OpenAI Sets New Pay Records as the AI Talent War Reaches Extreme Levels
Key TakeawaysPowered by lumidawealth.com OpenAI’s stock-based compensation averages about $1.5 million per employee, the highest ever for a major tech startup....
Bitcoin Whipsaws Near $90,000 as Traders Position for a Tentative New-Year Breakout
Key TakeawaysPowered by lumidawealth.com Bitcoin briefly broke above $90,000 before reversing, underscoring fragile momentum. Futures funding rates are at the highest...
Trump Reignites Fed Independence Fears as Powell Firing Talk Returns
Key TakeawaysPowered by lumidawealth.com President Trump suggested he may still fire Fed Chair Jerome Powell while delaying a successor announcement. Markets...
Citi Exits Russia at a Cost, Booking $1.1B Loss to Close a Decade-Long Retreat
Key TakeawaysPowered by lumidawealth.com Citigroup expects a ~$1.1 billion after-tax loss from selling its remaining Russian unit. The loss is largely...
Sleep Drinks Go Mainstream as Wellness Brands Monetize America’s Sleep Deficit
Key TakeawaysPowered by lumidawealth.com Sleep-aid beverages are a fast-growing wellness category, with supplement sales nearing $1B in 2025. Social-media trends and...
U.S. Leads the AI Race—for Now—as Chip Policy Shift Gives China New Momentum
Key TakeawaysPowered by lumidawealth.com Experts broadly agree the U.S. still leads China in AI, particularly in chips, models, and monetization. China...
Los Angeles Tightens Rent Controls, Raising New Risks for Housing Investment
Key TakeawaysPowered by lumidawealth.com Los Angeles will cap annual rent increases at 1%–4%, the strictest limits in 40 years. Roughly three-quarters...
Meta Acquires AI Agent Startup Manus for $2B+, Deepening Its Push Into Autonomous AI Tools
Key TakeawaysPowered by lumidawealth.com Meta has agreed to acquire Manus, a fast-growing AI agent startup, for more than $2 billion. The...
AI Chip Boom Heads Into 2026 With Record Demand—and Rising Structural Risks
Key TakeawaysPowered by lumidawealth.com Semiconductor companies delivered a record $400B+ in sales in 2025, driven overwhelmingly by AI demand. Nvidia remains...
China’s EV Exports Surge 87% as Emerging Markets Absorb Global Supply
Key TakeawaysPowered by lumidawealth.com China’s electric-vehicle exports jumped 87% year over year in November, reaching nearly 200,000 units. Mexico emerged as...
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