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Nvidia Chips, Donald Trump Turn Armenia Into AI Hotspot
Published: September 22, 2026 04:00
During the Cold War, the Soviet Union’s smallest republic was an electronics and tech center for the Communist superpower. Now Armenia is on track to become one of the world’s top hubs for American AI infrastructure.
Australia Bets on AI to Spur Economic Growth For Decades
Published: September 22, 2026 03:58
Australia is betting on AI to drive economic growth over the next 40 years. The Treasury’s Intergenerational Report says the technology is expected to help deliver its long‑term labor productivity target of 1.2% a year. It also estimates $150 billion could…
VeriSilicon CEO on Business Strategy
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-09-22/verisilicon-ceo-on-business-strategy-video
Published: September 22, 2026 03:54
Wayne Dai, Chairman, CEO and President of Shanghai listed chip-design firm VeriSilicon, discusses his company's business and growth strategy, as it looks to expand to more markets globally. He speaks with Shery Ahn on the sidelines of CITIC Securities’…
Geoff Raby Previews Trump-Xi Summit in DC
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-09-22/geoff-raby-previews-trump-xi-summit-in-dc-video
Published: September 22, 2026 03:52
Geoff Raby, Former Australian Ambassador to China, discusses his expectations for the summit between US President Trump and Chinese President Xi, that will focus on topics like trade and AI. He speaks with Haidi Stroud Watts on "Bloomberg: The Asia Trade".…
Alibaba Shares Jump on New AI Chip
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-09-22/alibaba-shares-jump-on-new-ai-chip-video
Published: September 22, 2026 03:36
Alibaba is rolling out what it calls China’s most powerful AI chip, an accelerator to compete with Nvidia Corp. and underpin a massive expansion of data center capacity in coming years. (Source: Bloomberg)
Tencent Releases AI Image Model to Catch ByteDance, Alibaba
Published: September 22, 2026 03:13
Tencent Holdings Ltd. launched its latest and best image-generation model on the same day as rival Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. kicked off its AI conference, signaling intent to catch up to industry leaders like ByteDance Ltd.
Alibaba Unveils AI Chip to Drive Global Data Center Buildout
Published: September 22, 2026 02:21
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. is rolling out what it calls China’s most powerful AI chip, an accelerator to compete with Nvidia Corp. and underpin a massive expansion of data center capacity in coming years.
Meta’s Personal Agent Fuels AI Optimism
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-09-22/meta-s-personal-agent-fuels-ai-optimism
Published: September 22, 2026 01:30
Global AI stocks rallied as early signs of success for Meta Platforms Inc.’s new personal agent revived optimism over chip demand, bolstering the sector after a recent rough patch driven by calls for slower AI development. (Source: Bloomberg)
China, US Discuss AI, Investment as Trade Talks Continue
Published: September 22, 2026 00:36
Chinese and US officials wrapped up their second day of talks in New York on Monday to discuss artificial intelligence, investment and trade as they sought to advance negotiations ahead of President Xi Jinping’s visit to the US this week. Bloomberg's…
Australian State Bans Data Centers From Residential Areas
Published: September 22, 2026 00:17
One of Australia’s largest states has banned the construction of data centers in residential areas and mandated that they must “bring their own renewable energy supply,” part of a slew of rules designed to tackle growing community pushback.
AI Trade Roars Back as Meta’s Personal Agent Fuels Optimism
Published: September 22, 2026 00:11
Global AI stocks rallied as early signs of success for Meta Platforms Inc.’s new personal agent revived optimism over chip demand, bolstering the sector after a recent rough patch driven by calls for slower AI development.
China and US Discuss AI, Investment on Second Day of Trade Talks
Published: September 22, 2026 00:07
Chinese and US officials wrapped up their second day of talks in New York on Monday to discuss artificial intelligence, investment and trade as they sought to advance negotiations ahead of President Xi Jinping’s visit to the US this week.
Google, Georgia Power Strike Deal to Boost Nuclear Capacity
Published: September 21, 2026 23:40
Alphabet Inc. agreed to fund capacity increases at two nuclear plants operated by a Southern Co. subsidiary that will add about 96 megawatts of new supplies amid a data center-driven jump in electricity demand.
