Davos Daily Recap: Mountain fashion, IPO excitement, and 5,000 soldiers

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This photograph taken on January 18, 2026 shows a view of the Alpine resort of Davos with the Congress Centre that will host the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting.
The World Economic Forum will take place in Davos from January 19 to January 23, 2026.

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'Big Short' investor Michael Burry has found an unlikely ally in his crusade against AI hype: Ben Affleck

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Ben Affleck (left) and Michael Burry
Ben Affleck (left) and Michael Burry have both taken aim at AI hype.

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Advice from 6 quant executives on succeeding in systematic trading — and in life

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Geoffrey Lauprete is the head of Cubist Systematic Strategies. Jeff Yass founded proprietary trading firm Susquehanna International Group.

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The biggest topics at Davos will impact everyone

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Davos, Switzerland
The Swiss resort town of Davos hosts the World Economic Forum each January, bringing together politicians, policymakers, and business executives.

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The Supreme Court is about to weigh in on the Fed's independence in a case that goes beyond Jerome Powell

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Jerome Powell, Donald Trump, and Lisa Cook collage

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The world's rich and powerful are descending on Davos — and many are coming by private jet

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A view of the Zurich Kloten Airport upon the arrival of the private and VIP planes of the participants within the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting held in Davos, in Zurich, Switzerland on January 17, 2023.
Private jets at Zurich Airport during the WEF annual meeting in 2023.

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China-focused hedge funds surged in 2025. Here's who won big.

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Xi Jinping sits at a microphone in front of a red backdrop
Chinese leader Xi Jinping and his ruling party have pushed to stimulate China's economy.

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I founded a wellness startup after leaving McKinsey. Hustle culture is a liability, not an asset.

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Cesar Carvalho
Cesar Carvalho worked at McKinsey from 2010 to 2012.

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We spent $145 to eat like finance bros at Tommy Bahama and are shocked to admit we get the appeal — but not the food

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Alice Tecotzky and Jordan HArt
We ate at Tommy Bahama's Manhattan restaurant, which has become a hot spot for a business lunch.

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'Big Short' investor Michael Burry says the AI boom will end badly. He shared an old Warren Buffett story to explain why.

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Michael Burry of
Michael Burry of "The Big Short" fame is skeptical of the AI boom.

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