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Nvidia Looks to Acquire Israeli AI Startup AI21 Labs
December 30, 2025

Nvidia is reportedly in advanced discussions to acquire Israeli artificial intelligence (AI) startup AI21 Labs. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today....

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VC Firms Expect Enterprises to Concentrate AI Spending on Proven Solutions
December 30, 2025

Venture capital firms reportedly expect enterprises to spend more on artificial intelligence in 2026 while also concentrating that spending on fewer contracts. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

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JCPenney Private Equity Deal Leaves 117 Stores in Limbo
December 30, 2025

Earlier this year, private equity firm Onyx Partners announced plans to buy 117 JCPenney stores. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter,...

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SoftBank Makes Good on $40 Billion OpenAI Investment
December 30, 2025

SoftBank completed its promised $40 billion investment commitment to OpenAI, CNBC reported Tuesday (Dec. 30), citing unnamed sources. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to...

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Chinese AI Startup MiniMax to Seek $600 Million in Hong Kong IPO
December 30, 2025

Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) startup MiniMax reportedly aims to raise over $600 million in an initial public offering (IPO) in Hong Kong. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

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Caterpillar’s Data Center Generators Fuel Sale Surge
December 30, 2025

Caterpillar has long been known for construction equipment like bulldozers and dump trucks. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By...

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Banking Deals Catch Eye of Activist Investors Amid Deregulation
December 30, 2025

Relaxed rules in the U.S. around banking mergers have reportedly caught the eye of activist investors. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily...

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Inside the AI Upgrades Reshaping Consumer Devices
December 30, 2025

Ahead of CES 2026 next week in Las Vegas, several consumer electronics manufacturers are previewing hardware products built on specific, identifiable artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. The devices span wearables, mixed-reality systems, home security, appliances and robotics, but each relies on concrete combinations of cameras, sensors,...

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Microsoft CEO Injects ‘Sense of Urgency’ Into AI Efforts
December 30, 2025

Microsoft’s CEO has reportedly undertaken major changes to bolster the company’s artificial intelligence (AI) business. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter,...