PFM Today covers the news shaping tomorrow: startups, AI and agentic tech, design, business, ecommerce, space and more, explained clearly and sourced openly.https://pfmtoday.com/en-ushttps://pfmtoday.com/space/iss-final-iroas-solar-array-spacewalk-upgrade-complete/https://pfmtoday.com/space/iss-final-iroas-solar-array-spacewalk-upgrade-complete/Astronauts Joshua Kutryk and Anil Menon installed the eighth and final IROSA solar array on November 5, 2026, completing a five-year ISS power upgrade.Fri, 06 Nov 2026 09:00:00 GMTSpaceInternational Space StationSpacewalkNASACanadian Space AgencyIROSAhttps://pfmtoday.com/ecommerce/ahold-delhaize-q3-2026-results-cyber-incident-guidance-cut/https://pfmtoday.com/ecommerce/ahold-delhaize-q3-2026-results-cyber-incident-guidance-cut/Ahold Delhaize says an October cyber incident will cut Q4 sales by €200–250 million, as US online sales grew 14.2% in Q3 2026. Here's the full picture.Fri, 06 Nov 2026 08:30:00 GMTEcommerceAhold DelhaizeCybersecurityGroceryOnline groceryEarningshttps://pfmtoday.com/space/nasa-swift-observatory-reenters-earth-atmosphere/https://pfmtoday.com/space/nasa-swift-observatory-reenters-earth-atmosphere/NASA's Swift gamma-ray observatory burned up over Indonesia on November 4, 2026, after a $30 million rescue mission failed. Here's what it achieved.Fri, 06 Nov 2026 08:30:00 GMTSpaceNASASwift ObservatoryGamma-ray burstsSpace telescopesReentryhttps://pfmtoday.com/ecommerce/doordash-instacart-acquisition-17-billion/https://pfmtoday.com/ecommerce/doordash-instacart-acquisition-17-billion/DoorDash has agreed to acquire Instacart for about $17 billion, or $65 a share. Here's what changes for shoppers, grocers and the delivery market.Fri, 06 Nov 2026 08:00:00 GMTEcommerceDoorDashInstacartAcquisitionsGrocery deliveryEcommercehttps://pfmtoday.com/ecommerce/coupang-q3-2026-results-net-loss-fulfillment-center-fire/https://pfmtoday.com/ecommerce/coupang-q3-2026-results-net-loss-fulfillment-center-fire/Coupang's Q3 2026 revenue hit a record $9.96 billion, but a July warehouse fire pushed it to a $501 million net loss. Here are the numbers and outlook.Fri, 06 Nov 2026 07:40:00 GMTEcommerceCoupangEarningsSouth KoreaEcommerceLogisticshttps://pfmtoday.com/startups/ocient-raises-100-million-series-c-ai-database/https://pfmtoday.com/startups/ocient-raises-100-million-series-c-ai-database/Chicago data startup Ocient has raised a $100 million Series C co-led by BOKA Capital and OCA Ventures to grow its OcientAIQ platform for huge datasets.Fri, 06 Nov 2026 07:30:00 GMTStartupsOcientFundingDatabasesAgentic AIData analyticshttps://pfmtoday.com/startups/fal-raises-1-3-billion-series-f-16-billion-valuation/https://pfmtoday.com/startups/fal-raises-1-3-billion-series-f-16-billion-valuation/AI inference startup fal has raised $1.3 billion led by Bessemer at a $16 billion valuation, double its April price. Here's what the company does and why it matters.Fri, 06 Nov 2026 07:00:00 GMTStartupsfalAI inferenceFundingBessemer Venture PartnersNvidiahttps://pfmtoday.com/ecommerce/amazon-shop-direct-merchant-workspace-alexa-for-shopping/https://pfmtoday.com/ecommerce/amazon-shop-direct-merchant-workspace-alexa-for-shopping/Amazon's new Shop Direct Merchant Workspace lets outside stores list products free on Amazon and Alexa for Shopping. Here's how it works for merchants.Fri, 06 Nov 2026 06:50:00 GMTEcommerceAmazonAlexa for ShoppingAgentic commerceMerchantsAI shoppinghttps://pfmtoday.com/ai/airbnb-ai-travel-agent-launch-2027/https://pfmtoday.com/ai/airbnb-ai-travel-agent-launch-2027/Airbnb says its AI travel agent will launch in the first