AI chip startup Etched is in talks for $20 billion valuation – WSJ – TradingView

Barclays’ principal AI engineer Andy McMahon explains why internal testing, strict oversight, and measurable results matter more than writing code faster alone.

Meta’s 5-gigawatt Hyperion data center under construction in Richland Parish, Louisiana, Jan. 9, 2026. Courtesy of Meta Meta’s massive Hyperion data center project in rural Louisiana is getting much bigger and costlier, with a big assist from the state’s government. The company said in a blog post Monday that the site in Richland Parish, Louisiana…

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The president hasn’t always approved of Walmart’s moves, having criticized the chain’s response to tariffs last year.

The Weekender: Honey, I Shrunk the Unicorn  PYMNTS.com

European venture capital firm Lakestar announced the closing of its Lakestar Resilience I fund at €262.2 million ($300 million). The fund was oversubscribed, with investor interest significantly exceeding its targeted size. The firm describes it as Europe’s largest institutional venture fund built exclusively for dual-use and defence technology companies, and raised from private capital. It…