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Microsoft’s Brad Smith Warns U.S. Tech Firms to Monitor Chinese Government Subsidies
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Microsoft’s Brad Smith Warns U.S. Tech Firms to Monitor Chinese Government Subsidies

U.S. technology leaders face growing pressure as Beijing-backed AI initiatives gain traction globally, potentially reshaping competitive dynamics in emerging markets.

Calder Monroe
Calder Monroe
February 19, 2026
Saudi AI Firm Humain Commits $3 Billion to xAI Funding Round
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Saudi AI Firm Humain Commits $3 Billion to xAI Funding Round

Strategic investment deepens Saudi Arabia’s push into global artificial intelligence infrastructure and strengthens ties with Elon Musk’s expanding tech ecosystem.

Rachel Steinberg
Rachel Steinberg
February 19, 2026
AI Could Replace Half of Enterprise Software, Mistral Chief Warns
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AI Could Replace Half of Enterprise Software, Mistral Chief Warns

Rapid “replatforming” toward AI tools fuels investor anxiety while opening a massive market opportunity

Junia Wells
Junia Wells
February 19, 2026
Etsy Shares Surge After $1.2 Billion Depop Sale to eBay
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Etsy Shares Surge After $1.2 Billion Depop Sale to eBay

Divestiture sharpens Etsy’s focus on its core marketplace while boosting eBay’s push into resale fashion

Rachel Steinberg
Rachel Steinberg
February 19, 2026
Zuckerberg Testifies on Teen Safety, Reveals Outreach to Apple’s Tim Cook
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Zuckerberg Testifies on Teen Safety, Reveals Outreach to Apple’s Tim Cook

Meta chief defends platform policies in high-stakes social media trial while highlighting efforts to collaborate on youth wellbeing

Junia Wells
Junia Wells
February 19, 2026
Walmart Earnings Preview Signals a Defining Moment for the Retail Giant
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Walmart Earnings Preview Signals a Defining Moment for the Retail Giant

Investors look beyond holiday results as leadership changes, AI initiatives, and competitive pressure shape the company’s next growth phase

Calder Monroe
Calder Monroe
February 19, 2026
Alibaba launches Qwen3.5 as China’s AI race pivots to autonomous agents
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Alibaba launches Qwen3.5 as China’s AI race pivots to autonomous agents

The new model offers enhanced multimodal and agentic capabilities, supporting 201 languages and compatibility with open-source AI agents, signaling Alibaba’s push to compete with global AI leaders.

David Goldfarb
David Goldfarb
February 18, 2026
Render secures fresh funding as developer demand surges in AI software boom
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Render secures fresh funding as developer demand surges in AI software boom

The cloud platform reaches a $1.5 billion valuation after raising $100 million, riding rapid adoption from millions of developers building AI-driven applications.

David Goldfarb
David Goldfarb
February 18, 2026
Legal battle erupts over removal of Pride flag at Stonewall monument
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Legal battle erupts over removal of Pride flag at Stonewall monument

Civil rights groups argue the decision rewrites history at one of America’s most symbolic LGBTQ landmarks, escalating a broader debate over federal authority and cultural recognition.

Leah Rosenfeld
Leah Rosenfeld
February 18, 2026
Companies Race to Capture China’s Booming Experience-Driven Consumer Market
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Companies Race to Capture China’s Booming Experience-Driven Consumer Market

Surging travel, immersive entertainment, and cultural tourism reshape spending patterns despite a soft retail backdrop

David Goldfarb
David Goldfarb
February 18, 2026
Tesla Expands In-Car AI With Grok Rollout Across the U.K. and Europe
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Tesla Expands In-Car AI With Grok Rollout Across the U.K. and Europe

New chatbot features arrive as the company navigates falling regional sales and intensifying regulatory scrutiny

Junia Wells
Junia Wells
February 18, 2026
Nvidia Deepens India Push With VC Alliances to Back the Next Wave of AI Startups
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Nvidia Deepens India Push With VC Alliances to Back the Next Wave of AI Startups

New partnerships, billions in infrastructure commitments, and sovereign AI ambitions position India as a central pillar in Nvidia’s global strategy

Calder Monroe
Calder Monroe
February 18, 2026
China’s AI Powerhouses Unveil Wave of New Models as Competition With the West Intensifies
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China’s AI Powerhouses Unveil Wave of New Models as Competition With the West Intensifies

From robotics intelligence to next-gen video generators, launches by Alibaba, ByteDance, and others show rapid progress — even as technical and ethical hurdles emerge

Rachel Steinberg
Rachel Steinberg
February 16, 2026
White House Signals Push to Make Big Tech Pay Full Infrastructure Costs of AI Data Centers
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White House Signals Push to Make Big Tech Pay Full Infrastructure Costs of AI Data Centers

