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Tech, Media & Telecom Roundup: Market Talk

Find insight on Broadcom, Netflix, ReadyTech and more in the latest Market Talks covering technology, Media and Telecom.

The Wall Street Journal - 3h

What we’re watching: Tech giants courting Trump

Politico - 8h

What Happened to the Tech Industry’s ‘Perks Culture’?

After mass layoffs and a pivot to A.I., the tech industry has been scaling back on the splashy and quirky benefits it had become known for.

The New York Times - 11h

New York Times and Tech Guild Reach Deal

The union, which represents some 600 tech workers at the publication, had been negotiating for a contract for more than two years. It will vote on ratifying the deal next week.

The New York Times - 2d

Why Anthropic’s Claude Is a Hit with Tech Insiders

A.I. insiders are falling for Claude, a chatbot from Anthropic. Is it a passing fad, or a preview of artificial relationships to come?

The New York Times - 5h

A Profile of the C.E.O. Killing Suspect, and Tech Giants Give to Trump Fund

Plus, a mystery in New Jersey’s skies.

The New York Times - 9h

Tech, Media & Telecom Roundup: Market Talk

Find insight on XL Axiata’s merger with Smartfren Telecom and Smart Telecom and more in the latest Market Talks covering technology, media and telecom.

The Wall Street Journal - 1d

Australia to introduce ‘news tax’ on tech companies

Move is designed to close loophole after Meta walked away from existing deal to use media content

Financial Times - 1d

Exploring High Growth Tech Stocks with Potential for Expansion

In recent weeks, global markets have shown a mixed performance, with major U.S. indices like the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite reaching record highs while the Russell 2000 Index experienced a ...

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Australia to force tech giants to keep paying for news

The long-awaited decision follows a standoff with Meta, and succeeds a world-first law from 2021.

BBC News - 1d

Lessons to learn from US big tech performance

Any notion that the Magnificent Seven had unstoppable momentum received a reality check earlier this year

Financial Times - 1d

Report: Giants ‘involved in talks' with Astros for slugger Tucker

The San Francisco Giants reportedly have had discussions with the Houston Astros about a trade for outfielder Kyle Tucker.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Suspect in C.E.O. Killing Fights Extradition

Also, a wildfire roared into Malibu. Here’s the latest at the end of Tuesday.

The New York Times - 2d

Blow for UK as equipment giant Ashtead chooses US

The building equipment rental firm joins others who have moved to the US from London.

BBC News - 3d

Omnicom and Interpublic to Merge, Creating Ad Agency Giant

If successful, Omnicom and Interpublic would become the largest advertising company in the world, with more than $25 billion in combined revenue.

The New York Times - 3d

Omnicom Will Buy Interpublic, Creating Global Ad Giant

The combined agency will be worth over $30 billion once the stock-for-stock deal closes.

Inc. - 4d

Nile Crocodile: Giant, Vicious and Surprisingly Social

Yahoo News - 4d

The Best Ad, Tech Product, Design, and Comeback of the Year

An admittedly incomplete and selective look at the best of 2024, from the writers and editors of ‘Fast Company’ and ‘Inc.’

Inc. - 4d

Taking on the Tyranny of the Tech Bros

Coalitions between feminist movements, minorities, and labor activists will help keep the Silicon Valley moguls in check.

Wired - 4d

Giants lose as plane flies 'dumpster fire' banner

A plane with a banner imploring Giants ownership to get it together flew over MetLife Stadium on Sunday before New York lost its eighth straight game.

ESPN - 4d

Sources: Giants, Adames agree on 7 years, $182M

The Giants and shortstop Willy Adames are in agreement on a seven-year, $182 million deal, sources told ESPN.

ESPN - 5d

Report: Giants expected to be ‘significant players' for Sasaki

The San Francisco Giants reportedly are expected to be "significant players" for coveted international amateur pitcher Roki Sasaki.

Yahoo Sports - 5d

Allianz pauses talks with Amundi to form €2.8tn asset management giant

German and French groups could not find common ground on structure or who would control enlarged firm

Financial Times - 6d

Tech, Media & Telecom Roundup: Market Talk

Find insight on Rubrik , Vodafone U.K.’s merger with Three and more in the latest Market Talks covering Technology, Media and Telecom.

The Wall Street Journal - 6d

Giants' Nabers questionable with hip flexor injury

Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers is questionable for Sunday's game against the Saints after suffering a hip flexor injury during Thursday's practice.

ESPN - Dec. 6

Report: Chapman would make temporary change if Giants sign Kim

If the San Francisco Giants sign injured free-agent Ha-Seong Kim, third baseman Matt Chapman reportedly would be willing to slide over to shortstop until the former San Diego Padres star is healthy.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 6

Insurance giant Aviva agrees to buy Direct Line for $4.6 billion

Aviva, the U.K.’s largest insurance company, has agreed to fully-acquire Direct Line for 275 pence per share, or £3.6 billion ($4.6 billion)

MarketWatch - Dec. 6

CEO shooting suspect's movements: A timeline

The man suspected of gunning down UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson remains at large one day after the shooting outside a Hilton Hotel in Midtown Manhattan.

ABC News - Dec. 5

Giants hire two hitting coaches to complete Melvin's 2025 staff

The San Francisco Giants hired two assistant hitting coaches to finalize manager Bob Melvin's staff for the 2025 MLB season.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 5

Nvidia tangos with an activist hedge fund: An excerpt from Tae Kim's new book on the tech giant

Starboard Value's Jeff Smith knows his firm sold its Nvidia stake way too soon, Tae Kim writes in "The Nvidia Way: Jensen Huang and the Making of a Tech Giant."

CNBC - Dec. 5

Trump nominates financial software giant’s CEO to lead Social Security Administration

President-elect Trump tapped financial software giant CEO Frank Bisignano late Wednesday to lead the Social Security Administration (SSA) in his second administration. “Frank is a business leader, ...

The Hill - Dec. 5

AI Hits a Wall: What This Means for the Tech Industry

AI commercialization is a game of musical chairs and the music has stopped. For now.

Inc. - Dec. 5

Scientists close to solving mystery of how universe's giant galaxies formed

‘Cosmic collisions’ 12bn years ago could be key to understanding formation, say researchers. Galaxies crashing together 12bn years ago could have caused the universe’s biggest galaxies to form, ...

The Guardian - Dec. 5

Rio Tinto investor urges mining giant to drop primary London listing

Hedge fund with £197m stake leads push to prioritise Sydney exchange as FTSE 100 firm outlines ambitious copper production targets. An activist investor in Rio Tinto has demanded the miner scrap ...

The Guardian - Dec. 4

China’s ties with Saudi Arabia buoyed by green tech

Warming relations between Xi Jinping and Saudi crown prince complicate outlook for Trump administration

Financial Times - Dec. 4

Report: Ex-Giants exec Zaidi, Dodgers discussing front office role

Former San Francisco Giants president of baseball operations Farhan Zaidi reportedly is in discussions with the Los Angeles Dodgers about a return to the organization.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 4