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NB Finance News

Apple targets dozens of OpenAI employees with legal letters

iPhone maker steps up aggressive tactics in trade secrets dispute with AI lab

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Meta and Anthropic in talks for up to $10bn data centre deal

Social media giant is considering launching a cloud business as it spends $145bn on infrastructure

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US chip stocks notch up worst week in more than a year

High-flying semiconductor shares fall as ‘momentum trades’ backfire

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How long can oil markets absorb the Hormuz shock?

Improvements in oil intensity have cushioned the global economy so far — but could prompt reckless political choices

logo.png  By NB  Jul 18, 2026