Archive snapshot · Business
Mon, Aug 17, 4:39 AM ET
Stripe clinches over $7 billion deal to buy AI firm OpenRouter
The acquisition comes months after OpenRouter raised money at a reported $1.3 billion valuation, marking a major consolidation in the AI infrastructure space.
Fortune · +3 outlets
S&P 500 hits record highs above 7,800 as AI stocks rally and inflation concerns ease
The S&P 500 surpassed Wall Street median targets as cooling inflation data and surging AI-related stocks drove the market to new all-time highs.
Intellectia AI · +14 outlets
Trump orders Pentagon to scale back military drills with South Korea
President Trump claims joint exercises send a hostile message to North Korea, while also stating Seoul declined to help on Iran.
International homepage · +14 outlets
China's economy slows further in July as retail sales barely grow, investment slump steepens
The data reinforces concerns about the world's second-largest economy, which faces a deepening supply-demand imbalance.
US Top News and Analysis · +14 outlets
Strait of Hormuz shipping grinds to a halt ahead of U.S.-Iran ceasefire expiry
Shipping traffic sank to a new low as a ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran is set to expire Monday with no deal in sight.
US Top News and Analysis · +14 outlets
New Fed Chair Kevin Warsh sparked a credibility shock on Wall Street after latest rate decision
Investors are parsing mixed signals from the Fed as economists warn of market volatility, with Goldman Sachs saying the Fed will not raise rates in September.
Benzinga · +14 outlets
Dario Amodei admits AI suffers from a crisis of trust, vows to cure cancer within 10 years
The Anthropic CEO acknowledged AI companies have overpromised and undersold, and said the way for AI to win over the public is to deliver tangible benefits like
Fortune · +13 outlets
Vishal Garg removed as Better.com CEO years after viral 900-employee Zoom layoffs
The controversial founder has been ousted as CEO of the mortgage lender, years after his mass layoff drew widespread backlash.
Storyboard18 · +5 outlets
Anthropic CEO's wife emerges as influential adviser ahead of potential IPO
As Anthropic prepares for a possible public listing, the role of the CEO's spouse as a key adviser is drawing attention.
Seeking Alpha · +1 outlets
Ticketmaster cuts 8% of global staff following strong Live Nation earnings report
The layoffs come despite a strong earnings report from parent company Live Nation, surprising industry observers.
TicketNews · +12 outlets
Private credit under strain as troubled loans swell to levels last seen in 2017
FT analysis shows signals of stress in the private credit market are back to levels last seen in 2017.
International homepage · +1 outlets
JPMorgan raises S&P 500 target to 8,000 as AI investment begins to pay off
Wall Street giants see cloud businesses surging as AI investments start yielding returns, prompting fresh price target upgrades.
finance.biggo.com · +14 outlets
Japan second-quarter GDP grows 1.1% on an annualized basis, missing expectations
Japan's economy grew at half the expected pace, adding to concerns about global economic momentum.
US Top News and Analysis · +14 outlets
German companies cut US investment to three-year low
German firms are reducing their American exposure amid geopolitical and economic uncertainty.
Reuters · +14 outlets
Japanese automakers vulnerable to one-two punch of Iran war, yen rally
Japanese car makers face dual pressures from the Iran conflict disrupting supply chains and a strengthening yen hurting exports.
US Top News and Analysis · +1 outlets
Ferrari Luce becomes a $40 million collector's item after auction
The auction of Ferrari's first fully electric car came nearly three months after its unveiling, with the Luce fetching a premium as a collector's item.
US Top News and Analysis · +14 outlets
Lamborghini unveils Revuelto SV, its most powerful production car ever
The limited-edition V12 hybrid produces over 1,050 horsepower and carries a starting price of $741,172.
US Top News and Analysis · +14 outlets
Stock-picking funds are performing as poorly as ever, WSJ reports
Active fund managers continue to struggle to beat their benchmarks in the current market environment.
WSJ · +7 outlets

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