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[ad_1] In June, Business Insider published an investigation into the data center industry. We wanted to dig into the pace of growth in light of the artificial intelligence boom, as well as the resources the facilities use.We found 1,240 data centers in America already built or approved for construction at the end of 2024 — the most comprehensive tally to date.After we published our stories, we received requests to distribute our underlying data. Some readers also wanted a map they could use to better inform themselves about data centers in their communities.The map below shows every data center we found,…

[ad_1] You read that right. From today through October 3, we’re offering an exclusive deal just for founders and investors at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025: Founder Bundle Passes: Groups of 4–9 founders save 15%. Investor Bundle Passes: Groups of 4–9 investors save 20% (up from 15%). Round up your founder community or investor network, spread the news on all channels, and secure your bundle passes now — these group savings are only available for a limited time. Register your group before Friday, October 3, at 11:59 p.m. PT. What to expect at Disrupt 2025 Image Credits:TechCrunch Experience three full days at…

[ad_1] Several technology giants have seen insider sales over the past week as the tech-heavy NASDAQ Composite continues to hover within striking distance of its record high. Insiders at companies including Broadcom , Nvidia and Strategy offloaded millions of dollars worth of shares this month, according to a raft of disclosures filed with the U.S. Securities Exchange Commission. Here’s what executives sold (percentages as of Friday’s close): Broadcom (AVGO) CEO Hock Tan sold 100,000 shares at an average price of $339.58 for a total of $34 million. Shares are up 28% over the prior three months. Ross Stores (ROST) CEO…

[ad_1] Making democracy work isn’t easy, as recent events have made clear. Some critics would argue that technology is making it worse. But one startup is hoping that AI could help bridge some differences instead of widen them. “I had an a-ha moment one day when I realized people are asking AI to explain something like they’re five years old,” Tommy Lorsch, co-founder and CEO of Complex Chaos, told TechCrunch. “What if we use it as a facilitator to help people understand each other and find common ground?” He and co-founder Maya Ben Dror are developing tools to help people…

[ad_1] Want a crystal ball into the future of Wall Street? You might try starting with Goldman Sachs’ annual intern survey.Goldman polled around 2,100 summer analysts and associates for its 10th annual intern survey, asking about everything from AI use to morning commutes to their homebuying ambitions.Technology dominated the topics covered in this year’s survey, with close to 100% of respondents saying they use AI in their personal lives, up from 86% in 2023. At the same time, the results seemed to underscore a desire for more face-to-face interactions and the ability to unplug from technology.”While today’s future leaders are…

[ad_1] The Disrupt Stage, only at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 is where tech’s biggest bets get made — live and unfiltered. It’s where startup dreams turn into $100,000 wins in Startup Battlefield, and where the industry’s power players reveal what’s next.  This year, we’re bringing Alphabet’s moonshot chief Astro Teller, Netflix CTO Elizabeth Stone, and Khosla Ventures’ Vinod Khosla (never one to mince words) to the stage. Sequoia’s Roelof Botha will dig into the future of venture, buzzy Slate Auto is dropping its first fully customizable electric truck, and Phia’s headline-making founders, including Phoebe Gates, are taking us inside one of the hottest new commerce startups on the scene. If you want the headlines before they hit the wire, you’ll find them here.   And stay tuned, we’re not done yet. The final reveal of what’s to come on…

[ad_1] Here are Monday’s biggest calls on Wall Street: Deutsche Bank upgrades Lam Research to buy from hold Deutsche Bank said the semis company is best positioned. “Despite the impressive move in shares YTD (+77%) and even in the last 3 months (+31%), we believe LRCX is well positioned to outperform peers over the next twelve months given these cyclical and secular tailwinds.” Read more . Bank of America reiterates Apple as buy The firm said iPhone 17 ship dates remain elevated. “Our tracking of iPhone ship dates on Apple’s own website, and various carrier websites, indicates that as of…

[ad_1] (This is a wrap-up of the key money moving discussions on CNBC’s “Worldwide Exchange” exclusive for PRO subscribers. Worldwide Exchange airs at 5 a.m. ET each day.) Investors are looking for opportunities in financials while trying to understand the potential impact on the stock and bond markets if there is a U.S. government shutdown. ‘Worldwide Exchange’ Pick: Moelis & Co (MC) David Bahnsen of the Bahnsen Group said Moelis is great for investors looking to play the potential for mergers and acquisitions in coming months. “It’s a pure services business with investment banking, M & A, and yet they…

[ad_1] Lam Research has ripped higher this year, and Deutsche Bank thinks further gains are on the horizon. The bank upgraded the company, which makes equipment necessary for the fabrication of semiconductors, to buy from hold. Deutsche also raised its price target to $150 from $100, signaling upside of nearly 17% from Friday’s close. Lam Research has already soared more than 77% in 2025, but analyst Melissa Weathers thinks the stock can build on its momentum as the outlook for wafer fabrication equipment improves. LRCX YTD mountain LRCX year to date “We have updated our WFE model to reflect positive…

[ad_1] Despite millions spent on financial software, many finance teams still rely on Excel to close their books and reconcile numbers while preparing them for audit. Two former Microsoft executives view it as a problem — and they have started Maximor to replace spreadsheets with AI agents for the grunt work finance teams perform. Excel spreadsheets are everywhere in finance. Even with dedicated ERP, CRM, and billing systems, many mid-sized companies and enterprises still export transactions into Excel for manual reconciliation. Teams often treat spreadsheets as makeshift databases, sometimes even relying on functions like VLOOKUP — a function used to…