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GE Vernova Inc. has announced a doubling of its dividend and an increase in share buybacks, signaling strong confidence in the future demand for natural gas-fired power generation, driven by advancements in artificial intelligence. This move reflects the company's commitment to rewarding shareholders amid a favorable market outlook.

Marcos Galperin, the CEO of MercadoLibre and Argentina's wealthiest individual, has announced his decision to step down from his role while remaining engaged with the company through new ideas. This transition signifies a pivotal moment for the e-commerce giant as it navigates future challenges and opportunities.

AI startup Fal has successfully raised new funding, resulting in a valuation of $4.5 billion, which is three times its previous valuation from just a few months ago. This significant increase reflects growing investor confidence in the company's potential within the artificial intelligence sector.

South Korean police conducted a raid on the headquarters of Coupang Inc., the nation's largest e-commerce platform, as part of an investigation into a significant data breach that has compromised the personal information of over 30 million users. This incident marks one of the largest hacks in South Korea's history, raising serious concerns about data security practices in the country.

South Korea's main stock exchange has issued its second warning in a month regarding the rapid increase in SK Hynix Inc.'s shares, which have surged more than threefold this year due to the artificial intelligence boom.

Insurance companies have significantly increased their investments in artificial intelligence-related stocks during the latter half of the year, capitalizing on the surge in share prices. This trend indicates a strong belief in the potential of AI technologies to drive future growth and profitability.

Recent advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) have led to the introduction of new AI browsers, which are currently deemed insufficiently developed to effectively take over the internet. This situation is forcing website developers to reconsider their target audiences and the design of their pages.

Christian Nolting, global chief investment officer at Deutsche Bank, stated that artificial intelligence (AI) is experiencing a boom rather than a bubble, projecting a positive market outlook for 2026 during an interview on Bloomberg Television. He emphasized that this growth represents a structural change in the market.