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Trump administration prepares 100% tariffs on some imported drugs

The Trump administration is set to impose a 100% tariff on imported patented medications and their active ingredients, with announcements expected soon.

April 2, 20261 min
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Macquarie bets impact investing can fill an Asian financial access gap for the ‘missing middle’

Macquarie is investing in an impact investing fund with NGO Good Return to target financing for female small-business owners in Asia-Pacific markets.

April 2, 20265 min
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SpaceX's IPO Filing Could Set Records

SpaceX has confidentially filed for an IPO, aiming for a valuation over $1.75 trillion and potentially raising around $75 billion.

April 2, 20261 min
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Oil prices fall in choppy trade as Trump addresses the U.S. on Iran war

Oil prices decreased amidst volatility as traders awaited President Trump's address regarding the ongoing Iran conflict.

April 2, 20262 min
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Exploring the Bilt Palladium Credit Card: Is It Worth the Investment?

The Bilt Palladium, a new premium travel credit card, offers unique rewards on rent and other housing expenses, but customers express concerns about its usability.

April 2, 20264 min
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SpaceX Confidentially Files for IPO Targeting $1.75 Trillion Valuation

SpaceX has filed confidentially for an initial public offering, aiming for a valuation exceeding $1.75 trillion and potential proceeds of around $75 billion.

April 2, 20261 min
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SpaceX Confidentially Files for IPO, Aiming for $1.75 Trillion Valuation

SpaceX has confidentially filed for an initial public offering that could lead to a valuation exceeding $1.75 trillion and aims to raise approximately $75 billion.

April 2, 20261 min
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California Suspends Venture Capital Diversity Reporting Requirement

California has temporarily suspended a regulation requiring venture capital firms to report demographic data on startup founders, following public criticism and complaints from industry leaders.

April 2, 20262 min
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New laws to make it easier to cancel subscriptions

The government has announced new laws that will simplify the process of cancelling subscriptions and requesting refunds for unwanted auto-renewals, saving consumers an estimated £400 million annually.

April 2, 20263 min
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SpaceX confidentially files for IPO, setting stage for record offering

SpaceX has confidentially filed for an IPO in what is likely to be a record offering, potentially valued at over $1.75 trillion.

April 2, 20262 min
SpaceXIPOElon Musk

SpaceX Confidentially Files for IPO, Valuation Expected at $1.75 Trillion

SpaceX has filed confidentially for an initial public offering, aiming for a valuation exceeding $1.75 trillion and plans to raise around $75 billion. The IPO could set the stage for a record-breaking stock market launch.

April 2, 20261 min
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Record Monthly Rise in Petrol and Diesel Prices, Says RAC

In March, UK petrol and diesel prices saw their highest monthly increase due to higher wholesale energy prices linked to the US-Israel conflict with Iran.

April 2, 20264 min
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The reputation of troubled YC startup Delve has gotten even worse

Delve, a compliance startup, is facing new allegations of violating open source licensing, straining its relationship with its customer Sim.ai, amid previous accusations of faked customer data.

April 1, 20263 min
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SpaceX Has Filed Confidentially for an IPO, Seeking a Massive Valuation

SpaceX has confidentially filed for an initial public offering, aiming for a valuation of $1.75 trillion and potential proceeds of approximately $75 billion.

April 1, 20262 min
SpaceXIPOElon Musk

Startup funding shatters all records in Q1

Global startup investments hit a record $297 billion in Q1 2026, driven by four major deals including OpenAI's $122 billion funding round, reflecting a robust market for venture capital.

April 1, 20262 min
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Deutsche Bank asked AI if it'll solve inflation problems — Machines don’t think

Deutsche Bank researchers posed a question to AI systems about their impact on inflation, revealing counterintuitive insights that suggest AI could potentially raise inflation instead of reducing it.

April 1, 20263 min
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SpaceX Confidentially Files for IPO, Eyes Record Valuation

SpaceX has confidentially filed for an initial public offering and is reportedly aiming for a valuation exceeding $1.75 trillion, potentially raising around $75 billion.

April 1, 20261 min
SpaceXIPOElon Musk

Meta’s natural gas binge could power South Dakota

Meta’s new AI data center in Louisiana will rely on 10 natural gas plants, raising environmental concerns about its substantial carbon footprint.

April 1, 20262 min
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SpaceX Files Confidentially for IPO Valued at $1.75 Trillion

SpaceX has confidentially filed for an initial public offering, targeting a valuation of over $1.75 trillion and aiming to raise approximately $75 billion.

April 1, 20261 min
SpaceXIPOElon Musk

‘Inflationary surge’: Fed economists warn AI hype is overheating the economy whether or not the technology ever delivers

Economists from the Federal Reserve caution that optimism surrounding AI may lead to inflation as businesses and households react to perceived future benefits, regardless of actual productivity gains.

April 1, 20262 min
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