Alphabet, Jeff Bezos Back AI Startup Physical Intelligence

Srini Gopalan, CEO of T-Mobile, discusses the company's investment in Formula 1, particularly its sponsorship of the Las Vegas Grand Prix. He also highlights the '15 Minutes to Better' program, which allows customers to switch carriers in just 15 minutes. Gopalan shared these insights during an interview with Romaine Bostick and Katie Greifeld on 'The Close.'

Mickey Drexler, chairman of Alex Mill and former CEO of J.Crew Group, has stated that the retail landscape is increasingly promotional. In an interview, he highlighted that the rise of private-label brands and ongoing discounting practices are undermining product integrity.

UBS forecasts an increase in credit stress in 2026 as borrowers face challenges from inflation, rising interest rates, and a weakening consumer base. The private credit sector is expected to experience significant defaults, indicating a troubling trend for investors and financial markets.

Mexican real estate investment trust Nearshoring Experts & Technology SC raised approximately $400 million in a share sale, which fell short of the targeted amount due to a last-minute decline in international interest, according to sources familiar with the transaction.

John Flavin, CEO of Portal Innovations, reports that the company is witnessing an increase in funding from sources beyond traditional government and venture capital. In an interview with Romaine Bostick and Katie Greifeld on 'The Close', he highlights that states are becoming more proactive in investing in innovation.

Finance industry billionaires are expressing growing concerns about the rising risks in private credit markets. They attribute these risks to soaring asset valuations, insufficient regulation, and macroeconomic pressures, which may lead to significant financial instability.

Intrinsic, a subsidiary of Alphabet, has partnered with Foxconn, a supplier for Nvidia, to implement AI robots in Foxconn's factories in the U.S. This collaboration highlights the growing focus on 'physical AI', which refers to artificial intelligence that operates in real-world environments.

Michael Feroli, chief US economist at JPMorgan Securities, indicated that a rate cut in December will be a close decision. He noted that the price pressures related to tariffs have likely not been fully absorbed, suggesting that core inflation may remain in the upper-2% range longer than the Federal Reserve would prefer.