Adviser Peter Navarro says companies like Meta may be required to cover electricity, grid resilience, and water expenses as utility bills and political pressure rise

Rachel Steinberg
Rachel Steinberg
February 16, 2026
Free Hotel Breakfast Faces Mounting Pressure Across U.S. Chains
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Free Hotel Breakfast Faces Mounting Pressure Across U.S. Chains

From budget staples to upscale brands, rising costs and shifting traveler habits are forcing hotels to rethink one of hospitality’s most beloved perks

David Goldfarb
David Goldfarb
February 16, 2026
Global Tech Leaders Converge on India for Landmark AI Gathering
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Global Tech Leaders Converge on India for Landmark AI Gathering

Executives from OpenAI, Alphabet and top AI firms head to New Delhi as India positions itself as a pivotal hub for innovation, talent and investment

Calder Monroe
Calder Monroe
February 16, 2026
OpenClaw Founder Joins OpenAI as Company Doubles Down on AI Agents
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OpenClaw Founder Joins OpenAI as Company Doubles Down on AI Agents

Peter Steinberger’s move signals a major push to turn autonomous digital assistants into a core pillar of OpenAI’s product strategy

Rachel Steinberg
Rachel Steinberg
February 16, 2026
TikTok’s U.S. Audience Holds Firm After Ownership Shake-Up
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TikTok’s U.S. Audience Holds Firm After Ownership Shake-Up

User engagement rebounds quickly as data shows fears of a large-scale boycott faded within weeks

Junia Wells
Junia Wells
February 16, 2026
Crypto’s Expanding Role in Global Trafficking Economies
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Crypto’s Expanding Role in Global Trafficking Economies

New blockchain intelligence reveals sharp growth in illicit payment flows, exposing how organized networks are scaling operations across continents

Calder Monroe
Calder Monroe
February 16, 2026
Amazon’s Ring Scraps Flock Safety Integration After Super Bowl AI Ad Sparks Privacy Debate
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Amazon’s Ring Scraps Flock Safety Integration After Super Bowl AI Ad Sparks Privacy Debate

Doorbell maker pulls back from police tech partnership as scrutiny over surveillance, ICE ties and AI-powered features intensifies

Rachel Steinberg
Rachel Steinberg
February 13, 2026
Waymo Taps Gig Workers to Keep Robotaxis Moving
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Waymo Taps Gig Workers to Keep Robotaxis Moving

Alphabet’s self-driving unit is paying DoorDash and roadside contractors to shut vehicle doors left open by riders as it scales into new U.S. cities

Leah Rosenfeld
Leah Rosenfeld
February 13, 2026
Xiaomi’s YU7 Surges to No. 1 in China, Outselling Tesla Model Y by 2 to 1
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Xiaomi’s YU7 Surges to No. 1 in China, Outselling Tesla Model Y by 2 to 1

Smartphone giant’s electric SUV posts nearly 38,000 January deliveries, signaling intensifying competition in the world’s largest EV market

Junia Wells
Junia Wells
February 13, 2026
India Greenlights $40 Billion Defense Expansion With Major Rafale Fighter Jet Deal Ahead of Macron Visit
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India Greenlights $40 Billion Defense Expansion With Major Rafale Fighter Jet Deal Ahead of Macron Visit

New Delhi strengthens airpower with 114 Rafale jets as part of a ₹3.6 trillion modernization push across the armed forces

Calder Monroe
Calder Monroe
February 13, 2026
McDonald’s Tops Earnings Forecasts as Value Deals and Viral Promotions Drive Traffic
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McDonald’s Tops Earnings Forecasts as Value Deals and Viral Promotions Drive Traffic

Same-store sales jump 5.7% as Grinch Meal, Monopoly campaign and discounted combo offers reignite consumer demand

Rachel Steinberg
Rachel Steinberg
February 12, 2026
Ray-Ban Parent EssilorLuxottica Reports AI Smart Glasses Sales Surge Past 7 Million in 2025
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Ray-Ban Parent EssilorLuxottica Reports AI Smart Glasses Sales Surge Past 7 Million in 2025

Meta partnership drives explosive growth as wearable AI devices gain mainstream traction

Leah Rosenfeld
Leah Rosenfeld
February 12, 2026
America’s Largest Auto Retailer Holds Off on Chinese Brands in the U.S.
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America’s Largest Auto Retailer Holds Off on Chinese Brands in the U.S.

