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Early bet, massive payoff: Anthropic IPO may value Krishna Rao's equity stake at Rs 6,600 crore, up 57 times
Anthropic CFO Krishna Rao's equity holding could reach Rs 6,600 crore at the proposed IPO midpoint of $74 per share. The Claude maker targets up to $90.4 billion fundraising, with valuation potentially reaching $1.4 trillion.
Meet Krishna Rao, the Indian-origin Anthropic CFO with a $700 million stake in the firm
Anthropic is seeking to raise as much as $90.4 billionat a potential valuation of about $1.4 trillion as it prepares for its initial public offering (IPO). Seven major tech companies, including Google, Nvidia, and Microsoft, have committed a combined $26 billion to the offering.
Tech layoffs were just the start: 1.6 million more US job cuts could push America toward recession
US technology layoffs have crossed 200,000 in 2026, with Google, Microsoft, Amazon and other major companies cutting jobs. But the bigger concern is whether the trend will spread to retail and financial services, where another 1.6 million job losses could push unemployment higher and raise fears of a US recession.
Anthropic IPO buzz: CFO Krishna Rao’s stake could be worth $703 million as AI firm eyes $1.4 trillion valuation
Anthropic CFO Krishna Rao's stake in the Claude chatbot maker could be worth approximately $703 million as the AI startup targets a $1.4 trillion valuation through its proposed IPO. The company plans to raise up to $90.4 billion through the public offering and a concurrent private placement.
Anthropic launches Claude Whiteboards, Sheets and Data to expand AI-powered workplace tools
Anthropic has introduced Claude Whiteboards and Claude Sheets to enhance collaborative brainstorming and spreadsheet creation. Claude Data has also been launched to provide advanced data analysis capabilities for businesses. These tools aim to streamline teamwork by keeping all activities within the Claude platform. Users can expect integrations with various third-party applications to enhance their workflows. The company envisions Claude as a comprehensive tool for collaborative workplace productivity.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's $81 billion divorce bill to wife could dwarf Jeff Bezos' $35 billion settlement with MacKenzie Scott ? What we know
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's estimated $162.2 billion net worth has drawn attention amid reports of an affair with Alice Huang and a possible divorce. Under California's community property laws, his wife Lori Huang could potentially receive $81.1 billion, a figure that could surpass Jeff Bezos' $35 billion divorce settlement with MacKenzie Scott.
Is AI selloff a window to buy? Morgan Stanley sees multiple buying opportunities on Wall Street
Morgan Stanley sees the recent AI stock selloff as an overreaction and recommends selectively buying the dip across hyperscalers, semiconductor and infrastructure companies. The brokerage expects some US data centre projects to shift from 2028 to 2029 following Democratic election victories, potentially extending the AI capital expenditure cycle and reshaping investment opportunities.
Nvidia's 700,000% return faces a succession test amid Huang's China spy affair
Nvidia's CEO Jensen Huang maintains a unique office structure that reflects his hands-on management style. With around 60 direct reports, he closely oversees company operations and decisions, even involving himself in employee compensation. Amid recent controversy over personal allegations, questions about Nvidia’s leadership succession have emerged. Huang, who co-founded the company, hopes a suitable successor will arise from within its ranks.
Trump’s chief of staff, Stephen Miller, has been at the center of his immigration crackdown; here’s what we know about his close association with the president
Trump announced that Stephen Miller would replace Susie Wiles as chief of staff. Miller, known for his role in immigration policy, previously served as White House deputy chief of staff. Wiles resigned following disappointing midterm election results for the Republican Party. Trump emphasized that the staff change was not directly related to election outcomes but was simply a change he deemed necessary.
Trump replaces Susie Wiles with Stephen Miller as White House chief of staff after GOP's midterm defeat
Stephen Miller has been appointed as White House chief of staff following Susie Wiles' resignation after the midterm elections. Wiles served admirably and will remain involved with Trump's political organization despite her departure. Miller, a key figure behind Trump's strict immigration policies, now faces increased scrutiny from a Democratic Congress. Wiles had a notable tenure, characterized by disciplined campaign leadership despite personal health challenges.
US midterm elections: What a Democratic Congress could mean for Indian H-1B visa holders
The potential shift towards a Democratic majority in Congress may reshape the discourse on immigration law. Nevertheless, specialists indicate that immediate adjustments for Indian tech workers concerning H-1B visas are improbable. The lingering impact of the previous administration on immigration policy remains prominent.
Why did the Dow Jones jump 1,250 points today after Democrats won Congress while Tesla, SpaceX and AI stocks struggled? Will a Democratic Congress slow the AI boom?
Wall Street took the election result well on Wednesday, yet some names missed the rally. Democrats won Congress, and the Dow climbed 1,245 points, or 2.40% by 10:44 am ET. The S&P 500 rose 1.52% and the Nasdaq gained 1.82%. But Tesla, SpaceX and data centre stocks fell, as investors worry tighter rules may slow the AI boom.
US Stock Market today: S&P 500, Nasdaq, Russell 2000 rise but Dow Jones fall as investors eye midterm elections 2026 results. Check top gaining, worst performing stocks
US Stock Market today: S&P 500, Nasdaq traded well as Wall Street investors are waiting for midterm elections 2026 results.
US stocks today: Nasdaq rebounds as chipmakers rally, Apple slides ahead of US midterm results
US stocks ended mixed as the Nasdaq rebounded on gains in chipmakers and AI linked heavyweights ahead of the midterm election results. Nvidia and Micron advanced, while Apple slipped over concerns about rising memory chip costs and holiday quarter margins. Investors also assessed AI spending concerns and the outlook for technology stocks.
Global Market: Japan's Nikkei rises on Advantest forecast; Samsung slump caps gains
Japan’s Nikkei rose 0.3%, supported by Advantest’s 5.4% rally after it raised its full-year operating profit forecast by 14%. However, declines in technology stocks and an 8.7% fall in Hitachi limited gains. Investors remained cautious ahead of Japan’s earnings season and the Bank of Japan’s policy decision.
US stocks face crucial test as AI earnings, Fed meeting loom
US stocks face a crucial week as earnings from Alphabet, Microsoft and Amazon coincide with the Federal Reserve’s policy decision. Investors will assess whether massive AI investments can deliver sustainable returns, while the Fed’s guidance on interest rates and uncertainty surrounding the November midterm elections could shape market sentiment and volatility.
Goa aims to build innovation-driven AI ecosystem, announces return of tech conclave next year
As part of these efforts, the Goa AI Tech Conclave, which concluded on Friday, will return in October 2027 to further strengthen the state's artificial intelligence ecosystem and foster innovation, they said.
Microsoft now treats AI agents as insiders risks that could go rogue
The company’s new security tools give every AI agent a risk score that keeps updating, and they cut back the agent’s access when that score rises. Microsoft says agents can make mistakes, be manipulated or be compromised, like any other insider.
Lightstorm’s India-Southeast Asia subsea cable system to be ready in 2029, says CTO
Lightstorm is a network provider that builds high-capacity optical fibre and AI-native connectivity platforms across the APAC region. The I-2SEA cable system, announced in July this year, will connect India’s east coast with Singapore and Malaysia. It will land at South Chennai and Machilipatnam in India, and at Singapore and Morib in Malaysia.
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