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FBI probes possible J.P. Morgan hacking

Aug 27 2014
THE Federal Bureau of Investigation is probing a possible computer hacking attack on J.P. Morgan Chase & Co.

Snapchat valued at $10bn

Aug 26 2014
KLEINER Perkins Caufield & Byers has agreed to invest in ephemeral message service Snapchat at a valuation of close to $US10 bn.

Rosneft poised for Arctic LNG stake

Aug 26 2014
ENERGY giant Rosneft is poised to take control of a new Arctic Circle LNG project planned for an area of northern Russia fronting the Barents Sea.

Global tech to transform over 3 weeks

Aug 26 2014
THE world’s tech will undergo a transformation over just three weeks with a bonanza of new phones, tablets, smart watches and OLED 4K TVs.

Young diners not lovin’ it

Aug 25 2014
MCDONALD’S revenues have slumped and there’s one key reason: Millennials aren’t Maccas fans, choosing fresher, healthier food instead.

Former IBM chief John Akers dies

Aug 24 2014
JOHN Akers, who led IBM as its longtime dominance of the computer industry began to wane, has died, aged 79.

Bangladesh next in Seek strategy

Aug 20 2014
ONLINE jobs and education group Seek will continue expansion into international markets.

Buffett joins $200K club. Membership: 1

Aug 15 2014
IMAGINE if you’d spent a grand on a single Berkshire Hathaway share 31 years ago. That stock just passed $US200,000 and is still climbing.

Bloomberg Markets

UK Looks at Subsidizing Small Modular Reactors to Power AI Boom

Feb 4 2026
The UK is laying out plans to help the development of small nuclear reactors as it seeks to power a boom in artificial intelligence.

Rep. Krishnamoorthi on DHS Funding, Project Vault

Feb 3 2026
Representative Raja Krishnamoorthi (D) Illinois discusses what reforms & changes Democrats want to see with ICE that will help Congress reach a compromise on DHS funding. He also voices his reaction to President Trump’s “Project Vault,” and its importance to compete with China. Rep. Krishnamoorthi speaks with Joe Mathieu and Julie Fine on the late edition of Bloomberg’s “Balance of Power.” (Source: Bloomberg)

Oil Rises on Flare-Up in US-Iran Tensions and Inventory Decline

Feb 3 2026
Oil rose for a second day as geopolitical tensions resurfaced following the US downing of an Iranian drone near an American aircraft carrier in the Arabian Sea.

Gold Holds Gains After Historic Retreat Lures Back Dip Buyers

Feb 3 2026
Gold steadied, after recovering some losses when dip buyers stepped in following an abrupt retreat from record highs.

TINKR Taps Tyler Cameron & Tate Madden to Lead Next Growth Phase

Feb 3 2026
Tyler Cameron, TINKR partner and Head of Product, and Tate Madden, TINKR partner and Head of Creative, discuss the company’s next growth phase and what’s ahead with Romaine Bostick and Katie Greifeld on “The Close.” They say TINKR puts a “pretty” twist on home improvement. (Source: Bloomberg)

Fmr. NEC Director: Jobs Report Delay is ‘Puzzling’

Feb 3 2026
Gene Sperling, former National Economic Council Director under Presidents Clinton and Obama and President of Sperling Economic Strategies, says the delay adds to uncertainty at a time when the labor market is already being interpreted in very different ways. He speaks with Romaine Bostick and Katie Greifeld on “The Close.” (Source: Bloomberg)

Most Asian Stocks Fall After US Tech-Led Selloff: Markets Wrap

Feb 3 2026
Most Asian stocks dropped after a tech selloff dragged down US benchmarks and saw a rotation into more economically sensitive industries.

Pipeline Explodes at Delfin LNG Planned Project in Louisiana

Feb 3 2026
A natural gas pipeline connecting to the proposed Delfin LNG project located offshore in southwestern Louisiana exploded Tuesday, according to the local emergency preparedness office.

Bloomberg Technology

Anthropic Plans Employee Tender Offer at $350 Billion Valuation

Feb 4 2026
Anthropic is working on a deal to let some employees sell shares in the company at a valuation of at least $350 billion, according to a person familiar with the matter, a plan that is coming together at the same time as a funding round that could bring in more than $20 billion.