Lithia Motors expands partnerships overseas but cites franchise laws, infrastructure costs and ROI concerns at home

Junia Wells
Junia Wells
February 12, 2026
Elon Musk Reshapes xAI After Co-Founder Exits and Landmark SpaceX Merger
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Elon Musk Reshapes xAI After Co-Founder Exits and Landmark SpaceX Merger

Leadership departures follow $1 trillion SpaceX–xAI all-stock deal as Musk pledges faster execution and aggressive hiring

David Goldfarb
David Goldfarb
February 12, 2026
Instagram CEO Rejects ‘Addiction’ Label, Compares Heavy Use to Binge-Watching TV in Court
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Instagram CEO Rejects ‘Addiction’ Label, Compares Heavy Use to Binge-Watching TV in Court

Adam Mosseri testifies in Los Angeles trial examining whether Meta and other platforms harmed teen mental health through product design

Calder Monroe
Calder Monroe
February 12, 2026
Cisco Shares Slide 7% as Lukewarm Outlook Overshadows Earnings Beat
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Cisco Shares Slide 7% as Lukewarm Outlook Overshadows Earnings Beat

Strong Q2 revenue growth and rising AI orders fail to impress investors amid cautious near-term guidance

David Goldfarb
David Goldfarb
February 12, 2026
Dubai Port Chief Drawn Into Newly Unsealed Epstein Email Disclosure
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Dubai Port Chief Drawn Into Newly Unsealed Epstein Email Disclosure

Justice Department documents name Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem in 2009 exchange as scrutiny intensifies over years of contact with the late financier

Rachel Steinberg
Rachel Steinberg
February 12, 2026
Estée Lauder Sues Walmart Over Alleged Sale of Counterfeit Beauty Products
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Estée Lauder Sues Walmart Over Alleged Sale of Counterfeit Beauty Products

Luxury cosmetics giant claims Walmart facilitated fake Le Labo, La Mer, Clinique and Tom Ford items on its marketplace

Calder Monroe
Calder Monroe
February 11, 2026
FDA Declines to Begin Review of Moderna’s Experimental mRNA Flu Vaccine
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FDA Declines to Begin Review of Moderna’s Experimental mRNA Flu Vaccine

Regulatory setback raises questions about trial design standards as Moderna pushes ahead with plans for a next-generation influenza and Covid combination shot

Junia Wells
Junia Wells
February 11, 2026
Amazon Secures Green Light for 4,500 More Project Leo Satellites
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Amazon Secures Green Light for 4,500 More Project Leo Satellites

FCC approval expands Amazon’s low Earth orbit network to nearly 7,700 satellites as it intensifies competition with SpaceX’s Starlink

David Goldfarb
David Goldfarb
February 11, 2026
Hong Kong Advances Stablecoin Licensing Despite Mainland China’s Crypto Ban
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Hong Kong Advances Stablecoin Licensing Despite Mainland China’s Crypto Ban

City prepares to approve first issuers under strict oversight, positioning itself as a regulated digital asset hub while Beijing maintains firm opposition

Leah Rosenfeld
Leah Rosenfeld
February 11, 2026
Leadership Shake-Up at xAI as Another Co-Founder Steps Down
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Leadership Shake-Up at xAI as Another Co-Founder Steps Down

Jimmy Ba exits days after Tony Wu, intensifying questions around governance, IPO plans, and regulatory scrutiny

David Goldfarb
David Goldfarb
February 11, 2026
Salesforce Staff Urge Marc Benioff to Halt ICE Engagements Amid Growing Internal Backlash
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Salesforce Staff Urge Marc Benioff to Halt ICE Engagements Amid Growing Internal Backlash

More than 1,400 employees demand transparency, cancellation of federal AI proposals, and a public stance on immigration enforcement practices

Calder Monroe
Calder Monroe
February 11, 2026
Databricks Secures $5 Billion Raise, Cementing Its Place Among the World’s Most Valuable Private Tech Firms
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Databricks Secures $5 Billion Raise, Cementing Its Place Among the World’s Most Valuable Private Tech Firms

Data and AI powerhouse hits $134 billion valuation as revenue surges and IPO ambitions remain firmly on the table

Junia Wells
Junia Wells
February 10, 2026
Alphabet Flags New AI Risks as It Raises Debt to Power Massive Infrastructure Expansion
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Alphabet Flags New AI Risks as It Raises Debt to Power Massive Infrastructure Expansion

Google parent warns of pressure on ads, excess capacity, and long-term liabilities while lining up a multibillion-dollar bond sale to fund AI growth

Rachel Steinberg
Rachel Steinberg
February 10, 2026
MrBeast Expands Beyond Media With Acquisition of Youth Fintech App Step
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MrBeast Expands Beyond Media With Acquisition of Youth Fintech App Step

Beast Industries enters financial services as it targets millions of teens and young adults with money management and credit-building tools

