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HubSpot's Strategic Shift: Upmarket Gains and AI Agents Fuel Growth Amid SMB Softness

Wall Street analysts are reaffirming confidence in HubSpot's long-term strategy, pointing to its successful expansion into larger enterprise clients and the integration of AI agents across its platform. While concerns linger over softening demand from small and mid-sized businesses, the company's focus on multi-hub adoption and upmarket contracts is seen as reshaping its core growth engine.

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Amazon in Talks for Massive $50 Billion OpenAI Stake Amid AI-Driven Restructuring

Amazon is reportedly negotiating a landmark investment of up to $50 billion in OpenAI, a move that would cement its position as a dominant AI investor. The talks coincide with a wave of layoffs—reportedly around 30,000 since October—that management has linked to efficiency gains from automation, raising questions about the balance between AI ambition and workforce impact.

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Figma's AI Pivot Tests Investor Faith Amid Software Sector Shakeout

As the software sector faces a broad sell-off, Figma's valuation is being scrutinized through a dual lens: fears of AI disruption to traditional design work and optimism over its own AI-integrated platform. With short interest easing, the market is weighing the company's long-term positioning at the convergence of collaboration and automation.