Former White House trade advisor Peter Navarro has sharply criticized Apple CEO Tim Cook, accusing him of dragging his feet in reducing Apple’s manufacturing reliance on China. “Since the first Trump administration, Cook has repeatedly asked for more time to relocate Apple’s factories from China,” Navarro said during a recent interview. “It’s become Silicon Valley’s […]
Gemini, the cryptocurrency exchange founded by Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, has secured a major boost from Nasdaq just days before its highly anticipated initial public offering. The global stock exchange operator is investing $50 million in Gemini as part of a strategic partnership that will enable Nasdaq to integrate the exchange’s custodial services for its […]
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman believes the term “artificial general intelligence” (AGI) is losing its value as the AI industry evolves at an unprecedented pace, making it increasingly difficult to define. AGI is often described as an AI system capable of performing any intellectual task that a human can do. For years, OpenAI has aimed to […]
Super Micro Computer Inc. saw its shares drop over 6% on Thursday after releasing weaker-than-expected preliminary results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2026. The AI server manufacturer announced it anticipates revenue of around $5 billion for the quarter, falling short of its earlier guidance range of $6 billion to $7 billion. The shortfall, […]
HONG KONG — Bill Winters, the CEO of Standard Chartered, envisions a future where blockchain technology underpins almost every financial transaction worldwide, as adoption of digital assets within mainstream banking continues to accelerate. Speaking at Hong Kong FinTech Week, Winters shared his conviction that “virtually all transactions will eventually be settled on blockchains” and that […]
Spotify’s stock took a sharp 11% dive on Tuesday — marking its worst trading day since July 2023 — after the music-streaming giant missed analysts’ revenue forecasts and offered weaker-than-expected guidance for the upcoming quarter. The company posted a Q2 loss of €86 million, or €0.42 per share, falling short of market expectations which anticipated […]
Alibaba’s Hong Kong-listed shares skyrocketed over 19% on Monday, marking their highest level since March, after strong momentum from its cloud computing business and reports of progress on a new AI chip. The rally follows a nearly 13% surge in Alibaba’s U.S.-listed shares last Friday after its earnings release. For the June quarter, the Chinese […]
Gold’s safe-haven appeal briefly dimmed after the U.S. and China agreed to a 90-day pause in their trade conflict, but one market strategist believes the precious metal is far from losing its shine. Heightened geopolitical tensions, economic uncertainty, and concerns over monetary policy could keep gold in demand, even if trade disputes ease. Nitesh Shah, […]
After U.S. President Donald Trump announced his approval of a deal that could keep TikTok operating in the United States, Beijing’s response has been strikingly muted. Despite the app’s global popularity and political weight, Chinese state media and online discussions have offered little commentary, signaling the government’s cautious stance as it ultimately holds the power […]
Microsoft’s Outlook email service experienced a major disruption this week, with users across the globe facing hours of downtime on Wednesday and Thursday. The issue began around 6:20 p.m. ET on Wednesday, affecting Outlook.com as well as its mobile and desktop applications. Users flooded social media with complaints, sharing error messages and screenshots showing “something […]