TechCrunch Mobility: The hidden human cost of robotaxis
TechCrunch·- Test drivers for Waymo and Zoox sustained more than two dozen injuries in 2024 and 2025 caused by hard braking or sudden movements of autonomous vehicles. - Autonomous vehicle startup Gatik secured $200 million in funding and a multiyear commercial agreement with PepsiCo as part of $600 million in contracted revenue. - Other notable industry developments included Airbound raising $37 million in a Series A round and Regent Craft securing $120 million in a Series B round alongside $120 million in debt capital.Is Coca-Cola Stock Outperforming the Nasdaq?
Barchart Option·Coca Cola Stock And Other Defensive Dividend Names For Higher Rate Uncertainty
Simplywall·- Amid Federal Reserve rate uncertainty, investors increasingly turn to large-cap defensive dividend stocks like Consolidated Edison, Southwest Gas Holdings, and Coca-Cola for stability and steady cash flows. - Consolidated Edison and Southwest Gas Holdings offer regulated utility models with yields of 3.3% and 2.9% respectively, though both face funding cost pressures, while Coca-Cola provides a 2.4% yield backed by global pricing power and strong cash generation despite a premium valuation. - These companies demonstrate how defensive consumer staples and utilities handle market volatility driven by inflation and elevated borrowing costs.