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https://www.ibtimes.co.uk/michael-burry-adobe-stock-long-position-ai-bubble-1783071
Big Short's Burry Goes Long on Adobe After Betting $1.1bn Against AI Stocks | IBTimes UK
Mar 4, 2026 - Michael Burry, who bet against Nvidia and Palantir with put options worth $1.1bn, has reportedly taken a long position in Adobe, sending shares up nearly 4% on...
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https://kpmg.com/xx/en/media/press-releases/2024/01/proptech-investment-more-than-triples-from-usd4bn-to-usd13bn-between-2022-2023-a-bright-light-in-challenging-year.html
Proptech investment more than triples from US$4.1bn to US$13.4bn between 2022-2023 – a bright light...
Proptech investment more than triples from US$4.1bn to US$13.4bn between 2022-2023 – a bright light in challenging year
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https://intelpoint.co/insights/two-thirds-of-idas-commitments-in-one-year-went-to-africa-led-by-nigerias-3-1bn/
Two-thirds of IDA’s commitments in one year went to Africa, led by Nigeria’s $3.1bn - Intelpoint
Africa dominated IDA borrowing in FY2025, which spanned July 2024 to June 2025. Of the $33.8 billion in total IDA commitments in the fiscal year ending June...
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https://sifted.eu/articles/sigfox-iot-arms-race
IoT arms race is on: Sigfox promises 1bn connections in three years | Sifted
Jan 7, 2020 - The embattled French IoT pioneer has had a tough few years but says big recent big contracts with DHL and Amadeus will put growth back on track.
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https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/how-cutting-edge-built-a-1bn-portfolio-of-hollywood-music-rights/
How Cutting Edge built a $1bn+ portfolio of Hollywood music rights - Music Business Worldwide
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https://fxnewsgroup.com/forex-news/retail-forex/kalshi-announces-1bn-series-f-round/
Kalshi announces $1bn Series F round - FX News Group
May 7, 2026 - Prediction market Kalshi today announced a $1 billion Series F round at a $22 billion valuation, led by Coatue.
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https://cfotech.news/story/vast-data-hits-30bn-valuation-after-1bn-series-f-round
VAST Data hits $30bn valuation after $1bn Series F round
Apr 23, 2026 - VAST Data's latest funding round highlights booming demand for AI infrastructure, with backers betting on its data platform and global expansion plans.
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https://www.fool.com.au/2026/04/22/nextdc-completes-1bn-institutional-entitlement-offer-to-fund-growth/
NEXTDC completes $1bn institutional entitlement offer to fund growth
Apr 21, 2026 - NextDC Ltd (ASX: NXT) secures $1bn from its institutional entitlement offer as part of its growth and capital strategy. Details for retail investors ahead.
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https://www.whathifi.com/tv-home-cinema/televisions/sony-is-close-to-reaching-a-usd1bn-deal-with-tcl-for-its-tv-business-sources-say
Sony is close to reaching a $1bn deal with TCL for its TV business, sources say | What Hi-Fi?
Mar 24, 2026 - A deal could be signed, sealed and delivered this month
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https://thenextweb.com:443/news/david-silver-is-chasing-superhuman-intelligence-with-a-1bn-seed
David Silver is chasing superhuman intelligence with a $1bn seed
Feb 19, 2026 - David silver is raising $1 billion to fund his London AI startup that aims to build superhuman intelligence and rethink how machines learn.
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https://www.chemistryworld.com/news/us-court-rules-that-1-billion-in-nsf-research-grant-cuts-will-not-be-restored/4022161.article
Court refuses to restore $1bn NSF research grants terminated by Trump administration | Chemistry...
Sep 22, 2025 - Lawsuit on behalf of university faculty, graduate students and others continues despite judge’s decision not to issue a preliminary injunction
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https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/18/iran-war-bets-ethics-concerns
Traders placed over $1bn in perfectly timed bets on the Iran war. What is going on? | US-Israel war...
Apr 24, 2026 - Suspicious wagers on the US-Israel war in Iran are creating huge windfalls and raising concerns among lawmakers
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https://www.siliconrepublic.com/business/cerebras-nvidia-raises-1bn-23bn-valuation-openai
Nvidia rival Cerebras raises $1bn at $23bn valuation
Feb 5, 2026 - Sam Altman-backed Cerebras Systems, the AI chipmaker competing with Nvidia, has raised $1bn in a Series H round led by Tiger Global.
