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Candy Stores (Private) Expand Despite US Consumer Confidence Low
In New York City, candy stores are experiencing growth even as US consumer confidence reaches historic lows. Retail sales increased by 4.9% in April 2023 compared to the previous year, while consumer sentiment hit a new all-time low in May 2023. Economy Candy, established in 1937, continues to thrive by offering affordable sweets. BonBon, a high-end candy store with several locations, opened a new shop in the Hamptons last summer and emphasizes lower-rent side streets for operations.
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OpenAI (PRIVATE) Halts UK Stargate Project Due to Energy Costs
OpenAI has paused its Stargate project in the U.K. due to high energy costs and regulatory concerns, impacting plans to deploy up to 8,000 GPUs in collaboration with Nscale and Nvidia. Announced in September, the project aimed for significant infrastructure development, with potential scaling to 31,000 GPUs over time. Industrial energy prices in the U.K. are reportedly among the highest globally, complicating long-term investments. OpenAI's spokesperson emphasized the need for favorable conditions regarding regulation and costs to move forward with the project.
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