoin has been left out of a rally that lifted metals, which has weighed on confidence in the crypto market. Source: Alternative.me Bitcoin Price Action Bitcoin has struggled to find a steady rhythm over the past week. Prices slipped below the $89,000 to $90,000 range as traders reacted to fresh geopolitical tension and renewed trade worries, before stabilizing as nerves eased. This was driven higher after some soft political indicators around tariff threats, only to substantiate the idea that markets rarely react to conflict but rather to changes in tone and expectations. Signals That Could Matter These movements illustrate how Bitcoin behaves more like a risk asset rather than an asset shelter, falling in tandem with equities when unexpected financial shocks hit the globe, before rebounding when the fever subsides to gather fresh buyers. Related Reading: Gold Becomes The Whale Safe Haven As Bitcoin Takes A Back Seat Current price patterns indicate caution, where traders are weighing short-term political risks against medium- and long-term macro patterns, as well as institutional interests. There are some quieter indications that the rout could be losing steam. To this effect, there are assertions suggesting that supply distribution on-chain and social chatter can be circumstantial evidence showing there is less selling pressure. Featured image from Money; Shutterstock, chart from TradingView
In the dynamic world of cryptocurrency, where innovation meets opportunity, finding the best crypto presale 2026 can feel like navigating a treasure map. As someone who's spent years analyzing early-stage blockchain projects, I've seen how presales often set the stage
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Saudi Arabia’s Olympic Committee and the Olympic Council of Asia have agreed to indefinitely postpone the 2029 Asian Winter Games, which were to have been held in a mountain resort in Saudi’s futuristic city...
Apple is poised to reshape the landscape of AI assistants with the upcoming releases of Siri 2.0 and Siri 3.0 in 2026. These updates represent a significant evolution, transforming Siri into a more intelligent, versatile, and competitive assistant. By integrating advanced chatbot technology and using innovative AI models, Apple aims to establish Siri as a [...]The post Siri 2.0 vs Siri 3.0: The iOS 27 Upgrade That Changes Everything appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.
The company is planning for 20-25 per cent annual growth.
The NexPhone is a rugged device powered by a Qualcomm QCM64490 chip with a reportedly long support road map (through 2036), plus 12 GB of RAM, 256 GB of storage, and a 6.58-inch, 120-Hz screen refresh rate. There’s a 64-MP camera, wireless charging, and even 5G support. Naturally, this isn’t going to compete with the [...]
It’s never too late to consider the stock market. And with regular investments, a decent passive income might be more achievable than it first appears.The post No savings at 40? Here’s how you can aim to retire with £11,973 a year in passive income appeared first on The Motley Fool UK.
Samsung Galaxy S25 5G is now available on Amazon at a sharply reduced price, with combined discounts, bank offers, and exchange benefits bringing the flagship closer to mid-range territory.
One in 350,117. Those were the odds stacked against Amber when she won $250,000 on a scratcher just four months later
An Atlas robot stands on the stage during a Hyundai and Boston Dynamics news conference ahead of the CES tech show in Las Vegas on Jan. 5. [AP/YONHAP] Surging interest in the humanoid robot Atlas has pushed up the valuation of Boston Dynamics, Hyundai Motor Group's robotics subsidiary, as Boston Dynamics' growing prominence intersects with Hyundai Motor Group Executive Chair Euisun Chung's long-running effort to strengthen control over its governance structure. Boston Dynamics’ market value likely exceeds 30 trillion won ($20 billion), with some analysts placing it as high as 128 trillion won, according to Yuanta Securities on Thursday. Related ArticleAs Hyundai moves to adopt Atlas robots, autoworkers fear for their futureBoston Dynamics opens pilot line for up to 1,000 Atlas robots, taps Google Gemini AIHyundai's humanoid robot Atlas to debut at CES 2026 KB Securities also projected that Boston Dynamics could generate $288.3 billion in revenue and $44.3 billion in operating profit by 2035. Hyundai Motor acquired Boston Dynamics in 2020 for 1.25 trillion won, which was partly funded by Chung. At the time, he reportedly described the acquisition as a decision made with an eye on Korea’s future rather than on short-term corporate returns. Momentum around Boston Dynamics accelerated following CES 2026, which took place in Las Vegas from Jan. 6 to 9. At the event, Atlas, the company’s next-generation humanoid robot with freely rotating joints, earned the top robot award. Analysts said Boston Dynamics’ technological competitiveness gained further credibility following reports of collaboration with Google DeepMind. “The key point is that Google and Boston Dynamics have resumed technical cooperation after several years,” said Lim Eun-young, an analyst at Samsung Securities. “Robots can accumulate data while working at Hyundai Motor and Kia plants. That data can then be applied directly to verify AI models in factory and logistics environments. “Boston Dynamics stands out [from other robotics companies] because it can gather large-scale data and test performance in real business settings. Most robotics firms remain at the venture stage.” Boston Dynamics' Atlas robots are displayed at the Hyundai Motor Group booth during CES 2026 in Las Vegas on Jan. 6. [REUTERS/YONHAP] Industry watchers say the company's growth has implications for Hyundai Motor's governance structure, which currently operates under a circular shareholding structure that links it to Hyundai Mobis and Kia. Chung holds just a 0.33 percent share in Hyundai Mobis, making additional equity consolidation necessary if he seeks to strengthen control. Industry observers say a potential initial public offering (IPO) by Boston Dynamics could provide a starting point for restructuring Hyundai Motor's governance structure. Analysts note that if Boston Dynamics' valuation aligns with current market estimates, the value of Chung’s 22.6 percent stake in Boston Dynamics could rise to around 9 trillion won. Many in the market expect any listing to take place around 2027. Hyundai Motor Group Executive Chair Euisun Chung, left, stands with Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp as Chung signs an Ioniq 9 EV vehicle during the grand opening of Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America in Ellabell, Georgia, on March 26, 2025. [AP/YONHAP] Boston Dynamics will begin full-scale mass production in 2028 and plans to deploy its robots on production lines at Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America in Georgia, a timeline that will test whether the business can generate real profits. “An IPO by Boston Dynamics could provide Hyundai Motor Group with a practical window to adjust its governance structure,” said Kim Yong-min, an analyst at Yuanta Securities. “The most straightforward approach would involve gradually purchasing Hyundai Mobis shares held by Hyundai Steel and Kia.” Hyundai Motor also formed a new business planning task force under Vice Chairman Jang Jae-hoon, bringing together experts in strategic investment and mergers and acquisitions to review new business strategies — a move observers say reflects consideration of a potential IPO by Boston Dynamics and longer-term governance restructuring scenarios. Labor issues and cost concerns remain hurdles. The Hyundai Motor branch of the Korean Metal Workers' Union said on Thursday that robots “would not enter production sites without prior agreement between labor and management.” “We need to see how many companies will actually adopt Atlas, which costs close to 200 million won per unit, as unmanned factories continue to spread,” a business source said. This article was originally written in Korean and translated by a bilingual reporter with the help of generative AI tools. It was then edited by a native English-speaking editor. All AI-assisted translations are reviewed and refined by our newsroom.BY KIM SU-MIN [paik.jihwan@joongang.co.kr]
Coventry City Council has approved a new demonstrator line for its Coventry Very Light Rail (CVLR) network, designed to showcase the benefits of the technology