The Xbox-owned Game Studio Trying to Reinvent Itself

Feb 4 2026
Microsoft’s Obsidian Entertainment is searching for ways to make games more quickly and on smaller budgets. Jason Schreier explains. (Source: Bloomberg)

Nintendo Shares Plunge 10% After Weak Profit Spurs Margin Fears

Feb 4 2026
Nintendo Co.’s shares slid their most since April after the company reported disappointing earnings, revealing a big hit to margins while concerns grow about the impact of soaring memory chip prices in 2026.

Broadening Out of AI Trade Still Happening: Pandit

Feb 3 2026
Meera Pandit, Global Market Strategist at JPMorgan Asset Management, discusses cyclical rotation in equities and opportunities in international markets. She speaks to Bloomberg’s Matt Miller and Dani Burger on ‘Open Interest.’ (Source: Bloomberg)

Nvidia Nears Deal to Invest $20 Billion in OpenAI Round

Feb 3 2026
Nvidia Corp. is nearing a deal to invest $20 billion in OpenAI as part of its latest funding round, according to people familiar with the matter, marking the chipmaker’s single biggest investment in the ChatGPT developer.

OpenAI Fills Safety Job Listed at $555,000 With Anthropic Hire

Feb 3 2026
In December, OpenAI made headlines when it posted a job listing for a “head of preparedness” with an eye-watering base pay range of as much as $555,000 a year. On Tuesday, Chief Executive Officer Sam Altman announced that the job has now been filled — by a staffer at rival AI model developer Anthropic.

Super Micro Jumps on Strong Outlook Signaling Renewed AI Demand

Feb 3 2026
Super Micro Computer Inc. shares gained in late trading after the company gave a forecast for sales in the current quarter that signaled strong demand for its gear to run AI data centers.

Musk Loses Attempt to Dismiss SEC Twitter Stake Lawsuit

Feb 3 2026
A federal judge rejected Elon Musk’s attempt to throw out a US Securities and Exchange Commission lawsuit alleging he waited too long to disclose his growing stake in Twitter.

Bloomberg Wealth

First Brands Founder Uses Hamptons Home for $50 Million Bond

Feb 3 2026
First Brands founder Patrick James will remain free on a $50 million bond partly secured by a Hamptons home as he awaits trial on fraud charges stemming from his auto parts supply business’ multibillion-dollar collapse.

Batista Family Revamps Holding Company in Bid to Tap Debt Markets

Feb 3 2026
Brazil’s billionaire Batista family is revamping its holding company to incorporate its pulp, mining and consumer goods businesses, in a bid to better access debt markets and more nimbly manage its priorities.

Goldman Defense of Lawyer’s Epstein Ties Provokes Unease at Bank

Feb 3 2026
The top partners at Goldman Sachs Group Inc. were expecting to celebrate its soaring stock price and trading bonanza at their annual gathering in Miami this week. Instead, many are girding for a different topic: Kathy Ruemmler’s association with Jeffrey Epstein.

Gold and Silver Fans ‘Hate This New Volatility’ But Keep the Faith

Feb 3 2026
Gold investors tend to be a robust breed, inured to market moves. But the past week’s swings have had even committed gold bugs, along with the newer crop of silver investors, feeling queasy.

Millennium Bolsters CIO Office Leadership With Mazzella, Santoro

Feb 3 2026
Millennium Management is expanding its top leadership team, which is currently dominated by former Goldman Sachs Group Inc. executives, by bringing aboard two of its trading heads.

Does Musk’s Mega-Merger Mean We’re Near a Top?

Feb 3 2026
Big deals often herald the peaking of a bubble. And they don’t get much bigger than this.

When Family Offices’ Long-Term Views Meet Near-Term Crises

Feb 3 2026
Trump’s moves are putting everyone on edge — including patient investors

Ambani, Blackrock Enter India’s Wealth Advice Market

Feb 3 2026
Billionaire Mukesh Ambani’s conglomerate and US asset manager Blackrock Inc. have rolled out an investment advice platform to push deeper into India’s fast-growing wealth management industry.