half of 2027, with a visual interface instead of a chatbot. Here's what it will do and why.Fri, 06 Nov 2026 06:30:00 GMTAI & AgenticAirbnbAI agentsTravel techBrian Cheskyhttps://pfmtoday.com/events/lenovo-ces-2027-keynote-sphere-tech-world/https://pfmtoday.com/events/lenovo-ces-2027-keynote-sphere-tech-world/Lenovo will hold its CES 2027 keynote at Las Vegas's Sphere on January 6, with CEO Yuanqing Yang presenting its hybrid AI vision at Tech World @ CES.Fri, 06 Nov 2026 06:00:00 GMTEventsCES 2027LenovoSphereHybrid AILas Vegashttps://pfmtoday.com/ecommerce/shopify-q3-2026-earnings-revenue-up-32-percent-ai-commerce/https://pfmtoday.com/ecommerce/shopify-q3-2026-earnings-revenue-up-32-percent-ai-commerce/Shopify's Q3 2026 revenue rose 32% to $3.74 billion and GMV hit $119 billion, as AI-driven traffic to stores grew 2.6x. Here's why shares still fell.Fri, 06 Nov 2026 06:00:00 GMTEcommerceShopifyEarningsAgentic commerceEcommerce platformsShop Payhttps://pfmtoday.com/ai/uber-ai-agents-ride-bookings-early-traction/https://pfmtoday.com/ai/uber-ai-agents-ride-bookings-early-traction/Uber says only four rides and about 500 Uber Eats orders came through AI agents in its busiest October week. Here's what that says about agentic commerce.Fri, 06 Nov 2026 06:00:00 GMTAI & AgenticAI agentsUberAgentic commerceEarningshttps://pfmtoday.com/business/draftkings-q3-2026-earnings-cuts-revenue-guidance/https://pfmtoday.com/business/draftkings-q3-2026-earnings-cuts-revenue-guidance/DraftKings lowered its 2026 revenue forecast to $6.35–$6.55 billion after Q3 sales of $1.33 billion missed estimates. Here's what it means.Fri, 06 Nov 2026 05:10:00 GMTBusinessDraftKingsEarningsSports bettingPrediction marketsGaminghttps://pfmtoday.com/events/waymo-tekedra-mawakana-ces-2027-keynote/https://pfmtoday.com/events/waymo-tekedra-mawakana-ces-2027-keynote/Waymo co-CEO Tekedra Mawakana will keynote CES 2027 on January 5, outlining the robotaxi company's safety approach and international expansion plans.Fri, 06 Nov 2026 05:00:00 GMTEventsCES 2027WaymoAutonomous vehiclesRobotaxisMobilityhttps://pfmtoday.com/disrupt-2026/disrupt-2026-day-1-recap-rivian-cerebras-fusion/https://pfmtoday.com/disrupt-2026/disrupt-2026-day-1-recap-rivian-cerebras-fusion/Disrupt 2026 opened October 13 with Rivian's RJ Scaringe, Cerebras CEO Andrew Feldman, fusion founders and agentic AI panels. Here is what was on stage.Fri, 06 Nov 2026 04:30:00 GMTDisrupt 2026Disrupt 2026TechCrunchRivianCerebrasFusion energyAgentic AIhttps://pfmtoday.com/business/arm-holdings-q2-fy2027-earnings-record-revenue/https://pfmtoday.com/business/arm-holdings-q2-fy2027-earnings-record-revenue/Arm Holdings posted record fiscal Q2 2027 revenue of $1.44 billion, up 27%, as data-centre royalties doubled. Here are the results and outlook.Fri, 06 Nov 2026 04:20:00 GMTBusinessArm HoldingsEarningsSemiconductorsData centresRene Haashttps://pfmtoday.com/events/stellantis-ceo-antonio-filosa-ces-2027-keynote/https://pfmtoday.com/events/stellantis-ceo-antonio-filosa-ces-2027-keynote/Stellantis CEO Antonio Filosa will deliver the first CES 2027 keynote on January 6, unveiling new vehicles and software as CES hosts its largest mobility show.Fri, 06 Nov 2026 04:00:00 GMTEventsCES 2027StellantisAutomotiveMobilityLas Vegashttps://pfmtoday.com/disrupt-2026/ai-disruptors-60-class-of-2026-unveiled-disrupt/https://pfmtoday.com/disrupt-2026/ai-disruptors-60-class-of-2026-unveiled-disrupt/Greenfield Partners revealed its AI Disruptors 60 Class of 2026 at Disrupt on October 14. Here are the startups named, the 15 Pioneers and why it matters.Fri, 06 Nov 2026 03:30:00 