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FridayJul 10, 2026 10:00 am

Why Insurance Costs for EVs are Higher Than for Fossil Fuel Cars

One of the concerns that many people have about switching to EVs is the higher insurance premiums that motorists are required to pay in order to cover their vehicles. We discuss some of the measures that can be taken to reduce this cost and make EV ownership more appealing. For starters, there are fewer technicians skilled in repairing electric vehicles. This means that those few technicians charge a premium for their services, and this translates into higher insurance costs since repair bills ultimately get passed on to vehicle owners. One way to fix this is for manufacturers to work with…

ThursdayJul 09, 2026 10:00 am

Bitcoin ETFs Record First Half-Year of Net Outflows

Bitcoin spot exchange-traded funds posted their first negative six-month performance since entering the market, marking a notable shift after a prolonged period of consistent investor inflows. DWF Labs data shows that Bitcoin spot ETFs finished the first half of the year with net withdrawals totaling $5.4 billion. The decline follows two years of sustained demand that had pushed cumulative net inflows to $56.6 billion by the beginning of 2026. January alone recorded $1.6 billion in net outflows, and by February 23, total cumulative inflows had dropped to $53.8 billion. That represented a decline of $2.8 billion in under two months.…

WednesdayJul 08, 2026 10:30 am

VERAXA Biotech AG (NASDAQ: VRXA) Advances Lead BiTAC(R) T-Cell Engager Program with Cell Line Development Partnership

The company has initiated cell line development for its lead BiTAC(R) T-cell engager program, selecting ATUM to support manufacturing development as the candidate advances toward IND/CTA-enabling studies. ATUM will apply its Leap-In Transposase(R) technology to generate stable clonal cell lines for VERAXA's lead therapeutic candidate. The collaboration represents an important development milestone, supporting manufacturing, analytical development and nonclinical studies required before clinical testing. VERAXA's BiTAC(R) platform is designed to improve the selectivity of T-cell engagers, potentially reducing toxicity associated with conventional approaches. The company recently expanded its research facilities in Heidelberg, Germany, increasing laboratory capacity as multiple oncology programs move…

TuesdayJul 07, 2026 10:00 am

France to Relaunch its Social Leasing EV Program in July

France will relaunch the country’s social leasing electric vehicle (EV) program on July 16, 2026 as part of its effort to make electric cars more affordable for lower-income workers. The program is designed to help people who rely on private vehicles for work but cannot afford the high upfront cost of buying a new EV. Instead of purchasing a car, eligible drivers can lease one at a monthly cost of less than €200 ($228), making cleaner transportation more accessible. The program is available across Metropolitan France, the country's overseas departments and regions, and Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon. It focuses on helping workers who…

MondayJul 06, 2026 10:00 am

South Korea Earmarks $1 Trillion for Chip, AI Investment

South Korea has announced one of its biggest technology investment plans ever. The country plans to spend more than $1 trillion over the coming years to strengthen its leadership in semiconductor chips and artificial intelligence (AI). The government believes this investment is necessary to stay ahead in the fast-growing global technology industry. President Lee Jae Myung introduced the plan as a major step toward securing South Korea's future. He said the country must move faster than other nations in developing the key technologies that will shape the world. The strategy focuses on three main areas: semiconductor chips, physical AI, and…

ThursdayJul 02, 2026 10:00 am

Why Wall Street Watches Jefferies’ Earnings Reports Closely

Jefferies Financial may not be as large as Wall Street giants like Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, or JPMorgan Chase, but its earnings reports attract plenty of attention. Many investors and market analysts watch the company's financial results because they often provide an early look at how the investment banking industry is performing. Since Jefferies reports its earnings weeks before the biggest U.S. banks, its results can offer useful clues about what may happen when those larger institutions announce their own quarterly performance. One reason Jefferies is closely followed is that its financial quarter ends earlier than those of many major…

WednesdayJul 01, 2026 10:40 am

Why VERAXA Biotech AG (NASDAQ: VRXA) Shareholders Should Pay Serious Attention to Antibody Therapeutics Sector Deals

Deal activity remains strong in antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) and T-cell engager (TCE) therapeutics, with pharmaceutical companies continuing to commit substantial capital to preclinical and early-stage innovation. The Jazz Pharmaceuticals–AbCellera collaboration illustrates how differentiated antibody technologies can command significant financial commitments before entering clinical development. VERAXA Biotech AG is positioning its technology platform across both ADCs and T-cell engagers, two therapeutic modalities that continue to attract strategic partnerships and acquisitions. Platform technologies and individual drug candidates both represent potential avenues for future partnering, licensing, and collaboration agreements. Recent transactions across the sector demonstrate that pharmaceutical companies are actively seeking access to…

TuesdayJun 30, 2026 10:00 am

China-Made Sodium Battery Surprisingly Matches Tesla Battery Standards

A new study has revealed that a sodium-ion battery made by Chinese manufacturer Hina has achieved performance levels that are closer than expected to those of Tesla’s lithium-ion batteries. The findings have attracted attention because sodium-ion technology has long been viewed as a lower-cost alternative that still had a significant gap to close before competing with leading battery technologies. The research was carried out by scientists from RWTH Aachen University in Germany. They examined 120 commercial sodium-ion battery cells to better understand their design, quality, and performance. The team used advanced testing methods to measure how the batteries performed under…

FridayJun 26, 2026 10:00 am

Money Seems to Be Shifting from Bitcoin to XRP

Money in the crypto market often moves in patterns that can look dramatic at first glance. Recently, ETF flow data has created a strong narrative that money may be shifting from Bitcoin to XRP. But while there is some truth to this idea, the full picture is more balanced and less extreme than it sounds. In recent weeks, Bitcoin exchange-traded funds have seen significant outflows. One report showed that around $1.44 billion left Bitcoin ETFs in a single week, continuing a broader trend of institutional investors reducing exposure to Bitcoin funds. Ethereum ETFs have also experienced similar outflows, suggesting that…

ThursdayJun 25, 2026 10:00 am

EU Considers Imposing Tariffs on Chinese PHEVs

The European Union is reportedly considering new tariffs on plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) imported from China. The move comes as European officials continue to examine the growing presence of Chinese automakers in the region and the impact their vehicles may have on local manufacturers. China has become the world's leading market for electric vehicles and other plug-in vehicles. The country accounts for a large share of global electric vehicle sales, and demand for cleaner transportation continues to rise. Thanks to massive production volumes and intense competition among manufacturers, Chinese automakers have been able to lower production costs and offer…

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