Rachel Steinberg
Rachel Steinberg
February 10, 2026
Taiwan Rejects US Push to Shift 40% of Chip Production, Calls Target Unrealistic
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Taiwan Rejects US Push to Shift 40% of Chip Production, Calls Target Unrealistic

Taipei says decades-old semiconductor ecosystem cannot be uprooted despite growing US pressure to onshore supply chains

David Goldfarb
David Goldfarb
February 10, 2026
Gen Z Turns Back the Clock to 2016 Driving Nostalgia-Fueled Retail Revival
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Gen Z Turns Back the Clock to 2016 Driving Nostalgia-Fueled Retail Revival

Brands that defined the mid-2010s like Abercrombie & Fitch, Urban Outfitters, and Kylie Cosmetics could see renewed popularity as young consumers seek familiarity amid economic uncertainty

Rachel Steinberg
Rachel Steinberg
February 9, 2026
Google Employees Demand Company Cut Ties With ICE and Border Agencies
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Google Employees Demand Company Cut Ties With ICE and Border Agencies

More than 900 workers urge transparency, divestment, and stronger protections amid growing backlash over immigration enforcement partnerships

Rachel Steinberg
Rachel Steinberg
February 9, 2026
Hims & Hers Halts Copycat Weight-Loss Pill Amid Legal Pressure
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Hims & Hers Halts Copycat Weight-Loss Pill Amid Legal Pressure

Telehealth firm backs down after FDA and Novo Nordisk signal enforcement action ahead of Super Bowl ad debut

Junia Wells
Junia Wells
February 9, 2026
Luckin Coffee Enters the Premium Arena With Flagship Store as Starbucks Retreats in China
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Luckin Coffee Enters the Premium Arena With Flagship Store as Starbucks Retreats in China

China’s largest coffee chain moves beyond budget brews with a high-end flagship in Shenzhen, intensifying competition as Starbucks reshapes its China strategy

Rachel Steinberg
Rachel Steinberg
February 9, 2026
Jimmy Lai Handed 20-Year Prison Term in Landmark Hong Kong National Security Case
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Jimmy Lai Handed 20-Year Prison Term in Landmark Hong Kong National Security Case

Sentence against media tycoon and pro-democracy figure marks the harshest punishment yet under the city’s security law, drawing global condemnation and diplomatic pressure

Leah Rosenfeld
Leah Rosenfeld
February 9, 2026
AI Shockwaves Rattle the $3 Trillion Private Credit Market
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AI Shockwaves Rattle the $3 Trillion Private Credit Market

Rising artificial intelligence disruption is putting software-heavy private credit portfolios under renewed stress, reviving fears around defaults, leverage, and hidden risks

David Goldfarb
David Goldfarb
February 9, 2026
Amazon Doubles Down on AI With $200 Billion Investment Push as CEO Bets Big on Cloud Returns
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Amazon Doubles Down on AI With $200 Billion Investment Push as CEO Bets Big on Cloud Returns

Andy Jassy defends record-breaking capital spending, pointing to surging AWS demand, rapid capacity expansion, and long-term gains from artificial intelligence

Rachel Steinberg
Rachel Steinberg
February 6, 2026
Tesla Holds Its Ground in China’s Crowded EV Market Despite Slowing Industry Momentum
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Tesla Holds Its Ground in China’s Crowded EV Market Despite Slowing Industry Momentum

Shanghai factory shipments rise 9% in January, but price wars, fading subsidies, and new regulations tighten pressure on the U.S. automaker

David Goldfarb
David Goldfarb
February 6, 2026
Alphabet Sets a New Benchmark for AI Infrastructure Investment With Massive 2026 Spending Plan
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Alphabet Sets a New Benchmark for AI Infrastructure Investment With Massive 2026 Spending Plan

Google’s parent forecasts up to $185 billion in capital expenditures as it races to expand compute power, data centers, and cloud capacity

Leah Rosenfeld
Leah Rosenfeld
February 5, 2026
Sony Delivers Strong Profit Beat in December Quarter and Raises Full-Year Forecast
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Sony Delivers Strong Profit Beat in December Quarter and Raises Full-Year Forecast

Operating income jumps 22% as currency tailwinds and growth in music and imaging offset weaker PlayStation hardware sales and rising memory chip costs

Rachel Steinberg
Rachel Steinberg
February 5, 2026
Paul Weiss Leadership Shake-Up as Chairman Brad Karp Steps Down Following Epstein Email Fallout
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Paul Weiss Leadership Shake-Up as Chairman Brad Karp Steps Down Following Epstein Email Fallout

Veteran dealmaker exits top role after DOJ document release; corporate chief Scott Barshay takes over as firm seeks stability amid reputational scrutiny

