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Amazon’s Jungle, SoftBank's Massive OpenAI Investment, Exclusive: Pres. Trump's New Energy Secretary 02/07/25

Squawk on the Street

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Navigating the Mixed Signals of the Job Market and Tech Investments

This chapter explores the current U.S. job market, reporting a modest job gain of 143,000 but a notable drop in the unemployment rate to 4.0%, despite various sector performances including a boost in healthcare and retail. It further examines Amazon's quarterly earnings, highlighting increased investments in AI and positive revenue performance amidst challenges, along with SoftBank's potential $40 billion investment in OpenAI. The dialogue emphasizes the broader implications for the tech sector and the evolving landscape of AI investments, signaling a resilience in both the labor and tech markets.

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