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SoftBank Seeks Over $11 Billion in Junk Bonds for OpenAI Bet

AI Risk Is Everywhere and It's Making Billion Dollar Funds Nervous

Westinghouse Targeting Over $50 Billion Valuation in US IPO

Gates Foundation Pledges $1 Billion to Combat A.I. Inequality

French A.I. Start-Up Mistral Raises $3.5 Billion as Part of Strategy Shift

French artificial intelligence start-up Mistral secures billions in a Samsung-led funding round, driving up its valuation amid a shifting business strategy.

China's imports in August miss estimates as exports pick up pace amid calls for rebalancing trade

China's August trade data reveals a striking divergence as export growth accelerates sharply while imports miss estimates.

Japan Likely Sold Treasuries to Fund Record Yen Intervention

Japan’s foreign reserves plunged even as it launched a record yen‑intervention, sparking questions about Treasury sales.

Nvidia to Invest $3.5 Billion in Chipmaker MediaTek

A $3.5 billion bond infusion links Nvidia’s AI chip might with MediaTek’s silicon expertise, promising faster, cheaper data‑center AI workloads.

Meta to Pay Up to $17.1 Billion in Landmark Settlement Over Social Media Addiction Claims

Meta’s $17 billion settlement shatters expectations, pairing massive payouts with new teen safeguards

SpaceX to Spend $100 Billion on New Spaceport in Louisiana

SpaceX announces a $100 billion Louisiana spaceport, marking its biggest U.S. infrastructure push yet.

‘The Odyssey’ Beats ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ to Become Biggest R-Rated Movie Ever

The Odyssey has surpassed Deadpool & Wolverine to secure its place as the highest-grossing R-rated film in global box office history.

CK Hutchison Seeks $1.5 Billion for Loss of Panama Assets

CK Hutchison pursues $1.5 billion in damages from Panama following the takeover of canal ports.

Alibaba to Sell Videogame Business for at Least $1.5 Billion

Alibaba moves to sell its videogame business to prioritize artificial intelligence and e-commerce.

Anne Hathaway Tears Up as She’s Named a Disney Legend (and Her 2026 Box Office Crosses $2 Billion): ‘I’m One of the Most Insanely Lucky People in the World’

Anne Hathaway and Dwayne Johnson were named Disney Legends at D23 as part of a group of eleven honorees.

Larry Ellison’s $100 Billion Fall From 2nd Richest

Oracle founder Larry Ellison's fortune experiences significant shifts amid market changes affecting billionaire rankings.

Wall Street giants partner with Nvidia on $500bn AI financing deal

A $500 billion AI financing pact linking Nvidia with Wall Street giants is dominating business news today.

U.A.E.’s Adnoc Gas to Invest More Than $8 Billion in Expansion Push

ADNOC Gas launches an $8‑plus billion expansion, betting on new projects even as Q2 profit slips.

Why SK Hynix’s $38 Billion Memory Splurge Is No Problem for Micron Stock

SK Hynix approved a massive chip plant investment, yet market reactions and broader implications remain heavily scrutinized.

China memory chipmaker CXMT set for Shanghai debut after Asia's biggest IPO

Chinese memory chipmaker CXMT has launched its Shanghai debut following Asia's largest IPO, seeing a massive initial surge in share price.

Google Earnings Could be a Bad Omen for Big Tech Stocks

Alphabet's stock tumbled over 6% as record AI spending pushed free cash flow into negative territory for the first time since 2004.

NASA programs feel effects of workforce reductions

A GAO report reveals that workforce reductions are jeopardizing NASA's major projects, including plans to land on the moon.

Intel Forecast Shatters Estimates, Fueled by Data Center Growth

Intel shares are climbing as the chipmaker reports its fastest revenue growth in nearly 15 years, driven by a surge in data center demand.

Short sellers notch $15.5 billion profit as SpaceX shares slide

Elon Musk's ventures face a massive valuation crisis as Tesla shares crash and SpaceX stock slides, fueling multibillion-dollar short-seller profits.

Tech giant OpenAI plans to build $20 billion data center near Georgia coast

OpenAI is planning a massive data center investment in Georgia as part of a larger surge in global cloud spending.

China Broadens Market Rescue With Record Inflows Into Tech ETF

China's 'national team' is deploying record capital, including $9 billion in share purchases, to stabilize markets following a rout.

Netflix Shares Fall After Mixed Q2 Earnings Report; Execs Say "Quality And Variety" Matter As Much As View Time

Netflix shares dip following a mixed second-quarter report that showed revenue growth alongside a shortfall against expectations.

SpaceX shares slide below IPO price for the first time as blistering rally unravels

SpaceX shares have fallen below their initial public offering price for the first time, signaling a significant shift in investor sentiment.

The fight against AI data centers is just beginning

Opposition to artificial intelligence infrastructure is mounting as local governments and activists challenge the rapid expansion of data centers.

Intel announces $5.7 billion AI-driven capital investment in Ireland

Intel is investing billions into its Irish operations to meet the surging global demand for AI chips.

Europe's Anduril rival Helsing raises $1.8 billion at $18 billion valuation

European defense tech firm Helsing has secured $1.8 billion in Series E funding, reaching a valuation of $18 billion.

