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OpenAI Is Paying Employees More Than Any Major Tech Startup in History
The company’s stock-based compensation in 2025 reached an average of $1.5 million per employee. Source link
Tech Startups Are Handing Out Free Nicotine Pouches to Boost Productivity
A nicotine replacement for smokers has started popping up in offices in the tech industry, despite health hazards. Source link
Hyatt Hotels Cuts Full-Year Guidance Due to Hurricane Damage in Jamaica
Hyatt now expects adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization to be toward the low end of its prior range of $1.09 billion to $1.11 billion. Source link
CSX Says Train Derailed in Kentucky; Delays Expected
The logistics company said a train was derailed in Kentucky, which is expected to cause shipment delays. Source link
Disney to Pay $10 Million to Settle Children’s Privacy Case
A complaint alleged that Disney collected information from and targeted ads toward children without parental notice and consent. Source link
IPOs in 2025 Were Too Meager to Resolve the VC Liquidity Crisis
Venture capital-backed companies raised more funding via initial public offerings in 2025 than in the year prior, but the volume and performance of new listings disappointed VC investors. Source link
Walmart Outage Affects Thousands of Shoppers
More than 6,500 Walmart customers couldn’t access its mobile app and website early Tuesday. Source link
Caterpillar’s Surging Stock Is Fueled by AI, Not Yellow Excavators
Sales of generators are powering the manufacturing giant’s fastest-growing segment. Source link
Energy & Utilities Roundup: Market Talk
Find insight on Orsted, Velesto Energy, crude oil futures and more in the latest Market Talks covering Energy and Utilities. Source link
Venture Capitalists Likely to Continue Pivoting Away From Climate in 2026
It has been a tough year for investors in green startups. They say things can improve if the sector adapts. Source link