The Texas-based tech giant is close to an agreement to provide the Tesla CEO’s artificial intelligence company with servers optimized for AI work, according to sources familiar with the matter.
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Dell nears deal to sell $5B in AI servers to Elon Musk’s xAI
The Texas-based tech giant is close to an agreement to provide the Tesla CEO’s artificial intelligence company with servers optimized for AI work, according to sources familiar with the matter. Read here
Diamondback in talks to buy Double Eagle for $5B
The Texas-headquartered independent oil and natural gas company is resuming negotiations to acquire the EnCap-backed energy producer with assets in the Permian Basin for more than $5 billion.Read here
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PSG closes $8B across two growth equity funds
The growth equity firm specializing in technology-enabled services has concluded its sixth North American flagship fund, PSG VI, and a $2 billion continuation fund, which includes six portfolio companies.Read here
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OpenAI board rejects Musk’s $97.4B takeover
The California-based artificial intelligence pioneer has rejected the bid from a consortium led by billionaire Elon Musk for the ChatGPT maker, saying the startup is not for sale and the bid insincere.Read here
CD&R eyes partial exit from Motor Fuel in $8.8B deal
The New York-headquartered private investment firm is exploring the sale of a significant minority stake it holds in the UK’s largest independent forecourt operator. Read here
Nokia to gain absolute EU nod for $2.3B Infinera deal
The Finnish telecommunications firm is set to secure unconditional antitrust clearance for its acquisition of the American optical semiconductors maker. Read here
Assura rejects $2B buyout bid from KKR, pension fund
The British healthcare property developer has declined the acquisition offer from the global investment firm and the Universities Superannuation Scheme fund. Read here
Perpetual gets new offer for wealth and trust units
The Australian financial services company has confirmed that it received a revised proposal for its wealth management and corporate trust businesses from KKR.Read here