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https://sifted.eu/articles/unicorn-stampede-highest-number-of-1bn-startups-minted-in-europe-in-four-years
Unicorn stampede: Highest number of $1bn startups minted in Europe in four years | Sifted
14 billion-dollar companies emerge across AI, defence and fintech
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https://www.diageo.com/en/investors/shareholder-centre/return-of-capital-programmes/f24-up-to-1bn-share-buy-back-programme
F24, up to $1bn, share buy-back programme | Diageo
Summary of F24 share buy-back programme, as announced in Diageo’s preliminary results for the fiscal year ended 30 June 2023
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https://www.cityam.com/nba-europe-team-auction-attracts-multiple-bids-over-1bn-say-sources/
NBA Europe: Bids top $1bn as London team proves hottest property - sources
Apr 1, 2026 - The NBA and its advisors have received several bids in excess of $1bn for teams in its proposed European basketball league, say sources.
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https://sifted.eu/articles/truelayer-1bn-valuation-tiger
TrueLayer bags a $1bn valuation from Tiger Global| Sifted
The fintech, armed with backing from Tiger Global and Stripe, plans to become the next giant in open banking payments.
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https://abdas.org/2026/04/03/wind-turbine-giant-invests-10bn-in-green-fuels-as-ethiopia-secures-13-1bn-deal-led-by-ming-yang/
Wind Turbine Giant Invests $10bn in Green Fuels as Ethiopia Secures $13.1bn Deal Led by Ming Yang |...
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https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/google-amazon-microsoft-back-cox-in-supreme-court-case-over-1bn-copyright-verdict/
Google, Amazon, Microsoft back Cox in Supreme Court case over $1bn copyright verdict - Music...
Sep 15, 2025 - The tech giants filed a joint brief supporting the ISP’s appeal…
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https://realassets.ipe.com/news/eqt-real-estate-closes-latest-european-logistics-fund-at-31bn/10136412.article
EQT Real Estate closes latest European logistics fund at €3.1bn | News | Real Assets
Apr 28, 2026 - Institutional investors, including pension funds and sovereign wealth funds, commit to fund
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https://www.thenationalnews.com:443/business/banking/2026/01/08/emirates-nbd-issues-1bn-blue-green-bond-amid-sustainability-push/
Emirates NBD issues $1bn blue-green bond amid sustainability push | The National
Jan 8, 2026 - Dubai bank says dual-tranche issuance attracted strong demand from global investors
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https://www.screendaily.com/news/disney-agrees-1bn-deal-with-openais-sora/5211978.article
Disney agrees $1bn deal with OpenAI’s Sora | News | Screen
The US studio will invest in OpenAI’s generative platform and allow it to use IP from Disney, Marvel, Pixar and Star Wars franchises.
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https://www.siliconrepublic.com/comms/nvidia-nokia-1bn-investment-ai-telecommunications
Nvidia bets on AI-native 5G, 6G with $1bn stake in Nokia
Oct 29, 2025 - Nvidia is investing $1bn into Nokia to advance AI in telecommunications. Nokia’s shares jumped more than 21pc since the announcement.
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https://www.alternativeswatch.com/2026/04/23/cvc-credit-fourth-clo-equity-iv-fund-1-billion/
CVC Credit closes fourth CLO equity fund at $1bn - Alternatives Watch
Apr 23, 2026 - CVC Credit closed its fourth CLO equity fund at $1 billion, a 25% increase over its predecessor, to support about $15 billion of new CLO issuance.
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https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/spotify-says-it-has-helped-artists-generate-1bn-in-ticket-sales-to-date-now-its-teaming-up-with-seatgeek-to-drive-even-more/
Spotify says it has ‘helped artists generate’ $1bn+ in ticket sales to date. Now it’s teaming up...
Feb 18, 2026 - SeatGeek becomes the latest ticketing platform to join Spotify’s growing live events ecosystem.
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https://www.thetwentyminutevc.com/ts-anil
TS Anil, CEO @:Monzo: From Layoffs, Downrounds and Low Employee NPS, to $1BN in Revenue
TS Anil is the CEO @ Monzo, where he has been the mastermind behind the greatest turnaround in tech in the last 10 years.
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https://thenextweb.com/news/whoop-series-g-575m-valuation-ipo-health-platform
WHOOP raises $575m at $10.1bn valuation, signals IPO ahead
Apr 4, 2026 - WHOOP's $575m Series G triples its 2021 valuation to $10.1bn. Backed by Mayo Clinic, Abbott, and Cristiano Ronaldo, the health wearable company says an IPO is...
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https://casinorank.com/casino-affiliate/8648/
Will Higher Gambling Taxes Backfire? Inside the UK’s £1.1bn Bet | CasinoRank®
Feb 12, 2026 - The UK government plans to increase Remote Gaming Duty from 21% to 40% by 2026. Explore how this tax hike might affect operators, players, and the regulated...
