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AI Investment
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cnbc.comfinance3 days ago
SpaceX bankers prepare US$20 billion bond offering for AI expansion
Bankers for SpaceX are preparing to meet investors next week to discuss a potential US$20 billion bond offering. The proceeds would refinance a bridging loan taken earlier this year after the company acquired xAI.
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Fortunefinance10 days ago
Executives at Fortune event say AI returns require process redesign
Business leaders at Fortune Brainstorm Tech in Aspen said companies struggle to capture AI value because they skip foundational data work and workflow redesign. Several speakers described the need to map processes before automation and to measure longer-term productivity gains.
insidermonkey.combusiness16 days ago
Teradata Halts 2026 Raises, TTEC Pauses 401(k) Matches to Fund AI Investments
Teradata halted 2026 salary increases for its 5,100 employees and TTEC suspended 401(k) matches for its 15,000 U.S. workers to fund AI projects. A survey of 866 business leaders found more than half plan similar cuts.
finance21 days ago
Technology Firms Increase Share of U.S. High-Yield Bond Market to 8.3%
@KobeissiLetter reported that technology companies now hold record shares of both high-yield and investment-grade U.S. corporate bond markets. The sector also accounts for 18% of total corporate debt issued so far in 2026.
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smallbiztrends.comtechnology37 days ago
Deloitte to Reduce Select Benefits for Non-Client-Facing Roles in 2026
Deloitte is reducing PTO, halving parental leave to eight weeks and eliminating a $50,000 family planning reimbursement for employees in admin, IT support and finance roles. TTEC suspended its 401(k) match for 16,000 workers through at least the end of 2026 while shifting funds t…
finance44 days ago
TTEC Temporarily Suspends 401(k) Matching for US Employees Through 2026 to Fund AI and Automation Investments
Customer experience technology firm TTEC has suspended its 401(k) matching contributions for American workers through the end of 2026. The company linked the pause partly to increased spending on AI tools, automation and workforce training. Business Insider reported the move as a…
New York Postfinance44 days ago
U.S. GDP Grew 2% in Q1 2026, Rebounding From Prior Quarter
America's economy rebounded sharply in the first quarter with 2% growth, driven by federal spending, business investment in artificial intelligence and consumer activity. The expansion exceeded the G7 average of 1.1% and dwarfed results from major European partners still grapplin…
Fortunefinance52 days ago
Big Tech Q1 Capital Expenditures Top $130 Billion
Alphabet, Amazon, Meta, and Microsoft disclosed combined first-quarter capital expenditures exceeding $130 billion, driven by AI infrastructure. The companies project over $700 billion in AI spending for 2026, up from $410 billion in 2025. Stock reactions varied, with Meta and Mi…
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thehindubusinessline.comfinance55 days ago
Data Reveals 164% Valuation Surge for Top Private Fintechs vs. 2% for Public Peers Over Past Year
Valuations for top private fintech companies have surged dramatically over the past 12 months, far outpacing their public counterparts, according to market data. Companies like Stripe and Ramp have achieved high valuations amid rapid growth and AI narratives. Public fintechs, how…
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finance56 days ago
Tech Companies' Capital Expenditure Reached Over $400 Billion in 2025, Set to Increase 75% in 2026
Capital expenditure by the largest tech companies exceeded $400 billion in 2025, driven by investments in data centers. This spending is projected to rise by 75% in 2026. Additionally, global spending on AI now surpasses investment in oil and natural gas production.
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