Podcast Summary
Chipotle undergoes stock split, Saudi Arabia invests in AI, Nordstrom family attempts to go private again: Chipotle shares to be multiplied by 50, Saudi Arabia sets up $40B AI investment fund, Nordstrom family renews effort to take retailer private
Chipotle Mexican Grill is set to undergo a 50-for-1 stock split, with shareholders receiving additional shares in June. Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia is making moves to become the world's largest investor in artificial intelligence, reportedly setting up a $40 billion fund for technology investments. In other news, the Nordstrom family is once again attempting to take the company private, six years after a previous effort failed. Chipotle's stock price saw a boost in premarket trading following the announcement of the stock split and special equity grants for long-term employees. Saudi Arabia's foray into AI investment could significantly impact the technology industry, with the Middle Eastern nation looking to partner with Silicon Valley firms and draw from its vast sovereign wealth fund. The Nordstrom family's renewed effort to take the retailer private comes after a failed attempt in 2018, and they are reportedly working with Morgan Stanley and Center View Partners to gauge interest.
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