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Softbank has fully funded $40 billion investment in OpenAI, sources tell CNBC
Companies have been spending big on AI infrastructure to support growing compute and connectivity needs. Source link
Eurostar warns of ‘major disruption’ as power outage halts services between France and England
The disruption brings one of Europe’s busiest international rail corridors to a halt at the peak of the New Year travel season. Source link
Copper on pace for best year since 2009 as AI demand, supply fears fuel record price rally
Analysts say copper’s record-breaking run could continue next year, citing supply disruptions and masssive spending on artificial intelligence. Source link
Silver soars after tumbling on Monday, capping 2025 with another wild ride
The precious metal rally continued Tuesday as gold and silver recovered from Monday’s selloff. Source link
Ukraine denies attacking Putin's residence with drones
Ukraine has denied an allegation by Russia that it launched a drone strike on one of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s “official residences.” Source link
UK's Octopus Energy to spinoff AI unit Kraken at $8.65 billion valuation
British renewable energy startup Octopus Energy is set to spin out its AI tech unit Kraken Technologies, as an independent company valued at $8.65 billion. Source link
European markets set to open flat to higher as 2025 draws to a close
European stocks are expected to open in broadly flat territory on Tuesday as markets continue to struggle for direction in a holiday-shortened trading week. Source link
China EVs in 2026 look less like a boom and more like a survival test as global expansion ramps up
Analysts predict China’s electric car market will see growth slow significantly in the year ahead. Source link
Novo Nordisk's 'long game' on weight loss drugs sparks hope in science, but the Street is impatient
The medicine developed by the100-year old Danish drugmaker may impact patients’ brains in surprising ways Source link
Elon Musk envisions humanoid robots everywhere. China may be the first to make it a reality
China has made the development of humanoid robots a strategic priority in its tech battle with the U.S. Source link