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China’s tech stocks enter bull market after DeepSeek breakthrough

Budget AI model triggers global reappraisal of Chinese technology companies

Financial Times - 8h

Cerebras-Perplexity deal targets $100B search market with ultra-fast AI

Cerebras and Perplexity AI launch ultra-fast Sonar search model running at 1,200 tokens per second, challenging traditional search engines.

VentureBeat - 16h

Use This Harvard Professor’s TALK Method to Go From Boring Small Talk to Deep, Meaningful Conversations

Dreading that next networking event? Transform empty chit-chat into truly meaningful conversations using the TALK method.

Inc. - 1d

Merck In Talks to Buy Cancer Drugmaker Springworks

After a slow 2024, dealmaking in the U.S. healthcare sector is picking up.

Inc. - 1d

Fox Corp. acquires conservative podcast marketer Red Seat Ventures

The company that specializes in selling conservative and true-crime programming will remain independently operated.

Los Angeles Times - 1d

Markets Play Down the Hit From Trump’s Latest Trade Fight

Global markets are in a wait-and-see mode as President Trump vows to slap steel and aluminum tariffs, among other levies, on trading partners.

The New York Times - 2d

German elections: When are they, what’s being decided and how that will impact markets

The election for the 630-seat Bundestag is taking place on Sunday, Feb. 23. It’s happening seven months early after a snap election was agreed.

MarketWatch - 2h

When Will China’s Leader Talk to Trump?

Xi Jinping seems to be in no rush to engage with President Trump, who has sent mixed signals about when a call might happen (or whether it already has).

The New York Times - 5h

Markets may be underestimating how much inflation will fall this year

It is not just tariffs that might affect growth but also trade uncertainty and the effects of the Trump policy agenda

Financial Times - 8h

Trade, tariffs and visas to dominate Trump-Modi talks

The leaders share a warm relationship, but both will have their own wish list when they meet this week.

BBC News - 13h

Trump’s best pick to succeed Powell at the Fed is this ‘battle-tested’ market expert

Neel Kashkari is Trump’s best choice for the Federal Reserve’s next chair.

MarketWatch - 15h

Ford CEO says Trump's tariffs are causing 'chaos' in auto industry

President Donald Trump’s tariffs, both implemented and just threatened, are causing “chaos” for the U.S. automotive industry, according to Ford Motor CEO Jim Farley.

NBC News - 18h

KD shrugs off trade talk: 'Part of the business'

Kevin Durant addressed the widespread speculation that the Suns attempted to trade him at the deadline last week, saying "it's just part of the business."

ESPN - 1d

India’s stock market has an influencer problem

Also in this newsletter: Private capital in space programme and P Venkatesalu’s mantra

Financial Times - 1d

Seven players to watch on NBA buyout market

There are some buyout candidates who could provide depth, including Daniel Theis and Jaden Springer.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

NHL Rumor Roundup: The Blues Could Become Major Sellers At The Trade Deadline

The St. Louis Blues surfaced in trade speculation and rumors near the end of last week. At risk of missing the playoffs again, will they be sellers and trade their captain?

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Talking points from Six Nations round two

England "find a way" to beat France and Ireland keep their Grand Slam hopes alive - the talking points from round two of the Six Nations.

BBC News - 2d

UK recruiters say toughest conditions in jobs market since Covid

KPMG/REC report points to impact of tax-raising measures in October Budget on employer confidence

Financial Times - 2d

Israeli delegation in Qatar for Gaza ceasefire talks

An Israel delegation arrived in Qatar on Sunday for more Gaza truce talks, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s spokesperson said, as its military withdrew from an important crossing point in the ...

NBC News - 2d

Why the stock market bulls are rooting for the Eagles in the Super Bowl

Subjecting the Super Bowl Predictor to statistical scrutiny.

MarketWatch - 2d

Do you have too much of your money invested in the stock market?

Also: A big warning for Tesla’s shareholders, Roth IRA timing and companies that are likely takeover targets.

MarketWatch - 2d

Here are the 3 things we're watching in the stock market this week

Rekindled inflation concerns and President Donald Trump threatening reciprocal tariffs Friday slammed Wall Street.

CNBC - 2d

The Friendship Bench: Bringing talk therapy into underserved communities

A program begun in Zimbabwe in which grandmothers and older listeners serve as "first responders" for those seeking mental health assistance in underserved communities has now expanded to nine ...

CBS News - 2d

Tory shadow minister downplays talk of Reform pact

Alex Burghart says the Tories are "not going to do a deal with a party who wants to kill us".

BBC News - 2d

These 2 seasonal stock-market patterns could give your portfolio a boost

Investors take notice of the presidential cycle and years ending in ‘5.’

MarketWatch - 3d

Giants 2025 NFL Mock Draft Roundup: Will Big Blue take QB at No. 3 or address other needs?

After a disastrous 3-14 season in 2024, the New York Giants have the 2025 NFL Draft's third overall pick. Here's what the experts have them doing.

Yahoo Sports - 3d

Germany's free-market FDP to rule out another coalition with Greens

Yahoo News - 3d

Jets 2025 NFL Mock Draft Roundup: Experts torn on what New York will do at No. 7

After a disappointing 5-12 season in 2024, the New York Jets have the 2025 NFL Draft's seventh overall pick. Here's what the experts have them doing.

Yahoo Sports - 3d

After DeepSeek Upended the Market, Is It Worth Investing in A.I.?

After the arrival of a less costly A.I. model from China, U.S. markets and academics are wrestling with the ultimate economic value of the technology.

The New York Times - 4d

Job Market Gives Fed Cover to Extend Interest Rate Pause

The central bank is grappling with how quickly to lower interest rates after pausing cuts last month.

The New York Times - 4d

An industry waits for Grand Theft Auto VI to get a release date

Take-Two's stubbornness on refusing to date GTAVI makes sense for them, but other game makers are holding their breath in the meantime.

VentureBeat - 5d

Grand Theft Auto V hits 210M units, Red Dead 70M shortly before GTA VI’s debut

Grand Theft Auto V has now sold over 210 million units, with Red Dead Redemption 2 following with 70 million has Rockstar's next sequel awaits.

VentureBeat - 5d

Celtics adding veteran wing Torrey Craig on buyout market

The Celtics have found the wing they were looking for on the buyout market by adding 34-year-old veteran Torrey Craig.

Yahoo Sports - 5d

NFL insider gives Kupp trade market update, potential destinations

How much of a trade market will Rams WR Cooper Kupp have? Here's the latest report from NFL insider Jeremy Fowler.

Yahoo Sports - 5d

Tariff Uncertainty Taxes the Auto Industry

For some in the car industry, the uncertainty surrounding a US-border trade war is almost worse than the tariffs themselves. If the tariffs go through, the costs might get passed down to buyers.

Wired - 6d

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