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Exclusive: ByteDance, Alibaba keen to order Nvidia H200 chips after Trump green light, sources say

ByteDance and Alibaba have asked Nvidia (NVDA), about buying its powerful H200 AI chip after U.S. President Donald Trump said he would allow it to be exported to China, four people briefed on the matter told Reuters.

Delivery Hero ‘evaluating strategic options’ after share price decline; stock up

Delivery Hero shares jumped on Tuesday after the company said it is “evaluating strategic options” to strengthen its finances and streamline its operations, and following a disappointing share price performance in the recent period.

EssilorLuxottica director says Meta’s stake in Ray-Ban maker ‘at least 3%’

 Facebook-owner Meta (META.O), holds at least a 3% stake in EssilorLuxottica (ESLX.PA), a board director at the European firm behind Ray-Ban glasses said on Tuesday.

Warby Parker, Google to launch AI-powered smart glasses in 2026

 Warby Parker (WRBY.N), said on Monday it is collaborating with Alphabet’s (GOOGL.O), opens new tab Google to develop lightweight AI-powered glasses, with the first product expected to launch in 2026.

NextEra Energy, Google Cloud expand deal to add US capacity

NextEra Energy (NEE.N), said on Monday it has expanded its partnership with Google Cloud to scale up data center capacity by multiple gigawatts and boost energy infrastructure across the U.S.

Meta strikes multiple AI deals with news publishers

Meta has struck several commercial AI data agreements with news publishers including USA Today, People Inc, CNN, Fox News, The Daily Caller, Washington Examiner and Le Monde, the company said on Friday.

Meta’s Zuckerberg Plans Deep Cuts for Metaverse Efforts

Meta Platforms Inc.’s Mark Zuckerberg is expected to meaningfully cut resources for building the so-called metaverse, an effort that he once framed as the future of the company and the reason for changing its name from Facebook Inc.

Meta Hit With WhatsApp AI Antitrust Probe. What It Means for the Stock.

Facebook parent Meta Platforms was hit by an antitrust investigation from the European Union on Thursday, although the Brussels probe wasn’t fazing investors and will have little impact on the stock.

Alibaba’s AI glasses to rival Meta go on sale for $500

Alibaba’s artificial intelligence-powered smart glasses went on sale on Thursday as the Chinese tech giant looks to ramp up its focus on consumer AI in an increasingly competitive market.

China’s tech giants take AI model training offshore to tap Nvidia chips

Top Chinese companies are training their artificial intelligence models overseas to access Nvidia’s chips and bypass US efforts to prevent their development of the powerful technology.

Meta reportedly in talks to buy billions-worth of Google chips

Meta Platforms is discussing a potential multi-billion dollar deal with Google to purchase chips for its data centers beginning in 2027, according to a Tuesday report by The Information.

Nvidia shares fall 3% on report Meta will use Google AI chips

Nvidia shares fell on Tuesday after The Information reported that Meta is considering using chips designed by Google.

Google aims to dodge breakup of ad business as antitrust trial wraps

Alphabet’s (GOOGL.O), Google will make its final plea to avoid a breakup of its advertising technology business in a U.S. court on Friday, as the Department of Justice’s antitrust case draws to a close.

Alphabet Stock Jumps. What Google’s Berkshire Boost Says About the AI Trade.

Alphabet stock was gaining early Monday on news that Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway bought a stake in the owner of Google.

Google to invest around $6 billion in Germany, source says

Alphabet’s (GOOGL.O), Google will invest around 5 billion euros ($5.8 billion) in Germany, in a push to expand its infrastructure and data centre capacity in Europe’s largest economy.

Airbnb shares rise on revenue beat, stronger-than-expected forecast

Shares of Airbnb rose as much as 5% in extended trading on Thursday after the company reported third-quarter results that beat analysts’ estimates for revenue and offered rosy guidance.

Uber falls 4% despite third-quarter revenue beat

Uber shares fell 4% before the bell even after the ridesharing company beat Wall Street’s third-quarter revenue expectations.

Spotify Stock Climbs After Earnings. What Higher Prices Did to Growth.

Spotify Technology was rising early on Tuesday as its earnings and user growth beat expectations despite a recent price hike for customers.

Alphabet Stock Jumps on Earnings Beat. How Google Turned from AI Loser to Winner.

Shares of Alphabet GOOGL were up sharply in early trading on Thursday after the Google-parent reported third-quarter results that easily beat Wall Street estimates.

Meta Stock Tumbles After Earnings. Why AI Costs Are Becoming a Problem.

Meta Platforms reported mixed third-quarter earnings results Wednesday afternoon. Its shares were down sharply in ahead of the open Thursday.