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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.
Gold's 192% Dhanteras rally: Rs 92,000 jump in five years, but can the yellow metal reclaim its lost shine in 2027?
Gold has delivered nearly 192% returns over the past five Dhanteras celebrations, but a sharp correction from its January peak has clouded the outlook. Experts assess whether investors should buy the dip, while brokerages share their gold and silver price targets for 2027.
Tesla stock price today: Why TSLA falls as Democrats’ midterm election win puts Elon Musk’s AI data center plans at risk
Tesla stock (TSLA) fell as Democrats’ midterm victories raised concerns about AI data center expansion, particularly in Texas. Analyst Dan Ives warned that political hurdles could slow planned projects, while Elon Musk floated the idea of space-based data centers as investors weighed the outlook for his AI ambitions.
Google loses nearly half a trillion in market value: What went wrong with Alphabet?
Alphabet lost $482 billion in market value after its shares plunged nearly 13% following disappointing third-quarter results. Despite 103% growth in Google Cloud and more than 1 billion Gemini users, weaker search revenue and negative free cash flow raised fresh concerns about AI spending and Google’s advertising business.
Gold prices ahead of Dhanteras: Up 10% in a year, but is the worst of correction still ahead?
Gold has outperformed the Nifty and Sensex since Dhanteras 2025, despite falling sharply from its January peak. With inflation concerns, Fed rate expectations and weak demand weighing on prices, analysts remain divided on its near-term outlook, while major banks see scope for a recovery in 2027.
Trump says US is investigating North Korea over $6.3 billion crypto exchange Binance hack: What traders need to know
Binance hack: President Donald Trump said the US is investigating a possible North Korean link to the $6.3 billion Binance hack, while the exchange pledged to cover losses and confirmed billions in assets had been frozen. Bitcoin fell to around $77,000 as the incident weighed on cryptocurrency prices.
Binance suspends withdrawals after $6.3 billion hack: Is your crypto safe? Here's what to do now
Binance has temporarily suspended deposits and withdrawals following a reported security incident involving an estimated $6.3 billion in digital assets. The crypto exchange has pledged to cover customer losses, while users are urged to protect their accounts, watch for recovery scams and understand the risks of keeping crypto on an exchange.
Billionaire Mark Cuban, who started his career selling garbage bags, advises Gen Z not to chase the ‘perfect job’
Mark Cuban Gen Z career advice: Mark Cuban encourages Gen Z to embrace any job instead of waiting for the ideal one. He stresses the importance of excelling in their current positions, regardless of the job's nature. Even fast-food roles can lead to career growth and provide important references. Positive feedback from past employers, he notes, can aid in advancement. This advice stems from his varied experiences before achieving notable success.
MSFT stock price today rises after Microsoft earnings beat Wall Street expectations, but is capex still a concern?
Microsoft stock rose over 2% in after-hours trading after the company beat quarterly revenue and earnings expectations. Azure revenue grew 48%, ahead of forecasts, while $45.2 billion in capital expenditure drew attention as investors assessed Microsoft's AI infrastructure spending and cloud growth.
Anthropic IPO filing tomorrow? 5 things to know as AI stocks face fresh pressure and OpenAI pushes its debut to 2027
Anthropic IPO filing expected Friday: Anthropic’s books may open to the public as early as Friday, sources say. Its S-1 filing will give investors the first detailed look at finances and risks. Rival OpenAI is expected to list only in early 2027, and AI markets remain shaky.
Why Wall Street is selling chip stocks and buying Berkshire: Is Buffett’s old-school stock the new hedge against the AI trade, or an early warning for markets?
Berkshire hits a record as chip stocks slump 15%: Investors dumped chip stocks and rushed to Berkshire Hathaway. Between October 2 and 20, the semiconductor ETF SOXX lost 15.1 per cent, while Berkshire’s Class B shares rose 7.4 per cent to a record close. This combination last happened in October 2001, as the dot-com bubble burst. Berkshire’s third-quarter results are due November 7.
In 1992, Jan Koum's family relied on food stamps; 22 years later, Facebook agreed to buy WhatsApp, which he co-founded, for $19 billion
Jan Koum grew up in Ukraine and had limited access to technology. He also reportedly had concerns about government surveillance. According to reports, his family moved to California in 1992. He was only 16 at that time. His father remained in Ukraine, and staying in touch with members was difficult.
Before selling WhatsApp for $19 billion, co-founder Jan Koum once relied on food stamps to feed his family. Years later, he signed the deal in the same office where he collected them
Jan Koum moved to the US with his mother when he was 16, and his family relied on food stamps and government assistance to survive. Years later, he built WhatsApp, the messaging app used by people around the world, and sold it to Facebook for $19 billion. But the deal had a deeply personal connection to his past as he chose to sign the agreement at the former social services office where he once collected food stamps.
YouTube was close to selling to Yahoo. How Google sealed the $1.65 billion deal at 3 A.M. in a Denny’s parking lot
YouTube was close to selling to Yahoo in 2006 before Google agreed to pay $1.65 billion for the video platform. The deal was finalized in an unusual setting: a Denny’s parking lot at 3 a.m., where executives signed the merger documents under BlackBerry phone lights.
Meet David Karp, man who dropped out of high school, launched Tumblr at 20, sold it to Yahoo for $1.1 billion, know about his career and journey
In 2000, Karp began his journey as an intern for animation producer Fred Seibert, founder of Frederator Studios. Interestingly, Karp's mother had once taught Seibert's children at Calhoun School. Karp also went for Japanese classes, and there he met a math tutor. With him, Karp went on to write software for winning at blackjack and poker.
Nike stock falls after revenue miss, NKE forecasts 2027 revenue decline and announces layoffs - here's what investors need to know
Nike stock after NKE earnings: Nike stock is down after the company reported a quarterly revenue miss and forecast a high-single-digit revenue decline for fiscal 2027. Nike also announced layoffs as part of a restructuring plan expected to generate about $2.5 billion in savings through fiscal 2031.
Meet Fei-Fei Li, the 49-year-old Chinese-American AI scientist who built a 15-million-image dataset and transformed computer vision
Fei-Fei Li is a Chinese-American AI scientist whose work helped advance computer vision and image-recognition technology. Popular in technology circles as the “Godmother of AI,” she helped establish a 15-million-image dataset and have a foundational role in the deep-learning revolution. Li later founded World Labs, a San Francisco-based company developing Large World Models created to understand three-dimensional environments.
Sam Altman was just 19 when he left Stanford to build an app Loopt that struggled to take off; years before ChatGPT, Green Dot paid $43.4 million for it
Years before ChatGPT, Sam Altman left Stanford at 19 to build Loopt, a location-based social networking app that struggled to attract users. Green Dot later acquired the startup for $43.4 million, seeing value in its mobile technology, patents and experienced team. The acquisition made strategic sense even though Loopt had not become a dominant social media platform.
Ex-Infosys CEO Vishal Sikka’s startup Hang Ten Systems raises $53 million
Hang Ten is building AI software for large enterprises, with a focus on software development and other technology-intensive work. Its platform uses AI agents to automate parts of enterprise software projects, including development, migration, finance and analytics.
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