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Race against the machine: As the AI boom Skynet from Terminator faces a major backlash, is it time for investors to terminate their tech stocks?

The article examines investor anxiety over AI, including fears about recursive self-improvement and calls for regulation after warnings from industry figures and public figures. It weighs whether tech stocks remain attractive amid volatility, suggesting diversification and possible opportunities in AI-related funds and trusts. It also notes debate over whether safety pauses are motivated by catastrophic-risk concerns or by competition with China.

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One of Wendy’s biggest franchisees files for bankruptcy as it falls behind burger rivals

Meritage Hospitality, one of Wendy's largest franchisees operating 314 locations, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy amid Wendy's same-store sales declines and intensifying competition. The filing follows Wendy's losing its No. 2 U.S. burger-chain position to Burger King and a 48% drop in Meritage's store-level EBITDA. Meritage plans to keep restaurants open and pay its 9,000 employees during restructuring.

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Warren Buffett steps down after six decades at Berkshire - 'Father Time always wins'

Warren Buffett has stepped down as chairman of Berkshire Hathaway after six decades, moving to chairman emeritus while his son Howard takes over the non-executive board role. The transition follows Greg Abel's earlier appointment as CEO and is described as an orderly succession. It marks the end of Buffett's leadership of a conglomerate he built into a trillion-dollar company.

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Multibillion-Dollar Stock-Market Scandal Roils Erdogan’s Turkey

Turkish authorities are trying to contain fallout after a series of investment funds holding billions of dollars collapsed, triggering a selloff in Istanbul stocks. A fund manager's inability to repay clients spread pain across similar funds, adding fresh stress to Turkey's economy.

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Warren Buffett stepping aside as Berkshire Hathaway chairman

Warren Buffett announced he is stepping aside as Berkshire Hathaway chairman, becoming chairman emeritus while remaining on the board. His son, Howard Buffett, will become chairman under a longstanding succession plan, after Greg Abel previously took over as CEO.

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