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OpenAI has pledged to invest up to $1.5 billion in a new joint venture with private equity firms, expected to launch at a $10 billion valuation in a funding round set to close in early May. The move comes as the firm steps up efforts to outpace its strongest rival, Anthropic, in the rapidly growing AI enterprise market.Claim 30% Off TipRanksNew trading tool for NVDA bears OpenAI Attracts Major Equity Support for New Venture OpenAI will reportedly contribute an initial $500 million in equity to the new joint venture, DeployCo. The private company will also have the option to invest…

As investors seek options for deploying assets when markets and geopolitics appear confusing, hedge funds” ability to deliver returns in all weathers appears to have appeal. Fresh data points to significant inflows in the first three months of 2026. As geopolitical volatility continued, data shows that the global hedge fund industry drew in more capital, taking the total to a record $5.22 trillion. The figures came this weekend from Chicago-headquartered Hedge Fund Research.  The sector had to cope with a surge in geopolitical risk and volatility in the first quarter of 2026, led by the surge in…

Credit: Pixabay Tracking detailed data on deaths and injuries from structure fires is fundamentally important for advancing fire safety and public health, particularly by allowing researchers to identify vulnerable populations who face disproportionately higher risks. This demographic-specific data is crucial for developing targeted prevention strategies, ensuring that safety interventions, such as the use of fire-safe mattresses, effectively reach and protect those most at risk, including the disabled, children, and low-income groups. Furthermore, the systematic collection of injury and death statistics, including those affecting firefighters, provides the necessary evidence base for performing rigorous benefit-cost analyses of new building codes and safety…

The debate between flexi-cap and multi-cap mutual funds is gaining momentum again as markets turn volatile and investors reassess allocation strategies. While flexi-cap funds dominate in size and inflows, multi-cap funds have quietly delivered stronger returns in recent years — raising an important question: which category is better positioned in current market conditions? Flexi-cap funds are currently India’s largest equity mutual fund category, with assets under management (AUM) of ₹5.53 lakh crore — more than double the ₹2.2 lakh crore managed by multi-cap funds. Investor preference is clearly tilted toward flexibility. In FY26, flexi-cap funds attracted ₹79,159 crore, the highest…

President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev was demonstrated the first crypto payment in Kazakhstan using the domestic CryptoPay system.  Photo credit: Akorda Earlier today, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev visited the Alem.ai Artificial Intelligence Center. Furthermore, he took part in the launch of several educational initiatives. The concept of the AI Research University was also presented to President Tokayev. Later, the Head of State started the countdown to the Phygital Games of the Future 2026.  Source link

Vest Financial, LLC has added 329,824 shares of $PYPL to their portfolio, per a new SEC 13F filing. This disclosure reflects the funds’ holdings for the 03-31-2026 report period. You can see the fund’s full portfolio on Quiver Quantitative, and also track the largest institutional owners of $PYPL.PAYPAL HOLDINGS Hedge Fund ActivityWe have seen 653 institutional investors add shares of PAYPAL HOLDINGS stock to their portfolio, and 1,069 decrease their positions in their most recent quarter.Here are some of the largest recent moves:UBS AM, A DISTINCT BUSINESS UNIT OF UBS ASSET MANAGEMENT AMERICAS LLC removed 21,928,221 shares (-77.8%) from their…

Karim Badawi, Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, confirmed that the petroleum sector is executing an ambitious five-year plan to increase production by upgrading and expanding existing infrastructure, according to a statement by the Ministry. The strategy aims to rapidly integrate targeted increases in reserves and production into the national grid, preventing bottlenecks and optimizing additional potential. Primarily, these efforts focus on reducing the national import bill, meeting domestic market requirements, and supporting the expansion of value-added industries. The announcement was made during the General Assembly of Agiba Petroleum Company, a joint venture (JV) company between Eni’s subsidiary IEOC Production…

U.S. spot bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded funds have extended their total net inflow streak to eight days, drawing in over $2 billion during the period. According to data from SoSoValue, the spot bitcoin ETFs logged $223.2 million in positive flows on Thursday, led by $167.5 million into BlackRock’s IBIT. Funds from Ark Invest/21Shares, Morgan Stanley, and Grayscale also saw net inflows yesterday. Fidelity, Bitwise, and VanEck’s bitcoin funds, however, saw net outflows totaling roughly $30 million. Expand Chart “This isn’t noise, it’s allocators treating the post-2025 pullback as a real accumulation zone, especially with resilient demand even after earlier 2026 outflows,”…

GDP growth revised up, but tariffs may lead to export ‘snapback’ Inflation remains a major concern despite GDP gains White House must be more transparent about economic challenges Source: FabrikaCr / Getty The Economy’s Mixed Signals: A Conversation with Dr. Matt Will The latest GDP numbers are in, and they’re sending mixed signals about the state of the economy. On one hand, the growth rate is impressive, with a four-point-four percent increase. On the other hand, inflation is on the rise, and the market is sending warning signs. Tony Katz was joined by Dr. Matt Will, an economist at the…

Market corrections and short-term volatility often leave new investors worried, especially those who started investing in the last one to two years. With several portfolios currently showing negative returns, a common question is whether to continue investing, rebalance the portfolio, or exit underperforming funds and which mutual fund categories can help cushion volatility and limit the impact on overall returns.A similar query came from Dipu Singh, an investor from Kolkata and a viewer of The Money Show on ETNow, who is a relatively new investor and started investing in April 2025, has built a diversified portfolio across categories including large…