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Stocks Supported by a Rebound in Chipmakers and AI-Infrastructure Companies

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) is up by +0.51% today, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down by -0.17%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +1.20%. December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ26 ) are up +0.48%, and December E-mini...

Barchart · Oct 19

Tech Bosses Reportedly Realise AI Budgets Simply Fund Workers Churning Out Work Slop in a Massive 'Doom Loop'

Microsoft and other technology companies are facing growing scrutiny over AI adoption as repetitive, error-prone outputs and weak governance raise doubts about its productivity benefits.

International Business Times UK · Oct 19

CoreWeave’s CEO Says the Market Doesn’t Understand His Company. Whether or Not It Does Isn’t What Matters Here.

CoreWeave's massive revenue backlog points to strong AI demand, but there are questions about its finances.

Barchart · Oct 19

These 3 Green Stocks Have a Growth Story That Goes Far Beyond Washington

Green stocks are outperforming on commercial demand, not policy, per LSEG data. Bloom Energy, Ecolab, and Brookfield Renewable show growth driven by AI and data-center needs.

MarketBeat · Oct 18

Melinda French Gates has a 48-hour rule for criticizing employees. The billionaire philanthropist says it’s because ‘being clear is kind’

The billionaire philanthropist’s 48-hour feedback rule is designed to replace anger with honesty, and it eliminates surprises at performance reviews.

Fortune · Oct 18

Microsoft pulls out of AI datacentre project in Essex over power supply concerns

Development by UK firm Nscale heralded by ministers as largest of its kind in country loses anchor tenant

The Guardian - UK · Oct 18

Microsoft pulls out of UK data center deal with Nscale: Telegraph

The US tech giant, one of Nscale's two largest customers, recently terminated its agreement for the data center in Loughton, Essex, according to the report.

The Economic Times · Oct 18

What Happens to Your Email, Photos and Online Accounts After You Die

Indian Law Has No Answer for Your Google DriveYour physical property follows the Indian Succession Act, 1925. Your digital accounts follow nothing, because Indian law does not yet recognise digital assets as inheritable property in any clear, codified way. A family that wants access to a deceased person's Gmail or…

Times Life · Oct 18

Jeff Bezos says ‘millions of people’ will be living in space by 2045—and robots will commute on our behalf to the moon

No one enjoys the dreaded commute to work, and by 2045, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos predicts we’ll have robots to do that for us. After all, in his vision we’ll be venturing to other planets for our 9-to-5's.

Fortune · Oct 17

US reviving shuttered nuclear plants to meet growing electricity demand and to power data centres

The United States is planning to restart three closed nuclear plants to address rising energy needs. These plants were shut down due to high electricity costs but are now sought after for carbon-free energy. Large technology companies are contracting for power from these facilities, ensuring a stable revenue. Restarting these…

The Economic Times · Oct 17