Rachel Steinberg
Rachel Steinberg
February 5, 2026
China’s EV Momentum Stalls as BYD Records Its Weakest Monthly Sales in Nearly Two Years
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China’s EV Momentum Stalls as BYD Records Its Weakest Monthly Sales in Nearly Two Years

January delivery dip raises fresh concerns over domestic demand, subsidy rollbacks, and intensifying competition in the world’s largest electric vehicle market

Calder Monroe
Calder Monroe
February 5, 2026
Apple Integrates AI Agents from OpenAI and Anthropic into Xcode to Accelerate Coding
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Apple Integrates AI Agents from OpenAI and Anthropic into Xcode to Accelerate Coding

Developer platform gains support for agentic coding, allowing AI to independently build, test, and troubleshoot iPhone apps

David Goldfarb
David Goldfarb
February 4, 2026
Microsoft Elevates Top Sales Executives as It Doubles Down on AI-Led Growth
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Microsoft Elevates Top Sales Executives as It Doubles Down on AI-Led Growth

Four senior commercial leaders are promoted to executive vice president as the tech giant reshapes its sales organization to accelerate cloud and generative AI adoption

Calder Monroe
Calder Monroe
February 4, 2026
KKR and Singtel Seal $5.1 Billion Buyout to Take Full Control of STT GDC
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KKR and Singtel Seal $5.1 Billion Buyout to Take Full Control of STT GDC

Deal values the global data center operator at S$13.8 billion as AI-driven infrastructure demand fuels record investment across the sector

Leah Rosenfeld
Leah Rosenfeld
February 4, 2026
Pinterest CEO Draws Hard Line as Engineers Are Fired Over Layoff-Tracking Tool
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Pinterest CEO Draws Hard Line as Engineers Are Fired Over Layoff-Tracking Tool

Bill Ready says internal scripts crossed company policy, as Pinterest cuts up to 15% of staff and pivots resources toward artificial intelligence

Junia Wells
Junia Wells
February 4, 2026
SpaceX Surges Toward Tesla in Value as Musk Reshapes His Empire With xAI Deal
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SpaceX Surges Toward Tesla in Value as Musk Reshapes His Empire With xAI Deal

After absorbing xAI, SpaceX’s valuation jumps to $1.25 trillion, overtaking Tesla as Elon Musk’s largest source of wealth on paper

David Goldfarb
David Goldfarb
February 4, 2026
Chinese Crypto Crime Networks Laundered $16 Billion in 2025
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Chinese Crypto Crime Networks Laundered $16 Billion in 2025

Telegram-based hubs and Southeast Asia serve as key channels for sophisticated digital money laundering operations

Leah Rosenfeld
Leah Rosenfeld
February 3, 2026
Palantir CEO Says ICE Critics Should Back His Technology, Arguing It Protects Civil Liberties
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Palantir CEO Says ICE Critics Should Back His Technology, Arguing It Protects Civil Liberties

Alex Karp claims Palantir’s platforms enforce constitutional safeguards while powering federal agencies with AI-driven intelligence

Junia Wells
Junia Wells
February 3, 2026
Waymo Secures $16 Billion Mega Funding Round to Accelerate Global Robotaxi Expansion
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Waymo Secures $16 Billion Mega Funding Round to Accelerate Global Robotaxi Expansion

Alphabet’s autonomous driving unit doubles its valuation to $126 billion as it gears up for rapid U.S. and international growth

Calder Monroe
Calder Monroe
February 3, 2026
Musk Ties xAI to SpaceX in High-Stakes Bet to Fund AI Ambitions as Orbital Data Centers Remain Distant
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Musk Ties xAI to SpaceX in High-Stakes Bet to Fund AI Ambitions as Orbital Data Centers Remain Distant

Space venture’s potential $1.5 trillion IPO emerges as xAI’s financial lifeline, while space-based computing stays years away

Leah Rosenfeld
Leah Rosenfeld
February 3, 2026
SoftBank’s Saimemory Joins Forces With Intel to Build Next-Generation AI Memory
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SoftBank’s Saimemory Joins Forces With Intel to Build Next-Generation AI Memory

New Z-Angle Memory initiative targets faster, greener DRAM as AI demand accelerates, with prototypes due in 2028 and commercialization planned for 2029

David Goldfarb
David Goldfarb
February 3, 2026
EV Pullback Shakes Southern Factories and Jobs, Forcing Industry to Pivot
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EV Pullback Shakes Southern Factories and Jobs, Forcing Industry to Pivot

Automakers and Suppliers Reassess $200 Billion in Southern EV Investments as Sales Slump and Federal Incentives Fade

Leah Rosenfeld
Leah Rosenfeld
February 2, 2026
Amazon’s “Melania” Shatters Expectations With $7 Million Opening Weekend
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Amazon’s “Melania” Shatters Expectations With $7 Million Opening Weekend

