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Thu, Nov 12, 2026, 7:02 PM EST

Tech

  • Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang resigns amid investigations into his alleged affairs and a potential scheme involving Trump, leading to questions about Nvidia's open-source support and its impact on the AI industry.

  • Microsoft's Outlook experienced a significant outage, disrupting email services for many users, while United Airlines has begun blocking AI agents from booking flights due to cybersecurity concerns.

  • Google is enhancing its Search with an upgrade promising more sophisticated answers to complex queries, and Meta's Muse, a paid AI agent, can now make calls on behalf of users to US businesses.

  • SoftBank reported substantial losses, potentially capping AI's natural gas ambitions, while cybersecurity risks are highlighted by a breach at Fireworks AI, exposing customer chat transcripts.

  • Nectar has launched an AI agent to automate creator discovery and outreach for brands, and Whoop has introduced a social network centered around verified heartbeats.

Money

  • Nvidia's CEO Jensen Huang resigns amidst reports of personal misconduct and strategic missteps, sending shockwaves through the tech industry and impacting AI stock valuations.

  • Geopolitical tensions escalate as the U.S. and Iran engage in retaliatory strikes, while conflicts in Ukraine continue with Starlink disruptions and escalating drone warfare.

  • Global financial markets face volatility with rising interest rates, a slump in U.S. home sales, and a critical examination of AI's economic sustainability.

  • Cryptocurrency markets experience significant outflows from Bitcoin ETFs and a general downturn, alongside regulatory scrutiny and new initiatives for tokenized assets.

  • International focus remains on regional conflicts, with strikes in Gaza, Houthi attacks impacting Red Sea shipping, and ongoing disputes over territorial control.

Power

  • Major global powers are navigating complex geopolitical tensions, particularly concerning Russia-Ukraine relations and potential conflicts involving Iran.

  • The energy sector faces volatility with fluctuations in oil prices, record US production, and significant inventory shifts, alongside concerns about critical mineral price swings impacting energy-storage projects.

  • Cybersecurity remains a critical concern, with Microsoft experiencing a massive global outage affecting key services like Outlook and Teams, raising questions about infrastructure resilience.

  • Technological advancements, particularly in AI, are under scrutiny, with investigations into Nvidia's CEO and the broader implications for US-China tech relations and market stability.

  • Environmental and climate discussions continue, with world leaders convening at UN climate talks, although concerns persist about the pace of action on global warming.