In a major move, Nvidia has hired Google Cloud marketing leader Alison Wagonfeld as its first-ever Chief Marketing Officer. She starts in February, consolidating all marketing under her as the company reports record $57 billion quarterly sales. This marks a new phase for the AI chip leader.
In a Bloomberg interview, White House trade adviser Peter Navarro outlined a strategy to counter China’s control of critical minerals. The US is pursuing diplomatic agreements with allies like Japan and the UK to build alternative supply chains.
Bitfarms has completed its strategic exit from Latin America by selling its 70MW energy site in Paraguay for $30 million. The company is now focusing 100% on high-performance computing and AI data centers in the US and Canada.
Xbox has detailed its upcoming Developer Direct showcase for January 22, 2026. The show will focus on long-awaited deep dives for Playground Games’ Fable and Forza Horizon 6, alongside a look at Game Freak’s Beast of Reincarnation.
Constellation Energy has finalized its massive acquisition of power generator Calpine. The deal, valued at $26.6 billion including debt, creates a U.S. electricity behemoth with a huge mix of nuclear and natural gas assets. It’s a direct bet on skyrocketing power demand from data centers.
Roku plans to take its budget-friendly, ad-free Howdy streaming service to other platforms. Launched last August for $2.99 a month, it targets a market gap left by pricier competitors. The CEO says they want to distribute it “everywhere.”
The AI startup Anthropic has signed a term sheet for a $10 billion funding round, according to CNBC. The deal would value the company at a staggering $350 billion, signaling continued massive investor appetite for generative AI leaders.
Samsung’s president says semiconductor supply issues and rising prices will force the company to consider repricing its products. This comes as Samsung aims to double its AI-powered devices to 800 million this year.
Meta’s planned $2 billion acquisition of AI startup Manus is facing a review by Chinese regulators. The concern is whether the deal violates the country’s technology export controls, even though Manus has since moved to Singapore.
The private markets are heading for a year of stark contrasts. According to Fortune’s survey, capital is concentrating at the top, the middle is collapsing, and AI startups face a brutal reckoning. Meanwhile, private equity expects a 20% volume jump and a new focus on exits.
