BILL LICHTENSTEIN

Nov 22 2025BUSINESS

Big Changes in the Gates Foundation's Investment Mix

The Gates Foundation Trust made some major moves in its investment portfolio during the third quarter of 2025. The total value of its investments dropped from $47. 78 billion to $36. 58 billion. This was mainly because they sold off a big chunk of their Microsoft shares, reducing their stake by a huge 65%. They sold 17 million shares, which cut their total holding fr...

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Nov 22 2025BUSINESS

Microsoft and Nvidia Team Up with Anthropic: What It Means for the Tech World

Microsoft and Nvidia have just teamed up with Anthropic. This move is a big deal. It shows Microsoft is spreading its bets in the AI world. They're not just relying on OpenAI anymore. This partnership could bring in a lot of money. Up to $10 billion a year, maybe more. That's a big boost for Microsoft's cloud services, Azure. But there's a catch. Investors are worri...

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Nov 22 2025TECHNOLOGY

Microsoft, Nvidia, and Anthropic Join Forces in Major AI Push

In a significant move, Microsoft has teamed up with Nvidia and Anthropic, signaling a shift in its AI strategy. This collaboration is a big deal because it shows Microsoft is diversifying its investments beyond OpenAI. Microsoft is putting $5 billion into Anthropic, while Nvidia is contributing $10 billion. In return, Anthropic will use Microsoft’s Azure cloud servic...

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Nov 22 2025CRYPTO

A Big Bitcoin Holder Sells All Their Coins

A person who has held Bitcoin since the early days made a big move. They sold all their Bitcoin, worth about $1. 3 billion, in recent weeks. This person, Owen Gunden, has been holding Bitcoin since 2011. He transferred $230 million worth of Bitcoin to an exchange called Kraken. This was the last of his Bitcoin sales. Some people think this is a smart move. Others wo...

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Nov 22 2025BUSINESS

AMC's Financial Rollercoaster: Profits Up, Stock Down

AMC Entertainment, a giant in the movie theater industry, recently shared its third-quarter results. They made $1. 3 billion, which beat what experts predicted. However, it's important to note that this is a 3. 6% decrease from the same time last year. So, while they're doing better than expected, they're not quite back to their previous highs. The company as a whol...

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Nov 22 2025BUSINESS

The Hidden Truth Behind Online Scams: A Global Problem

In Myanmar and across Southeast Asia, a grim reality unfolds behind the screens of our devices. Over 200, 000 individuals have been lured into scam compounds, where they are forced to commit fraud under threats of violence. These victims, often professionals like teachers and engineers, are promised legitimate jobs but instead find themselves trapped, their passports...

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Nov 22 2025CRYPTO

American Crypto Firm Eyes 2026 Staking Plans Amid Market Turmoil

BitMine, a company that holds large amounts of Ether (ETH) and Bitcoin (BTC), has revealed plans to start staking its ETH holdings. This new venture, called the “Made in America Validator Network” (MAVAN), is set to launch in early 2026. The company is currently testing the waters with three different staking service providers. Staking involves locking up tokens to ...

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Nov 22 2025FINANCE

Cathie Wood's Big Moves: Tech, Crypto, and Biotech in Focus

Cathie Wood's ARK Invest made some bold moves on November 20, shaking up its portfolio with new investments and trimming some existing ones. The spotlight was on Nvidia, a major player in the chip industry, after its impressive third-quarter performance. ARK Invest snapped up 93, 374 shares of Nvidia, worth a cool $17. 5 million, marking their first purchase of Nvidi...

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Nov 22 2025HEALTH

Vaccines and Autism: A Shift in CDC's Stance

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has recently updated its website to reflect a significant change in its position on vaccines and autism. This shift comes after Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. directed the agency to revise its language. Kennedy, a prominent figure in the debate surrounding vaccine safety, has long been vo...

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Nov 22 2025FINANCE

A New Way to Invest: Numerai's Big Win

Numerai, a unique hedge fund based in San Francisco, just raised a whopping $30 million in its Series C funding round. This round was led by some big-name university endowments and valued the company at a cool $500 million. That's a huge jump from its 2023 valuation! J. P. Morgan Asset Management also made a big move by committing up to $500 million to Numerai’s hed...

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