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US companies profit growth slows amid AI spending surge
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US Companies’ Profit Growth Slows Amid AI Spending Surge

As the third quarter of 2025 wraps up, U.S. companies are seeing a slowdown in earnings growth. Analysts predict that S&P 500 firms will post an average profit increase of around 8.8% compared with the same period last year—a noticeable drop from the 13% growth observed in previous quarters. Factors...
AI tools and platforms startups are actually paying for
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AI Spending Report: Where Startups Are Actually Allocating Their Dollars

In today’s fast-moving tech world, understanding how startups spend their money is more important than ever. A recent report by Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), in partnership with fintech firm Mercury, reveals exactly where startups are directing their AI budgets. By analyzing transaction data from over 200,000 Mercury customers, the report provides...