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Trump’s $100K H-1B Visa Fee: What It Means for Tech, Finance, and Skilled Workers

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WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump has announced a dramatic change to the H-1B visa program, raising the fee for employers to $100,000 per application, a steep increase from the previous $2,000–$5,000 range. The new policy, effective immediately, requires companies to provide payment proof before filing an H-1B petition. Petitions will remain restricted for 12 months […]

Big Tech Soars: Google Antitrust Win, Apple Boost & $10B AI Deals Drive Market Value to $21 Trillion

Uber taps AI firm Wayve to pilot fully driverless rides in the UK

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Uber Technologies Inc. (NYSE: UBER) has announced a strategic partnership with UK-based AI startup Wayve to launch public-road trials of Level 4 (L4) fully autonomous vehicles in London. This collaboration marks the UK’s largest pilot of autonomous vehicles to date and represents a significant step forward in Uber’s global autonomous mobility strategy. What Is Level […]

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IBM Shares Slide as Software Revenue Falls Short Despite Strong Earnings and Cloud Growth

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IBM’s stock dropped by up to 6% in after-hours trading on Wednesday, following the release of its second-quarter earnings report. While the tech giant exceeded analysts’ expectations for both earnings and total revenue, a shortfall in software sales led to investor concern. The company reported adjusted earnings of $2.80 per share, outperforming the expected $2.64. […]

Trump Meets Nvidia CEO After $4 Trillion Milestone Amid AI Chip Export Tensions

Gold Price Nears $3,830 as U.S. Shutdown Risks and Geopolitical Tensions Drive Safe-Haven Rush

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Gold surged nearly 2% on Monday, climbing close to all-time highs as investors sought safety amid growing concerns over a potential U.S. government shutdown and rising geopolitical risks. At the time of writing, XAU/USD trades at $3,827, just shy of the session peak of $3,833. Treasury Yields Slide, Boosting Gold The precious metal pushed past […]

Tesla’s New Lawsuit Barrier Sparks Backlash from New York State Officials

How Huawei Rose from Telecom Player to China’s AI Powerhouse

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Despite years of U.S. restrictions, Huawei has transformed itself from a telecom hardware supplier into a leading force in China’s AI ecosystem. Once sidelined by trade bans, the Shenzhen-based company now competes head-on with global heavyweights—including Nvidia—by deploying cutting-edge semiconductors, industrial AI products, and full-stack infrastructure. Paul Triolo, the China lead at the DGA‑Albright Stonebridge […]

Nvidia CEO Plays Diplomatic Balancing Act, Says China Doesn’t Rely on U.S. AI Chips for Military

Google Cuts 35% of Small-Team Managers as Efficiency Drive Reshapes Workforce

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Google has significantly reduced its management layers, trimming over one-third of managers who were overseeing small teams, as part of its broader push for efficiency and streamlined operations. Brian Welle, Vice President of People Analytics and Performance, shared in an all-hands meeting that the company now has 35% fewer managers with smaller reporting teams compared […]

Varun Mohan Joins Google as Tech Giant Inks $2.4B AI Deal with Windsurf

Jeff Bezos Appoints Ex-Amazon Alexa Chief to Lead $10B Climate Initiative

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Jeff Bezos has named longtime Amazon executive Tom Taylor as the new President and CEO of the $10 billion Bezos Earth Fund, a major philanthropic effort focused on tackling climate change and preserving biodiversity. Taylor, who spent over two decades at Amazon and previously led its Alexa voice assistant division and third-party seller services, shared […]

Super Micro Plans Major Expansion in Europe to Meet Soaring AI Server Demand

India’s $18 Billion Bet on Semiconductors: Can It Build the Next Global Chip Powerhouse?

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NEW DELHI — India has set its sights on becoming a major player in the global semiconductor industry, pledging investments worth 1.6 trillion rupees ($18.2 billion) to build a full-fledged chip ecosystem. The push comes as nations worldwide race toward semiconductor self-reliance, following U.S. restrictions on advanced chip exports to China in 2022. For India, […]

Microsoft Cuts 9,000 Jobs in Major Restructuring Push to Stay Agile

Trump’s Rare Earths Power Play: U.S. Stakes in Canadian Miners Spark Ethical and Market Shockwaves

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The U.S. stock market suffered its steepest drop in six months on Friday, with the S&P 500 sliding nearly 3% after former President Donald Trump threatened major new tariffs on Chinese goods over Beijing’s grip on the global rare earths market. China recently expanded its export controls on rare-earth elements, adding tungsten, tellurium, bismuth, indium, […]

Bitcoin Soars as Trump Greenlights Crypto Access in 401(k) Retirement Plans

Alibaba Unveils $660 AI Glasses to Challenge Meta and Launches Its Own ChatGPT Rival

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Alibaba has officially entered the smart wearable race with the launch of its Quark AI Glasses and a new ChatGPT-style chatbot, signaling its strongest consumer-focused AI push yet. The tech giant announced that pre-orders for the Quark AI Glasses will begin on October 24 via Tmall, its flagship e-commerce platform. The initial pre-sale price is […]

Alibaba Stock Soars 19% as Cloud Unit Growth and New AI Chip Plans Boost Investor Confidence