United States: Industry Updates & Analysis

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.

California Senate Bill 574 proposes a groundbreaking statutory framework that would prohibit attorneys from delegating legal practice to generative artificial intelligence, while imposing disclosure requirements and verification standards across litigation, arbitration, and court filings. The legislation raises fundamental questions about how traditional definitions of "the practice of law" apply to AI-augmented legal work, from document review to contract analysis. If signed by Governor Newsom, California

Many organizations have access to large volumes of spend data, but fragmented systems, inconsistent information, limited market intelligence, and a lack of systematic processes often make it difficult to translate visibility into measurable savings.

Industry leaders discuss the critical relationship between shipyard capacity and market demand, examining how recent Jones Act waivers have created uncertainty in vessel construction investment. The conversation reveals how policy decisions ripple through the maritime supply chain, affecting workforce development and national security interests.

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TDK Ventures' 100X 2026 conference in Burlingame brought together founders, investors, and corporate leaders to explore the convergence of energy transition and digital innovation...

Consumer subsector performance diverged sharply in Q2 2026, with Home & Outdoor and Durables leading a strong reversal driven by seasonal demand and tariff-refund tailwinds...