American public company designing solid oxide fuel cells for on-site power
A flurry of deals links data centers with distributed energy resources. Companies are coordinating rooftop solar, home batteries and grid-scale storage to meet rising AI demand, while utilities consider new projects and regulators weigh environmental impacts.
Renewables now account for a growing share of global power, but Africa’s path requires building institutions to turn resources into reliable, affordable electricity. The Bloomberg Africa initiative and recent policy shifts show a push to remove bottlenecks in market design, grid access, and financing to unlock private investment and extend electricity to hundreds of millions.
A high-profile AI-focused hedge fund has unwinded after massive leverage and a momentum crash. Citadel has stepped in to acquire many of its publicly traded holdings while the fund holds private investments, including Anthropic. Regulators and investors watch for how this affects AI infrastructure bets and market risk.
Citadel has posted strong July gains across its stock-picking, tactical trading, and Wellington funds. The month included a major portfolio acquisition from the failed Situational Awareness fund, allowing Citadel to ride a rebound in AI-related and tech names. While Citadel’s revenues look solid in 2026, several multi-strategy peers faced losses in July.
Regulators have opened an audit into Tesla’s Cybercab self-certification after Austin deployments, as the company expands its steering-wheel-free robotaxi service. NHTSA is examining if the vehicle’s lack of traditional controls complies with FMVSS while Tesla argues it meets applicable standards.