A top credit rating agency has downgraded the U.S. public-finance score, citing growing debt, political gridlock, and a weakening fiscal outlook. The move signals mounting concern that Washington’s r…
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A global surge in demand for AI chips is driving up memory prices by as much as 40%, squeezing automakers already battling tight EV margins. With AI data centers consuming massive chip supplies, carm…
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Bumble has been taken private in a $3.46 billion acquisition led by Blackstone, marking one of the largest deals in the digital dating sector. The move aims to restructure the struggling app amid slo…
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Explosive demand from AI data centers and new U.S. manufacturing plants is forcing utilities to completely rewrite decades-old grid plans. With electricity consumption surging faster than any time in…
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Goldman Sachs reports hedge funds have boosted investments in AI-related tech stocks like Nvidia and Microsoft to their highest levels in nearly a decade. The surge signals renewed conviction that ar…
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U.S. markets just hit new all-time highs after inflation came in softer than expected, fueling hopes of Fed rate cuts. With Apple, Amazon, and Microsoft set to report next week, investors are betting…
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U.S. inflation slowed to 3.2% in September, the lowest rate in over a year, signaling relief for consumers. But a looming government shutdown threatens to halt key economic data releases, leaving the…
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The U.S. Energy Secretary has directed federal regulators to expedite grid connections for AI data centers as electricity demand surges nationwide. The move marks a major federal shift to prioritize …
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Rising import tariffs and ongoing trade-policy uncertainty are driving up costs for American manufacturers while limiting their ability to raise prices. As businesses struggle to adapt, many are turn…
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As economic uncertainty grows, major firms from Meta to Deloitte are cutting thousands of jobs while pouring billions into AI and automation. The wave of layoffs isn’t just downsizing—it’s a complete…
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