Sam Altman said OpenAI was planning to 'dramatically slow down' its pace of hiring
The OpenAI CEO said during a town hall event that OpenAI will "hire more slowly but keep hiring" because AI lets the company do more with less people.
Business Insider 
The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq advanced for a fourth consecutive session, as investors geared up for a slew of mega-cap earnings and a Federal Reserve update on interest rate policy later this week
The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq advanced for a fourth consecutive session, as investors geared up for a slew of mega-cap earnings and a Federal Reserve update on interest rate policy later this week
Reuters Business Hundreds of Target employees urge the company to keep ICE out of stores. Read the letter to leadership.
More than 275 employees signed a letter to Target leadership that outlined four steps they say the company should take in response to ICE.
Trump Administration Takes Another Stake in Rare Earth Sector
The administration announced a $1.6 billion deal with USA Rare Earth. The firm also does business with Cantor Fitzgerald, which is run by the sons of President Trump’s commerce secretary.
NYT Business 
Trump threatens to hike tariffs on South Korea as national assembly has yet to approve last year’s trade deal
South Korean Industry Minister Kim Jung-Kwan, who is currently visiting Canada, will soon travel to the U.S. for talks with Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick.
FORTUNE Expedia says it's cutting some roles as it assesses skills needed for the future and simplifies its structure
Expedia cuts jobs to simplify its structure and focus on future skills. Employees share experiences and new job openings on LinkedIn.
Limits on ICE agents in Minnesota blocked by appeals court
The 8th Circuit Court of Appeals put an indefinite hold on a lower-court judge’s order that prevented officers from arresting, detaining, pepper-spraying or retaliating against peaceful protesters.
Minnesota Republican quits governor race, says GOP can’t win
“I cannot support the national Republican stated retribution on the citizens of our state, nor can I count myself a member of a party that would do so,” Madel said.
Irish Economy to Slow on Falling Exports, Bank of Ireland Says
Ireland’s economy is set to slow in 2026 as pharmaceutical exports moderate, according to a Bank of Ireland Group Plc forecast.
Bloomberg Economics 
Inflation in UK Stores Climbs to Near Two-Year High, BRC Says
Inflation in British shops rose to the highest level in almost two years as retailers grapple with higher costs, an industry survey found.
UK Should Invest in Energy Over Rail For Growth Boost, BCG Says
UK ministers should focus their investment splurge on energy and digital infrastructure rather than road and rail in order to get the biggest boost to economic growth, according to new research.
Aussie Dollar Rises Toward Three-Year High on Yield Appeal
The Australian dollar is nearing its strongest level in three years propelled by the central bank’s hawkishness and as the threat of a joint US-Japan yen defense weighs on the greenback.
Carrier strike group with stealth fighters arrives in Mideast as Trump weighs Iran attack while Air Force jets and cargo planes also head to region
Meanwhile, destroyers bring with them hundreds of missiles, which could include dozens of Tomahawk land attack cruise missiles.
Trump’s ‘Border Czar’ being sent to Minnesota was head of ICE Enforcement and Removal under Obama
Tom Homan, widely associated with immigration enforcement actions that separated families, was given a Presidential Rank Award by the Obama administration.
S&P 500 wins back all losses from Greenland dip, gold and silver surge even higher
Precious metals prices have been soaring as investors look for safer places to park their money amid threats of tariffs, inflation, and huge national debt.
Trump paves the ground for Minnesota retreat as he touts talks with governor, mayor: ‘lots of progress is being made’
Some federal agents were expected to leave as soon as Tuesday.