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A complex of huge data centres being built by Amazon in Britain will consume as much electricity needed to power a town the size of Burnley, campaigners have claimed.

(Bloomberg) — Major US cities are tightening security after President Donald Trump unleashed airstrikes on Iran, a direct military intervention that’s deepened Washington’s role in Israel’s war with Tehran and raised concerns about potential retaliation.Most Read from BloombergBezos Wedding Draws Protests, Soul-Searching Over Tourism in VeniceOne Architect’s Quest to Save Mumbai’s Heritage From DisappearingJFK AirTrain Cuts Fares 50% This Summer to Lure Riders Off RoadsNYC Congestion Toll Cuts

How will futures, oil respond after the U.S. “obliterated” Iran nuclear sites? Tesla is launching its limited robotaxi service in Austin, Texas, with a lot of backup.

The company’s dual approach captures both the hardware development upside and the cloud infrastructure opportunity that will power the quantum revolution. Artificial intelligence could compress decades of quantum research into years, creating a massive opportunity for the platform that hosts it all. While investors chase quantum moonshots like Rigetti Computing — up over 1,100% over the prior 12 months — and IonQ — up nearly 500% over the same period — Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) is quietly building the infrastructure to profit no matter who wins the quantum computing race.

(Bloomberg) — Traders are forecasting a drop in stocks, a jump in crude prices and possibly a strengthening of the dollar as investors head for safety in the wake of the US attack on Iran’s three main nuclear sites.Most Read from BloombergBezos Wedding Draws Protests, Soul-Searching Over Tourism in VeniceOne Architect’s Quest to Save Mumbai’s Heritage From DisappearingJFK AirTrain Cuts Fares 50% This Summer to Lure Riders Off RoadsNYC Congestion Toll Cuts Manhattan Gridlock by 25%, RPA ReportsC

As the $76 billion industry evolves, everyone is racing to capture attention and market share through immersive experiences in a space dominated by traditional media players, Disney and NBCUniversal. While legacy parks rely on decades-old IP and massive capital investments, Netflix is tapping into fan obsession with shows like Stranger Things and Squid Game to launch live experiences in malls and cities worldwide. At the same time, family-owned Herschend is betting that old is gold to keep visitors coming back to parks like Silver Dollar City.

Here’s a look at Nvidia’s path to where it is today, from creating hardware for the gaming industry to designing the chips that power AI.

Whatever the geopolitical motivation, stocks and bonds markets have to deal with the possible economic and financial consequences.

Micron Technology is playing an important role in the rise of AI technologies. MercadoLibre operates in an underpenetrated region that’s growing rapidly. If you had invested $1,000 in Amazon stock 10 years ago, that investment position would now be worth nearly $10,000.

Netflix’s historical return is nothing short of spectacular, driven by its disruption of the media industry. It is the leading streaming platform, generating a high operating margin and lots of free cash flow. There aren’t many businesses that have rewarded shareholders as much as Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) has.

Here’s how markets may behave after the United States bombed Iran nuclear facilities Saturday.

It’s hard to argue with dividend investing. Many assume dividends are mainly for retirees, and it’s true that dividend income can be critically important when you’re living on a fixed or semi-fixed income.

Roku is a long-term growth play with recent volatility and a promising ad partnership with Amazon. Costco continues to deliver market-beating returns, justifying its premium price tag. Target is a risky turnaround story, priced for pessimism but showing signs of a strategic comeback.

Investors will be watching closely for any updates on US involvement in the Iran-Israel conflict. The release of the Fed’s preferred inflation gauge, core PCE, will also be in focus.

The conservative media company needs to overcome a lot of near-term challenges.

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Amazon has a clear path toward a $3 trillion market cap through its cloud computing growth and AI investments. While it faces some obstacles, Alphabet has the right collection of businesses to hit $3 trillion in the next few years. The combination of AI and serving ads on WhatsApp and Threads should help drive Meta Platforms to a $3 trillion market cap in the coming years.

For many, work starts before sunrise and stretches late into the night, with nearly 270 notifications a day, report finds

With a $256.7 billion market cap, Chevron is one of the largest energy companies. Chevron has robust operations found throughout the energy value chain. There are valid arguments regarding the bull and bear cases for Chevron stock.