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Anthropic Explores $10 Billion Funding Round at Up to $350 Billion Valuation
Anthropic is reportedly seeking $10 billion in new funding at a valuation that could reach $350 billion.
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In brief Markets
Alphabet Overtakes Apple to Become World’s Second-Largest Company
Alphabet surpassed Apple in market value, becoming the world’s second-largest company behind Nvidia.
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Guide BusinessWhat Are Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A)? A Beginner’s Guide
Mergers and acquisitions combine or transfer businesses and control. Learn about motives, structures, valuation, financing, due diligence, approvals, integration, and risks.
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In brief Markets
Lockheed Martin Shares Slide After Trump Bans Defense Dividends and Buybacks
Lockheed Martin shares dropped after Trump banned dividends and buybacks for defense contractors until performance issues are resolved.
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In brief Business
xAI Raises $20 Billion in Oversubscribed Series E Funding Round
xAI raises $20 billion in an oversubscribed Series E round, strengthening its AI infrastructure and model development ambitions.
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