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US stocks: US stocks closes lower as Nvidia slide outweighs energy rally
US stocks closed lower as Nvidia’s decline following CEO Jensen Huang’s departure outweighed a rally in energy shares. The S&P 500 fell 0.34%, the Nasdaq lost 0.40% and the Dow declined 0.36%, while retail investors made a record $111 million opening bid for Nvidia shares.
Inside Jensen Huang’s luxury homes: From a $185,000 San Jose house to a $38 million San Francisco mansion – How the Nvidia billionaire built his property portfolio
Jensen Huang’s sudden exit from Nvidia after 33 years has brought fresh attention to his life beyond the chip business. His property journey tells an interesting story of its own. It began with a $185,000 home in San Jose and now includes a $38 million San Francisco mansion and a luxury home in Hawaii.
Infosys Prize 2026 honours six young researchers across science & arts
At a recent press event, the Infosys Science Foundation celebrated the winners of the Infosys Prize 2026, honoring six promising early-career researchers for their remarkable achievements in diverse fields. Each recipient will be awarded a gold medal along with a substantial monetary prize of $100,000, designed to motivate emerging scholars and further their academic journeys, while reinforcing the foundation's commitment to fostering innovation and research excellence.
Qcomm’s Diwali boost; Energy startups attract funds
Happy Wednesday! Quick commerce powered a strong festive season for D2C brands. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.
A new glucose monitor shows your blood sugar on the patch itself, with no needle and no phone; here's how it works
Biolinq Shine makes glucose monitoring simpler. The aim is to simplify the process of monitoring blood sugar. It places the display directly on the wearable patch. With its help, users can check information about their glucose. They will not have to check their phones regularly in order to check it.
Jauan Jennings calls out critics at the 49ers after rejecting the reunion
Addressing criticisms from San Francisco 49ers fans, Jauan Jennings explained his controversial move to Minnesota after a successful six-season run. Seeking a better contract, Jennings chose a new team despite minimal playing time with the Vikings. His steadfastness regarding the decision has triggered diverse opinions among fans, highlighting his ongoing battle for recognition following his impactful contributions to the 49ers' offense.
Rippling steps up AI hiring in India, looks to expand enterprise push
The firm is hiring principal engineers, senior staff engineers and senior directors among others as the lab focuses on developing core components of Rippling’s global AI platform, Parandekar told ET in an exclusive interaction.
Cash App founder Bob Lee's killer gets 16 years to life in prison
Nima Momeni, convicted of killing Cash App founder Bob Lee in April 2023, has been sentenced to 16 years to life in prison. A San Francisco judge rejected his request for a new trial, while Momeni's lawyers plan to appeal the verdict. Lee's daughter confronted him in court, speaking about the future her family lost.
US stocks: Five things to know about Anthropic
Founded by former OpenAI researchers, Anthropic has grown into a major AI company backed by Amazon, Alphabet, Microsoft and Nvidia. As the Claude developer prepares for a landmark IPO, its safety-focused philosophy, unconventional roots and clash with the Pentagon are drawing renewed scrutiny.
Claude Fable 5.2, Claude Mythos 5.2: Anthropic unveils new AI models, check features, speed, price, release date
Claude Fable 5.2 targets coding, reasoning and AI agent tasks, while Claude Mythos 5.2 targets approved cybersecurity and life-sciences research applications.
Jensen and Lori Huang's $38 million San Francisco mansion has two wine rooms, an elevator and Golden Gate Bridge views; it was bought through an LLC
Much attention has also been diverted to Jensen and wife Lori Huang's $38 million San Francisco mansion. Jensen Huang is known for his massive wealth. He reportedly owns expensive homes, luxury cars and other luxurious things. He is famous for wearing a black leather jacket at company events and public appearances.
Anthropic buys power for AI data centres in $3.4b deal: Report
Anthropic PBC has recently agreed to pay $3.4 billion for gas-fired generators from OnePWR Solutions. This purchase secures 1.7 gigawatts of generator commitments intended for their data centers. Initially, Anthropic planned to procure power from OnePWR but later chose to take over Caterpillar Inc. generator orders. This deal highlights AI labs increasingly engaging directly with energy suppliers for necessary equipment.
Who is Gracen Halton? 49ers rookie suffers devastating injury against Raiders, carted off in emotional scene
In a heartbreaking turn of events, San Francisco 49ers rookie Gracen Halton suffered a devastating ankle injury during the tense final moments of the game against the Las Vegas Raiders. A teammate's misstep caused Halton to fall awkwardly, leading to an injury that will sideline him for the remainder of the 2026 NFL season.
Jensen Huang’s wife and daughter dress him: Who really picks the Nvidia CEO’s famous leather jacket
Jensen Huang leather jacket: Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has revealed that his wife, Lori, and their daughter help choose his clothes, including his signature black leather jacket. From his 20-year association with the look to how he met Lori at Oregon State University, here’s what Huang has shared about his wardrobe and family.
Russia, US extend Diwali wishes to people in India
"Warm Diwali greetings to all our dear friends in India. light never diminishes by sharing; rather, it only increases. I believe that this very spirit of mutual respect, goodwill, and trust will continue to strengthen the friendship between India and Russia. May this auspicious festival of Diwali bring new hope, happiness, peace, and prosperity into your lives. Happy Diwali to you all," he said.
Anthropic is rapidly accelerating AI development amid slowdown calls, outside research group says
Anthropic invited researchers from the Berkeley, California-based nonprofit, Model Evaluation and Threat Research, to review its internal data and interview staff as it prepares for its Wall Street debut with debate swirling over the potential for AI models to elude human control with catastrophic consequences.
Ex-Ultrahuman executive launches AI ring startup Aina for agentic interactions
The startup said it is positioning the device as an alternative interface to smartphones for everyday interactions with AI systems. It has spent the past 15 months developing the product and is now opening pre-orders globally, with prices starting at $399 (about Rs 36,000), the startup said in a statement.
OpenAI, ready to IPO in 2027, now counts majority of sales from enterprises, Greg Brockman says
OpenAI President Greg Brockman said on Wednesday the company now generates the majority of its revenue from enterprise sales and he believes it will be ready to go public in 2027.
El Nino could add to US inflation pressures in 2027, San Francisco Fed paper warns
A San Francisco Fed study warns the current strong El Niño could drive US inflation up by 1 percentage point in 2027, despite temporarily boosting jobs. With inflation already above the 2% target, the climate shock adds further pressure on the Fed to raise interest rates.
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