China has been quietly getting ready for a big economic showdown with the United States. This isn't a new development. It's been in the works for a while. A recent visit to China by a well-known US political scientist shed some light on this. He met with key leaders and got a sense of their mindset. They believe that a trade war is a real possibility. They have been ...
The fast food industry in Santa Clara County is buzzing with a new idea. County officials are thinking about setting up a training program to teach workers about their rights. This isn't just about wages, but also about benefits, safety, and protection from harassment. The plan is still in the works, but it's causing quite a stir. The idea came from Supervisors Bett...
Nuro, a company known for its delivery robots, has just landed $106 million in new funding. This money will help them grow their self-driving technology and form new business partnerships. The company's value has dropped from its previous high, but this isn't necessarily a bad thing. It shows that Nuro is adapting to a tough market and focusing on what really matters...
The retail giant Walmart has decided to pull its first-quarter operating income guidance. This move comes as a response to the uncertainty caused by new tariffs on imports from China, Vietnam, and other major suppliers. The company wants to stay flexible, especially when it comes to adjusting prices as these tariffs kick in. Walmart has a lot of products that come f...
The European Union is fighting back against U. S. trade policies. They have approved new tariffs on $23 billion worth of U. S. products. This move is a direct response to the U. S. imposing 25% tariffs on imported steel and aluminum. The EU sees these U. S. tariffs as unfair and harmful to both sides. They have repeatedly expressed a desire for a negotiated settlemen...
Trump Media and Technology Group (TMTG) has been on a rollercoaster ride this year. Its stock price has taken a hit, dropping over 50 percent. Yet, the company is not letting that stop its plans to grow. TMTG is the parent company of Truth Social, a social media platform with a niche audience. Truth Social has a small user base, with only about 646, 000 daily visits....
Apple and Tesla are facing some serious challenges. These companies are big players in the tech world. They are feeling the heat from recent trade policies. The impact is significant, and it's not just about money. It's about how these companies operate and how people see them. Let's talk about Apple first. Apple makes most of its iPhones in China. Thi...
Investors in Tesla have been on a wild ride lately. The electric car giant, once a darling of Wall Street, is now facing some serious headwinds. It all started with a few key analysts changing their tunes. They began lowering their price targets for Tesla's stock, citing concerns about the company's polarizing CEO, Elon Musk, and his political affiliations. The stoc...
The U. S. and China are locked in a trade dispute that has the world on edge. The U. S. has slapped hefty tariffs on Chinese goods, and China is not happy about it. China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson, Lin Jian, called out the U. S. for putting "America First" at the expense of global trade rules. This move, according to Lin, is causing chaos in global...
Tesla, the electric vehicle giant, has just wrapped up its least successful sales quarter in years. The company managed to deliver just over 336, 000 vehicles from January to March. This number is way below what experts were hoping for, which was around 390, 000 units. To make matters worse, this is a 13% drop from the same time last year, when Tesla sold nearly 386,...