Ligent Technologies to Debut After $727 Million in Hong Kong IPO
Published: September 21, 2026 23:00
AI computing networks maker Ligent Technologies Inc. is set to debut on the Hong Kong stock exchange on Tuesday after raising HK$5.7 billion ($727 million) in a initial public offering, adding to this year’s stampede of companies capitalizing on the global…
British Columbia Sues OpenAI Over Canada Mass Shooting Warning Failure
Published: September 21, 2026 19:40
British Columbia filed a lawsuit in California against OpenAI, alleging it could have used ChatGPT logs to warn police and avert a mass shooting in the Canadian province earlier this year.
Bitcoin Reaches Eight-Month High After Clarity Act Loss
Published: September 21, 2026 19:23
Bloomberg Intelligence Senior US Policy Analyst Nathan Dean discusses the Securities and Exchange Commission giving the green light for digital versions of securities to start trading in the US. This plan could reshape traditional market structure after…
Trump-Xi Summit Puts Global AI Race in Focus
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-09-21/bloomberg-tech-9-21-2026-video
Published: September 21, 2026 17:53
Bloomberg’s Ed Ludlow breaks down what to expect from the Trump-Xi summit later this week, with AI's role anticipated to be a major part of the agenda for those upcoming talks. Plus, Bloomberg reports Paramount reached a settlement with California and…
Google Takes on Apple, Microsoft With AI-Powered Laptops
Published: September 21, 2026 17:51
Google is taking another shot at the premium laptop market with its Googlebooks, priced at $899 and built around Gemini AI and with tighter integration with Android phones. Sameer Samat, president of the Android Ecosystem at Google, explains why the…
Congressman Calls for National Data Center Strategy
Published: September 21, 2026 17:50
Democratic Rep. Suhas Subramanyam of Virginia is calling for a national strategy to guide the rapid expansion of AI data centers, arguing the current state-by-state approach can leave communities bearing infrastructure costs. He discusses proposals to…
Meta’s New Muse AI App Tops Charts, Draws Strong Early Reviews
Published: September 21, 2026 17:44
Meta Platforms Inc.’s new artificial intelligence agent, Muse, has quickly risen to the top of mobile app charts, a sign that the social media company is gaining traction in the increasingly crowded market for consumer AI assistants.
Former xAI Staffer Eyes $50 Million for Firm to Fight Deepfakes
Published: September 21, 2026 17:31
A former xAI and Google staffer is in talks to raise roughly $50 million in seed funding for a new company focused on combating deepfakes online, according to a person familiar with the matter.
Nvidia Buying an Additional $1.5 Billion in SB Energy Shares Ahead of IPO
Published: September 21, 2026 17:23
Nvidia Corp. is buying an additional $1.5 billion in shares of SB Energy Inc., a data center provider backed by SoftBank Group Corp., ahead of that company’s US initial public offering.
OpenAI Pushes US to Lead Effort to Set Global Standards for AI
Published: September 21, 2026 17:02
OpenAI is urging the US to lead an effort with other countries to set standards for cutting-edge artificial intelligence, in response to mounting concerns about the potential harms of the technology.
How AI Could Spark the Next Copper Boom
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-09-21/how-ai-could-spark-the-next-copper-boom-video
Published: September 21, 2026 16:08
AI data centers and power grid upgrades are quietly reshaping global copper demand. Morgan Stanley’s Amy Gower breaks down why data centers already punch above their weight, and why US tariff decisions could move copper next. (Source: Bloomberg)
Startups Like Harvey Embrace Open Models to Cut Reliance on Anthropic, OpenAI
Published: September 21, 2026 16:05
The $15.6 billion legal startup Harvey built its business around training AI models like OpenAI’s GPT-4 to do specialized work for lawyers. Recently, however, soaring artificial intelligence costs have nudged it to rethink its dependence on the AI giants.
Amazon Blocks Meta’s Muse AI Agent From Its Retail Site
Published: September 21, 2026 15:13
Amazon.com Inc. has blocked Meta Platforms Inc.’s new artificial intelligence agent from its retail site after the social media company declined a request to remove the bot.
