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Big Tech Earnings, Fed Meeting Set to Drive Markets

A critical week ahead for markets features earnings from all five Big Tech giants alongside a Federal Reserve meeting that could deliver a rate cut. With government economic data delayed by the shutdown, corporate results take on heightened significance for market direction.

Earnings Season Reaches Critical Mass

Wall Street faces what analysts are calling a make-or-break week as earnings season hits its peak with all major technology giants reporting alongside a pivotal Federal Reserve meeting. According to market observers, the convergence of these events comes at a particularly sensitive moment given the absence of government economic data due to the ongoing shutdown.

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Meta Cuts AI Jobs While Seeking “AI Native” Talent

Meta is cutting hundreds of jobs in its AI division despite ongoing investments in artificial intelligence. The company’s chief AI officer indicates they’ll continue hiring “AI native” talent, a term gaining traction in the corporate AI arms race.

Strategic Shift in AI Hiring

Meta Platforms is reportedly eliminating hundreds of positions within its artificial intelligence division, according to recent news reports that reveal a strategic recalibration of the company’s workforce. The layoffs impact employees across AI product development, research initiatives, and infrastructure teams—coming just months after the company embarked on an aggressive hiring spree to bolster its AI capabilities.