Big Pharma’s $30B U.S. Gamble, The $30B Supercomputer, & StubHub’s $8.6B IPO

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Dear Money Master,

Big money is moving across the globe this week. 💰 GSK is funneling $30B into U.S. drug development, while Microsoft is matching that figure in the U.K. to build the country’s largest AI supercomputer. Meanwhile, Waymo is set to roll out robotaxis at San Francisco airport, and YouTube creators have cashed in over $100B since 2021.

On the markets side, U.K. inflation held steady at 3.8%, while in the U.S., retail sales jumped 0.6% in August, defying expectations even as job growth cools. Investors are also watching fresh earnings: StubHub’s IPO priced at $8.6B, Ferguson crushed Q4 with 59% EPS growth, MindWalk posted record revenue, and Innate Pharma saw revenues tumble.🪙💼

📰 Your Daily Financial Digest - September 17th, 2025

🌍 Economics & Finance:

1. U.K. Inflation Holds at 3.8% in August 📊
   Core inflation slipped to 3.6%, easing from July’s 3.8%. The cooling was driven mainly by softer airfare prices after July’s holiday surge. Read More

2. U.S. Retail Sales Jump 0.6% in August 🛍️
   Consumers defied expectations with stronger spending, even as job growth slows and unemployment ticks higher. July’s figures were also revised upward. Read More

3. GSK Commits $30 Billion to U.S. Expansion 💊
   The pharma giant pledged at least $30B toward R&D and advanced manufacturing, including $1.2B in AI-driven biopharma labs. Read More

💻 Technology:

1. Microsoft to Build $30B AI Infrastructure in U.K. 🤖
   Plans include the nation’s largest supercomputer with 23,000 GPUs, in partnership with Nscale. Other tech giants are also pledging billions. Read More

2. Waymo Wins Permit for SFO Robotaxis 🚖
   Alphabet’s Waymo secured approval to test ride-hailing at San Francisco International Airport, starting with employee pilots before full rollout. Read More

3. YouTube Hits $100B Creator Payouts 🎥
   Since 2021, creators have earned over $100B, boosted by connected TV viewership, with channels making $100K+ up 45% YoY. Read More

4. StubHub IPO Values Firm at $8.6B 🎟️
   Shares priced at $23.50 hit the NYSE under “STUB,” marking a major milestone for the ticketing platform co-founded in 2000. Read More

5. ByteDance Nears TikTok Deal with U.S. Investors 🇺🇸🇨🇳
   TikTok's long-awaited U.S. resolution is taking shape: ByteDance is finalizing a deal involving both existing and new investors, while Oracle retains its cloud contract. The structure won’t involve a public listing and is expected to close in 30–45 days. Read More

💹Earnings:

1. Innate Pharma Revenue Slumps in H1 2025 🧬
   The French biotech posted €4.9M revenue, down sharply from €12.3M a year earlier, with cash reserves at €70.4M and reduced liabilities from loan repayments. Read More

2. Ferguson Delivers Strong Q4 Earnings 🏗️
   The plumbing and heating distributor reported $8.5B sales (+6.9%), EPS up 59% to $3.55, and a dividend of $0.83. Four acquisitions were also completed. Read More

3. MindWalk Reports Record $7.6M Revenue 💡
   Formerly ImmunoPrecise, MindWalk saw 45% YoY growth with gross margin at 53%. Losses narrowed, supported by a $16.1M Netherlands divestiture and vaccine pipeline progress. Read More

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