Vast Data announced a $1 billion funding round at a $30 billion valuation on Wednesday, with Nvidia among those backing the AI company. Founded in 2016, Vast makes software infrastructure for managing large amounts of data, with a focus on AI applications. The company says it supports projects powering millions of GPUs. Customers include CoreWeave,…
NEW YORK — To the cheers and applause of thousands of BookCon attendees, “Heated Rivalry” author Rachel Reid and director-screenwriter Jacob Tierney walked on to the main event stage at New York’s Jacob Javits Convention Center. The two Canadians have been international celebrities for just a few months, and still find themselves wondering if all…
They tore the helmet off his head, but they couldn’t get the ball out of his hands. Two Wisconsin defenders could not stop Carnell Tate, who stood up and screamed in the end zone after catching a 33-yard touchdown pass to start Ohio State’s 34-0 rout of the Badgers last October. It was a touchdown…
Life360 shares could rise as it rolls out new products and features to widen its user base of paid subscribers, according to Bank of America. The bank initiated research coverage of the location-sharing, family safety app with a buy rating, and a 12-month price target of $60 price target, implying 32% upside from Tuesday’s close….
A Spirit commercial airliner prepares to land at San Diego International Airport in San Diego, California, U.S., January 18, 2024. Mike Blake | Reuters The Trump administration is in advanced talks for a financing package for Spirit Airlines as the carrier is facing the risk of a liquidation, according to a person familiar with the…
A general exterior view of the Moncler luxury fashion label store in Sloane Street, Knightsbridge on February 17, 2025 in London, United Kingdom. John Keeble | Getty Images News | Getty Images Moncler shares struggled on Wednesday, despite posting quarterly results that beat earnings expectations on Tuesday. The earnings beat followed a series of underwhelming…
Jonathan Raa | Nurphoto | Getty Images Palantir announced a $300 million deal with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, which will use the software company’s technology to manage farmland as geopolitical risks threaten global supply chains. The agreement builds on ongoing projects with the USDA and underscores Palantir’s growing role inside the U.S. government…
LONDON — Four debut novelists are among six books on a U.S.-dominated list of finalists for the 2026 Women’s Prize for Fiction, which is open to female English-language writers from any country. American authors take four of the six places on the shortlist for the 30,000 pounds ($40,000) prize, announced Wednesday by a judging panel…
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The S & P 500 has underperformed most stock markets in Europe and Asia since the start of 2025, but that trend could be ripe for a reversal of fortunes, according to strategists at Barclays. The large-cap U.S. index has returned 3% year-to-date as of April 22 , while other markets have pulled ahead, continuing…
