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Big Tech & Innovation
Apple Partners With Google to Integrate Gemini AI Into Future Features
Apple partners with Google to integrate Gemini AI models and cloud infrastructure for enhanced Siri and future AI features.
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In brief Markets
Alphabet Reaches $4 Trillion Market Capitalization on AI Momentum
Alphabet reached a $4 trillion valuation as investors bet on AI-driven growth across search, cloud, and enterprise services.
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In brief Crypto
Strategy Boosts Bitcoin Holdings as Saylor
Strategy bought 13,627 Bitcoin in early January as Michael Saylor and Binance founder CZ reaffirm confidence in crypto.
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In brief Crypto
Monero Hits Record High, Surpassing 2021 Peak
Monero climbed to a record $554, surpassing its 2021 peak as demand for privacy-focused cryptocurrencies rebounds.
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In brief Commodities
Silver Hits Record Above $85 as 2026 Rally Accelerates
Silver breaks above $85 per ounce for the first time as prices rise 19% in 2026 on strong demand and supply constraints.
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In brief Big Tech & Innovation
Former Trump Adviser Dina Powell McCormick Joins Meta as President
Meta names former Trump adviser Dina Powell McCormick as president and vice chairman, strengthening leadership amid AI expansion and regulatory focus.
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Story of the Day CommoditiesGold Breaks Above $4,600 for First Time as Political and Geopolitical Risks Surge
Gold surged past $4,600 an ounce for the first time as investors rushed into safe-haven assets amid mounting political pressure on the Federal Reserve and escalating geopolitical tensions.
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In brief Currencies
Iranian Rial Collapses as Exchange Rate Falls to Near-Zero Levels
Iran’s rial falls to near-zero exchange levels, highlighting deepening currency collapse and sustained economic pressure.
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U.S. Prosecutors Open Criminal Probe Into Fed Chair Powell, Raising Stakes for Central Bank
U.S. prosecutors have launched a criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell over disclosures tied to a headquarters renovation, escalating political pressure on the central bank amid rate policy tensions.
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