Banks’ Record Bond Short Sparks Quest for Answers: Credit Weekly

Wall Street dealers have entered their first-ever net short position in corporate bonds, reaching a record exceeding $4 billion.

‘Michael’ Crosses $1 Billion at the Box Office as Lionsgate Roars Back

The film 'Michael' has surpassed $1 billion in global box office earnings, marking a significant financial milestone for Lionsgate.

Elon Musk Says ‘Sadly, Yes’ Jeff Bezos’ Ex-Wife MacKenzie Scott Has Donated Over $26 Billion

Elon Musk's reaction to MacKenzie Scott donating over $26 billion has sparked a conversation on philanthropy and extreme wealth.

Big Tech Doubles Debt Load to $350 Billion in AI Spending Spree

Big Tech companies have doubled their debt load to $350 billion to fund an aggressive AI spending spree.

Trump celebrates $250B Micron investment, says America is 'GETTING SHOVELS IN THE GROUND'

Micron is expanding U.S. spending to $250 billion for AI memory chip development, sparking economic activity and high-profile political support.

Bank of America sets alarming SpaceX stock price target

Micron Technology faces a semiconductor selloff while analysts debate the stock's long-term upside and AI-driven demand.

Novartis to Buy Myricx Bio for Up to $1.5 Billion

Novartis is expanding its cancer-drug pipeline through the acquisition of U.K.-based biotech firm Myricx Bio in a deal valued up to $1.5 billion.

AI is Driving Utilities to Spend a Record $240 Billion in 2026. Buy These Stocks to Capitalize on the Power Surge.

Utility spending is projected to hit a record $240 billion in 2026 as AI-driven data center demand transforms power markets.

SK Hynix launches $28 billion US listing, draws $7 billion in investor interest

South Korean memory chipmaker SK Hynix is entering the US market with a $28 billion listing to capitalize on the global AI wave.

The World Cup sends prediction market volumes soaring to record highs

The 2026 World Cup has driven prediction market volumes to record highs, with combined June trading for Kalshi and Polymarket hitting $45 billion.

Micron Breaks Ground on $9 Billion Plant Expansion in Japan

Micron has begun a multi-billion dollar expansion of its chip manufacturing facilities in Japan to meet the growing demand for AI memory.

Nearly a Million Investors Lost a Total of $3.8 Billion on Trump Crypto Coin

Nearly one million investors have lost a combined $3.8 billion on a Trump-themed cryptocurrency coin.

French Shipping Company CMA CGM to Buy FedEx Supply Chain for $1.4 Billion

French shipping giant CMA CGM is acquiring FedEx Supply Chain for $1.4 billion to expand its North American logistics footprint.

Swedish court says Google is to pay $1.5 billion to Klarna in antitrust damages

Google ordered to pay nearly $2 billion to Klarna in antitrust case

Trump’s income topped $2 billion in 2025, boosted by crypto, coin ventures

Financial filings reveal Donald Trump's 2025 income topped $2 billion, driven largely by cryptocurrency ventures.

Schneider to Buy Industrial AI Firm Cognite for $3.1 Billion

Schneider Electric is expanding its industrial AI capabilities with a $3.1 billion acquisition of Cognite.

Ipsen to Buy Kartos Therapeutics for Up to $1.75 Billion

French biotech Ipsen is acquiring Kartos Therapeutics in a deal valued at up to $1.75 billion to expand its hemato-oncology pipeline.

SpaceX Pushes US Share Sales to Record $251 Billion at Midyear

U.S. share sales have hit a midyear record of $251 billion, driven by major offerings from SpaceX and Alphabet.

Samsung, SK Hynix to Spend $520 Billion on Chip Plants in South Korea

Samsung and SK Hynix are committing hundreds of billions of dollars to expand chip production in South Korea to meet soaring AI demand.

Rocket Lab to Acquire Iridium in Historic Deal, Creating A Fully Vertically Integrated Space Powerhouse Primed for Growth

Rocket Lab to acquire Iridium in $8 billion deal

Samsung and SK Hynix plan $600bn chipmaking expansion

South Korean tech leaders Samsung and SK Hynix are launching a massive chipmaking expansion to meet the rising demands of artificial intelligence.

This disease is more expensive than cancer and heart disease combined. And it’s only going to get worse.

A USC-led study indicates that dementia costs in the U.S. will reach $818 billion in 2026, surpassing the combined costs of cancer and heart disease.

Qualcomm stock pops 15% after chipmaker almost doubles projection for 2029 non-handset revenue

Qualcomm stock surges 15% on strong data center chip sales projection

Qualcomm Buys Buzzy Chip Startup Modular for Nearly $4 Billion

Qualcomm is accelerating its AI software ambitions with the acquisition of chip startup Modular for nearly $4 billion.

Trump administration to loan $17 billion to speed deployment of 10 big nuclear reactors in U.S.

The U.S. Department of Energy has announced $17.5 billion in conditional loans to accelerate the construction of 10 large-scale nuclear reactors.

Live updates: Strait of Hormuz traffic steadily increases, amid conflicting reports over Iran nuclear monitoring

Maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz is fluctuating as Iran asserts control over the waterway amidst nuclear monitoring disputes and regional conflict.