Documentary Becomes the Biggest Non-Music Debut in Over 10 Years as Amazon Bets Big on Theatrical and Streaming Success

Leah Rosenfeld
Leah Rosenfeld
February 2, 2026
Lawmakers Push Back as DOJ Releases Only Half of Epstein Files
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Lawmakers Push Back as DOJ Releases Only Half of Epstein Files

Rep. Ro Khanna Warns of Possible Impeachment or Contempt if Remaining Records Are Not Made Public

David Goldfarb
David Goldfarb
February 2, 2026
UAE National Security Adviser Quietly Acquires Major Stake in Trump-Linked Crypto Firm
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UAE National Security Adviser Quietly Acquires Major Stake in Trump-Linked Crypto Firm

Secret $500 Million Investment Tied to AI Chip Approval Sparks Political Scrutiny in Washington

Calder Monroe
Calder Monroe
February 2, 2026
Chinese Crypto Crime Networks Shifted Over $16 Billion in 2025 as Global Enforcement Struggled to Keep Pace
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Chinese Crypto Crime Networks Shifted Over $16 Billion in 2025 as Global Enforcement Struggled to Keep Pace

Telegram hubs, stablecoins, and Southeast Asian operations fuel one of the largest underground financial ecosystems in the digital asset era

David Goldfarb
David Goldfarb
February 2, 2026
Amazon in Advanced Talks to Pour Up to $50 Billion Into OpenAI
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Amazon in Advanced Talks to Pour Up to $50 Billion Into OpenAI

Direct negotiations between Andy Jassy and Sam Altman could anchor a massive $100 billion funding round, reshaping the AI landscape and intensifying competition with Anthropic, Microsoft, and Nvidia.

Calder Monroe
Calder Monroe
January 30, 2026
OpenAI Plans Major Model Sunset in ChatGPT; GPT-4o and Other Versions to Be Phased Out Next Month
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OpenAI Plans Major Model Sunset in ChatGPT; GPT-4o and Other Versions to Be Phased Out Next Month

As usage shifts toward newer AI engines like GPT-5.2, OpenAI will retire multiple legacy models in ChatGPT to streamline performance and accelerate future development.

David Goldfarb
David Goldfarb
January 30, 2026
Tesla Unveils $20 Billion Investment Blitz as Musk Signals Radical Shift Beyond Electric Cars
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Tesla Unveils $20 Billion Investment Blitz as Musk Signals Radical Shift Beyond Electric Cars

With EV sales slipping and robotics, AI, and driverless tech taking center stage, Elon Musk accelerates Tesla’s transformation, marking what analysts call the end of the company’s traditional auto era.

Calder Monroe
Calder Monroe
January 30, 2026
Apple Faces Chip Bottleneck as iPhone Demand Soars and Memory Costs Climb
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Apple Faces Chip Bottleneck as iPhone Demand Soars and Memory Costs Climb

Record quarterly results mask supply constraints, with Apple warning that limited access to advanced chips and rising memory prices could cap near-term growth despite strong global demand.

Junia Wells
Junia Wells
January 30, 2026
Deutsche Bank Surpasses Profit Forecasts in Strong Q4 Performance
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Deutsche Bank Surpasses Profit Forecasts in Strong Q4 Performance

Fourth-quarter net income rises to €1.3 billion as revenues beat analyst estimates, despite regulatory scrutiny

Rachel Steinberg
Rachel Steinberg
January 29, 2026
China and the UK Move to Rebuild Ties After Years of Tension
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China and the UK Move to Rebuild Ties After Years of Tension

President Xi signals openness to a long-term strategic partnership as Prime Minister Keir Starmer launches the first UK leader visit to China in eight years

Leah Rosenfeld
Leah Rosenfeld
January 29, 2026
Tesla Commits $2 Billion to xAI as Elon Musk Deepens His Bet on Artificial Intelligence
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Tesla Commits $2 Billion to xAI as Elon Musk Deepens His Bet on Artificial Intelligence

The automaker joins a massive $20 billion funding round for Grok creator xAI, signaling tighter integration between Tesla and Musk’s fast-growing AI ambitions

David Goldfarb
David Goldfarb
January 29, 2026
Home Depot Restructures Workforce and Ends Hybrid Work as Sales Slow
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Home Depot Restructures Workforce and Ends Hybrid Work as Sales Slow

Retail giant cuts 800 corporate roles and mandates full return to office in bid to accelerate decision-making and reconnect with customers

Rachel Steinberg
Rachel Steinberg
January 29, 2026
Tesla Retires Model S and X as Musk Shifts Fremont Factory Toward Optimus Robot Production
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Tesla Retires Model S and X as Musk Shifts Fremont Factory Toward Optimus Robot Production

Elon Musk signals a major strategic pivot, ending Tesla’s oldest vehicle lines to make room for humanoid robots, even as the company reports its first ever annual sales decline.

