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Meta May Overtake Google Search in Ad Revenue This Year, Bernstein Says

Bernstein analysts say Meta could pass Google Search in advertising revenue by year-end 2025, driven by returns on its roughly $60 billion AI spending.

Meta May Overtake Google Search in Ad Revenue This Year, Bernstein Says

Bernstein analysts say Meta could pass Google Search in advertising revenue by year-end 2025, driven by returns on its roughly $60 billion AI spending.

PG&E Sinks 18%, Edison Falls 23% as California Wildfire Bill Omits Liability Cap

PG&E fell 18% and Edison International 23% after a California wildfire bill offered victim protections but no cap on utility liability, exposing investors

Supreme Court Lets Trump Continue $400 Million White House Ballroom Construction

A divided US Supreme Court ruled 5-4 on Monday to let the White House continue building a $400 million ballroom while lawsuits proceed. Roberts dissented.

Nvidia Invests $3.5 Billion in MediaTek to Deepen AI Chip Partnership

Nvidia has committed $3.5 billion to MediaTek through convertible bonds, expanding an AI chip partnership between the two semiconductor firms.

Maersk to temporarily operate Panama Canal ports after court voids Hutchison contract

Maersk will temporarily operate two Panama Canal ports after Panama’s Supreme Court ruled the previous concession unconstitutional, triggering a transition plan and renewed scrutiny of strategic canal-linked infrastructure.

Dow to cut 4,500 jobs, 13% of workforce, in restructuring push as AI and automation take bigger role

Dow will cut about 4,500 jobs as it restructures to boost efficiency and expand AI and automation, while forecasting weaker-than-expected first-quarter revenue amid sluggish demand.

SpaceX in talks to merge with xAI ahead of planned 2026 IPO, source says

SpaceX is reported to be in merger talks with Elon Musk’s AI firm xAI ahead of a planned 2026 IPO, a move that could combine Grok, Starlink and SpaceX infrastructure under one structure.

South Korea exports seen up nearly 30% as AI chip boom drives fastest jump in 4+ years

South Korea’s exports are expected to post their fastest growth in over four years as AI-driven semiconductor demand surges, boosting shipments to China and the US ahead of official trade data on February 1.

S&P 500 and Nasdaq fall as investors question returns on Big Tech’s AI splurge

Wall Street fell as the S&P 500 and Nasdaq slid on fears that Big Tech’s soaring AI spending will take longer to pay off, with Microsoft and software stocks leading declines while the Dow also dipped.

Jensen Huang: Beijing not finished with H200 licensing despite conditional green lights

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said China is still finalising licensing for H200 AI chips, leaving sales uncertain despite conditional approvals for major Chinese tech firms and strong demand.

Amazon confirms 16,000 job cuts after “Project Dawn” message was sent by mistake

Amazon confirmed about 16,000 corporate job cuts after an internal “Project Dawn” layoff message was sent accidentally, extending a broader push to reduce layers, boost efficiency and expand AI-driven automation.

UPS to cut 30,000 jobs and close 24 sites as Amazon volume “glide-down” continues

UPS plans to cut up to 30,000 jobs and close 24 facilities in 2026 as it reduces Amazon delivery volume, even as the company beat earnings estimates and forecast higher revenue for the year.

Wall Street pushes S&P 500 toward 7,000 while Dow falls as healthcare stocks tumble

Wall Street lifted the S&P 500 to a record and closer to 7,000 as earnings rolled in and the Fed meeting began, while the Dow slipped after health insurers sank on Medicare Advantage news.

Tesla stock in focus ahead of results as Wall Street debates growth vs profitability

Tesla is set for a key earnings test as investors watch margins, demand and pricing strategy, with the results expected to influence sentiment across the EV and tech markets.

USA Rare Earth surges after $1.6B federal deal boosts US supply chain push

USA Rare Earth shares jumped after the US backed a $1.6 billion funding package to build a Texas mine and US magnet facility, boosting Washington’s push to reduce dependence on China.

S&P 500 nears 7,000 as Wall Street rallies ahead of Fed decision and big tech earnings

US stocks edged higher as the S&P 500 gained about 0.4% on Monday, with investors positioning for a pivotal week dominated by major tech...

Gold hits fresh record above $5,100 on geopolitical stress, weaker dollar and ETF inflows

Gold surged above $5,100 to a new all-time high as investors rushed into safe havens amid geopolitical tension, a weaker dollar, central bank buying and renewed ETF inflows.

China’s Sinochem moves to ease Pirelli standoff as US expansion faces scrutiny

Sinochem has proposed a “structured solution” to resolve a governance dispute at Pirelli, as Camfin increases its stake and Italy weighs intervention under golden power rules.

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