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In response to US President Donald Trump's actions against transgender rights, Deloitte US has made significant changes to its policies. The firm has instructed consultants to remove gender pronouns from email signatures and discontinue diversity programs
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A federal research office tracking America’s students is facing nearly $900 million in cuts, following an efficiency review by Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency. The move has sparked concerns over education accountability and data transparency.
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The European Union is reinforcing its AI ambitions with a 50-billion-euro investment boost, positioning itself as a global leader in trustworthy AI while countering competition from China and the U.S.
Business and Finance
Doximity shares surged 36% after reporting impressive fiscal third-quarter earnings, surpassing revenue expectations and raising guidance. Analysts hailed it as a "statement quarter," highlighting strong growth and strategic expansion.
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DeepSeek’s AI model is hailed as China’s best, but Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis argues the hype is exaggerated, citing no groundbreaking advancements despite its cost-efficient training on less-advanced Nvidia chips.
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The Super Bowl was long one of the most sought-after events by television, especially not only the game but because of the most-watched advertising spots. Paying up to $8 million for a 30-second advertising slot during an event is, for many people in the advertising industry, worthwhile.
Business and Finance
Elon Musk's $97.4 billion bid for OpenAI aims to regain control and push for open-source AI, but CEO Sam Altman believes it's a strategic move to slow down competition while xAI catches up.
Markets
The US dollar remains strong amid ongoing trade tensions, while the yen gains traction as a safe haven. As markets anticipate the February 7 NFP report, traders closely watch EUR/USD and USD/JPY for potential volatility.
Business and Finance
Uber’s stock surged after billionaire investor Bill Ackman disclosed a $2.3 billion stake through Pershing Square Capital. This strategic investment signals strong confidence in Uber’s long-term growth potential and market dominance.
stock market
US stocks fell sharply on Friday as investors grappled with the potential for more tariffs from the Trump administration and rising inflation concerns. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq registered their second straight week of losses, while the Dow Jones plunged over 400 points. Meanwhile, Amazon stock suffered a
Business and Finance
ELF Beauty stock took a significant hit, plunging 28% following mixed earnings and lower-than-expected guidance. The brief TikTok ban and LA wildfires led to weaker social media engagement, impacting beauty trends and investor confidence.
Business news
Gold prices have surged to record highs in early 2025, fueled by investor demand amid geopolitical and trade uncertainty under President Donald Trump. With ING predicting gold will hit $3,000 an ounce this quarter, we explore the factors driving this rally and what it means for the global economy.