George Clooney and over 170 stars defend Mark Ruffalo amid antisemitism claim: ‘It’s ridiculous’ ‘We’re not going to ban speech,’ film star said The Independent UK · Sep 2
Mark Ruffalo Backed by 170+ Jewish Figures After Calling Antisemitism Accusations 'Appalling and Dishonest' Over 170 Jewish cultural figures support Mark Ruffalo against antisemitism claims after he criticised Oracle's ties to the Israeli military amid Paramount's merger bid. International Business Times UK · Sep 1
Oracle layoffs 2026 September 1 update: US employees ‘watch’ Slack counts after no 6 AM job-cut email — when could layoffs happen? Oracle layoffs 2026: The dreaded 6 am layoff email failed to arrive on September 1, leaving Oracle employees across the US and India watching Slack member counts and trading fresh rumours of a possible September 15 date. The uncertainty follows reports that managers had been asked to identify potentially affected… The Economic Times · Sep 1
Todd Haynes and Wallace Shawn among signatories of letter backing Mark Ruffalo amid antisemitism charge More than 170 Jewish artists, also including Joel Coen, Hannah Einbinder and Miranda July, have supported the actor after he criticized Paramount The Guardian - US · Sep 1
Tech layoffs continue; ITC Infotech-Happiest Minds to merge Happy Tuesday! Tech giants Oracle and Microsoft are planning to restructure their India workforces. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch. The Economic Times · Sep 1
Why Citi Analysts Are Bullish on Oracle Stock Now Oracle’s steep selloff may be setting the stage for a powerful rebound as Citi turns bullish on its cloud and AI growth prospects and flags key catalysts ahead. Barchart · Aug 31
Oracle layoffs September 1: Will employees wake up to another ‘6 a.m. email’ tomorrow after 21,000 jobs were cut as AI spending soars? Oracle layoffs 2026: Employees are reportedly bracing for another round of job cuts after Oracle eliminated around 21,000 positions earlier this year in March. With managers allegedly asked to identify roles for possible cuts, workers fear another wave of the company’s infamous “6 a.m. email” could arrive as Oracle continues… The Economic Times · Aug 31
Oracle vs. Microsoft: Big Tech’s AI Cloud Battle Has a New Underdog Microsoft had the early AI lead, but Oracle is quickly turning itself into a serious AI contender. Barchart · Aug 29
Is Oracle Stock Underperforming the S&P 500? Oracle has outperformed the broader market over the past year, and analysts remain highly optimistic about the stock’s outlook. Barchart · Aug 29
Software Stocks Are Divided as AI Creates a Deep Rift Between ‘Haves’ and ‘Have Nots’ The software industry is no longer unified. Barchart · Aug 28
Oracle 6 a.m. layoff notice: The letter that shocked thousands on March 31. Now many fear they would get one on September 1 On March 31, Oracle executed a massive layoff, affecting thousands of employees worldwide. Notices were sent through email, indicating that numerous positions had been removed. Many workers found their system access terminated almost immediately. Additionally, speculation arises about another significant round of layoffs potentially hitting around September 1, largely attributed… The Economic Times · Aug 28
'Nvidia is Wildly Undervalued': Michael Burry Goes Long Despite Shuttering His Hedge Fund Over AI Bubble Fears Michael Burry bought Nvidia call options as a hedge against his AI short positions. He has repeatedly warned of an AI bubble and how tech firms use accounting tricks to inflate balance sheets. International Business Times UK · Aug 27
US Stock Market: Software stocks brace for more volatility as AI uncertainty grows US software stocks remain volatile as investors weigh AI disruption risks against strong earnings growth. With momentum trading, leveraged ETFs and options amplifying market moves, upcoming results from Salesforce, CrowdStrike and Oracle could offer fresh clues on the sector’s outlook and whether earnings can keep pace with elevated expectations. The Economic Times · Aug 27
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang eats dinner with someone ‘and their stock price doubles the next day’ People want to know where the CEO is dining, and more importantly, who he's with. Fortune · Aug 27
Barchart · Aug 26 Nvidia’s Biggest Customers Face a Painful New AI Bill Nvidia server prices are jumping more than 15% as memory costs soar, and Microsoft, Google, and Oracle are already feeling the heat.
The Economic Times · Aug 26 “My father could not read and write”: How Dolly Parton’s father inspired her global literacy mission that has sent 270 million books to kids across US, UK, Canada Dolly Parton’s lifelong philanthropy was deeply inspired by her father, who could not read or write. Her personal mission evolved into the Imagination Library, which now operates in thousands of communities across the US, UK, Canada, Ireland and Australia, giving millions of children access to free books.
International Business Times UK · Aug 26 Is Mark Ruffalo Antisemitic? Actor Calls Accusation 'Appalling' While Torching $111 Billion Merger Mark Ruffalo defends his criticism of Israeli PM and Paramount's merger, rejecting antisemitism claims. His social media posts highlight concerns over humanitarian issues and corporate influence.
The Independent UK · Aug 26 In a divided America, the left and right unite to oppose artificial intelligence data centers In the small Nebraska village of Murdock, now-paused plans for two potential data centers have sparked the kinds of debates that have raged in cities and towns across the country — and often cut across ideological lines
BANG Premier · Aug 25 Hannah Einbinder defends Mark Ruffalo as Paramount ‘antisemitic’ row explodes The Hacks star has publicly supported the Marvel actor after his criticism of the Ellison family and the proposed Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger triggered a bitter dispute.
International Business Times UK · Aug 25 Nancy Pelosi Invests Heavily in Intel, Bloom Energy: Both Receive Major Trump Admin Support Nancy Pelosi ramped up investments in red-hot Bloom Energy and Intel stocks, which are directly benefiting from the AI boom and continued support from the Trump Administration.
The Economic Times · Aug 25 Tech layoffs 2026: More than 175,000 workers laid off as Apple, Microsoft, Oracle, Amazon, Meta, TikTok, Uber, LinkedIn as dozens of companies cut jobs amid AI boom Tech layoffs are accelerating in 2026 as big companies such as Apple, Microsoft, Oracle, Amazon, Meta, Linkedin, TikTok, Visa and dozens of other mega companies have announced slashing of jobs. Here's why AI, restructuring, cost-cutting and changing business priorities are reshaping the technology workforce. More than 175,000 technology workers had…
The Economic Times · Aug 25 Samsung, SK Hynix stand to benefit as Nvidia AI server costs surge Server manufacturers notified major data center customers, including Microsoft, Google, and Oracle, that prices for Nvidia-based AI systems would rise by more than 15% in many cases for shipments starting in early 2027. The price adjustments affected systems built on Nvidia's next-generation Vera Rubin and current Grace Blackwell platforms, with…
The Guardian - AU · Aug 24 Mark Ruffalo fires back at Paramount Skydance after it accuses him of using ‘antisemitic tropes’ Actor says highlighting role of Oracle CEO Larry Ellison in media company’s merger with Warner Bros Discovery has been ‘dishonestly framed as being anti-Israel’
Fortune · Aug 23 The tax escape map: Billionaires are bolting for Florida from the West Coast and taking some $29 billion in tax revenue with them Driven partly by proposed wealth taxes, some of America’s richest people have poured hundreds of millions of dollars into waterfront Florida real estate.
The Independent UK · Aug 23 Mark Ruffalo hits out at Paramount over ‘appalling’ and ‘dishonest’ antisemitism accusation 'Avengers' star has been embroiled in a dispute amid the studio's controversial merger with rival company Warner Bros