Dossier
commercial markets
Coverage of commercial markets in the Nexus archive.
- The Integrated Circuit and the Future of AI Leadership
The article discusses the integrated circuit's role in modern computing and highlights a recurring pattern of government-backed technological breakthroughs transformed by commercial markets into general-purpose technologies. It introduces a series commemorating American defense innovations from wartime for America’s 250th anniversary.
- Odd Lots: QXO’s Brad Jacobs on His Big Insulation Bet (Podcast)
QXO, led by CEO Brad Jacobs, has acquired TopBuild for $17 billion, expanding its presence in the insulation market. Jacobs has a history of over 500 deals across companies with 'XO' in their ticker.