Quote of the day by Sundar Pichai: “I’m optimistic, not because I believe in technology but…” – the mindset behind his hope for the future

The S&P 500’s streak came to an end, falling from its peak as weaker retail sales suggested caution among consumers. Despite a strong outlook, Applied Materials saw its shares slump, dragging down AI-related stocks. In contrast, rising oil prices helped lift the energy index. Reddit experienced a surge following news of its index inclusion.

Vishal Garg seeks reinstatement as Better Home & Finance CEO after his termination. He offers to work for one dollar annually until the company achieves profitability. Garg acknowledges past execution issues and the damage from the 2021 Zoom layoffs. He believes Daniel Lewis, his replacement, lacked innovation ideas for the company. Garg remains a board…

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