Leah Rosenfeld
Leah Rosenfeld
January 29, 2026
Wall Street Backs Zuckerberg’s AI Bet as Meta Accelerates Spending Toward “Personal Super Intelligence”
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Wall Street Backs Zuckerberg’s AI Bet as Meta Accelerates Spending Toward “Personal Super Intelligence”

Strong ad revenues and upbeat earnings give Meta the confidence to nearly double AI investment, even as questions linger over when new products will pay off.

Junia Wells
Junia Wells
January 29, 2026
SK Hynix Surpasses Samsung in Annual Profit for the First Time as AI Memory Demand Reshapes Korea’s Chip Industry
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SK Hynix Surpasses Samsung in Annual Profit for the First Time as AI Memory Demand Reshapes Korea’s Chip Industry

AI’s explosive growth propels SK Hynix to a historic profit lead, signaling a major shift in the global memory semiconductor landscape.

Calder Monroe
Calder Monroe
January 29, 2026
Anthropic CEO Warns AI Could Trigger ‘Unusually Painful’ Job Market Disruption
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Anthropic CEO Warns AI Could Trigger ‘Unusually Painful’ Job Market Disruption

Dario Amodei cautions that AI’s rapid expansion may affect multiple industries simultaneously, calling for urgent policy action to mitigate economic shock

Rachel Steinberg
Rachel Steinberg
January 29, 2026
LVMH Tops Q4 Forecasts as China Demand Reignites Global Luxury Growth
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LVMH Tops Q4 Forecasts as China Demand Reignites Global Luxury Growth

Europe’s largest luxury group delivers stronger-than-expected revenue, signaling early recovery in Asia while executives caution that 2026 remains uncertain

Leah Rosenfeld
Leah Rosenfeld
January 28, 2026
Anthropic Secures Massive New Funding Round Exceeding $10 Billion as Valuation Climbs to $350 Billion
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Anthropic Secures Massive New Funding Round Exceeding $10 Billion as Valuation Climbs to $350 Billion

Oversubscribed raise backed by Coatue and GIC could grow further if Microsoft and Nvidia join, underscoring surging investor demand for top-tier AI companies

Junia Wells
Junia Wells
January 28, 2026
AppLovin Pushes Back Against Short Seller, Calls CapitalWatch Report “Defamatory” and Demands Immediate Retraction
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AppLovin Pushes Back Against Short Seller, Calls CapitalWatch Report “Defamatory” and Demands Immediate Retraction

Ad-tech giant sends cease-and-desist letter after a 35-page short-seller report alleges criminal ties, reigniting scrutiny already fueled by multiple bearish research firms

David Goldfarb
David Goldfarb
January 28, 2026
Amazon Signals Fresh Round of Layoffs After Internal Email Reveals AWS Restructuring
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Amazon Signals Fresh Round of Layoffs After Internal Email Reveals AWS Restructuring

Accidental staff notice points to organizational changes in Amazon Web Services as company prepares broader corporate job cuts

Junia Wells
Junia Wells
January 28, 2026
China’s AI Surge Accelerates as Alibaba, Baidu, and Moonshot Race to Challenge U.S. Tech Giants
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China’s AI Surge Accelerates as Alibaba, Baidu, and Moonshot Race to Challenge U.S. Tech Giants

One year after DeepSeek shook global markets, Chinese AI companies double down on rapid model launches, open-source strategies, and ecosystem-driven growth

David Goldfarb
David Goldfarb
January 28, 2026
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer Leads Major Business Delegation to China in High-Stakes Economic Reset
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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer Leads Major Business Delegation to China in High-Stakes Economic Reset

Nearly 60 British companies and institutions join landmark visit as London seeks to revive trade ties with Beijing after eight years

Calder Monroe
Calder Monroe
January 28, 2026
Nike to Slash 775 U.S. Distribution Jobs as Automation Push Intensifies
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Nike to Slash 775 U.S. Distribution Jobs as Automation Push Intensifies

Layoffs target Tennessee and Mississippi centers as company seeks higher efficiency and long-term profitability

Leah Rosenfeld
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January 28, 2026
USA Rare Earth Secures $1.6 Billion U.S. Government Backing to Strengthen Domestic Rare Earth Supply Chain
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USA Rare Earth Secures $1.6 Billion U.S. Government Backing to Strengthen Domestic Rare Earth Supply Chain

Federal funding and equity stake aim to reduce reliance on China as company ramps up mining and magnet production projects

