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The Nasdaq’s worst week since April, 3 trades, and earnings
It was a terrible start to November on Wall Street. The tech-heavy Nasdaq sank just over 3% in its worst weekly performance since early April. The S & P 500 fell 1.6% for the week. Both stock measures broke three-week winning…
Is Wall Street losing faith in AI?
A rough week for tech stocks might signal a loss of investor confidence in artificial intelligence.
The Wall Street Journal reports that the Nasdaq Composite Index was down 3% — making this its worst week since President Donald Trump…
AI, Big Tech bull case despite Nasdaq’s worst week since April
State Street is reiterating its bullish stance on the artificial intelligence trade despite the Nasdaq's worst week since April.Chief Business Officer Anna Paglia said momentum stocks still have legs because investors are reluctant to…
Rivian gives RJ Scaringe a new pay package worth up to $5B
Rivian has given its founder and CEO RJ Scaringe a new performance-based stock award that could ultimately be worth around $5 billion if all the underlying goals are met, according to a new filing.
Scaringe’s salary is also being…
Google’s decade-long bet on TPUs company’s secret weapon in AI race
Sopa Images | Lightrocket | Getty ImagesNvidia has established itself as the undisputed leader in artificial intelligence chips, selling large quantities of silicon to most of the world's biggest tech companies en route to a $4.5…
Palantir CEO Alex Karp confronts short sellers amid stock selloff
Palantir co-founder and CEO Alex Karp attends meetings at the U.S. Capitol in Washington on Oct. 18, 2023.Jonathan Ernst | ReutersWith Palantir's stock plummeting more than 11% this week despite a better-than-expected earnings report,…
I tried the Apple Crossbody Strap. It’s convenient, but the phone looks silly when the strap…
Alongside the launch of the iPhone 17, 17 Pro, and Air in September, Apple also introduced its first crossbody strap, which allows you to wear your iPhone similar to how you’d carry a small shoulder bag, with the strap lying diagonally…
Trump budget cuts, agency gutting, leave U.S. more exposed to hacking
Almost a year into the second Trump administration, public sector leaders and cybersecurity experts say budget cuts and gutting of federal agencies are weakening critical lines of government communication to help companies prepare and…
Tesla delays reveal of production Roadster 2 to April Fools’ Day
Tesla CEO Elon Musk said Thursday the company will reveal the production version of its second-generation Roadster supercar on April 1, 2026 — nearly nine years after he first revealed the project.
Musk, who is famous for missing…
Elon Musk says Tesla needs “gigantic chip fab” for its AI and robotics
Tesla CEO Elon Musk attends the Saudi-U.S. Investment Forum, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, May 13, 2025. Hamad I Mohammed | ReutersTesla CEO Elon Musk says the company will likely need to build a "gigantic" semiconductor fabrication plant to…
OpenAI CFO Sarah Friar says company is not seeking government backstop
Sarah Friar, CFO of OpenAI, appears on CNBC's Squawk Box on August 20, 2025. CNBCOpenAI CFO Sarah Friar said late Wednesday that the artificial intelligence startup is not seeking a government backstop for its infrastructure commitments,…
Mastodon’s latest software update brings quote posts to all server operators
Decentralized open source social network Mastodon is rolling out its latest release, version 4.5, which brings support for Quote Posts to all server operators, along with other features for admins, conversation improvements, and more.…
Nvidia’s Jensen Huang softens his ‘China will win the AI race’ remark to FT
Jensen Huang attends a reception for the 2025 Queen Elizabeth Prize for Engineering, at St James' Palace in London, Brirain, Nov. 5, 2025. Yui Mok | Via ReutersNvidia CEO Jensen Huang reportedly told the Financial Times on Wednesday…
Discord’s Family Center update now lets parents monitor weekly purchases
Discord has rolled out updates to its Family Center, giving guardians more insights into their teens’ usage patterns, including purchases, top interactions, and time spent. The goal is to help parents monitor whether their teen is…
China’s Pony.ai shares drop 12%, WeRide down 8% in Hong Kong debut
A Pony.ai autonomous car.Pony.aiChina's Pony.ai on Thursday saw its shares drop over 12%, while rival WeRide fell nearly 8% as the autonomous driving companies began trading in Hong Kong.Pony.ai and WeRide, which are already listed in…
The fuel for the AI boom driving the markets is advertising. It is also an existential risk.
Sam Altman, chief executive officer of OpenAI Inc., during a media tour of the Stargate AI data center in Abilene, Texas, US, on Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025.Kyle Grillot | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesWith OpenAI's recent release of its AI…
Google gets the US government’s green light to acquire Wiz for $32B
Google’s $32 billion acquisition of cloud security company Wiz took has taken step closer toward the finish line.
Wiz CEO Assaf Rappaport said at a Wall Street Journal event on Tuesday, as reported by Reuters, that the acquisition had…
Toyota profits fall for a second consecutive quarter as U.S. tariffs hit exports
A sign with the Toyota logo in Surrey, England on August, 2023Peter Dazeley | Getty Images News | Getty ImagesToyota Motor on Wednesday raised the operating profit forecast for its financial year ending in March, while flagging a 1.45…