Concerned About AI Cybersecurity: Guild
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-09-21/concerned-about-ai-cybersecurity-guild-video
Published: September 21, 2026 15:12
Robinhood Chief Investment Officer Stephanie Guild discusses the recent concerns over AI security and competitive dynamics with Bloomberg's Dani Burger on "Open Interest." (Source: Bloomberg)
Accenture Will Help Anthropic Test AI Model Safety
Published: September 21, 2026 14:44
Anthropic PBC is partnering with Accenture Plc to test the safety of its advanced artificial intelligence models. Evaluators from Accenture will be embedded and tasked with trying to "break" these models before they're deployed. Bloomberg's Ed Ludlow…
Carl Pei’s Nothing to Spin Off Budget Brand Into Standalone India Unit
Published: September 21, 2026 13:36
Swedish entrepreneur Carl Pei plans to carve out Nothing Technologies Ltd.’s budget smartphone and electronics unit into a majority Indian-owned company, betting that the South Asian nation is poised to become the next global consumer technology hub.
Google Rolls Out $899-Plus Googlebooks from Dell, HP, Lenovo, Acer, ASUS
Published: September 21, 2026 13:00
Alphabet Inc.’s Google announced pricing and hardware specifications for the first so-called Googlebooks, marking a push into a high-end laptop market where built-in artificial intelligence features have become the norm.
Bessent Targets OpenAI Managers for Hugging Face Incident
Published: September 21, 2026 12:50
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the responsibility for the recent hacking incident involving OpenAI’s advanced artificial intelligence models was with that firm’s managers, while stopping short of suggesting any consequences.
Anthropic and Microsoft Dominate Nscale’s $103 Billion in Contracts
Published: September 21, 2026 12:06
Nscale’s 1,000-fold increase in contacts over the last three years is mainly due to two clients thirsty for artificial intelligence computing capacity: Microsoft Corp. and Anthropic PBC.
Trump-Xi Meeting: China-US AI Rivalry Poses Questions for Summit
Published: September 21, 2026 11:13
Artificial intelligence will be high on the agenda when US President Donald Trump sits down with China’s Xi Jinping at the White House on Thursday. Both superpowers see AI as the new focal point of their economic rivalry. Trump declared on Sept. 13 that…
Smart Ring Maker Oura, Backers Seek $2.2 Billion in US IPO
Published: September 21, 2026 11:09
Health and fitness ring-maker Oura Inc. and some of its backers are seeking to raise as much as $2.2 billion in an initial public offering.
Trump, AI Boosters Miss the Mark With US Voters
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2026-09-21/trump-ai-boosters-miss-the-mark-with-us-voters
Published: September 21, 2026 11:02
Calls to press forward with the technology clash with voters who don’t see the benefits
Danske Workforce to Shrink as Technology Rolls Out Across Lender
Published: September 21, 2026 10:57
Danske Bank A/S’s workforce will continue to shrink in coming years as customers’ needs change and the lender increasingly adopts artificial intelligence and other technology, according to a top executive.
AI Risk Is Spreading Across Stocks, Pension Funds, Bonds and Private Markets
Published: September 21, 2026 10:28
The profitable and inescapable AI trade
SoftBank Seeking Over $11 Billion in Junk Bond Deal for OpenAI Investment
Published: September 21, 2026 10:26
SoftBank is looking to issue the equivalent of more than $11 billion in what would be one of the biggest junk bond deals ever, according to people familiar with the matter. This comes as the company ramps up its investments in ChatGPT creator OpenAI. Neil…
UK Power Price Jumps to Highest Since January 2025 on Less Wind
Published: September 21, 2026 10:11
UK day-ahead power prices climbed to the highest since January 2025 as wind generation is forecast to drop, meaning the country may have to rely more on expensive fossil-fuel plants.
Google Fined By Irish Watchdog For Location Data Rule Breach
Published: September 21, 2026 09:43
Ireland’s media watchdog has fined Alphabet Inc.’s Google over how the tech company processed location data after complaints from several European consumer rights organizations.
AI Dissent Spooks US Investors in Philippine Hub, Official Says
Published: September 21, 2026 08:41
Some US investors have raised questions about the prospects of a planned AI hub in the Philippines amid brewing opposition to the Washington-backed project, according to an official from the Southeast Asian nation.
