OpenAI just made another circular deal - The Verge

OpenAI stakes ownership in investment firm Thrive Holdings whose parent company, Thrive Capital, is OpenAI’s main investor.

NYT piece on SF tech mogul provokes wave of anger from Bay Area allies - SFGATE

Davis Sacks, a prominent Bay Area investor and White House adviser, responded to a New York Times investigation with blaring angst and a collective shout-down.

Bitcoin Price: Why Cryptos Are Dropping Again Today - Barron's

U.S. stocks see shaky start to December in post-Thanksgiving ‘hangover’ - MarketWatch

‘Crash insurance’ for the S&P 500 is ‘somewhat expensive’ even after its sharp rebound last week, says Garrett DeSimone of OptionMetrics

Warner Bros. Gets Mostly Cash Netflix Offer in New Round of Bids - Bloomberg.com

Warner Bros. Discovery Inc. was fielding a second round of bids on Monday, including a mostly cash offer from Netflix Inc., in an auction that could wrap up in the coming days or weeks, according to people familiar with the discussions.

Trump Crypto Partner Alt5 Sigma May Have Violated SEC Rules After Another Filing Discrepancy - Forbes

Alt5 Sigma told regulators its accountant resigned in November, while he says he notified the company three months earlier.

NYC Is on the Cusp of a Casinopocalypse - Hell Gate

A state board recommended to approve three casino licenses—two in Queens, one in the Bronx.

Mortgage Rates Erase Last Week's Gains - Mortgage News Daily

Mortgage rates are based on bonds and the bond market is prone to erratic behavior on major holiday weeks. One of the more common patterns is for the holiday week to see a noticeable departure from a prevailing trend only to return to that trend in the follow…

As political winds shift, top chipmaker TSMC looks beyond Taiwan - NPR

The lifeblood of Silicon Valley — advanced microchips — pumps from a science park on Taiwan's west coast, mostly from TSMC, the world's biggest chipmaker. But now the company is looking abroad for places to grow.

Instagram chief Adam Mosseri orders staff back to the office five days a week in 2026. Read the memo. - Business Insider

Instagram back-to-office policy: Adam Mosseri demands full-time in-person work in 2026, fewer meetings, and faster product prototypes.

Who is Kevin Hassett? The rumored Fed pick says inflation is ‘way down,’ sees ‘political bias’ in data - Fortune

“If you’d asked me a year ago, I would have said I think Kevin would be a good pick. I wouldn’t say that today. Kevin has been incredibly dishonest.”

Why Cyber Monday could break spending records despite economic uncertainty - AP News

After four days of deal-fueled spending sprees that kicked off on Thanksgiving, shoppers shifted to Cyber Monday, which is again expected to be the biggest sales day for online retailers. Walmart was promoting up to 50% off on fashion on its website among som…

Strategy, the Bitcoin-Buying Company, Raises $1.44 Billion to Weather Crypto Downturn - The Wall Street Journal

Walmart ushers in the 46 best Cyber Monday deals with up to 75% in savings - CNN

Walmart’s Cyber Monday savings have arrived, discounting an assortment of home goods, kitchen upgrades, the latest tech and so much more.

Nvidia’s stock is almost historically cheap — and that’s a good sign for bulls - MarketWatch

History suggests Nvidia’s valuation multiple can expand meaningfully from here, according to a BofA analyst

Omnicom's CEO breaks down his plan to beat rivals in AI after the ad giant's blockbuster $9 billion IPG deal - Business Insider

In an interview with Business Insider, Omnicom CEO John Wren outlined his vision for what is now the world's largest ad firm.