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Wednesday, November 11, 2026

Markets and startups both shifted toward defensive bets and new tooling for AI (artificial intelligence) today. Coverage ranges from stock picks and model updates to funding plunges and a £5m raise for a defence navigation startup.

  1. 2 safe AI stocks to buy next crash
    Yahoo Finance published a piece recommending two AI stocks to buy in the next market crash. The article explicitly notes the picks are not Palantir.
    Why it matters: The column aims to guide investors toward perceived safe AI exposures ahead of a downturn.
  2. Two AI stocks flagged as screaming buys
    The Globe and Mail ran a markets story naming two AI stocks it considers strong buys amid a tech sell-off. The coverage presents them as attractive opportunities right now.
    Why it matters: Buy recommendations during a sell-off signal where some analysts see value in AI equities.
  3. Anthropic expands Claude's workplace tools
    Benzinga reports Anthropic has expanded Claude's workplace arsenal with new AI tools intended to compete with Google and Microsoft. The article discusses how those new tools can operate differently from existing offerings.
    Why it matters: New workplace tools for Claude position Anthropic to challenge major cloud and productivity providers.
  4. ChatGPT Plus offered free to veterans and servicemembers
    OpenAI says more than 20,000 veterans and transitioning service members have claimed a free year of ChatGPT Plus. The piece showcases how recipients use the subscription to prepare for civilian careers.
    Why it matters: The program targets career transition support for veterans through access to a paid AI service.
  5. MENA startup funding plunges 96% in October
    Forbes Middle East reports that startup funding in the MENA region fell by 96% in October. The piece frames this as a sharp decline in regional investment activity.
    Why it matters: A 96% drop signals a significant slowdown in capital flowing to MENA startups.
  6. Defence startup Mistt raises £5m
    Sifted reports that defence startup Mistt has raised £5m to build what it calls the next GPS for autonomous systems and AI. The funding is intended to support development of navigation and positioning technology.
    Why it matters: The raise funds a navigation system aimed at autonomous platforms and AI applications.