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Flipkart Employees Allegedly Received Rs 150 Crore Bribes From Sellers; Walmart Starts Investigation
Walmart has launched an internal investigation into alleged financial misconduct at Flipkart.
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OpenAI Valuation Takes a $150 Billion Haircut Before 2027 IPO
OpenAI has reduced its funding goal to $20 billion at a $1.25 trillion valuation. The company initially targeted $30 billion and a $1.4 trillion valuation. Investor concerns over AI spending and a tech stock sell-off led to the reduction. OpenAI is planning an IPO in 2027 and is racing against rival Anthropic. The funding round remains open, with investors from the United Arab Emirates leading alongside Coatue. The deal may provide OpenAI with the option to lease computing capacity in the region.
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01OpenAI Valuation Takes a $150 Billion Haircut Before 2027 IPO↗02DeepSeek Drops Enhanced Coding Agent With Aim to Rival Anthropic↗03OpenAI pares fundraising goal, now seeking up to $20 billion in latest round↗DESK / 01
03 STORIESThe discovery shift.
Where attention becomes intent.
Search & AI discovery
ChatGPT and Google differ on top brand in 35% of buying topics, Bluefish says
ChatGPT and Google often disagree on top brands in buying topics, with a 35% discrepancy found by Bluefish.
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Commerce
Commission backs Tusk as he vows no compromise in court showdown
The European Commission supports Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk in a dispute over the country's Constitutional Tribunal.
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08 STORIESOn the shelf.
Consumer brands. New moves. Real implications.
CPG Watch
The latest update on the grocery wars is here, with Walmart and Costco gaining ground
Value-focused retailers like Walmart and Costco are gaining market share in the grocery sector as shoppers seek savings due to rising costs. Traditional chains like Kroger and Albertsons are losing share.
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Inside Unilever’s Ambition To Engineer “Desire At Scale”
Unilever aims to create consumer desire for its products through engineered experiences and conversations.
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Selena Gomez and Tate McRae Bring the Magic to Ulta Beauty’s Holiday Campaign
Rare Beauty features in Ulta Beauty's holiday campaign
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Anatomy Of Unilever’s FIFA Power Play And Its Sales Growth Impact
Through its earnings report, Unilever's FIFA sponsorship demonstrated its investment produced enduring consumer preference and a stronger marketing organization.
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Tilray Streamlines Brewery Network to 6 Facilities & Cuts Workforce; Targets 1M Cases of Carlsberg in 2027
Tilray Brands has consolidated its beverage manufacturing footprint into six facilities as it works to crystalize its beer and beyond strategy following the acquisition of BrewDog.
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Slideshow: Introducing indulgent innovations
Trubar launches dessert-inspired line of miniature rice cakes
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Oatly enters wellness space with fiber beverages
Oatly Fiber will be available in the United States beginning in 2027.
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CPG Watch
New Products: Little Spoon Dives into Cereal; Liquid Death Teams Up with Pop-Tarts
In this week’s new products roundup, Pop-Tarts teams up with Liquid Death for a citrus-inspired toaster pastry, Little Spoon dives into the cereal aisle for the first time, and TRUBAR expands beyond protein bars.
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07 STORIESThe machine room.
AI, founders, markets, and the economics underneath.
AI & Agents
DeepSeek Drops Enhanced Coding Agent With Aim to Rival Anthropic
DeepSeek has released a prototype of an autonomous coding agent to challenge Anthropic's Claude Code.
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Markets & Money
OpenAI pares fundraising goal, now seeking up to $20 billion in latest round
OpenAI is seeking up to $20 billion in its latest funding round, which is still in progress.
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AI & Agents
OpenAI reportedly lowers funding target for new round
OpenAI's latest funding round has reportedly lowered its target to $20 billion.
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Markets & Money
Companies promised AI gains, here's how the payoff showed up in earnings
Companies like Santander and Novartis report that AI is starting to boost revenue, cut costs, or improve profitability. This development may impact investor sentiment on AI adoption. Investors are seeking returns on AI investments, and these companies' experiences may influence their decisions.
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Markets & Money
China's BYD extends sales growth streak on strong exports
Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD has posted its sixth consecutive month of sales growth, driven by strong exports.
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Marie Haynes tells SEOs to build Google Search apps instead of chasing GEO
Marie Haynes advises SEOs to build Google Search apps rather than focusing on GEO, with only five apps currently available via US English AI Mode
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AI: Going beyond the chatbot
Marketers are moving beyond chatbots as people increasingly use them over traditional search engines, shifting focus to GEO and AEO
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ON WATCHBeyond the wheel.
Software, subscriptions, and the road ahead.
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ON WATCHCloser to home.
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