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Trump highlights partnership investing $500 billion in AI
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Healthy Returns: Biotech and pharma M&A is off to a good start in 2025 — but will it last?
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Here’s Why I’m Not Investing in Startups Right Now
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Bitkraft Ventures hires Anuj Tandon to kick off game investments in India
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Microsoft just built an AI that designs materials for the future: Here’s how it works
Microsoft researchers unveil MatterGen, which accelerates scientific discovery 15X and doubles success rates for stable compounds.VentureBeat - Jan. 16 -
Why Kings should remove Christie's interim tag after hot start
Kings interim coach Doug Christie has earned full-time consideration after Sacramento's surge with him at the helm.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 16 -
Tips for paying off debt
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Retail sales point to a robust holiday shopping season. U.S. economy starts off 2025 with some momentum.
Retail sales rose at a solid pace in the final month of 2024, capping off a good holiday shopping season and suggesting the economy entered the new year with some momentum.MarketWatch - Jan. 16 -
Why Microsoft Says You Should Start Prepping for Quantum Computing Now
Become ‘quantum-ready’ in 2025, says the tech giant, as it rolls out new quantum computing resources for businesses.Inc. - Jan. 15 -
Microsoft’s AutoGen update boosts AI agents with cross-language interoperability and observability
Microsoft's AutoGen for AI agents is popular among agent developers, and a new update addresses observability and flexibility issues.VentureBeat - Jan. 15 -
Microsoft launches Copilot Chat with AI agents; take that, Gemini!
Microsoft wants to make using Copilot a daily habit and take on Google's aggressive push of Gemini for Workspace.VentureBeat - Jan. 15 -
U.S. stocks are falling. Here’s why Goldman says to stay invested in 2025.
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UK companies plan to invest in AI instead of hiring staff as costs rise
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Wall Street gets off to a bumpy start to 2025. How investors can prepare for more volatility ahead.
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The Big Question: How much sick pay should companies offer?
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Why these ETF bets in stocks and bonds may pay off in 2025, according to BlackRock
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Why Penn State QB Drew Allar should change mind, declare for 2025 NFL Draft
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Robots haven't taken over yet, but AI investments are powering more of the economy
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3 signs beginners should invest in gold in 2025
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Microsoft Plans to Invest $3 Billion on AI, Cloud Infrastructure in India
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3 big gold investing mistakes to avoid in 2025
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Microsoft Says AI Will Lead To Job Losses, Invests $80 Billion In The Tech
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Investment banks prepare for crunch year in 2025
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