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What You Missed This Week:
1. 🤯 Nvidia becomes world’s first $5 trillion company
A record-breaking rally pushed Nvidia’s market cap past $5 trillion, making it the first company in history to reach that milestone. Shares jumped after a strong quarter driven by demand for its Blackwell chips and new AI infrastructure deals with companies like Hyundai, Samsung, and Naver. Analysts say Nvidia now accounts for nearly 15% of the S&P 500’s total gains this year, cementing its dominance in the AI hardware race. The company’s valuation puts it ahead of Apple and Microsoft, both hovering around $4 trillion. CEO Jensen Huang called it “a defining moment for the AI era.” (Wall Street Journal)
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3. 🤑 OpenAI lays groundwork for IPO at up to $1 trillion valuation
According to reports, OpenAI has begun preparing for a potential IPO that could value the company near $1 trillion, making it one of the largest listings in tech history. Annualized revenue is projected to reach $20 billion by year-end, driven by ChatGPT subscriptions and enterprise deals. Governance changes now give the OpenAI Foundation a 26% stake, while Microsoft holds about 27%. Early-stage valuation modeling have begun as OpenAI expands into infrastructure and hardware. (Reuters)
4. 📉 Navan shares tumble 20% after historic IPO workaround
After becoming the first company to go public during the SEC shutdown, Navan’s debut didn’t go as planned. Shares fell about 20% from their $25 IPO price, valuing the travel and expense platform near $5 billion—roughly half its last private round. The company raised about $923 million through the listing, which used a rarely invoked rule allowing IPOs to proceed without active SEC review. Investors cited timing and market caution rather than business fundamentals. Analysts say Navan’s performance will set the tone for other startups eyeing late-year debuts. (Tech Crunch)
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6. 🫣 Tech layoffs continue across sectors as AI reshapes hiring
This week alone saw AWS cut 14,000 jobs, Paramount cut 1000 jobs and YouTube offer voluntary resignation packages to some of its staff. Beyond these, cuts have also been made by Google, Meta, and dozens of startups show that tech’s restructuring wave isn’t over yet. Many companies say they’re trimming legacy roles while expanding teams focused on AI and automation. Analysts call it a “rebalancing” year rather than a collapse. The data points to a steady, sector-wide recalibration rather than a rebound. Fingers crossed for 2026 to be a year where we see newer hiring trends and bounce back from this market. (Tech Crunch)
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