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Nvidia-Backed Firmus IPO Collapses as AI Valuation Concerns Grow - Bloomberg.com

Nvidia-Backed Firmus IPO Collapses as AI Valuation Concerns Grow - Bloomberg.com

Firmus Grid Ltd. abandoned its attempt at one of Australia’s biggest-ever initial public offerings, after the Nvidia Corp.-backed data center company failed to lure global investors who’ve grown increasingly skittish over frothy AI valuations.

Trump bought over $1 million in SpaceX debt days before unveiling space policy - The Washington Post

Trump bought over $1 million in SpaceX debt days before unveiling space policy - The Washington Post

The purchase, revealed in his latest financial disclosure, involved a firm directly affected by his administration’s actions — and led by presidential ally Elon Musk.

The Trump administration is suspending Microsoft from a green card program, alleging fraud - AP News

The Trump administration is suspending Microsoft from a green card program, alleging fraud - AP News

The Trump administration is suspending tech giant Microsoft from a program to apply for green cards for workers who come to the U.S. to live and work using H-1B visas, accusing the company of fraud. Vice President JD Vance said Thursday, “If you do the math, …

Tokenization could unleash tens of billions of dollars in trapped capital, Nasdaq CEO says - CNBC

Tokenization could unleash tens of billions of dollars in trapped capital, Nasdaq CEO says - CNBC

Nasdaq CEO Adena Friedman said tokenization could free up tens of billions of dollars in trapped capital.

Mark Zuckerberg has an image problem - so why is Meta's business booming? - BBC

Mark Zuckerberg has an image problem - so why is Meta's business booming? - BBC

A new film paints the Meta founder as a villain. But the tech firm seems immune to bad publicity, writes our North America tech correspondent.

President Trump awards Big Tech donors with nation’s highest science prizes - TechCrunch

President Trump awards Big Tech donors with nation’s highest science prizes - TechCrunch

Together, the awardees have donated nearly $6 billion to efforts tied to Trump and his administration.

Tech Stocks to Fall as OpenAI Sinks US Chipmakers: Markets Wrap - Bloomberg.com

Tech Stocks to Fall as OpenAI Sinks US Chipmakers: Markets Wrap - Bloomberg.com

Asian stocks dropped, tracking declines on Wall Street, as speculation about OpenAI’s revenue revived concerns over the sustainability of the artificial-intelligence spending boom. Oil edged lower.

SpaceX announces plan to become a ‘major mobile carrier’ - The Verge

SpaceX announces plan to become a ‘major mobile carrier’ - The Verge

SpaceX is acquiring a portfolio of low-band spectrum that the company says will “pave the way” for Starlink Mobile to become a major US carrier.

Starbucks says it’s focused on turnaround after report it explored Chipotle merger - NBC News

Starbucks says it’s focused on turnaround after report it explored Chipotle merger - NBC News

A tie-up would reunite Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol with the company he led before he took the helm at the coffee giant.