South Africa’s Planned Crypto Curbs May Hit Deals Worth Millions
Published: September 21, 2026 08:20
Digital-asset companies operating in South Africa have halted billions of rand in deals over proposed regulatory changes that would include cryptocurrencies under the country’s exchange-control regime and limit their use in cross-border transactions,…
New Data Centers Worth $68 Billion Disrupted in US, Data Show
Published: September 21, 2026 05:32
Opposition to data centers continues to mount in the US.
T. Rowe Fund Targets Chinese Winners of Booming AI Supply Chain
Published: September 21, 2026 03:55
A top-performing T. Rowe Price fund is ramping up bets on Greater China companies lower down the AI supply chain, betting the region’s investment cycle still has room to catch up with global trends.
BofA's Oberoi on Markets, AI Trade, Central Bank Policy
Published: September 21, 2026 03:39
Chris Oberoi, Head of Asia Pacific Research at BofA Global Research, discusses his outlook for global markets, the AI investment theme and the direction of central bank policy. He speaks with Haidi Stroud-Watts on the sidelines of the BofA APAC Conference…
CATL Sees Limited Impact From China’s New Battery Tax on Orders
Published: September 21, 2026 03:03
Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. has seen some volatility in domestic orders since China’s consumption tax on batteries took effect this month, but overall the impact has been limited, according to a company executive.
Australia to Rely on AI to Spur Growth as Global Tensions Deepen
Published: September 21, 2026 02:30
Australia will rely on the rollout and development of Artificial Intelligence to drive economic growth over the next 40 years, a time when the global economy is likely to become even more fragmented and unpredictable.
India’s Surprise Growth Market Is China But Trade Deficits Swell
Published: September 21, 2026 01:00
India is selling more manufactured goods to China, with electronics emerging as a bright spot in a trade relationship that remains overwhelmingly tilted in Beijing’s favor.
Bessent Hails ‘Successful’ China Talks on AI, Trade
Published: September 21, 2026 00:45
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent described talks with his Chinese counterparts that spanned artificial intelligence, trade and investment as “very successful” ahead of this week’s summit between presidents of the world’s two biggest economies.…
Bessent Hails ‘Very Successful’ China Talks on AI, Trade
Published: September 21, 2026 00:15
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent lauded “very successful” talks with his Chinese counterparts that spanned artificial intelligence, trade and investment ahead of this week’s summit between leaders Donald Trump and Xi Jinping.
Ingenia Rejects New $1.5 Billion Warburg Pincus Takeover Bid
Published: September 20, 2026 22:52
Ingenia Communities Group has rejected a sweetened takeover offer by private equity giant Warburg Pincus and its affiliates, saying the bid undervalues the Australian developer.
Musk’s Boring Co. Working on Tunnel to Link Austin, San Antonio
Published: September 20, 2026 19:19
Elon Musk said his Boring Co. venture is working on a tunnel project in Texas that would connect the cities of Austin and San Antonio.
Citi CEO Sees ‘Tsunami’ of Patching to Secure AI Defense
Published: September 20, 2026 16:53
Citigroup CEO Jane Fraser said that companies are racing to build up their defenses on artificial-intelligence models. Speaking on the AI revolution, Fraser said when Mythos came out, “that was not a good day.” She spoke at the 2026 Qatar Economic Forum,…
Microsoft AI Chief Says China Isn’t Excuse to Forego Regulation
Published: September 20, 2026 16:30
Microsoft Corp. artificial intelligence chief Mustafa Suleyman said concerns about China’s progress on AI shouldn’t be used as an argument against putting guardrails around the rapidly advancing technology.
Apple’s Home AI Hub Details; Apple Fitness+ Layoffs and iPhone Duo Apple Pencil
Published: September 20, 2026 14:00
Also: What happened with the iPhone Duo Pencil and layoffs at Fitness+.
Howard Marks Flags Uncertainty in AI Investing
Published: September 20, 2026 13:43
Oaktree Capital Management co-founder & co-chair Howard Marks says optimism has dominated markets since late 2022, pushing investors to look past bad news and making caution increasingly important. Marks is on Bloomberg This Weekend and tells David Gura…
Meloni Eyes More Stringent School Laws to Counter Far-Right Rise
Published: September 20, 2026 13:41
Italy’s center-right coalition government moved to counter the surge of the ultranationalist National Future party, with Premier Giorgia Meloni proposing new education laws that would place more restrictions on foreigners.
