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Dorsey outlined a new AI-forward vision for his payments processing company, stating that large language models will switch up the company's org chart. He expressed a desire for a structure where everyone reports to him, aiming for a maximum distance of two to three layers between himself and employees.

U.S. Secretary of Labor Lori Chavez-DeRemer stated that the proposed rule aims to fulfill President Trump's promise for a new golden age by fostering a retirement system that allows more Americans to retire with dignity.

Escalating geopolitical risk continued to dominate global markets' concerns, with safe-haven demand keeping the dollar index anchored near a multi-week high.

Warning to the invading American ruling establishment and its affiliated spy companies. You ignored our repeated warnings about the necessity of halting terrorist operations, and today, in terrorist attacks carried out by you and your Israeli allies, a number of Iranian citizens were martyred.

"I'm surprised by how neutral the rule was, when you think about the massive amount of lobbying there's been around it. It doesn't say certain assets are good or bad. Instead, it really focuses on making a rules-based framework instead of a litigation-based one."

The battle for WBD played out amid a pivotal backdrop for Wall Street: a period investment banks hope will mark a full-throated M&A rebound, in which just landing a role on a deal of this size is as useful for one's street cred as actually winning it. Even advisers on the losing side will walk away with hefty fees, boardroom credibility, and proof they belong on the biggest mandates of the coming year.

Anthropic sought explicit contractual restrictions to prevent its AI from being used for mass domestic surveillance or fully autonomous weapons. The Pentagon, in contrast, insisted it must be able to deploy contractor technology for any lawful purpose. Negotiations broke down, the Department of Defense moved to terminate the contract, and it designated Anthropic a supply chain risk, effectively restricting many government agencies and defense contractors from working with the company.

Alphabet has capitalized on the AI boom by enhancing its search engine results and online ad placements, but that's far from the only way Google's parent company used this technology to surpass Apple's profits. While search and online ads are still important, Google Cloud has emerged as a substantial catalyst. Google Cloud acts as the digital foundation for many businesses, especially enterprises that want to scale their AI capabilities.

Markets were also bruised as a planned €220bn tie-up between mining giants Glencore and Rio Tinto was shelved. The pair have had a long-running, on-off engagement that has seen them try to tie the knot before. "Many wondered whether it might be third time lucky when Rio Tinto and Glencore got back around the table to discuss a deal which would have created the world's biggest mining company - but today it emerged it was not to be,"

As we kick off 2026, activist investor campaigns are no longer just prevalent; they are global, sophisticated, and have increasingly become an acute threat to corporate leadership. The escalating pressure is undeniable: Barclays data shows that activist investor campaigns hit a high last year - surpassing 2024 by 5% - with 32 CEOs resigning as a result (a record) - and showing no signs of slowing down.

The markets appear to be on the road to recovery after yesterday's sell-off. President Trump revealed he would not exert extreme force in his pursuit to acquire the territory of Greenland. He also predicts that the U.S. stock market is poised to double in value sooner than later. Big Tech stocks are mixed, with chipmakers Nvidia ( Nasdaq; NVDA) and Micron Technology ( Nasdaq; MU) recapturing ground while Microsoft ( Nasdaq: MSFT) and Broadcom ( Nasdaq: AVGO) are seeing red.

The macro factor driving PWB forward is straightforward: enterprise spending on artificial intelligence infrastructure remains robust, and the companies building that infrastructure are printing money. Alphabet's net income surged 35% year-over-year in Q3 2025 as businesses adopted its Gemini AI models and expanded Google Cloud usage. NVIDIA tells an even more dramatic story-its data center business has transformed the company from a gaming chip maker into an AI infrastructure powerhouse, with earnings growth that reflects the scale of enterprise AI adoption.