Nikkei 225, Kospi, Hang Seng Index

The Bank of Japan (BOJ) headquarters in Tokyo, Japan, on Friday, Dec. 19, 2025. Photographer: Akio Kon/Bloomberg via Getty Images Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images Asia-Pacific markets mostly climbed Friday, tracking Wall Street gains as geopolitical concerns eased and investors looked ahead to the Bank of Japan’s decision. The central bank is expected to…

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Paris Hilton pushes for passage of Defiance Act

{Beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Paris Hilton pushes to pass Insubordination Act The former reality TV star called on the House to pass a bill that would give victims of deepfake pornography the right to sue the individuals who produce and share the content, citing her own experience sharing intimate images without… Source link

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Intel (INTC) earnings report Q4 2025

The Intel logo is displayed on a sign in front of Intel headquarters on Jan. 22, 2026 in Santa Clara, California. Justin Sullivan | Getty Images Intel reported fourth-quarter earnings Thursday that beat Wall Street expectations but offered soft guidance for the current quarter. Shares of the company were down as much as 11% in…

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Voice AI engine and OpenAI partner LiveKit hits $1B valuation

LiveKit, a developer of infrastructure software for real-time AI voice and video applications, has announced Raising $100 million funding at a valuation of $1 billion. This round comes ten months after LiveKit Previous FundraisingThe round was led by Index Ventures with participation from existing investors including Altimeter Capital Management, Hanabi Capital and Redpoint Ventures. LiveKit…

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