Wall Street Breakfast OpenAI leads the list of biggest unicorns
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Apr 1, 2025 OpenAI has surged to a staggering $300 billion valuation, marking its status as the highest valued unicorn following a major funding round. The manufacturing sector, however, is showing signs of contraction as economic uncertainties loom. Air travel faces a bearish outlook from Jefferies, while stock performance updates reveal shifts amid ongoing tariff challenges. Meanwhile, China's electric vehicle market continues to thrive, leading to strategic investment opportunities.
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OpenAI's Valuation
- OpenAI's latest funding round values it at $300 billion, surpassing other private companies.
- This makes OpenAI the highest-valued private company globally, exceeding TikTok's parent, ByteDance.
Manufacturing Contraction
- The ISM Manufacturing Index dropped to 49 in March, indicating a contraction.
- This contraction follows two months of expansion and is attributed to uncertainty around tariff policies.
Job Market Cools
- Job openings decreased to 7.568 million in February, signaling a cooling labor market.
- Hiring managers and workers are cautious due to economic policy uncertainty.