GMTDisrupt 2026Disrupt 2026Disruptors 60Greenfield PartnersAI startupsVenture capitalhttps://pfmtoday.com/business/applovin-q3-2026-earnings-revenue-up-55-percent/https://pfmtoday.com/business/applovin-q3-2026-earnings-revenue-up-55-percent/AppLovin's Q3 2026 revenue rose 55% to $2.18 billion and net income climbed 72%, beating forecasts. Here are the numbers, guidance and buyback.Fri, 06 Nov 2026 03:30:00 GMTBusinessAppLovinEarningsAdvertisingAdtechShare buybackshttps://pfmtoday.com/events/aws-reinvent-2026-dates-keynotes-las-vegas/https://pfmtoday.com/events/aws-reinvent-2026-dates-keynotes-las-vegas/AWS re:Invent 2026 runs November 30 to December 4 in Las Vegas, with Matt Garman's CEO keynote on December 1. Here is the schedule and what has changed.Fri, 06 Nov 2026 03:00:00 GMTEventsAWSre:InventCloud computingLas VegasAIhttps://pfmtoday.com/business/qualcomm-q4-2026-earnings-handset-sales-drop-guidance/https://pfmtoday.com/business/qualcomm-q4-2026-earnings-handset-sales-drop-guidance/Qualcomm's fiscal Q4 2026 revenue fell 8% to $10.32 billion as handset chip sales dropped 26%. Here are the numbers, guidance and why shares slid.Fri, 06 Nov 2026 02:40:00 GMTBusinessQualcommEarningsSemiconductorsSmartphonesAutomotive chipshttps://pfmtoday.com/disrupt-2026/benchmark-full-partnership-disrupt-2026-stage/https://pfmtoday.com/disrupt-2026/benchmark-full-partnership-disrupt-2026-stage/All five Benchmark general partners appeared together on the Disrupt Stage on October 14. Who they are, what they back and why the session drew attention.Fri, 06 Nov 2026 02:30:00 GMTDisrupt 2026Disrupt 2026BenchmarkVenture capitalAI investingStartupshttps://pfmtoday.com/events/slush-2026-helsinki-november-18-19-preview/https://pfmtoday.com/events/slush-2026-helsinki-november-18-19-preview/Slush 2026 brings 12,000-plus founders and investors to Helsinki's Messukeskus on November 18–19. Here are the dates, speakers, theme and side events.Fri, 06 Nov 2026 02:00:00 GMTEventsSlushHelsinkiVenture capitalStartupsTech conferenceshttps://pfmtoday.com/business/bank-of-england-raises-interest-rates-4-percent/https://pfmtoday.com/business/bank-of-england-raises-interest-rates-4-percent/The Bank of England raised Bank Rate to 4% on November 5, 2026, its first rise since 2023, citing energy-driven inflation. Here is what it means.Fri, 06 Nov 2026 01:50:00 GMTBusinessBank of EnglandInterest ratesInflationUK economyAndrew Baileyhttps://pfmtoday.com/disrupt-2026/panos-panay-disrupt-2026-ambient-ai-bee-devices/https://pfmtoday.com/disrupt-2026/panos-panay-disrupt-2026-ambient-ai-bee-devices/At Disrupt 2026, Amazon devices chief Panos Panay said ambient AI devices could reduce the need for apps, as Amazon showed two new Bee AI wearables.Fri, 06 Nov 2026 01:30:00 GMTDisrupt 2026Disrupt 2026AmazonPanos PanayBeeAI wearablesAlexahttps://pfmtoday.com/business/stock-market-selloff-nasdaq-correction-november-5-2026/https://pfmtoday.com/business/stock-market-selloff-nasdaq-correction-november-5-2026/The Nasdaq fell 5.5% and the Dow lost 1,833 points on November 5, 2026, as chip and AI stocks sank after Democrats' midterm wins. Here's what drove it.Fri, 06 Nov 2026 01:00:00 GMTBusinessStock marketNasdaqNvidiaSemiconductorsMidterm electionshttps://pfmtoday.com/events/web-summit-2026-lisbon-preview-dates-speakers/https://pfmtoday.com/events/web-summit-2026-lisbon-preview-dates-speakers/Web Summit 2026 runs November 9–12 at Lisbon's MEO Arena. Here are the confirmed dates, the speakers announced so far and what attendees can expect.Fri, 06 Nov 2026 01:00:00 GMTEventsWeb SummitLisbonTech conferencesRoboticsAI