The landscape of generative artificial intelligence has been dominated by big U.S. companies like OpenAI, Google, and Meta. However, a new player has emerged in the form of Chinese tech giants such as Alibaba, Tencent, and Huawei. Over the past 18 months, these companies have launched their own AI models in an effort to capitalize
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The recent decision by the U.K. government to classify data centers as critical infrastructure marks a significant milestone in boosting cybersecurity within the country. With this designation, data centers will now be considered as part of the Critical National Infrastructure (CNI), joining other key sectors such as energy, nuclear power, defense, space, and emergency services.
The news of the debate between Republican nominee Donald Trump and Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris has had a significant impact on the stock prices of Trump Media & Technology. The company, which is majority owned by the former president, saw its shares slide more than 11% following the debate. Rentokil Initial, the parent company
Recently, Japan’s stock market experienced a decline as losses in the Textile, Power, and Shipbuilding sectors led to lower shares. Specifically, the Nikkei 225 index decreased by 1.63% at the close in Tokyo. This downward trend in the market has raised concerns among investors and analysts about the overall health of Japan’s economy. During this
The past two years have seen the Federal Reserve implementing steep interest rate hikes in an attempt to slow down the U.S. economy. However, despite this tightening, the overall impact on the economy has been surprisingly minimal. U.S. real GDP has continued to show growth rates exceeding 2% in most quarters since the middle of
The energy sector has been struggling, with various companies experiencing significant declines in stock performance over the past few months. Notably, EQT, Coterra, APA, Halliburton, Occidental, ExxonMobil, and Chevron have all seen decreases ranging from 6% to 22% in the last three months. This poor performance is reflected in the broader market trend of energy
In a bold move, Australian property listing firm REA Group recently made a generous takeover offer to Britain’s largest real estate portal Rightmove. However, Rightmove rejected the cash-and-stock offer of 5.6 billion pounds. This decision has raised eyebrows in the industry and left many wondering about the future implications for both companies. The rejection of
As the excitement builds for the upcoming 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, key stakeholders are already setting the stage for what is expected to be an unforgettable event. Mayor Karen Bass has expressed her concerns about the preparations needed for the Games, especially in terms of improving the city’s infrastructure. One of the major
The Bank of Japan remains committed to raising interest rates if inflation follows the path outlined in its forecast. According to policymaker Junko Nakagawa, the recent market turbulence has not derailed the central bank’s intention to gradually increase borrowing costs. Despite the potential risks associated with such a move, Nakagawa emphasized the importance of considering
In a surprising turn of events, Oracle chairman and co-founder Larry Ellison shocked investors with an announcement about the company’s future plans. Ellison disclosed that the increasing electricity demand from artificial intelligence has led Oracle to consider securing power from next-generation nuclear technology. This revelation came during the company’s earnings call, leaving many analysts taken
The Broadway debut of Robert Downey Jr. in Ayad Akhtar’s play at Lincoln Center’s Vivian Beaumont Theater proved to be a massive success. The play garnered a substantial amount of revenue, grossing $746,230 in just four previews. Downey’s portrayal of a Pulitzer runner-up author with an obsession for Artificial Intelligence captivated audiences and led to
Southwest Airlines has announced that executive chairman and former CEO Gary Kelly will retire next year, signaling a significant shift in leadership for the company. Kelly, who has been with Southwest for almost four decades, will be stepping down at a crucial time for the airline as it faces pressure for changes by activist investor
The U.K. technology industry is facing a significant challenge when it comes to commercializing technology businesses on a global scale. Warren East, former CEO of Arm, highlighted the critical need for a mindset shift within the investor community to ensure that the U.K. can compete effectively on the world stage. There have been criticisms about
Mission Produce, known for their avocados, experienced a massive surge of 21.6% in premarket trading. The company reported an impressive revenue increase of 24% for the fiscal third quarter compared to the previous year. Sales skyrocketed to $324 million, up from $261.4 million in the same period last year. Rival avocado producer Calavo Growers saw