Ex-OpenAI's Zack Kass says rigid hierarchies slow Chinese firms' AI adoption vs US. While consumers embrace tech like OpenClaw, enterprise lag remains.
OPEC+ agreed to boost May output by 206,000 bpd. The move is largely symbolic while the Strait of Hormuz remains closed, but signals future supply readiness.
United raised checked bag fees by $10 to $45–$50 as jet fuel costs double. The hike follows JetBlue as airlines struggle with expenses driven by the Iran war.
Private flight costs rose 20% as fuel hits $4.65/gallon amid the Iran war. Surcharges are climbing, yet airport delays keep demand for charter travel high.
Five EU nations urged a bloc-wide windfall tax on energy firms as Iran war prices spike. The move aims to combat rising inflation and protect households
Microsoft hit bold March quarter targets for its Copilot AI after revamping its sales strategy. The boost follows a 23% stock dip and concerns over low adoption.
India made its first Iranian oil purchase in seven years after the U.S. eased sanctions. The deal secures crude supplies amid war-driven Middle East disruptions.
Trump vowed to strike Iran's infrastructure if the Strait of Hormuz isn't opened by Tuesday. He also confirmed the rescue of the final US airman shot down.
Amazon is in talks to buy Globalstar for $9B to rival SpaceX's Starlink. Globalstar shares rose 24%, though Apple's 20% stake remains a complicating factor.
Republicans reached a deal to end the record-long partial shutdown. The plan funds DHS via two packages, aiming to restore airport security and ICE operations.
Visa launched AI tools for merchants and banks to automate disputes and cut costs. In 2025, cases hit a record 106 million, a 35% increase since 2019.
Ryanair warns the UK is vulnerable to fuel shortages due to its reliance on Kuwait amid the Iran war. Summer flight cancellations are possible if supply drops.
Jenny Lim was charged for misleading Dell about server end-users. She allegedly conspired with two others in a case involving Aperia International.
GM and Toyota reported lower Q1 sales due to high interest rates and fuel costs. Total US sales fell 5.3%, but demand for hybrids and SUVs remains resilient.
India is leveraging an LPG crisis from the Iran war to expand piped gas networks. The move aims to cut reliance on costly imports and reduce government fuel subsidies.
Australian vacancies rose 2.7% in the February quarter to 337,900, hitting a one-year high. Strong retail and construction gains signal a robust labor market.
SpaceX taps 21 banks for a June IPO at a $1.75T valuation. Morgan Stanley and Goldman lead the fleet.
Large Japanese manufacturers hit a 4-year optimism high of 17, defying the shadow of the Iran war.
OpenAI achieved a $852B valuation after closing a record $122B funding round, backed by Nvidia and SoftBank.
Bill Yuen, a manager at the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in London, denied running a shadow spy network during his UK national security trial.
Trump announced a US withdrawal from Iran within 2 to 3 weeks, declaring nuclear goals achieved despite Pentagon warnings of remaining missile threats.
Mastercard launched its first agentic transaction in Hong Kong. An AI agent successfully booked and paid for an airport ride via hoppa, partnering with HSBC and DBS.
Beyond Meat missed Q4 sales with down 20% and a $69M EBITDA loss. High prices and low demand continue to hurt the brand, which also delayed its annual report due to accounting weaknesses.
Oracle is cutting thousands of jobs for a $2.1B AI shift. Washington loses 491 roles. Shares rose 5% on the cost reset.