The rise of Chinese automakers in the global automotive market is projected to be significant, with forecasts suggesting that these brands will hold a 33% market share by 2030. This marks a substantial increase from the 21% market share they are expected to have this year. The growth of Chinese automakers is not limited to
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The recent lawsuit filed by the Center for Investigative Reporting (CIR) against OpenAI and Microsoft highlights a growing concern within the news industry regarding copyright infringement. This lawsuit follows similar legal action taken by other publications, including The New York Times, Chicago Tribune, and the New York Daily News. The CIR accuses OpenAI of using
General Mills, Inc. reported a mixed bag in its fourth-quarter earnings, surpassing Wall Street’s earnings per share (EPS) expectations by a cent but falling short on revenue targets. The food giant posted adjusted EPS of $1.01, slightly higher than the analyst consensus of $1.00. However, revenue for the quarter was reported at $4.71 billion, missing
Southwest Airlines recently announced a sharp decline in its second-quarter revenue forecast, causing its shares to plummet by approximately 4% in premarket trading. The airline attributed this downward revision to shifting booking patterns, projecting a decrease in revenue per available seat mile between 4% and 4.5% compared to the previous year. Additionally, Southwest revised its
Despite Tesla’s reputation for innovation and cutting-edge technology, the company has been facing ongoing challenges with its Cybertruck model. Recently, two more recalls have been issued for the Cybertruck pickups in the U.S, marking the third and fourth recalls for this particular vehicle. These recalls involve physical repairs that require customers to book appointments with
One major issue with the reported discussions between Meta Platforms and Apple is the lack of transparency surrounding the potential integration of generative AI technology. Both companies have not provided any official statements regarding these discussions, leaving consumers and stakeholders in the dark about the future implications of such a collaboration. This lack of transparency
The recent agreement between China and the European Union to commence talks regarding the imposition of tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles (EVs) imported into the European market represents a positive first step in resolving trade disputes. Germany’s Economy Minister, Robert Habeck, expressed optimism about the concrete negotiations on tariffs with China after being informed by
As of the end of 2023, Apple, Microsoft, Amazon, and Google stood as the leading global brands, dominating the market with their valuable presence. However, a surprising name emerged as a fierce contender in the race for market cap dominance – Nvidia. With a staggering valuation of $3.1 trillion (briefly reaching $3.3 trillion), Nvidia soared
The future of artificial intelligence seems to be rapidly approaching, with Masayoshi Son, CEO of SoftBank, predicting that a new era of super intelligence is on the horizon. Son’s vision includes the development of artificial super intelligence (ASI), which he believes will be 10,000 times smarter than any human genius. This astounding revelation challenges the
The competition in the field of artificial intelligence has been heating up recently with the announcement of Anthropic’s latest model, Claude 3.5 Sonnet. As one of the many chatbots that have gained popularity in the past year, Claude is now being touted as the most powerful AI model released by Anthropic so far. With heavyweights
In a move to deepen ties with South Korea, Germany’s economy minister embarked on a trip to Asia, emphasizing the need to de-risk trade exposure to China. Both nations share a common goal of expanding their network of commercial allies amidst growing trade concerns. This mission aims to boost cooperation in business, economic security, and
Last weekend, Disney’s highly anticipated film, Inside Out 2, made a staggering $295M in its worldwide debut, surpassing all expectations. Disney’s Head of Global Theatrical Distribution, Tony Chambers, expressed his gratitude to exhibitors for their contribution to this historic success. The film’s midweek numbers continued to impress, reaching a global total of $380M by Tuesday.
The Pentagon recently announced the winners of its rocket launch contract sweepstakes, with Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin securing a spot for the first time. This marks a significant milestone for Blue Origin, as it is now part of the contracts awarded under the Pentagon’s $5.6 billion National Security Space Launch program. Alongside Blue Origin, Elon
The financial technology industry has undergone a significant transformation in recent years, with many industry executives and investors believing that the sector has finally reached a “bottom.” During the Money20/20 event in Amsterdam, executives shared their views with CNBC on how valuations have adjusted from unsustainable highs in the industry’s peak years of 2020 and