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Palantir CEO Alex Karp says Trump has a point about the AI race: 'there’s a real hesitance to adopt these kind of products in the West' - Fortune
business 2026/02/04 08:33:00

Palantir CEO Alex Karp says Trump has a point about the AI race: 'there’s a real hesitance to adopt these kind of products in the West' - Fortune

Alex Karp said he sees a real “lack of adoption in Canada, Northern Europe, and in Europe in general.” It’s terrible news for politics, he added.

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Bitcoin-Led Crypto Rout Erases Nearly Half a Trillion in a Week - Bloomberg.com
business 2026/02/04 06:52:00

Bitcoin-Led Crypto Rout Erases Nearly Half a Trillion in a Week - Bloomberg.com

Almost half a trillion dollars has been wiped off cryptocurrencies in less than a week as a selloff led by Bitcoin accelerated.

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Pinterest sacks workers for creating tool to track layoffs - BBC
business 2026/02/04 06:03:12

Pinterest sacks workers for creating tool to track layoffs - BBC

The social media platform recently announced that it was axing around 15% of its workforce.

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Trump administration presses efforts to ensure supply of critical minerals outside of China - AP News
business 2026/02/04 05:06:00

Trump administration presses efforts to ensure supply of critical minerals outside of China - AP News

The Trump administration is expected to unveil its grandest yet plan to rebuild the supply chains of critical minerals for everything from jet engines to smartphones. That’s likely to be done through purchase agreements with partners on top of creating a $12 …

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Market Rotates Out Of Tech; Two Big AI Movers Late - Investor's Business Daily
business 2026/02/04 03:59:00

Market Rotates Out Of Tech; Two Big AI Movers Late - Investor's Business Daily

Consumer staples, regional banks, precious metals and industrials acting well.

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Disney’s New CEO Josh D’Amaro on His Vision for Company: “I’m a Big Risk Taker” - The Hollywood Reporter
business 2026/02/04 02:30:31

Disney’s New CEO Josh D’Amaro on His Vision for Company: “I’m a Big Risk Taker” - The Hollywood Reporter

As D’Amaro prepares to take over the Disney reins from Bob Iger, he’s opening up to David Muir about the company’s future under his leadership, protecting actors while embracing AI and more.

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