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Investing.com -- Crypto-based prediction market bettors are forecasting an enormous debut for SpaceX when the company eventually goes public, with markets implying a strong likelihood of a valuation above $1 trillion on its first trading day.

Manus founders explore a $1 billion raise to buy back the AI operation after Beijing demanded Meta unwind the deal.

(Bloomberg) -- The S&P 500 Index has had a fitful 2026 as it aims for a fourth-straight year of double-digit percentage gains, something it hasn’t done since the 1990s, while contending with risks from the war in Iran and rising inflation. Most Read from BloombergSpot the Difference: Putin Gets Trump Treatment From Xi in ChinaModi’s Toffee Gift to Meloni Ignites Rally in Wrong Indian StockIran Says the US’s Latest Proposal Has ‘Narrowed the Gaps’Goldman CEO Slides Into Musk’s DMs During Bid to L

Two of the most-watched political traders in America, on opposite ends of the spectrum, just bought the same stock. Nancy Pelosi disclosed a Vistra (NYSE:VST) stock purchase tied to a January 16 options exercise executed by her husband, Paul Pelosi. Furthermore, recently released financial disclosures indicate that President Donald Trump bought Vistra shares on February ... Donald Trump and Nancy Pelosi Both Recently Bought the Same Underfollowed Stock. It Could Be a Massive AI Winner.

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NVDA topped Q1 fiscal 2027 estimates, boosted guidance, and expanded AI ambitions beyond GPUs with its new Vera Rubin AI superchip.

A Reddit user questioned why $1 million is increasingly viewed as inadequate for retirement. "$1 million in liquid assets is still a lot of money," the original poster wrote on the r/MiddleClassFinance subreddit. "Why do people make it sound like...

The latest quarterly earnings from Big Tech companies have given investors ample reason to stay invested in the AI trade, helping lift equities despite the unprecedented disruption in ‌the oil markets that has clouded the economic growth outlook. Nvidia rounded out the results from the so-called ‌Magnificent Seven that includes Alphabet, Apple, Microsoft, Amazon.com, Meta Platforms and Tesla. Revenue ​growth at the Magnificent Seven remains highly uneven, with Nvidia's blistering pace helping maintain its dominant lead.

AI-driven layoffs are rising as firms shift to AI capex. Click for this look at how recent trends are shaping employment and stock valuations.

As Big Tech and a whole cohort of new-generation AI start-ups race towards artificial general intelligence (AGI), elite researchers and engineering leaders have become the equivalent of franchise athletes.View on euronews

Meta's Hyperion project targets 5 gigawatts of compute capacity as AI spending pressure intensifies.

AI capex is draining Big Tech cash flows (Apple excepted) and boosting hidden lease risks.

Boosted by accelerating first-quarter earnings and sales, Amazon stock has bounced back into buy range while flashing telltale clues.

The iShares MSCI Europe Financials ETF (EUFN) targets leading European banks and insurers, providing focused sector access through a diversified portfolio.

Meta plans layoffs, management cuts and employee transfers tied to AI initiatives.

Reddit (RDDT) looks like a buy: AI Search and ad monetization fuel rapid growth, while Google traffic risk appears limited. Read the full analysis here.

Meta Platforms is cutting roughly 8,000 jobs and reassigning about 7,000 employees into newly formed AI focused teams. The company is rolling out an AI first restructuring that includes keystroke and mouse tracking tools used for AI training. Employees are pushing back over monitoring, morale and privacy, while regulators and workforce advocates scrutinize the changes. For investors watching NasdaqGS:META, these internal shifts sit alongside a share price of $605.06 and a mixed recent...

Jobs can feel precarious right now as well-known companies keep slashing workers. The latest is Meta, which promised it would cut jobs this month and on Wednesday sent layoff notices to about 10 percent of its staff, nearly 8,000 people, according to news reports.Subscribe to The Post Most newsletter for the most important and interesting stories from The Washington Post. Like some other technology companies, Meta has attributed the layoffs partly to the effects of artificial intelligence. They

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Alphabet's Google, Meta Platforms and TikTok were hit with complaints from European Union consumer groups ‌on Thursday for allegedly failing to protect users from financial scams ‌on their platforms. The move highlights growing pressure worldwide on Big Tech to do more to address ​the negative impacts of social media, particularly for children and vulnerable users. The complaints, filed by the European Consumer Organisation (BEUC) and 29 of its members in 27 European countries, were submitted to the European Commission and national regulators under the Digital Services ‌Act, which requires large ⁠online platforms to do more to tackle illegal and harmful content.

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang joins CNBC’s Sara Eisen to discuss the semiconductor giant’s latest earnings, its partnership with Anthropic, and more.

Dan Gilbert wears many hats: NBA owner, entrepreneur, Detroit booster and Dad. While building Rocket Companies and investing billions in the Motor City’s development, he was a rare disease parent. Gilbert’s oldest child, Nick, died in 2023 following a lifelong battle with neurofibromatosis, a genetic disease. Famously, Nick was a good luck charm for the Cleveland Cavaliers. Since his death, the Gilbert family have pledged millions to fund research in the hopes of finding a cure for NF.

SpaceX's IPO prospectus underscores the importance of Starlink to the company's operations.

Manus co-founders are weighing ways to comply with China's order to unwind Meta's $2 billion-plus acquisition ‌of the AI startup, Bloomberg News reported on ‌Thursday. Founders Xiao Hong, Ji Yichao and Zhang Tao are exploring options, including raising ​about $1 billion from external investors to buy their way back, the report said citing people familiar with the matter. They are discussing a funding round that would value the company ‌at a level to ⁠match what Meta paid to buy Singapore-based Manus, the report added.

Nvidia beats Q1, boosts dividend and adds $80B buyback as AI-driven layoffs rise.

Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META) is one of the top tech stocks in billionaire Ken Fisher’s portfolio. On May 12, Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ: META) entered into power purchase agreements with D.E Shaw Renewable Investments for 850 megawatts of renewable energy capacity. The power purchase agreements consist of 500MW in Oklahoma, 200MW in Texas, and 150MW […]

Nebius said Wednesday that it would deploy Bloom's fuel-cell technology to generate electricity faster and more quickly at its data centers.

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