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https://www.gamblerspost.com/1-2bn-legend-deal-genius-sports-eyes-1bn-revenue-milestone-by-2026/
$1.2bn Legend Deal: Genius Sports Eyes $1bn Revenue Milestone by 2026 : GamblersPost
May 6, 2026 - Genius Sports has completed its acquisition of sports and gaming media group Legend, finalizing a $1
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https://thenextweb.com/news/david-silver-is-chasing-superhuman-intelligence-with-a-1bn-seed
David Silver is chasing superhuman intelligence with a $1bn seed
May 2, 2026 - David silver is raising $1 billion to fund his London AI startup that aims to build superhuman intelligence and rethink how machines learn.
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https://www.grandviewresearch.com/press-release/global-calcium-carbonate-market
Calcium Carbonate Market Size To Reach $70.1Bn By 2033
The global calcium carbonate market size is estimated to reach USD 70.1 billion by 2033, expanding at a CAGR of 8.3% from 2025 to 2033, according to a new...
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https://pressgazette.co.uk/publishers/digital-journalism/sun-grows-video-audience-to-1bn-monthly-audience-with-25-new-shows/
Sun grows video audience to 1bn+ monthly views with 25 new shows - Press Gazette
Feb 19, 2026 - The Sun's Jon Lloyd on a year of aggressive expansion into video.
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https://www.siliconrepublic.com/start-ups/fei-fei-li-world-labs-raises-1bn-to-spatial-intelligence-ai-world-models-marble
Fei-Fei Li’s World Labs raises $1bn to advance spatial intelligence
Feb 19, 2026 - Fei-Fei Li’s AI start-up World Labs has raised $1bn to advance spatial intelligence. The start-up launched its first product last year.
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https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/nov/19/three-mile-island-nuclear-loan-microsoft-datacenter
Trump officials announce $1bn loan to restart Three Mile Island nuclear plant | Pennsylvania | The...
Nov 19, 2025 - Facility that was site of worst nuclear disaster in US history will provide power for Microsoft datacenters
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https://buzzsumo.com/blog/stock-market-social-media-engagement-raise-1bn/
Social Media & Stock Market: How Much Engagement Equals $1bn | BuzzSumo.com
We look at Robinhood's ascent and the role of social media in mobilizing a shakedown of the world's most powerful financial institutions.
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https://businessday.ng/energy/article/dangote-refinery-exports-1-1bn-litres-of-aviation-fuel-to-europe-supplies-95-of-nigerias-jet-a1-aon/
Dangote Refinery exports 1.1bn litres of aviation fuel to Europe, supplies 95% of Nigeria’s Jet A1...
Apr 24, 2026 - The Airlines Operators of Nigeria (AON) has described the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals as a critical pillar of support...
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https://ecdb.com/blog/e-commerce-recap-march/5191
E-Commerce Recap: March Generated US$404.1Bn in Revenues, China Is Leading
In March, global e-commerce revenues reached US$404.1 billion, marking an increase from February. In a year-on-year perspective, growth continues. Here is all...
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https://physicsworld.com/a/cern-accepts-1bn-in-private-cash-towards-future-circular-collider/
CERN accepts $1bn in private cash towards Future Circular Collider – Physics World
Jan 22, 2026 - Cash comes as Mark Thomson takes the reins at CERN
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https://www.grandviewresearch.com/press-release/global-cryogenic-gases-market
Cryogenic Gases Market Size To Reach $131.1Bn By 2033
The global cryogenic gases market size is anticipated to reach USD 131.1 billion by 2033, registering a CAGR of 6.4% from 2026 to 2033, according to a new...
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https://www.grandviewresearch.com/press-release/us-pigment-dispersion-market-analysis
U.S. Pigment Dispersion Market To Reach $4.1Bn By 2033
The U.S. pigment dispersion market size is estimated to reach USD 4.1 billion by 2033, registering a CAGR of 4.3% from 2026 to 2033, according to a new report...
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https://www.devclass.com/ci-cd/2022/10/26/github-has-hit-1bn-revenue-and-90m-users-says-microsoft-ceo-on-4th-anniversary-of-acquisition/1619473
GitHub has hit $1bn revenue and 90m users, says Microsoft CEO on 4th anniversary of acquisition
Oct 26, 2022 - “Four years since our acquisition, GitHub is now at $1 billion in annual recurring revenue,” reported Microsoft CEO […]
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https://www.theguardian.com/business/2022/may/24/glencore-to-pay-1bn-settlement-amid-us-bribery-and-market-abuse-allegations
Glencore to pay $1bn settlement amid US bribery and market abuse allegations | Glencore | The...
May 25, 2022 - Company also indicates it will plead guilty to bribery counts in UK in relation to oil operations in Africa
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