Tom Spam
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Interested in economics, stock markets, emerging digital technologies, blockchain, and politics. Headlines shared as long-term references for economic decision-making.
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According to the #IMF, artificial intelligence could eliminate entry-level jobs and make it more difficult for young people to enter the job market.
February 5, 2026 at 1:01 PM
According to the #IMF, artificial intelligence could eliminate entry-level jobs and make it more difficult for young people to enter the job market.
Job cuts in the #US observed a monthly slump of 205% and an annual one of 118% to reach 108,435 in January, Challenger, Gray & Christmas revealed in its report published on Thursday. The figure is the highest one registered for January since 2009, and the highest monthly one since last October.
February 5, 2026 at 12:54 PM
Job cuts in the #US observed a monthly slump of 205% and an annual one of 118% to reach 108,435 in January, Challenger, Gray & Christmas revealed in its report published on Thursday. The figure is the highest one registered for January since 2009, and the highest monthly one since last October.
Iran's military issued a warning to the United States on Thursday, stating that US bases in the region are vulnerable and within its operational reach. Army spokesman Amir Akraminia said US President Donald Trump "must choose between compromise or war." #Iran
February 5, 2026 at 9:42 AM
Iran's military issued a warning to the United States on Thursday, stating that US bases in the region are vulnerable and within its operational reach. Army spokesman Amir Akraminia said US President Donald Trump "must choose between compromise or war." #Iran
The #Trump administration is initiating an investigation against #Nike to see if the company discriminated against white employees. The investigation is based on a report in the New York Times.
a basketball player with a beard is talking into a microphone while standing in front of a crowd .
ALT: a basketball player with a beard is talking into a microphone while standing in front of a crowd .
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February 4, 2026 at 8:14 PM
In #Switzerland, the insolvency rate rose by forty percent last year, which corresponded to around 3,400 additional company collapses, according to the Allianz Trade Insolvency Report published on Wednesday.
February 4, 2026 at 3:23 PM
In #Switzerland, the insolvency rate rose by forty percent last year, which corresponded to around 3,400 additional company collapses, according to the Allianz Trade Insolvency Report published on Wednesday.
The CEO of the world's largest recruitment agency sees the classic path from studying to office work in the transformation. He recommends graduates to retrain in sought-after areas such as mechanical engineering, plant operation, truck driving or hospitality. #AI
February 4, 2026 at 3:16 PM
The CEO of the world's largest recruitment agency sees the classic path from studying to office work in the transformation. He recommends graduates to retrain in sought-after areas such as mechanical engineering, plant operation, truck driving or hospitality. #AI
#Nvidia CEO Huang rejects fears that artificial intelligence will replace software and corresponding tools, describing this idea as "illogical". The statement comes after a significant sell-out of global software stocks, which was partly triggered by the release of an updated chatbot from Anthropic.
February 4, 2026 at 12:24 PM
#Nvidia CEO Huang rejects fears that artificial intelligence will replace software and corresponding tools, describing this idea as "illogical". The statement comes after a significant sell-out of global software stocks, which was partly triggered by the release of an updated chatbot from Anthropic.
The German #automotive industry is more optimistic about the future, as business expectations and export expectations have improved, especially in intra-European trade. However, the industry outside Europe is losing competitiveness, especially against China and the USA.
February 4, 2026 at 7:48 AM
The German #automotive industry is more optimistic about the future, as business expectations and export expectations have improved, especially in intra-European trade. However, the industry outside Europe is losing competitiveness, especially against China and the USA.
According to Baird, a SpaceX xAI merger reduces the likelihood that Elon Musk will integrate #Tesla into a larger combined business unit in the short term.
February 3, 2026 at 6:23 PM
According to Baird, a SpaceX xAI merger reduces the likelihood that Elon Musk will integrate #Tesla into a larger combined business unit in the short term.
Blackstone’s President Jon Gray says that investing in AI infrastructure like data centers and power is the safest way, while direct investment in AI applications is more risky.
February 3, 2026 at 6:21 PM
Blackstone’s President Jon Gray says that investing in AI infrastructure like data centers and power is the safest way, while direct investment in AI applications is more risky.
#OpenAI CEO Sam Altman explains that the introduction of AI is in some respects slower than he expects. He admits that he was naive at the time and that he did not fully think about the development.
February 3, 2026 at 6:18 PM
#OpenAI CEO Sam Altman explains that the introduction of AI is in some respects slower than he expects. He admits that he was naive at the time and that he did not fully think about the development.
Intel's CEO explains that memory manufacturers do not expect a supply relief until 2028 and that the US is behind #China in open source AI. Intel plans to build GPUs and relies more on glass as key material for chip production.
February 3, 2026 at 6:17 PM
Intel's CEO explains that memory manufacturers do not expect a supply relief until 2028 and that the US is behind #China in open source AI. Intel plans to build GPUs and relies more on glass as key material for chip production.
