SpaceX Acquires xAI
According to TechCrunch, “Elon Musk’s SpaceX officially acquires Elon Musk’s xAI, with plan to build data centers in space”, the deal folds Grok and Starlink into SpaceX and targets SPACE-BASED compute to scale AI. ([techcrunch.com](https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/02/elon-musk-spacex-acquires-xai-data-centers-space-merger/?utm_source=openai)) [TechCrunch](https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/02/elon-musk-spacex-acquires-xai-data-centers-space-merger/)
Palantir Posts Blockbuster Quarter
According to Forbes, “Palantir Beats Wall Street Estimates With 70% Revenue Jump”, the firm reported 70% revenue growth, raised 2026 guidance and lifted INVESTOR sentiment after a strong Q4. ([forbes.com](https://www.forbes.com/sites/martinadilicosa/2026/02/02/palantir-beats-wall-street-estimates-with-70-revenue-jump//?utm_source=openai)) [Forbes](https://www.forbes.com/sites/martinadilicosa/2026/02/02/palantir-beats-wall-street-estimates-with-70-revenue-jump/)
French Raid on X Over Grok Deepfakes
According to AP, “Paris prosecutors raid X offices as part of investigation into child abuse images and deepfakes”, prosecutors searched X’s Paris offices amid probes into Grok-generated sexualized deepfakes and Holocaust-denial outputs, raising SAFETY and legal scrutiny. ([apnews.com](https://apnews.com/article/1116be84d84201011219086ecfd4e0bc?utm_source=openai)) [AP News](https://apnews.com/article/1116be84d84201011219086ecfd4e0bc)
BLS jobs delay
According to CBS News, “Jobs report this week will be delayed by government shutdown, Labor Department says” — the BLS announced the January 2026 Employment Situation release scheduled for Friday, Feb. 6, 2026, will be postponed until funding resumes, creating fresh uncertainty for markets and policymakers. Keyword: shutdown. [CBS News](https://www.cbsnews.com/news/jobs-report-delay-january-2026-bls-government-shutdown/)
Market pullback, gold surge
According to The Associated Press, “Wall Street pulls back while gold and silver prices bounce higher” — U.S. stocks slid (S&P down ~1.3%, Dow down ~355 points) while gold jumped about 6% as earnings and safe‑haven flows drove volatility. Keyword: markets. [AP News](https://apnews.com/article/stock-markets-gold-trump-earnings-604eb66eac5e7aab8a02790491ffa459)
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