Rachel Steinberg
Rachel Steinberg
January 27, 2026
Microsoft Secures Green Light for 15 New Data Centers in Wisconsin, Transforming Former Foxconn Site Into AI Hub
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Microsoft Secures Green Light for 15 New Data Centers in Wisconsin, Transforming Former Foxconn Site Into AI Hub

Mount Pleasant approves massive expansion worth over $13 billion as Microsoft accelerates its race to build AI infrastructure powered by Nvidia chips

Calder Monroe
Calder Monroe
January 27, 2026
Meta Prepares Paid Plans for Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp as It Pushes Deeper Into AI
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Meta Prepares Paid Plans for Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp as It Pushes Deeper Into AI

New subscriptions aim to unlock advanced features, creative tools, and powerful AI agents, marking a major shift in how Meta monetizes its social platforms

Junia Wells
Junia Wells
January 27, 2026
Nvidia Board Member Persis Drell Steps Down After 10 Years Holding $26 Million in Stock
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Nvidia Board Member Persis Drell Steps Down After 10 Years Holding $26 Million in Stock

Veteran engineer and Stanford professor resigns from Nvidia board to pursue new professional ventures as company continues its AI-driven growth trajectory.

David Goldfarb
David Goldfarb
January 26, 2026
Global CEOs Push Back Hard Against the Green Backlash at Davos
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Global CEOs Push Back Hard Against the Green Backlash at Davos

From insurers to mining giants, business leaders deliver blunt warnings as political support for climate action wavers and companies face growing pressure to slow their energy transitions.

Junia Wells
Junia Wells
January 26, 2026
Auto Industry Braces for a Turbulent 2026 as Executives Prepare for Higher Costs and Softer Demand
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Auto Industry Braces for a Turbulent 2026 as Executives Prepare for Higher Costs and Softer Demand

After years of supply shocks and rapid change, automakers now face an affordability crunch, slowing sales, and uncertain trade policy, forcing leaders to plan defensively while hoping for a rebound.

Rachel Steinberg
Rachel Steinberg
January 26, 2026
Minnesota Corporate Leaders Urge Calm After Fatal Federal Shooting Sparks Statewide Tensions
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Minnesota Corporate Leaders Urge Calm After Fatal Federal Shooting Sparks Statewide Tensions

Executives from UnitedHealth, Target, 3M, and Cargill call for unity and cooperation as immigration enforcement escalates and business confidence faces new pressure

Rachel Steinberg
Rachel Steinberg
January 26, 2026
Microsoft Scrambles to Restore Outlook After Widespread Email Disruptions
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Microsoft Scrambles to Restore Outlook After Widespread Email Disruptions

Midday service issues disrupt email, Teams, and OneDrive as Microsoft works to stabilize core Microsoft 365 infrastructure

Leah Rosenfeld
Leah Rosenfeld
January 23, 2026
Capital One Strikes $5.15 Billion Deal for Brex in Major Fintech Consolidation Move
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Capital One Strikes $5.15 Billion Deal for Brex in Major Fintech Consolidation Move

The acquisition halves Brex’s peak valuation and underscores how large banks are reshaping business payments amid a tougher fintech landscape

Junia Wells
Junia Wells
January 23, 2026
Tesla Begins Unsupervised Robotaxi Rides in Austin as Musk Pushes Autonomous Vision
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Tesla Begins Unsupervised Robotaxi Rides in Austin as Musk Pushes Autonomous Vision

Select vehicles now operate without human safety supervisors, marking a cautious but symbolic step toward Tesla’s long-promised driverless ride-hailing network

David Goldfarb
David Goldfarb
January 23, 2026
TikTok Restructures U.S. Operations With New Joint Venture
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TikTok Restructures U.S. Operations With New Joint Venture

Adam Presser takes the helm as American investors gain control amid national security scrutiny

Leah Rosenfeld
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January 23, 2026
Netflix’s Ad-Supported Strategy Gains Traction as Revenue Growth Accelerates
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Netflix’s Ad-Supported Strategy Gains Traction as Revenue Growth Accelerates

Cheaper subscription tier and advertising push contribute to record subscriber numbers and rising profits

Junia Wells
Junia Wells
January 22, 2026
Meta Expands Threads Monetization With Global Ad Rollout
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Meta Expands Threads Monetization With Global Ad Rollout

Fast growing X rival opens a new revenue engine as advertisers gain access to over 400 million users

Calder Monroe
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Blue Origin Enters Satellite Internet Race With Ambitious TeraWave Network
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Blue Origin Enters Satellite Internet Race With Ambitious TeraWave Network

Jeff Bezos-backed space company plans 5,408-satellite constellation to challenge Starlink and Amazon’s own Leo service

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Junia Wells
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