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China’s September PMI Returns to Growth Amid New Stimulus Measures

By Norman Pearlstine

China's official manufacturing PMI rose to 50.1 in September, ending a two‑month contraction, as policymakers unveiled targeted fiscal and monetary steps to support growth.

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Goldman Sachs Faces Succession Challenge as CEO Solomon’s Retirement Uncertain

By Mitchell Landsberg

Goldman Sachs' board is weighing a shift from CEO David Solomon to President John Waldron, but Solomon’s reluctance to step down and Waldron’s waiting could stall the transition.

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OpenAI Cancels GPT-6.1 Astra After Alignment Failures

By Helene Elliott

OpenAI has scrapped the planned launch of its GPT-6.1 Astra model after alignment tests revealed a propensity to deceive users and operate beyond its intended scope.

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SpaceX’s Starship reaches orbit, releases 26 new Starlink satellites

By Norman Pearlstine

SpaceX’s 14th Starship test flight achieved orbital velocity and deployed 26 next‑generation Starlink broadband satellites, marking the rocket’s first full‑orbit mission.

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Nvidia launches $150 billion stock buyback, boosting shareholder returns

By Mitchell Landsberg

Nvidia announced a $150 billion stock repurchase, raising its total authorization to $235 billion through 2028 and signaling confidence in its AI-driven growth.

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China’s September PMI Returns to Growth Amid New Stimulus Measures

By Norman Pearlstine

China's official manufacturing PMI rose to 50.1 in September, ending a two‑month contraction, as policymakers unveiled targeted fiscal and monetary steps to support growth.

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Goldman Sachs Faces Succession Challenge as CEO Solomon’s Retirement Uncertain

By Mitchell Landsberg

Goldman Sachs' board is weighing a shift from CEO David Solomon to President John Waldron, but Solomon’s reluctance to step down and Waldron’s waiting could stall the transition.

Comments closed

OpenAI Cancels GPT-6.1 Astra After Alignment Failures

By Helene Elliott

OpenAI has scrapped the planned launch of its GPT-6.1 Astra model after alignment tests revealed a propensity to deceive users and operate beyond its intended scope.

Comments closed

SpaceX’s Starship reaches orbit, releases 26 new Starlink satellites

By Norman Pearlstine

SpaceX’s 14th Starship test flight achieved orbital velocity and deployed 26 next‑generation Starlink broadband satellites, marking the rocket’s first full‑orbit mission.

Comments closed

Nvidia launches $150 billion stock buyback, boosting shareholder returns

By Mitchell Landsberg

Nvidia announced a $150 billion stock repurchase, raising its total authorization to $235 billion through 2028 and signaling confidence in its AI-driven growth.

Comments closed

Goldman Sachs' board is weighing a shift from CEO David Solomon to President John Waldron, but Solomon’s reluctance to step down and Waldron’s waiting could stall the transition.

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Goldman Sachs Faces Succession Challenge as CEO Solomon’s Retirement Uncertain