12-03-2025 | Major tech moves, global diplomacy, and shifting markets reshape the outlook for business and innovation.

Companies: Marvell announces acquisition of Celestial AI. Marvell Technology revealed the purchase of semiconductor startup Celestial AI for about 3.25 billion dollars in a mix of cash and shares, aiming to strengthen its connectivity portfolio for data centers. The company said the deal is designed to expand its position in the rapidly growing infrastructure market for artificial intelligence. International: Putin meets United States envoys in Moscow. Vladimir Putin held several hours of talks with envoys from the United States to explore possible steps toward ending the war in Ukraine, but the discussions ended without an agreement. The meeting renewed debates across Europe and Ukraine about cease-fire proposals and security guarantees that remain unresolved among all parties involved. Markets: United States stock markets rise on interest rate expectations. Major stock indexes in the United States ended the day higher as investors continued to anticipate possible interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve in the coming months. Technology and aerospace shares led the gains, and market sentiment was supported by Marvell Technologys acquisition announcement. Innovation: Amazon Web Services launches new artificial intelligence models and services. Amazon Web Services introduced new models from its Nova family and unveiled Nova Forge, a service for training and building customized models. The company also released new capabilities for developing artificial intelligence agents, expanding its offerings for corporate clients.