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Anthropic raises $65 billion, valuing the AI startup at $965 billion
Anthropic completed a massive funding round that lifted its valuation to $965 billion, overtaking OpenAI in reported market value for the first time. The financing underscores how investor demand for AI infrastructure and model training remains intense despite high capital requirements.
SpaceX reportedly lowers IPO valuation target to around $1.8 trillion
Bloomberg reporting cited in the broadcast says SpaceX has cut its IPO valuation goal from about $2 trillion to at least $1.8 trillion. Even at the lower target, the company would rank among the world’s most valuable listed firms if it proceeds with the offering.
Pfizer and global group announce a $10.5 billion cancer-drug development deal
The broadcast says Pfizer’s $10.5 billion deal with a global group to develop cancer drugs helped lift Pfizer shares by nearly 7%. The transaction adds to a strong day for corporate deal news and highlights continued pharmaceutical M&A interest in oncology.
Stocks hit records as strong corporate earnings continue to support Wall Street
PBS reported that U.S. stocks climbed to new records after another round of strong corporate earnings. The Dow added roughly 25 points, while the Nasdaq rose nearly 250 points and the S&P 500 also advanced, indicating broad investor confidence in corporate results.
China technology earnings are being pressured by AI spending
A Bloomberg segment on China technology earnings said results are being hit by heavy AI investment spending. The theme reflects a common market concern that near-term margins are under pressure even as firms race to build AI capabilities.
U.S. and Iran move toward a 60-day ceasefire extension and further talks
PBS said the U.S. and Iran are close to a deal extending the ceasefire by 60 days and beginning further nuclear talks with Tehran. The easing of geopolitical risk has helped improve market sentiment and contributed to falling oil prices.
Oil heads for its largest monthly drop since the pandemic
Bloomberg reporting in the broadcast said oil is on track for its largest monthly drop since the pandemic. The move is being linked to better geopolitical expectations and softer risk premia in energy markets.
Trump Organization defends active stock trading in president’s accounts
PBS reported that the Trump Organization said the president’s investment holdings are managed by independent third-party institutions with sole authority over trading decisions. The report followed scrutiny of active stock purchases in companies with federal government exposure, including Palantir and Nvidia.
Trump account disclosed purchases of Palantir and Nvidia shares
PBS reported that since January, the president’s account has made nine Palantir purchases worth up to $680,000. It also said the account bought $500,000 to $1 million of Nvidia in early January and another $1 million to $5 million in February before Nvidia announced a major deal with Meta.
Market sentiment improves as truce hopes boost risk assets
Bloomberg’s market coverage said stocks are holding near record levels while markets cheer truce hopes and oil falls. The combination of easing geopolitical tension, strong earnings, and heavy AI investment is shaping today’s corporate-news backdrop.