Quantifi Photonics acquired, US trade war escalates and Kiwi blasts Meta in memoir

PLUS: Third annual FinTechNZ Hui Taumata wraps and Māori economy surging

Welcome to mid week!

Lauren is off this morning so you’re stuck with old Finn again for another Wednesday but I won’t inflict my terrible chat on you when you’re already facing a hump day. Let’s kick straight into the Daily Shot of news

Here’s the rest of your Daily Shot round-up:

• Quantifi Photonics acquired by Nasdaq-listed Teradyne

• Trillions wiped off US stocks as trade wars escalate and recession fears deepen

• Third annual FinTechNZ Hui Taumata wraps

• Kiwi whistleblower blasts Meta in explosive tell-all

• Māori entities almost double contribution to New Zealand's GDP to $32 billion

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