How Meta’s Newest Acquisition Target Got Around Worries Over Its Ties to China
The $2.5 billion deal could herald a new era for China-linked AI companies and U.S. investors.
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OpenAI Is Paying Employees More Than Any Major Tech Startup in History
The company’s stock-based compensation in 2025 reached an average of $1.5 million per employee.
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Warren Buffett Stayed True to His Ways in His Final Year as Berkshire CEO
Buffett spent the year eschewing expensive deals, selling more stocks than he bought, and adding to the company’s cash pile.
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Tech Startups Are Handing Out Free Nicotine Pouches to Boost Productivity
A nicotine replacement for smokers has started popping up in offices in the tech industry, despite health hazards.
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Hyatt Hotels Cuts Full-Year Guidance Due to Hurricane Damage in Jamaica
Hyatt now expects adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization to be toward the low end of its prior range of $1.09 billion to $1.11 billion.
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Bankers Are Gearing Up for Another Onslaught of Monster Deals in 2026
Firms are anticipating more spinoffs, crypto M&A and participation from sovereign-wealth funds.
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Hong Kong IPO Momentum Builds as Six Chinese Firms Seek to Raise Over $2.0 Billion
The companies, spanning from artificial intelligence to chip designers and biopharmaceuticals, aim to raise around US$2.13 billion, according to filings to Hong Kong’s exchange operator.
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Disney Settles Children’s Privacy Case With $10 Million Payment
A complaint alleged that Disney collected information from and targeted ads toward children without parental notice and consent.
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CSX Says Train Derailed in Kentucky; Delays Expected
The logistics company said a train was derailed in Kentucky, which is expected to cause shipment delays.
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Emboldened Activist Investors Are Circling U.S. Banks
The Trump administration’s deregulation push could give activists more room to target banks, where big campaigns are rare.
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December 31, 2025 11:15 ET (16:15 GMT)
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