AI Chips Update - AIBotics Boosts AI Strategy with Empulser Acquisition

AIBOTICS, INC. (AIBT) filed an SEC Form 8-K — Completion of Acquisition or Disposition of Assets. Item 1.01 Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement Asset Sale and Purchase Agreement On October 12, 2026, Aibotics Inc. (the "Company") entered into an Asset Sale and Purchase Agreement (the "Purchase Agreement") with PlayJamaica Limited, a company organized under the laws of J

RBC Capital Markets suggests SpaceX could acquire Tesla for $480 per share, creating a $3.74 trillion combined entity. Tesla shareholders would own 48% of the merged company, with SpaceX's rising valuation increasing its ownership stake. RBC notes potential benefits from combining the companies' operations but has no knowledge of an actual transaction. Tesla shares rose 3% to $367, and SpaceX gained 2% to $150.

TruGolf acquired Polymath, a blockchain infrastructure company, for $140 million in TruGolf shares. Polymath's interim CEO, Natalie Hirsch, joined TruGolf as CFO and COO. TruGolf's shares were trading at $1.12 at closing, significantly below the implied deal value. Polymath's token, PolyX, has lost 60% in the past year. TruGolf's revenue declined to $18.9 million in 2025. The companies plan to develop tokenized securities for equipment leasing and fractional franchise ownership.

Merck KGaA will acquire Silence Therapeutics for $1.3bn, adding divesiran, an investigational siRNA therapy for rare blood cancer, to its pipeline. The deal, approved by Silence's board, is expected to close in Q1 2027. Divesiran showed an 88% responder rate in Phase II trials, compared to 19% for placebo. The acquisition supports Merck's strategy in precision medicine and rare diseases.

Albertsons is suing Kroger for at least $8B, including a $600M termination fee, over the failed merger. Albertsons claims Kroger did not secure regulatory approval. Kroger denies liability, stating both parties knew regulatory hurdles existed. The trial began in Delaware Court of Chancery, with executives from both companies testifying.

Schneider Electric SE announced a €6.0 billion capital increase without preferential subscription rights to help finance its acquisition of PTC Inc. The company is a leader in energy management and automation, with global operations and a strong market presence.