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Core Insights - OpenAI is in discussions with Amazon for a potential investment exceeding $10 billion, which would involve the use of Amazon's AI chips [2] - The talks follow OpenAI's restructuring in October and its partnership with Microsoft, allowing more freedom to raise capital and collaborate with other companies in the AI sector [2][3] - Microsoft has invested over $13 billion in OpenAI since 2019 but no longer has a first refusal right for being OpenAI's compute provider, enabling OpenAI to work with third parties [3] Investment Landscape - Amazon has previously invested at least $8 billion in AI rival Anthropic and is looking to increase its presence in the generative AI market [4] - Microsoft announced a plan to invest up to $5 billion in Anthropic, while Nvidia is set to invest up to $10 billion in the same startup [4] AI Infrastructure Development - Amazon Web Services (AWS) has been developing its own AI chips since 2015, with its Inferentia and Trainium chips becoming essential for AI companies [5] - OpenAI has made over $1.4 trillion in infrastructure commitments recently, including a $38 billion capacity purchase from AWS, marking its first contract with a leading cloud infrastructure provider [6] - OpenAI also completed a secondary share sale totaling $6.6 billion, allowing employees to sell stock at a valuation of $500 billion [6]

Markets opened marginally higher on Wednesday, attempting a recovery after sharp losses in the previous session, as benchmark indices traded in a narrow range amid mixed global cues and persistent foreign institutional investor outflows. The BSE Sensex, which closed at ₹84,679.86 on Tuesday, opened at ₹84,856.26 and was trading at ₹84,685.74, up 5.88 points or 0.01 per cent at 9.55 a.m. The NSE Nifty 50, which closed at 25,860.10, opened at 25,902.40 and was trading at 25,868.55, up 8.45 points or 0.03 per ...

Core Insights - OpenAI is in early-stage discussions to raise at least $10 billion from Amazon.com Inc., which could strengthen the relationship between OpenAI and Amazon, the largest cloud-computing provider in the world [1] Group 1 - The potential investment from Amazon could significantly deepen ties between OpenAI and Amazon's cloud services [1] - This funding round is expected to enhance OpenAI's capabilities and resources in artificial intelligence [1] - The discussions indicate a growing interest from major tech companies in investing in AI technologies [1]

Core Insights - NerdWallet (NRDS) has experienced a significant increase of over 30% since the last article, attributed to the company's earnings and revenue exceeding expectations in Q3 [1] Financial Performance - The company reported a strong performance in Q3, with both earnings and revenue surpassing analyst forecasts [1]

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Waymo, the autonomous driving unit of Alphabet (GOOGL) (GOOG), is reportedly in talks to raise more than $15 billion at a valuation approaching $100 billion in a financing round led by its parent company. The maker of robotaxis has discussed ...

The after-hours market delivered a mixed but generally positive tone on Tuesday evening, with several small- and mid-cap names posting modest gains. One biotech, however, stole the spotlight with a dramatic surge following major clinical news.DBV Technologies S.A. (DBVT) dominated the after-hours session, soaring 61.29% to $29.00, up $11.02, after announcing a pivotal clinical milestone. The company reported that VITESSE, its Phase 3 study evaluating the VIASKIN Peanut patch in peanut-allergic children age ...

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Core Insights - Japanese companies are increasingly expanding their operations in India, making it a significant hub for dealmaking in Asia, especially in the financial services sector [1][3] Group 1: Recent Developments - Mizuho Financial Group Inc. is acquiring a controlling stake in KKR & Co.-backed Avendus Capital Pvt. Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc. is reportedly planning to invest over ¥500 billion ($3.2 billion) for approximately 20% of Shriram Finance Ltd. [2] - Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group Inc. has become the largest shareholder of Yes Bank Ltd. [2] Group 2: Market Trends - The total volume of deals targeting Indian companies, including mergers and acquisitions, has increased by 15% this year, reaching nearly $90 billion. Although Japanese buyers currently represent a small portion of this market, their presence is growing [4] - Japanese mid-market companies are expected to actively seek M&A opportunities in sectors such as mobility, renewables, sustainability, and infrastructure by 2026 [5] Group 3: Strategic Insights - Japan's corporate sector is prioritizing growth outside its domestic market, with India being a top destination for investment and partnerships [3][5] - Despite the growth potential in India, some sectors may offer better value in public markets compared to private transactions, posing challenges for M&A activities [6] - The dialogue and collaboration between Japanese and Indian companies are seen as positive, indicating a strong momentum for future deals [6]