China to Ramp Up Enforcement Against Malicious Price Competition
Published: September 20, 2026 03:53
China will step up scrutiny of malicious price competition, including cost investigations and price inspections of companies that engage in such practices, the State Administration for Market Regulation said at a State Council Information Office briefing…
China August Power Use Tops 1 Trillion kWh, Load Hits Record
Published: September 20, 2026 03:35
China’s electricity consumption exceeded 1 trillion kilowatt-hours in August as power demand remained robust, the National Energy Administration said on its WeChat account Sunday.
China’s Smart-Glasses Sales Double in First Eight Months of Year
Published: September 20, 2026 02:23
China’s sales of smart glasses on key platforms more than doubled in the first eight months of the year, while those of electrocardiogram monitors rose 75% and action cameras gained about 27%, the Ministry of Commerce said in a statement on Sunday.
Australia’s Albanese Urges World to Act for Humanity in AI Race
Published: September 20, 2026 00:39
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said middle powers have an important role to play in mitigating the risks posed by artificial intelligence and called for cooperation between the US and China.
Trump to Name AI Czar While Rejecting Safety Risks as a Hoax
Published: September 19, 2026 18:02
President Donald Trump said he would name an artificial intelligence czar as he continued to push tech companies to race ahead with development despite growing fears safety.
India’s Silicon Valley Is Straining Under Its Own Growth
Published: September 19, 2026 14:03
Bangalore helped turn India into a global hub for software services, tech talent and outsourcing, building an ecosystem that now supports multinational firms, domestic startups and capital. But the city’s success has also become one of its biggest…
MBA Programs Race to Adapt to the AI Era
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-09-19/mba-programs-race-to-adapt-to-the-ai-era-video
Published: September 19, 2026 13:52
Stanford Graduate School of Business remains atop Bloomberg Businessweek’s US MBA rankings, scoring strongly in areas including compensation, networking and entrepreneurship. Bloomberg Businessweek Senior Editor Dimitra Kessenides is on Bloomberg This…
A Goldman M&A Banker Helped Bring the Olympics to Los Angeles
Published: September 19, 2026 08:08
We're in an era of megadeals, with Goldman Sachs reporting a record year for big deal volumes as companies scramble to compete with AI. Gene Sykes has seen multiple deal cycles come and go over his multi-decade career at the firm. The co-head of mergers…
China State TV Affiliate Flags Anthropic Data and Privacy Risks
Published: September 19, 2026 06:33
Anthropic PBC’s privacy-policy revisions have increased risks to user data by allowing information to be shared with US intelligence agencies when the company considers it necessary without legal procedures, a social-media account affiliated with China…
California Court Blocks Part of TikTok’s $400 Million Settlement
Published: September 19, 2026 05:54
A Los Angeles judge tentatively opposed part of the US government’s agreement with TikTok to resolve allegations of children’s privacy violations, extending uncertainty around the service’s operations in the country.
Nvidia CEO Says There’s ‘0% Chance’ That World Will End in 2030
Published: September 18, 2026 23:31
Nvidia Corp. Chief Executive Officer Jensen Huang renewed his pushback against AI doomsday scenarios, saying that the technology doesn’t pose an extinction risk to humanity.
OpenAI Projects Burning Through $278 Billion by 2030
Published: September 18, 2026 23:02
OpenAI expects that its negative free cash flow will reach $278 billion from 2026 to the end of 2030, according to a person familiar with the matter, citing materials shared in July as part of a major computing deal.
Google Joins OpenAI, Anthropic, Meta in Disclosing AI Hacks
Published: September 18, 2026 22:45
Google’s Gemini artificial intelligence model inadvertently hacked into three company systems in May during cybersecurity testing, adding to a string of breaches by AI agents that have alarmed security experts and developers of the technology alike.
