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OpenClaw Founder Joins OpenAI as Company Doubles Down on AI Agents

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Rachel Steinberg

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Axiom Space Secures $350 Million in New Funding Round Led by Qatar Fund and 1789 Capital

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Bill Ackman Takes Major Stake in Meta Citing Undervalued Shares and AI Growth Potential

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Lazada — The Startup Transforming E-Commerce in Southeast Asia

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Sri Lanka Introduces Digital Nomad Visa Offering Remote Workers a Tropical Work-from-Home Option

New program allows foreign professionals to live, work, and explore Sri Lanka with annual renewable permits

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Calder Monroe

Intel Pledges to Match Federal $1,000 ‘Trump Accounts’ Deposits for Employees’ Children

Chipmaker deepens partnership with U.S. government as it mirrors new child investment benefit and expands wealth-building access for families

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Rachel Steinberg

Employer Matches Are Turbocharging Trump Accounts for Kids

Major firms are stepping in with dollar-for-dollar contributions, with some families unlocking up to $2,000 or more in their child’s first year alone.

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Junia Wells

Economy

Japan Sidesteps Recession as Growth Returns but Falls Short of Forecasts

A modest fourth-quarter expansion driven by consumer spending highlights fragile momentum in the world’s third-largest economy

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Junia Wells

China’s Inflation Recovery Loses Steam as Factory-Gate Prices Remain in Deflation

Weak consumer demand and prolonged producer price declines highlight ongoing economic strain ahead of key policy meetings

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Junia Wells

China’s Property Downturn Deepens as S&P Slashes Sales Outlook for 2026

Ratings agency warns oversupply, falling prices, and weak confidence are pushing the housing market further out of reach of recovery

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David Goldfarb

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Safe-Haven Currencies Lose Their Shine as Market Volatility Reshapes Investor Playbook

After a turbulent year for global markets, the dollar and yen face credibility questions while the Swiss franc’s strength brings its own economic challenges

Contributor:

Leah Rosenfeld

Axiom Space Secures $350 Million in New Funding Round Led by Qatar Fund and 1789 Capital

Houston-based space company accelerates commercial space station modules and NASA spacesuit production amid renewed investor interest in the space sector

Contributor:

Leah Rosenfeld

Bill Ackman Takes Major Stake in Meta Citing Undervalued Shares and AI Growth Potential

Pershing Square allocates 10% of capital to Meta as concerns over AI spending create buying opportunity

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Calder Monroe

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Kering Surges 12% as CEO Outlines Revival Plan and Q4 Sales Beat Expectations

Gucci still struggles, but luxury conglomerate sees a path to growth as new leadership tackles debt, brand repositioning, and strategic expansion

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Calder Monroe

China’s AI Powerhouses Unveil Wave of New Models as Competition With the West Intensifies

From robotics intelligence to next-gen video generators, launches by Alibaba, ByteDance, and others show rapid progress — even as technical and ethical hurdles emerge

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Rachel Steinberg

White House Signals Push to Make Big Tech Pay Full Infrastructure Costs of AI Data Centers

Adviser Peter Navarro says companies like Meta may be required to cover electricity, grid resilience, and water expenses as utility bills and political pressure rise

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Rachel Steinberg

Safe-Haven Currencies Lose Their Shine as Market Volatility Reshapes Investor Playbook

After a turbulent year for global markets, the dollar and yen face credibility questions while the Swiss franc’s strength brings its own economic challenges

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Leah Rosenfeld

Free Hotel Breakfast Faces Mounting Pressure Across U.S. Chains

From budget staples to upscale brands, rising costs and shifting traveler habits are forcing hotels to rethink one of hospitality’s most beloved perks

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Global Tech Leaders Converge on India for Landmark AI Gathering

Executives from OpenAI, Alphabet and top AI firms head to New Delhi as India positions itself as a pivotal hub for innovation, talent and investment

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Calder Monroe

OpenClaw Founder Joins OpenAI as Company Doubles Down on AI Agents

Peter Steinberger’s move signals a major push to turn autonomous digital assistants into a core pillar of OpenAI’s product strategy

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Japan Sidesteps Recession as Growth Returns but Falls Short of Forecasts

A modest fourth-quarter expansion driven by consumer spending highlights fragile momentum in the world’s third-largest economy

Contributor:

Junia Wells

Qube Holdings Soars as Buyout Consortium Unveils Landmark Deal

Macquarie-led acquisition values the logistics giant at over A$11 billion, signaling strong investor confidence in infrastructure assets

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Leah Rosenfeld

TikTok’s U.S. Audience Holds Firm After Ownership Shake-Up

User engagement rebounds quickly as data shows fears of a large-scale boycott faded within weeks

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Junia Wells

Crypto’s Expanding Role in Global Trafficking Economies

New blockchain intelligence reveals sharp growth in illicit payment flows, exposing how organized networks are scaling operations across continents

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Calder Monroe

Depop — The Startup Turning Second-Hand Fashion into a Global Marketplace

How Simon Beckerman built a social shopping app redefining fashion for Gen Z

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Sri Lanka Introduces Digital Nomad Visa Offering Remote Workers a Tropical Work-from-Home Option

New program allows foreign professionals to live, work, and explore Sri Lanka with annual renewable permits

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Calder Monroe

Axiom Space Secures $350 Million in New Funding Round Led by Qatar Fund and 1789 Capital

Houston-based space company accelerates commercial space station modules and NASA spacesuit production amid renewed investor interest in the space sector

Contributor:

Leah Rosenfeld

Pinterest Stock Plummets 20% as Tariff Pressures Hit Ad Revenue and Company Issues Soft Forecast

CEO points to trade-related “exogenous shock” from major retail advertisers despite record 619 million monthly active users

