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Databricks Reportedly Closes in on Multibillion Funding Round at $55 Billion Valuation
Science & Technology

Databricks Reportedly Closes in on Multibillion Funding Round at $55 Billion Valuation

The media reported that Databricks, a San Francisco-based technology company that is one of the most valuable private firms of the corresponding category in the world, raises billions of dollars in cash and so far has not demonstrated any significant desire to go public as quickly as possible.

Fed Officials See Interest Rate Cuts Ahead
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Fed Officials See Interest Rate Cuts Ahead

Federal Reserve officials are currently expressing confidence in a steady downward trajectory of inflation in the United States and that the US labor market remains strong.

Donald Trump Vows Tariffs on China, Mexico, Canada Over Border
Finance & Economics

Donald Trump Vows Tariffs on China, Mexico, Canada Over Border

Donald Trump, who won the United States presidential election this month, said he would impose additional tariffs of 10% on goods imported from China and 25% tariffs on products shipped from Mexico and Canada.

US Business Activity Gauge Demonstrates Growth
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US Business Activity Gauge Demonstrates Growth

In the United States, in November, the measure of business activity reached a mark corresponding to a 31-month high.

Over Half of U.S. Consumers to Tap Credit for Holiday Shopping
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Over Half of U.S. Consumers to Tap Credit for Holiday Shopping

The impact of rising costs and limited budgets is evident in consumer sentiment in the U.S. this holiday season, as about 68% are worried about affording gifts and more than half will be forced to use credit solutions for holiday shopping.

Fed’s Michelle Bowman Calls for Cautious Approach on Interest Rates
Finance & Economics

Fed’s Michelle Bowman Calls for Cautious Approach on Interest Rates

Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman, one of the most hawkish policymakers of the central bank of the United States, on Wednesday, November 20, called for a more cautious approach in the context of actions on cutting interest rates, noting that the dynamic of inflation still contains reasons for concern, and the labor market is strong.

Klarna to Be Available on Google Pay in 2025
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Klarna to Be Available on Google Pay in 2025

Klarna, a popular “buy now, pay later” service, is to be available on Google Pay starting next year.

Walmart Reports Earnings
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Walmart Reports Earnings

US retail giant Walmart, headquartered in Arkansas, on Tuesday, November 19, raised its annual sales and profit forecast for the third time in a row.

Perplexity AI Launches Shopping Assistant
Fintech & Ecommerce

Perplexity AI Launches Shopping Assistant

Perplexity AI has launched a virtual shopping assistant based on artificial intelligence in the United States.

Spirit Airlines Files for Bankruptcy
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Spirit Airlines Files for Bankruptcy

On Monday, November 18, Spirit Airlines filed for bankruptcy protection.

ByteDance Reaches $300B Valuation
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ByteDance Reaches $300B Valuation

TikTok’s parent company, ByteDance, recovered from a prior valuation of $223 billion, although it’s still below the $400 billion peak of 2021.

Hedge Funds Millennium, Capula, Tudor Expand Bitcoin ETF Exposure
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Hedge Funds Millennium, Capula, Tudor Expand Bitcoin ETF Exposure

Amid the election-driven price volatility, certain hedge funds have leveraged the price gap between spot Bitcoin and its futures contracts to execute profitable trades.

Staples Partners With Klarna, Helping Consumers to ‘Work Now, Pay Later’
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Staples Partners With Klarna, Helping Consumers to ‘Work Now, Pay Later’

Staples established cooperation with Swedish BNPL provider Klarna to offer flexible payment options for customers purchasing office essentials.

Retailers Are Top Green Investors in US
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Retailers Are Top Green Investors in US

Retailers have emerged as unexpected leaders in green investments among different U.S. industries, contributing almost $33.6 billion in green technology or clean energy in Q2 of 2024.

US Finalizes $6.6 Billion Chips Award for TSMC
Science & Technology

US Finalizes $6.6 Billion Chips Award for TSMC

The United States Commerce Department on Friday, November 15, announced that it finalized a $6.6 billion government subsidy for the US unit of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC).

Elon Musk Expands Lawsuit Against OpenAI
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Elon Musk Expands Lawsuit Against OpenAI

It has become known that Elon Musk has expanded his lawsuit against OpenAI, the developer of the world’s most popular artificial intelligence-based chatbot called ChatGPT.