Accenture’s Gramling on Latest Holiday Shopping Survey
Published: September 18, 2026 21:36
Kathryn Gramling discusses new Accenture data showing that nearly half of consumers plan to spend the same amount or less than they did last year. She discusses whether that level of restrained spending represents a meaningful shift from prior years and…
Zocdoc CEO on Rollout of its Care Access Network
Published: September 18, 2026 21:31
Dr. Oliver Kharraz, the CEO and Founder of Zocdoc, joins the program to discuss the company’s latest development: the launch of a new care access network. Kharraz discusses how the update is expected to drive growth and what has changed for patients…
Investing for the AI Boom: Masters in Business with Glen Kacher
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-09-18/investing-for-the-ai-boom-masters-in-business-video
Published: September 18, 2026 21:00
Barry speaks with Glen Kacher, Managing Director and CIO of Light Street Capital. They discuss his tenure at Integral Capital Partners, as well as his start at Tiger Management under founder Julian Robertson. They discuss being a hedge fund surrounded by…
Anthropic to Embed Accenture Evaluators to Test AI Safety
Published: September 18, 2026 20:49
Anthropic PBC is partnering with Accenture Plc, a management and technology consulting company, to test the safety of its advanced artificial intelligence models by embedding evaluators from the consulting firm directly within its operations.
Anthropic’s Annualized Revenue to Top $100 Billion in 2026: NYT
Published: September 18, 2026 20:33
Anthropic PBC is expected to generate more than $100 billion in annualized revenue this year, according to the New York Times, citing people familiar with the matter.
Bitcoin Tops $80,000 as Coinbase and Crypto Stocks Rally | Closing Bell
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-09-18/bitcoin-tops-80-000-closing-bell-video
Published: September 18, 2026 20:21
Comprehensive cross-platform coverage of the U.S. market close on Bloomberg Television, Bloomberg Radio, and YouTube with Romaine Bostick, Jess Menton, Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec. (Source: Bloomberg)
Nvidia-Backed Data Center Firm Nscale Files Publicly for IPO
Published: September 18, 2026 19:52
Nscale, a developer of artificial intelligence data centers that counts Nvidia Corp. and Microsoft Corp. among its partners, filed for an initial public offering in New York to fund the equipment satisfying AI’s insatiable demand for computing power.
Crusoe CEO: Data Center Indusry Has a 'Marketing Issue’
Published: September 18, 2026 19:46
Crusoe CEO Chase Lochmiller discusses the AI infrastructure company's nearly $4 billion in fresh funding sending its valuation to almost $31 billion. He also discusses how it will fuel the company’s push to build AI infrastructure spanning data centers,…
Former FTC Technologist Warns Against an AI ‘Cartel’
Published: September 18, 2026 19:45
As frontier AI labs seek greater coordination on safety, Neil Chilson, Head of AI Policy at the Abundance Institute and former FTC Chief Technologist, warns that government-backed antitrust exemptions could create a durable “cartel” that ultimately harms…
Anthropic Investor Franklin: AI Safety Concerns Won't Slow Spending
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-09-18/ai-safety-concerns-won-t-slow-spending-video
Published: September 18, 2026 19:42
Calls to “pace” development at the AI frontier are unlikely to translate into a slowdown in infrastructure spending, according to Sara Araghi, Franklin Templeton Portfolio Manager and Franklin Venture Partner. She argues that even if labs temper some model…
Anthropic's Existential Risk Warnings Hijack Larger AI Debate
Published: September 18, 2026 19:35
As AI itself starts to help build the next generation of AI, warnings about losing control are growing louder. But critics say the focus on existential risk is overshadowing problems already here. Bloomberg's Rachel Metz and Davey Alba join Ed Ludlow on…
Nvidia, Google, Emerald AI Form AI Energy Management Alliance
Published: September 18, 2026 18:28
Nvidia, Google and Emerald AI have launched the AI Energy Management Alliance (AEMA), a coalition that dynamically manages the electricity use of data centers in response to grid conditions. Varun Sivaram Founder and CEO of Emerald AI joins to discuss the…
Meta-Tied Data Center Draws Blowout Demand for Debut Junk Bond
Published: September 18, 2026 18:18
The first junk-bond offering for a data center tied to Meta Platforms Inc. attracted demand more than four times the deal’s size, with juicy yields helping to lure investors.
