OpenAI closes $122bn funding round at $852bn valuation as IPO pressure builds
The ChatGPT maker has completed the largest private fundraise in Silicon Valley history, but it still burns cash and the next test is whether it can justify a valuation that exceeds the GDP of most countries
Business
Kraken: four US data points in four days
Active traders face a compressed sequence of high-signal US macro releases this week, culminating in the closely watched nonfarm payrolls, the company said in an announcement.
Tech
Google rolls out AI upgrades across Search, Maps and developer tools
The tech giant spent March expanding AI capabilities across its core products, from search to music generation
Fintech
Mercor picks Stripe to handle payments for its AI talent marketplace
The hiring platform connects more than 30,000 professionals weekly with AI companies needing model training and evaluation
Entertainment
Xbox announces Games Showcase 2026 livestream
Xbox will stream its Xbox Games Showcase followed by a Gears of War: E-Day Direct, with accessibility options and FanFest returning.
Sport
Yahoo Sports bolsters World Cup coverage with Taylor Twellman signing and new daily show
The digital sports platform is expanding its FIFA World Cup 2026 operation with fresh on-air talent, a new cultural series backed by PepsiCo and an expanded partnership with OneFootball
Wellness
Hims & Hers revenue grew to $2.35 billion in 2025, but subs were fewer than the market hoped for
Subscribers - who repeat orders for weight loss and/or ED treatments (among others) on a recurring schedule - grew by 13%, to exceed 2.5 million.
