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Figure AI Reportedly in Talks for New Funding

The media, citing informed sources, published information according to which the robotics startup Figure AI is currently negotiating to raise financing for $1.5 billion which will increase the valuation of this brand to $39.5 billion.

Finance & Economics

US Retail Sales Demonstrate Decline

In the United States, retail sales showed a decline in January, which turned out to be the largest in almost two years.

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OpenAI Seeks to Grand Expansion

OpenAI is currently one of the leading players in the global artificial intelligence industry, which since 2015 has gone from being one of the Silicon Valley startups with only a name and a very ambitious goal to perhaps the main source of transformation of the technological environment, now striving to scale its activities.

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Apptronik Raises $350 Million

Apptronik, a University of Texas spin-out specializing in building humanoid robots, on Thursday, February 13, announced a $350 million Series A round of financing.

Finance & Economics

Donald Trump to Impose Reciprocal Tariffs as Soon as April

President of the United States Donald Trump has ordered his administration to consider imposing reciprocal tariffs on Washington’s numerous trading partners.

Science & Technology

Workday Launches Tool for Managing AI Agent Fleets

Workday has launched a tool that helps companies manage their artificial intelligence agents.

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DoorDash Says Digital Experiences Drive More Orders of Retail Goods

DoorDash announced an increase in the number of consumers who order from not only its initial offering-restaurants but also in new verticals that include a growing variety of retailers.

Finance & Economics

Donald Trump Readies Reciprocal Tariffs

On Wednesday, February 12, the trade advisors of the President of the United States, Donald Trump, were finalizing plans for the reciprocal tariffs.

Finance & Economics

Donald Trump Calls for Lower Interest Rates

President of the United States Donald Trump switched his position on the Federal Reserve System again, posting a message on social media on Wednesday, February 12, that interest rates need to come down.

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Bank of America CEO Says About Inflation Impact on US Economy

Bank of America chief executive officer Brian Moynihan on Wednesday, February 12, said that the strong consumer spending in the United States in the current year means that the Federal Reserve System is likely to hold off on cutting its benchmark interest rate.

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CVS Health Reports Earnings

On Wednesday, February 12, CVS Health published information about its earnings for the fourth quarter of 2024, which exceeded preliminary expectations, although this company still continues to face problems in its insurance business, seeing higher medical costs.

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US Consumer Prices Demonstrate Growth

In the United States, inflation showed an increase in January, which exceeded preliminary expectations regarding the dynamic of this indicator.

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Jerome Powell Tells Congress Fed Still in No Rush to Cut Rates

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell stated that the central bank of the United States holds the view that there is currently no reason for it to rush into making decisions on adjusting interest rates.

Finance & Economics

Donald Trump Raises Tariffs on Aluminum and Steel Imports

President of the United States Donald Trump has ordered to impose a 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, which means stepping up his efforts to protect those US industries that are of particular importance in the context of the economic aspect of the country’s existence and at the same time are essential from a […]

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University of Austin Launches $5 Million Bitcoin Investment Fund

The University of Austin is launching a $5 million Bitcoin fund, which is another evidence of the realization of the tendency of growing institutional interest in cryptocurrencies.

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Qualcomm Tops Estimates for Earnings

Qualcomm last Wednesday, February 5, released information about its financial results for the first quarter of fiscal 2025, which exceeded preliminary expectations.