Buffett Steps Down at Berkshire
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-09-18/open-interest-9-18-2026-video
Published: September 18, 2026 17:05
Get a jump start on the US trading day with David Gura on "Bloomberg Open Interest." Tech stocks pare morning gains as the sector’s recovery from a rocky week loses steam, while the S&P 500 turns lower and Brent crude extends its decline. Plus, China…
Disney Names AI Executive as First-Ever Chief Technology Officer
Published: September 18, 2026 16:47
Walt Disney Co. named Karandeep Anand to the newly created role of chief technology officer for the entertainment giant.
Fire Flares Up at Damaged Moss Landing Battery Storage Site
Published: September 18, 2026 16:38
Fire crews are responding to a blaze Friday at Vistra Corp.’s damaged battery storage facility in California.
Immunology Drugmaker Electra Opens Flat After Upsized US IPO
Published: September 18, 2026 16:08
Electra Therapeutics Inc., a clinical-stage developer of immunology drugs, opened at its IPO price on Friday after raising $350 million in an upsized US offering.
AI Spend Has Been 'Critical' for US Economy, Says Torsten Slok
Published: September 18, 2026 15:24
AI hardware continued to drive August’s increase in import prices, as it has throughout the year. Commodity-price volatility from the Iran war raised the cost of industrial materials at the border. Companies face higher input costs and rising expenses tied…
Newsom Issues Executive Order on Creation of AI ‘Kill Switch’
Published: September 18, 2026 15:12
California Governor Gavin Newsom issued an executive order on Friday pushing to implement guardrails on artificial intelligence in the state that’s the epicenter of the technology’s boom.
Amsted Said to Weigh $6 Billion Sale of Cooling System Unit BAC
Published: September 18, 2026 15:06
Amsted Industries is exploring a sale of cooling system provider Baltimore Aircoil Co., as strong demand for data center components pushes more owners to test the market, according to people familiar with the matter.
PWC CEO Rejects AI Job Doom
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-09-18/pwc-ceo-rejects-ai-job-doom-video
Published: September 18, 2026 15:06
PWC CEO Paul Griggs says AI should be viewed as a business transformation, not simply a technology upgrade. He says companies most exposed to AI are seeing stronger productivity and hiring, while PWC itself is adding engineers, data scientists and…
Amazon in EU Crosshairs Over Suspected Price Curbs on Sellers
Published: September 18, 2026 15:02
Amazon.com Inc. is under scrutiny from the European Union for potentially imposing unfair restrictions on firms selling on its platform.
Yahoo Finance and Polymarket End Prediction Market Partnership
Published: September 18, 2026 14:23
Yahoo Finance has ended a partnership with Polymarket in which the financial news platform used Polymarket data to create a prediction market hub on its website.
The $40 Million Journey Behind ‘The Blood of Dawnwalker’
Published: September 18, 2026 14:00
The makers of the hit game talk about its relatively smooth development
LNG Tanker With US Cargo Reported to Be Victim of Cyberattack
Published: September 18, 2026 13:49
A liquefied natural gas tanker bringing fuel from the US to Europe suffered a systems failure that the crew reported as a suspected cyber attack, according to people familiar with the matter.
Brookfield’s Flatt Says AI ‘Slowing Down Anyway’ as Builders Can’t Keep Up
Published: September 18, 2026 12:28
Brookfield Corp. Chief Executive Officer Bruce Flatt said the artificial-intelligence race is already slowing because developers can’t build enough infrastructure to keep pace with what AI companies are demanding.
Hugging Face AI Hack Shows Humans Can Keep the Technology in Check
Published: September 18, 2026 11:02
The rhetoric focused on the technology’s existential threat overshadows more correctable issues
Trump and Xi Jinping Face Off on AI as White House Meeting Nears
Published: September 18, 2026 10:29
The two countries don’t even agree on AI’s biggest threats
SoftBank Boosts Credit Line to $6.5 Billion as AI Debts Mount
Published: September 18, 2026 09:09
SoftBank Group Corp. secured an additional $450 million to increase the size of an existing credit line to $6.5 billion, people familiar with the matter said, giving the Japanese conglomerate more financial flexibility as it expands investments in…
Software Stocks Get New Life From Strong Earnings, AI Warnings
Published: September 18, 2026 08:28
Software stocks were basically left for dead earlier this year as investors bet that the business was doomed by the emergence of artificial intelligence. But it turns out that imminent demise was greatly exaggerated.
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