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Junia Wells

Instacart Shares Surge 14% After Revenue Beat and Bullish Outlook Signal Strong Marketplace Momentum

Grocery delivery leader posts fastest gross transaction growth in three years as enterprise platform and AI investments gain traction

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David Goldfarb

Apple Shares Plunge in Steepest Sell-Off Since April as FTC Scrutiny and Siri AI Delays Rattle Investors

Stock slides 5%, erasing 2026 gains amid regulatory pressure on Apple News and uncertainty around flagship AI rollout

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Calder Monroe

Amazon’s Ring Scraps Flock Safety Integration After Super Bowl AI Ad Sparks Privacy Debate

Doorbell maker pulls back from police tech partnership as scrutiny over surveillance, ICE ties and AI-powered features intensifies

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Rachel Steinberg

U.S. and Taiwan Seal Sweeping Trade Pact Cutting Tariffs to 15% and Expanding Market Access

Taipei to slash nearly all import barriers on American goods and commit over $84 billion in purchases as semiconductor and security tensions remain in focus

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Leah Rosenfeld

Waymo Taps Gig Workers to Keep Robotaxis Moving

Alphabet’s self-driving unit is paying DoorDash and roadside contractors to shut vehicle doors left open by riders as it scales into new U.S. cities

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Leah Rosenfeld

Xiaomi’s YU7 Surges to No. 1 in China, Outselling Tesla Model Y by 2 to 1

Smartphone giant’s electric SUV posts nearly 38,000 January deliveries, signaling intensifying competition in the world’s largest EV market

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Junia Wells

Panama Canal Port Dispute Escalates as CK Hutchison Threatens Legal Showdown With Maersk

Hong Kong conglomerate signals arbitration and treaty claims as U.S.–China tensions spill into one of the world’s most strategic trade corridors

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David Goldfarb

India Greenlights $40 Billion Defense Expansion With Major Rafale Fighter Jet Deal Ahead of Macron Visit

New Delhi strengthens airpower with 114 Rafale jets as part of a ₹3.6 trillion modernization push across the armed forces

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Mambu — The Startup Powering Modern Banking with SaaS

How a German fintech startup is transforming banks and financial services worldwide

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Bill Ackman Takes Major Stake in Meta Citing Undervalued Shares and AI Growth Potential

Pershing Square allocates 10% of capital to Meta as concerns over AI spending create buying opportunity

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Calder Monroe

McDonald’s Tops Earnings Forecasts as Value Deals and Viral Promotions Drive Traffic

Same-store sales jump 5.7% as Grinch Meal, Monopoly campaign and discounted combo offers reignite consumer demand

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Rachel Steinberg

Ray-Ban Parent EssilorLuxottica Reports AI Smart Glasses Sales Surge Past 7 Million in 2025

Meta partnership drives explosive growth as wearable AI devices gain mainstream traction

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Leah Rosenfeld

America’s Largest Auto Retailer Holds Off on Chinese Brands in the U.S.

Lithia Motors expands partnerships overseas but cites franchise laws, infrastructure costs and ROI concerns at home

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Junia Wells

Elon Musk Reshapes xAI After Co-Founder Exits and Landmark SpaceX Merger

Leadership departures follow $1 trillion SpaceX–xAI all-stock deal as Musk pledges faster execution and aggressive hiring

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Instagram CEO Rejects ‘Addiction’ Label, Compares Heavy Use to Binge-Watching TV in Court

Adam Mosseri testifies in Los Angeles trial examining whether Meta and other platforms harmed teen mental health through product design

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Cisco Shares Slide 7% as Lukewarm Outlook Overshadows Earnings Beat

Strong Q2 revenue growth and rising AI orders fail to impress investors amid cautious near-term guidance

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David Goldfarb

Nikkei 225 Breaks 58,000 as Japan’s Election-Driven Rally Gathers Pace

Investors cheer Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s decisive mandate while broader Asia shrugs off strong U.S. jobs data

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Leah Rosenfeld

Dubai Port Chief Drawn Into Newly Unsealed Epstein Email Disclosure

Justice Department documents name Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem in 2009 exchange as scrutiny intensifies over years of contact with the late financier

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Pre–Lunar New Year shipping surge drives container volumes up 40% year over year as U.S.-bound cargo exceeds 2024 and 2025 levels

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Junia Wells

Zhipu AI Ignites 30% Surge in Chinese AI Stocks as Model Wars Heat Up

Fresh model launches from Zhipu, MiniMax, DeepSeek, Ant Group and ByteDance fuel investor optimism while policymakers double down on AI commercialization

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Calder Monroe

Lazada — The Startup Transforming E-Commerce in Southeast Asia

How Lucy Peng and Max Bittner built a leading online shopping platform across multiple countries

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Junia Wells

Estée Lauder Sues Walmart Over Alleged Sale of Counterfeit Beauty Products

Luxury cosmetics giant claims Walmart facilitated fake Le Labo, La Mer, Clinique and Tom Ford items on its marketplace

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Calder Monroe

Vatican Bank Unveils Catholic-Aligned Equity Indexes, Opening Door to Future ETF Products

New Eurozone and U.S. benchmarks track 100 companies screened under Catholic ethical standards as faith-based investing gains global traction

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Rachel Steinberg

Lyft Shares Slide 15% After Weak Fourth-Quarter Revenue and Rider Growth

Ride-hailing company misses Wall Street expectations on sales and user metrics despite strong bookings and $1 billion buyback approval

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Leah Rosenfeld

FDA Declines to Begin Review of Moderna’s Experimental mRNA Flu Vaccine

Regulatory setback raises questions about trial design standards as Moderna pushes ahead with plans for a next-generation influenza and Covid combination shot

Contributor:

Junia Wells

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