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Alex Karp, CEO of Palantir Technologies, attended the 56th World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland on January 20, 2026.Dennis Bariboos | ReutersPalantir Shares of the software and services provider to the U.S. government rose 15% in the wake of the U.S. attack on Iran, an outlier in a tough week for the stock market. The tech-heavy Nasdaq fell 1.2% this week, dragged down by the following stocks: apple, google and micronOther indicators also fell after a jump in oil prices and a report showed the U.S. economy unexpectedly shed jobs in February.But investors have flooded into Palantir,…
The sinking of an Iranian warship off the coast of Sri Lanka this week, something a U.S. Navy submarine has not done in more than 80 years, is another sign that the war between Washington and Tehran is on a scale and breadth not seen in decades. There are also questions about the expansion of the war with Iran. The Pentagon released periscope video of the attack showing the ship with a huge explosion at its stern, as well as what appeared to be still images showing the ship sinking beneath the waves. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi identified it…
Daryl Hannah shows up at John’s Loft after his first date with CarolynJohn’s girlfriend, Daryl Hannah (Dree Hemingway), was raving to his cousin and best friend Anthony Radziwill (Erich Bergen) that he just wanted to call Carolyn, and when he got home, he found her in the loft. Soon, he ends up taking Darryl to his cousin Edward Kennedy Jr.’s wedding in October 1993, much to the disapproval of his mother, Jacqueline Kennedy. Carolyn learns from the cover of a tabloid that her seemingly eager suitor is back together with a former movie star. Meanwhile, John continues to send Carolyn…
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on March 2, 2026 in New York City. Spencer Pratt | Getty Images News | Getty Imagesof 10 year treasury Yields fell on Friday, but the decline was capped as investors bet on the impact on inflation from rising oil prices due to wars in the Middle East.The benchmark 10-year Treasury yield fell less than 1 basis point to 4.138%. of 2 years treasury The yield fell more than 4 basis points to 3.554%. The spread between two-year and 10-year Treasuries widened by more than 58 basis points,…
Claude’s daily active user numbers are increasing on mobile devices, and the number of new app installations is also increasing following the company’s conflict with the Department of Defense. The AI model provider behind Claude was marked as a supply chain risk after Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei refused to allow the government to use its AI systems for mass surveillance of Americans or to power fully autonomous weapons. But data shows that Anthropic’s stance has led many consumers to support the model. App intelligence provider Appfigures reports that Claude’s mobile app continues to outnumber ChatGPT downloads in the United States.…
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As commodity prices soared Friday morning, strategists warned that Europe was at even higher risk of an energy shock than the U.S. Appearing on CNBC’s “Early Edition Europe,” Joachim Klement, head of strategy at Panmure Liberum, pointed out that Europe currently gets most of its natural gas from Qatar, one of the world’s largest LNG producers. As the Middle East war enters its seventh day, the Strait of Hormuz, a key supply route that handles about a fifth of the world’s oil and gas, is now effectively closed to all shipping due to the continuing threat of attack by Iran.…
The Pentagon formally designated Anthropic as a supply chain risk after the companies failed to agree on the degree of control the military should have over its AI models, including for use in autonomous weapons and domestic mass surveillance. With Anthropic’s $200 million contract falling apart, the Department of Defense turned to OpenAI instead, which accepted and saw ChatGPT’s uninstalls increase by 295%. As risks continue to rise, the question remains: How much unfettered access should the military allow to AI models? In this episode of TechCrunch’s Equity podcast, hosts Kirsten Kolosek, Anthony Ha, and Sean O’Kane dig into what…
Jim Cramer’s CNBC Investment Club hosts a “Morning Meeting” livestream weekdays at 10:20 a.m. ET. A recap of Friday’s key moments. 1. Stock prices fell on Friday as the war in the Middle East escalated. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq both fell about 1% on Friday after President Donald Trump said there was no deal to end the U.S. war against Iran without Iran’s “unconditional surrender.” Despite continued uncertainty, Jim Cramer believes the “end-of-the-world view” is overdone and sees buying opportunities in this “ugly market.” Jim cited Goldman Sachs, Cardinal Health, and Boeing as stocks that will rise in Friday’s…
Almost a week into the recent Middle East conflict, Iranian attacks in the region have significantly decreased. The US attack on Iran continues to escalate, and Israel’s attack on Lebanon is adding to the panic. More than 1,320 people have been killed in the war, according to Lebanese and Iranian state media, and the Trump administration has warned it will soon escalate. NATO allies are being reluctantly drawn into the conflict. Here’s what you need to know: What are the main headings? US and Israel step up attacks: US and Israeli attacks on Iran and Lebanon intensified, with explosions heard…