United States: Strategy

Oilfield service firms responding to the Dallas Fed Energy Survey for the third quarter of 2026 reported substantially broader increases in input costs than in the prices they received. The input-cost index was 60.4, compared with a prices-received index of 16.3. Each index represents the percentage of respondents reporting an increase minus the percentage reporting a decrease.

The numbers on enterprise AI projects moving to scale are not encouraging. According to S&P Global Market Intelligence, the average organization scrapped 46% of its AI proofs-of concept before they ever reached production. The share of companies abandoning most of their AI initiatives jumped from 17% to 42% in a single year.

Ankura's latest insights explore critical challenges across multiple sectors, from AI-driven cybersecurity threats targeting LLM infrastructure to the mounting healthcare workforce crisis in post-acute care. The collection examines how digital maturity drives financial performance, analyzes regulatory shifts in football finance, and tracks wealth management M&A activity amid evolving market dynamics.

Partners from McDermott Will & Emery explore how European companies and investors can capitalize on China's rapidly growing biotech sector through innovative deal structures and strategic partnerships. The discussion examines emerging models like NewCo formations, equity investments, and co-development arrangements that enable European partners to access Chinese biotech innovation while leveraging Europe's clinical capabilities and regulatory expertise.

In a selective market, the most successful exits are the ones with clear preparation, starting at the initial investment, to build a credible value creation story.

Forget what you thought you knew about startup funding. According to Crunchbase, billion-dollar rounds have moved from anomaly to expectation. In the first half of 2026, 60% of global startup funding flowed to rounds of $1 billion or more — and in the U.S., that figure jumped to a staggering 73%.

Attorneys Steve Osborn and Jen Rubin explore how artificial intelligence is fundamentally reshaping the attorney-client relationship, from clients using AI to challenge legal advice to the critical risks of losing attorney-client privilege.

The numbers on enterprise AI projects moving to scale are not encouraging. According to S&P Global Market Intelligence, the average organization scrapped 46% of its AI proofs-of concept before they ever reached production. The share of companies abandoning most of their AI initiatives jumped from 17% to 42% in a single year.

Ankura's latest insights explore critical developments across cybersecurity, supply chain management, healthcare compliance, and financial crime. From AI-driven malware threats to North American tariff impacts and cryptocurrency enforcement actions, these analyses examine how organizations can navigate emerging risks and operational challenges in an increasingly complex regulatory and technological landscape.

As law firms celebrate longevity and stability, they face a critical challenge that extends far beyond partner transitions: the impending retirement of long-tenured professional staff who hold decades of institutional knowledge. How can firms preserve this invaluable expertise while building a foundation for the next generation of legal professionals?

Daniel Waldman shares his insights on effective networking strategies within the legal industry, revealing how meaningful professional connections can lead to career opportunities. His article in Precedent Magazine explores the evolution from awkward networking attempts to building genuine relationships that create lasting value.

Axios co-founders Jim VandeHei and Mike Allen join The Lobby Shop podcast to explore their new book Simplify, examining why leaders and organizations fall into complexity traps and how streamlining priorities, communication, and decision-making can drive superior outcomes. The discussion draws on their extensive media and leadership experience to unpack practical strategies for cutting through organizational clutter.