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  1. 19
    Business & Finance

    Dow Jumps Over 300 Points After Trump Delays EU Tariff Until July

    The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 318 points, or 0.8%. The S&P 500 added 1%, while the Nasdaq Composite advanced 1.2%.

    391 DAYS AGO

  2. 20
    Business & Finance

    Markets Retreat as Tech Rally Fizzles, Ending S&P 500's Six-Day Winning Streak

    The S&P 500 slipped 0.39% to close at 5,940.46, while the Nasdaq Composite fell 0.38% to 19,142.71. The Dow Jones Industrial Average declined by 114.83 points, or 0.27%, finishing the session at 42,677.24.

    398 DAYS AGO

  3. 21
    Business & Finance

    Amazon Cuts 100 Jobs in Devices and Services Division Amid Ongoing Cost-Saving Efforts

    The unit spans several well-known product lines and services, including the Alexa voice assistant, Echo smart speakers, Ring security devices, and the Zoox autonomous vehicle business.

    403 DAYS AGO

  4. 22
    Business & Finance

    AMD Announces $6 Billion Buyback; Shares Climb 6%

    “Our expanded share repurchase program reflects the Board’s confidence in AMD’s strategic direction, growth prospects, and ability to consistently generate strong free cash flow,” said AMD CEO Lisa Su in a statement.

    404 DAYS AGO

  5. 23
    Politics

    Cotton Introduces Bill Requiring Location Tracking for AI Chip Exports

    The proposed law, called the Chip Security Act, would direct the Commerce Department to require a “location verification mechanism” on AI chips covered by export restrictions.

    409 DAYS AGO

  6. 24
    Cybersecurity

    Palo Alto Networks Acquires Protect AI to Strengthen AI Cybersecurity Capabilities

    With this acquisition, Palo Alto aims to expand its capabilities in safeguarding AI systems from emerging threats. As the adoption of AI and machine learning accelerates across industries and government sectors, so too do the security risks associated with these technologies.

    409 DAYS AGO

  7. 25
    Business & Finance

    Rippling Hits $16.8B Valuation After $450M Raise, Delays IPO Amid Market Conditions

    The round had no designated lead investor, though it included participation from Baillie Gifford, Elad Gil, and Goldman Sachs Growth, among others.

    409 DAYS AGO

  8. 26
    Artificial Intelligence

    Anthropic Launches High-Powered Subscription for Claude, Taking Direct Aim at OpenAI

    The Max plan offers two pricing options:

    439 DAYS AGO

  9. 27
    Business & Finance

    Trump Pauses Most New Tariffs for 90 Days, Spares China in Escalation

    The decision marks a significant shift in Trump’s trade policy as global economic uncertainty mounts. Under the new directive, tariffs on Chinese imports will be raised to at least 125%, while other countries will receive temporary reprieve from new levies.

    439 DAYS AGO

  10. 28
    Business & Finance

    U.S. Payrolls Add 151,000 Jobs in February, Falling Short of Expectations

    The Labor Department’s Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Friday that payroll growth increased from a revised 125,000 in January but still fell short of the 170,000 forecast by Dow Jones economists. The unemployment rate edged slightly upward to 4.1%.

    472 DAYS AGO

  11. 29
    Artificial Intelligence

    Taiwan Prohibits Use of DeepSeek AI in Government Departments Over Security Concerns

    This decision, announced by Premier Cho Jung-tai, escalates previous advisories against the use of the technology.

    503 DAYS AGO

  12. 30
    Politics

    Trump Temporarily Halts Tariffs on Canada and Mexico Following Fentanyl Trafficking Agreements

    On Saturday, Trump had announced a 25% tariff on goods from both Mexico and Canada, with an additional 10% on Chinese imports. He also had plans to introduce a 10% tariff on Canadian energy resources. In response, Trudeau had threatened to impose a retaliatory tariff of 25% on $155 billion worth of U.S. goods.

    503 DAYS AGO

  13. 31
    Cybersecurity

    DHS Shakes Up Advisory Committees, Casting Doubt on Cyber Safety Review Board's Future

    The directive, issued by Acting DHS Secretary Benjamin Huffman, mandates the immediate cessation of all existing advisory committee memberships as part of a broader effort to reallocate resources and focus on national security concerns.

    516 DAYS AGO

  14. 32
    Cybersecurity

    U.S. Sanctions China's Integrity Technology Over Alleged Hacking Campaign

    In a statement, the State Department described Integrity Technology as a major government contractor with close ties to China’s Ministry of State Security. The department alleged that hackers under Integrity’s direction targeted critical infrastructure in the U.S.

    534 DAYS AGO

  15. 33
    Politics

    Republican Mike Johnson Reelected House Speaker Following Dramatic Vote Reversals

    Johnson clinched the required 218 votes after Reps. Ralph Norman of South Carolina and Keith Self of Texas switched their support to him. The two had initially cast their votes for other Republican candidates but changed their positions following discussions with Johnson near the House floor.

    534 DAYS AGO

  16. 34
    Business & Finance

    U.S. Payrolls Surge by 227,000 in November, Beating Expectations; Unemployment Rate Rises Slightly to 4.2%

    Despite the robust job growth, the unemployment rate inched up to 4.2%, as anticipated, reflecting a slight drop in the labor force participation rate and a reduction in the labor force size.

    563 DAYS AGO

  17. 35
    Business & Finance

    AT&T Exceeds Wireless Subscriber Estimates Amid Demand for Premium Plans

    The U.S. telecom giant reported an addition of 403,000 net monthly bill-paying wireless subscribers during the July-September period, surpassing analyst estimates from Visible Alpha, which forecast 393,430 additions.

    607 DAYS AGO

  18. 36
    Artificial Intelligence

    Qualcomm Enhances Mobile Chips with AI Capabilities, Partners with Samsung and Others

    The San Diego-based company, a leading provider of mobile phone chips, had previously expanded its business in 2021 by hiring a team of former Apple engineers to design laptop chips.

    609 DAYS AGO

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