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Asian stock markets rose sharply on Thursday as investors reacted to renewed expectations of diplomatic progress between the United States and Iran. The surge pushed Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 beyond its previous closing record during intraday trading, reflecting growing confidence across regional markets. The Nikkei climbed as much......
Apple is advancing its push into local advertising while expanding enterprise tools. Recent developments show that ads in Apple Maps are nearing a public launch, while a new unified platform, Apple Business, is now available globally. The moves signal a broader strategy to strengthen Apple’s position in services and digital advertising. The......
Shares of retail trading platforms rose sharply on Wednesday after U.S. regulators approved a major change to day-trading rules affecting smaller investors. Companies such as Robinhood Markets and Webull benefited from the decision, which allows more flexibility for active trading accounts under a new regulatory framework. The U.S. Securities......
Three major global advertising groups have reached a settlement with the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) following an investigation into alleged antitrust violations related to online advertising practices. The agencies involved include Dentsu, Publicis Groupe, and WPP. According to regulators, the firms were accused of coordinating practices......
Volkswagen is bracing for a potential downturn in the world’s largest auto market, with its China chief warning that passenger car sales could decline for the first time since 2018. Ralf Brandstätter said even flat sales would represent the best-case scenario for 2026, following about 24 million vehicles sold last year in China. The......
Steve Aoki is quietly reducing his exposure to cryptocurrencies and NFTs after steep losses in digital assets he once promoted. On-chain data from Arkham Intelligence shows Aoki sold around 30,000 dollars worth of Shiba Inu and Ethereum earlier this week, transferring the proceeds to Gemini. Two weeks earlier, the same wallet sold about 14,700......
Anthropic has overhauled its enterprise pricing model for Claude, replacing fixed per-seat subscriptions with lower access fees tied to mandatory usage commitments. The change reflects growing pressure on computing capacity and is expected to raise total costs for many corporate customers, according to Time. Under the new structure, previous......
Farmers across Europe are scaling back production as the war in Iran disrupts global energy and fertilizer supply chains, driving up costs during a critical planting season. Producers in Finland, Bulgaria, and across Ireland report mounting financial strain, with protests over fuel prices spreading as input costs surge. In Finland, a survey......
Tesla has finalized the design of its next-generation AI5 chip, marking a key milestone as the company prepares for large-scale production expected in 2027. Elon Musk confirmed the “tapeout” of the chip, meaning the design has been sent to manufacturing partners for fabrication. He described the AI5 as a major step forward and......
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz, triggered by the war involving the United States, Iran, and Israel, was expected to drive a surge in coal use. Instead, new data shows global fossil fuel electricity generation declined in March as renewable energy absorbed the shock. Analysis from the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air indicates......
Unitree Robotics has begun selling its humanoid robot R1 internationally through AliExpress, offering the full model at about 8,150 dollars including import costs, with free shipping to the United States. A lighter version, the R1 AIR, is priced around 6,800 dollars. Deliveries are expected to start near the end of June, marking one of the......
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has raised the possibility of revisiting a trade agreement with the United Kingdom, signaling potential tensions in transatlantic economic relations. The agreement, concluded last year between Washington and London, aimed to limit U.S. tariffs on most British manufactured goods to around 10%, offering the......
Gold prices hovered near record highs as easing tensions between the United States and Iran reduced demand for safe-haven assets, while oil prices edged lower on expectations that renewed diplomacy could prevent a broader supply crisis. Spot gold traded around 4,850 dollars per ounce early Wednesday, maintaining gains after recent geopolitical......
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