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Stripe Clinches Over $7 Billion Deal to Buy AI Firm OpenRouter
Stripe has finalized the acquisition of OpenRouter, an AI model marketplace and gateway, in a deal valued at more than $7 billion.
topicIf Meta loses this trial, Instagram and Facebook could change forever
Meta begins a major trial in California on Tuesday regarding allegations that its platforms cause social media addiction in childr
topicJapan’s Economy Keeps Growing, But Weakness Could Vex BOJ
Japan's economy grew at an annualized rate of 1.1% in the second quarter, falling short of expectations. The slowdown stems from w
topicOil rises as US-Iran peace talks stall, Hormuz shipping slows
Oil prices are advancing as shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz drops following Iranian tanker attacks. Markets are reac
topicWarren Buffett’s Berkshire raises stake in world’s largest airline
Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway has expanded its investment in Delta Air Lines, the world's largest airline. The firm now hold
topicYen stronger as traders cut back bets on Fed rate hike
The Japanese yen is edging higher as market participants scale back their bets on a Federal Reserve interest rate hike. This sligh
topicEggs distributed in Oklahoma linked to salmonella outbreak
The FDA has classified a massive recall of 19 million eggs as Class I, the agency's highest health risk level. The recall follows
topicBay Area Eataly restaurant reopens after visit from health inspector
Health inspectors ordered the closure of Terra, a rooftop restaurant located within the Eataly Silicon Valley complex in San Jose.
Before employers shift more healthcare costs to workers, they should ask hospitals a question
Employers are reconsidering how to manage rising healthcare costs by questioning hospital pricing and rethinking cost containment
topicYoung People Hate AI CEOs So Passionately That It’s Almost Hard to Believe
Young Americans report significant distrust toward billionaire AI leaders including Sam Altman, Mark Zuckerberg, and Elon Musk. Th
topicGoldman says these stocks are top ideas in the wake of their 2Q earnings
Goldman Sachs has identified top stock ideas following the release of 2Q earnings. Sandisk is one of the companies that has receiv
topicStripe Nears Deal to Buy AI Firm OpenRouter for Over $7 Billion
Stripe has completed its acquisition of AI firm OpenRouter in a deal worth over $7 billion. The acquisition has been confirmed by
topicTariff refunds are juicing corporate profits and GDP, as tailwinds converge to propel growth to 4.3%
Companies are receiving tariff refunds, with estimates up to $2 billion, which is increasing corporate profits and contributing to
topicFirst the penny, now the nickel: Congress moves closer to making big changes with the money in your pocket
The US Senate has passed the 'Common Cents Act', which could lead to the elimination of the nickel coin and changes in how cash tr
topicPetrrolhead Corner: Singer And Louis Vuitton Go To Extremes With Two Bespoke Porsche 911s
Singer Vehicle Design and Louis Vuitton have collaborated on two custom Porsche 911s. The cars have been reimagined with Louis Vui
topicWaymo is eating into the ride-hailing market in some cities. The fallout for human drivers stays fuzzy.
Waymo is expanding its presence in the ride-hailing market, with its fleet size and service areas growing. The company has gone fr
topicNvidia (NVDA) Stock Looks Near Fair Value After A Huge Run
Nvidia's stock appears to be nearing fair value after a significant run-up. The company's impressive sales forecast, doubled to $1
topicIndia built the world's biggest digital payments miracle. Now comes the bill
India's free digital payments ride may end as the government considers introducing a Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on high-value tr
topicWorker Pay Isn’t Keeping Up With Inflation Once Again
US workers' pay gains have stalled, and in some cases, have effectively taken a pay cut due to inflation. The current state of wor
topicPetrrolhead Corner: Singer And Louis Vuitton Go To Extremes With Two Bespoke Porsche 911s - monochrome-watches.com
Singer Vehicle Design and Louis Vuitton have collaborated on two bespoke Porsche 911s. The cars are reimagined versions of the cla
topicU.S. defense agencies tap three companies for satellite disposal study
The US Department of Defense has awarded contracts to three companies - Firefly Aerospace, D-Orbit, and Katalyst - to study and de
topicWall St futures steady as rate hike fears ease; earnings buoy stocks
US stock futures are little changed as investors await retail earnings and ponder the Fed's next move. The S&P 500 has posted a th
topicOpenAI upheaval mounts as Sam Altman readies IPO push
OpenAI is experiencing significant executive departures, including Brad Lightcap, as the company prepares for an initial public of
topicWeekend Quick Charge: all about autonomy with Waymo and GM
Waymo has gained regulatory approval to expand its fully autonomous ride-hailing service in California, including in Sacramento, L