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Nvidia Looks to Acquire Israeli AI Startup AI21 Labs

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

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...

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

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...

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

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...

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

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...

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Big Tech Momentum Holds at Year End With Meta Buying Manus
Big Tech Momentum Holds at Year End With Meta Buying Manus
December 30, 2025  |  Big Tech

Big Tech is closing the year with continued momentum as companies push artificial intelligence deeper into products, infrastructure and monetization strategies. Get the Full Story...

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

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...

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

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...

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AEON Teams With X Layer to Expand Scan to Pay
AEON Teams With X Layer to Expand Scan to Pay
December 30, 2025  |  Cryptocurrency

Payment and settlement layer AEON integrated with X Layer, OKX’s Ethereum Layer 2 network. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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US Bill Takes Fresh Look at Bank-FinTech Partnerships
US Bill Takes Fresh Look at Bank-FinTech Partnerships
December 30, 2025  |  Partnerships

For many financial institutions, particularly small banks and credit unions, collaborating with FinTechs has become one of the most effective ways to modernize products, improve...

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