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Anthropic Targets IPO at Least as Large as SpaceX Offering
Anthropic is reportedly targeting an IPO that would raise at least as much capital as SpaceX's record-breaking public offering.
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News MarketsTake-Two Loses Billions in Market Value Following GTA VI Leak Reports
Take-Two Interactive lost roughly $2.8 billion in market value after reports of new GTA VI leaks fueled investor concerns ahead of the game's release.
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Alibaba Profit Drops 75% as AI Investment Accelerates
Alibaba's quarterly profit fell about 75% as aggressive investment in AI infrastructure and cloud computing continued to pressure near-term earnings.
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Moderna Surges After Historic Phase 3 Success for First mRNA Cancer Therapy
Moderna shares surged after positive Phase 3 results for the first successful mRNA cancer therapy, adding more than $50 billion in market value.
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News BusinessNvidia Explores Investment in Mercor at $20 Billion Valuation
Nvidia is reportedly considering an investment in AI data startup Mercor at a $20 billion valuation as demand for high-quality training data continues to accelerate.
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