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Anthropic Raising $10 Billion at $350 Billion Value
It represents nearly a doubling of the AI startup’s valuation from four months ago. Source link
Tech, Media & Telecom Roundup: Market Talk
Find insight on Warner Bros. Discovery, Vodafone and more in the latest Market Talks covering technology, media and telecom. Source link
AI Is Being Used to Find Valuable Commodities in Our Trash
The White House’s push to boost domestic production of raw materials has turned attention to America’s waste stream. Source link
U.S. Crude Oil Stockpiles Fall More Than Expected
U.S. crude oil inventories fell by 3.8 million barrels to 419.1 million barrels in the week ended Jan. 2 and were about 3% below the five-year average for the time of year, the EIA said. Source link
Albertsons Sales Rise as Price Cuts Draw Pressured Consumers
Albertsons reported higher third-quarter sales on the back of growth in its pharmacy business and digital channel and said that its price cuts were driving higher unit sales as consumers remain cautious. Source link
Buffett-backed Marubeni Buys Gola Sneakers Owner Jacobson Group
The Japanese trading house said its consumer platform, anchored by U.S. subsidiary RG Barry, will run the portfolio of footwear brands, namely Gola, Lotus, Ravel and Frank Wright. Source link
BlueScope Rejects Steel Dynamics, SGH Takeover Bid
BlueScope argued that the $8.8 billion takeover bid didn’t reflect the value expected to be realized through current initiatives, growth investments and land monetization. Source link
NRG Energy Names Robert Gaudette to Succeed Lawrence Coben as President, CEO
NRG Energy has designated 25-year veteran Robert Gaudette to succeed Lawrence Coben at the helm of the energy company later this year. Source link
U.S. Forces Launch Operation to Seize Fleeing Oil Tanker
U.S. forces moved to seize an oil tanker that had fled the U.S. blockade of sanctioned vessels near Venezuela. Source link
Media Startup Semafor Raises $30 Million in New Funding Round
The digital media outlet, which aims to inform the “global leadership class,” plans to expand its events business and add journalists. Source link