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OpenAI Holding Back Astra, Oura Delays IPO, More

Sep 29, 2026 · 5m

Summary

OpenAI is withholding its Astra AI model after safety failures and reported security breaches, while its revenue nears $70 billion ahead of potential IPOs. Smart ring maker Aura has also delayed its IPO amid market uncertainty. Oil prices dipped as Saudi Arabia resumed pipeline flows, but bond yields rose, prompting concerns about inflation and Fed rate hikes. U.S. consumer confidence fell to its lowest level since 2014, and job openings decreased in August. Additionally, Paramount Skydance launched a massive bond sale for its Warner Bros. acquisition, while CNN and other outlets sought a c…

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