AI-IoT

Prologis, Inc. announced it will fully redeem its 3.00% notes due June 2 2026 (CUSIP 74340XBB6) at 102.1% of principal on January 9 2026, removing the bonds from the NYSE. The early buy‑back locks in a lower cost of capital as market rates exceed 4%, strengthens the balance sheet, and may boost its credit rating. Saved cash will support Prologis Labs’ AI and IoT upgrades for smarter warehousing. Analysts view the modest premium as a bullish sign, though risks remain from global economic headwinds, freight‑rate volatility, and currency exposure.

At MWC Shanghai 2025, Huawei’s rotating chairman emphasized 5G-Advanced (5G-A) and mobile AI’s transformative potential. Rapid 5G-A deployment and AI device adoption are accelerating. Generative AI is experiencing explosive growth, reshaping user experiences. The convergence of AI and IoT is generating significant industrial opportunities, with connected vehicles and robots poised for massive expansion by 2030, predicting a tenfold increase in AI-IoT connection volumes and value.