#Uber will resume driving services in China and Macau from Tuesday and also offers a limousine service between Macau and Hong Kong with 24-hour advance notice. This marks Uber's first entry into a new Asian market in years after the company left China in 2016 and Southeast Asia in 2018.
February 3, 2026 at 3:53 AM
#Uber will resume driving services in China and Macau from Tuesday and also offers a limousine service between Macau and Hong Kong with 24-hour advance notice. This marks Uber's first entry into a new Asian market in years after the company left China in 2016 and Southeast Asia in 2018.
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Amtrak is selling a $279 train-themed hoodie and matching pants.
Why does this exist and why a track suit? Here's a breakdown:
Why does this exist and why a track suit? Here's a breakdown:
Amtrak is selling a $279 ’Trak Suit. Literally who wants this?
The result of a design competition at a New York fashion school could be cool if you’re fluent in irony.
www.washingtonpost.com
February 2, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Amtrak is selling a $279 train-themed hoodie and matching pants.
Why does this exist and why a track suit? Here's a breakdown:
Why does this exist and why a track suit? Here's a breakdown:
Metal traders face losses of at least one billion yuan (144 million dollars) after a trader known as "The Hat" fled China. The development is alarming top Chinese regulators. #TheHat
February 2, 2026 at 7:06 PM
Metal traders face losses of at least one billion yuan (144 million dollars) after a trader known as "The Hat" fled China. The development is alarming top Chinese regulators. #TheHat
The mood in the US industry improves significantly in January, as the ISM purchasing managers' index rises to 52.6 points, thus above the growth threshold of 50 points. In particular, the sub-index for new orders shows a strong increase, while the employment indicator remains below growth threshold.
February 2, 2026 at 5:01 PM
The mood in the US industry improves significantly in January, as the ISM purchasing managers' index rises to 52.6 points, thus above the growth threshold of 50 points. In particular, the sub-index for new orders shows a strong increase, while the employment indicator remains below growth threshold.
New registrations of #Tesla vehicles in important European markets show hardly any signs of recovery in January: While registrations in Sweden increase by 26% and in Denmark by 3%, they fall by 88% in Norway and 42% in France. Despite cheaper versions of Model Y and Model 3.
February 2, 2026 at 12:16 PM
New registrations of #Tesla vehicles in important European markets show hardly any signs of recovery in January: While registrations in Sweden increase by 26% and in Denmark by 3%, they fall by 88% in Norway and 42% in France. Despite cheaper versions of Model Y and Model 3.
Former Disney actress Bridgit Mendler raises $100 million for her space company #NorthwoodSpace. The company develops ground stations for satellite communication.
February 2, 2026 at 6:24 AM
Former Disney actress Bridgit Mendler raises $100 million for her space company #NorthwoodSpace. The company develops ground stations for satellite communication.
#Nvidia CEO J. Huang confirms participation in OpenAI's current funding round, but with a significantly smaller amount than the originally targeted $100 billion. Huang justifies this with concerns about OpenAI's lack of business discipline and growing competitive pressure from Google and Anthropic.
February 2, 2026 at 6:16 AM
#Nvidia CEO J. Huang confirms participation in OpenAI's current funding round, but with a significantly smaller amount than the originally targeted $100 billion. Huang justifies this with concerns about OpenAI's lack of business discipline and growing competitive pressure from Google and Anthropic.
#Oracle plans to raise between $45 billion and $50 billion through a mix of debt and equity in 2026 to expand cloud infrastructure capacities. The company refers to contractually agreed demand from customers such as Nvidia, OpenAI, Meta, AMD, TikTok and xAI.
February 2, 2026 at 6:14 AM
#Oracle plans to raise between $45 billion and $50 billion through a mix of debt and equity in 2026 to expand cloud infrastructure capacities. The company refers to contractually agreed demand from customers such as Nvidia, OpenAI, Meta, AMD, TikTok and xAI.
India grants foreign companies that use data centers in #India for their global cloud services tax exemption until 2047. This was announced by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman yesterday when presenting the budget for 2026/27.
February 2, 2026 at 6:12 AM
India grants foreign companies that use data centers in #India for their global cloud services tax exemption until 2047. This was announced by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman yesterday when presenting the budget for 2026/27.
#BYD recorded a significant decline in sales at the start of the year. Sales fell by 30.1 percent in January compared to the same month last year to 210,051 vehicles, as the company announced yesterday in a stock exchange report. Sales declined for the fifth month in a row
February 2, 2026 at 6:09 AM
#BYD recorded a significant decline in sales at the start of the year. Sales fell by 30.1 percent in January compared to the same month last year to 210,051 vehicles, as the company announced yesterday in a stock exchange report. Sales declined for the fifth month in a row