OpenAI, Now Valued at Over $80 Billion, Launches New Text-to-Video Tool Sora
ChatGPT maker OpenAI reportedly reached a valuation of $80 billion or more after completing a business deal to raise more funds.
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Israeli Cybersecurity Startup Wiz Rejects Google’s $23 Billion Acquisition: Report
The startup said it will instead focus on reaching $1 billion in revenue before considering publicly selling its shares.
Barbie Creator Mattel's Shares at an Uptick After L Catterton Reveals Buyout Offer
French private equity firm L Catterton reportedly approached toymaker Mattel with an offer to acquire it, according to several sources quoted by Reuters...
Aurea Group Agrees to Acquire The Body Shop Out of Bankruptcy for Undisclosed Amount
The Aurea Group and several investors are expected to acquire The Body Shop after it announced its bankruptcy earlier this year...
US Online Spending Surge to $7.2 Billion, Thanks to Amazon Prime Day Frenzy
The first day of Amazon's Prime Day event in the U.S. saw $7.2 billion in online sales, surpassing expectations and marking an 11.3% increase from the previous year...
Macy’s Ends Buyout Deal with Arkhouse, Brigade After Talks Deteriorate
The board of the department store Macy’s unanimously decided to termin...
Chinese Carbon Tech Firm XDS Invests on Mark Cavendish’s Cycling Team Astana Qazaqstan
Chinese carbon bicycle technology manufacturer XDS confirmed Monday (J...
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Donald Trump's Social Media Deal Greenlighted by SEC — And It Could Make Him a Fortune
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has given the green light for former President Donald Trump's media and technology firm to merge with the blank-check acquisition company Digital World
Walmart Is Eyeing to Buy TV Maker Vizio for More Than $2 Billion: Report
Walmart is reportedly planning to acquire Vizio for $2 billion. Here's what it means for the cheap TV market.
Alphabet Seeks Investor Financing for GFiber Internet Service to Expand Beyond Current Sites
Alphabet wants to seek external funding for its GFiber internet connection company to expand to other locations.
Australia's Sara Lee Saved From Voluntary Administration Through Private Acquisition
After entering voluntary administration last October, Australian dessert maker Sara Lee is now being sold.
Vodafone-Three Mobile Network Merger Prompts UK Antitrust Investigation
The UK's competition regulatory said it will investigate Vodafone's proposed merger with Three.
FTC to Investigate AI Deals of Tech Giants Microsoft, Amazon, and Google
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has initiated an inquiry into the substantial investments made by tech giants Microsoft, Amazon, and Google in AI startups like OpenAI and Anthropic.
Terraform Labs Files for Bankruptcy Protection in the US Following $53.6 Billion Crypto Crash
Terraform Labs, a stablecoin behind TerraUSD, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the United States on Sunday, Jan. 21. The move may allow them to execute their business plan.
Warren Buffett-Led Firm Berkshire Hathaway Buys Remaining 20% Stake in Pilot Travel From Haslam Family
The Warren Buffett-led conglomerate Berkshire Hathaway announced on Tuesday that it is buying the remaining 20% stake in the Pilot truck stop business of the Haslam family.
JetBlue Airways' $3.8 Billion Acquisition of Spirit Airlines Blocked by Judge
A federal judge on Tuesday blocked JetBlue Airways' planned $3.8 billion acquisition of Spirit Airlines.
