Nuclear power is getting a second life, but not in the form most people imagine. Instead of massive concrete giants, the future may come from compact reactors built in factories and shipped like industrial equipment. As global energy demand surges and grids strain under new pressures, small modular reactors are suddenly at the centre of the conversation.
Cosmo Pharmaceuticals’ successful Phase III trials in male hair loss has drawn attention to a market long seen as cosmetic. Growing demand for effective treatments has accelerated research and encouraged the rise of biotechnology companies exploring new approaches.
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Nuclear power is getting a second life, but not in the form most people imagine. Instead of massive concrete giants, the future may come from compact reactors built in factories and shipped like industrial equipment. As global energy demand surges and grids strain under new pressures, small modular reactors are suddenly at the centre of the conversation.
Cosmo Pharmaceuticals’ successful Phase III trials in male hair loss has drawn attention to a market long seen as cosmetic. Growing demand for effective treatments has accelerated research and encouraged the rise of biotechnology companies exploring new approaches.
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Major U.S. stock indexes finished the week lower as concerns regarding the disruptive potential of AI weighed on stocks across a broad range of industries. The Nasdaq Composite fared worst, shedding 2.10%, while the S&P500 Index and Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 1.39% and 1.23%, respectively. The Russell 1000 Value Index outperformed its growth counterpart for the 7thconsecutive week, extending its YTD lead to over 1,100 basis points. On the macro side, hiring in the U.S. was stronger than expected in January as U.S. employers added 130,000 jobs during the month, the highest monthly gain in over a year. The unemployment rate also declined to 4.3% from 4.4% in December.
US rates edged lower amid labor market concerns while credit markets were impacted by equity market volatility
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