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NRF reports seventh month of retail growth, fueled by wage gains
The National Retail Federation reported that retail sales rose for the seventh consecutive month in April. Total sales excluding auto dealers and gas stations...
Congress moves to ban Chinese vehicles, citing national security risks
US lawmakers introduced the bipartisan Connected Vehicle Security Act to prohibit the importation, manufacturing, and sale of Chinese vehicles. The legislation...
US Lawmakers Propose Ban on Chinese Vehicles, Citing National Security Risks
U.S. lawmakers introduced the bipartisan Connected Vehicle Security Act to prohibit the importation, manufacturing, and sale of Chinese vehicles. The...
Alibaba Beats Q1 Estimates, Fueled by Rebounding Chinese Consumer Spending
Alibaba reported first-quarter revenue of $32 billion. This figure represents an 8% year-over-year increase and surpassed analyst expectations. A recovery in...
Toyota warns of A$6.9 billion profit hit, citing US tariffs
Toyota forecasts a significant profit decline due to escalating U.S. tariffs and rising global costs. North American operations swung from an A$1.1 billion...
General Motors Cuts Hundreds of IT Jobs, Prioritizing AI and Autonomous Tech
General Motors is laying off several hundred salaried IT employees as part of a strategic realignment. The workforce reduction primarily affects staff at...
Amazon expands 30-minute delivery to dozens more cities, pressuring retail rivals
Amazon expanded its Amazon Now 30-minute delivery service to dozens more U.S. cities on Tuesday. The expansion adds Austin, Houston, Minneapolis, and Phoenix...
Amazon launches Amazon Now, promising 30-minute delivery to dominate quick-commerce
Amazon launched Amazon Now to provide 30-minute delivery for groceries and household essentials. The service currently reaches millions of customers in...
Amazon Now challenges Blinkit, scaling 10-minute delivery to 500,000 daily orders
Amazon is expanding its 10-minute delivery service, Amazon Now, to challenge market leader Blinkit. Reports from May 12, 2026, indicate the service is...
Amazon launches same-day Ozempic delivery, challenging traditional retail pharmacies
Amazon Pharmacy now provides same-day delivery for Novo Nordisk’s weight-loss drug Ozempic. The company will also stock the pill version of the medication in...
Tesla retires Model S and X, prioritizing high-volume mass-market models
Tesla officially ended production of the Model S and Model X electric vehicles. The company will sell the final manufactured units to a select group of its...
Tesla shares slide, hit by Cybertruck recall and 10% China slump
Tesla shares fell 1% in premarket trading. The company issued a recall for 173 Cybertrucks. This action affects vehicles from model years 2024 through 2026....
Tesla Model Y passes stricter NHTSA safety tests, marking industry first
Tesla’s 2026 Model Y is the first vehicle to pass the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) updated safety tests for advanced...
Amazon acquires Globalstar, boosting AWS and powering Apple satellite services
Amazon acquired satellite operator Globalstar today to enhance its Leo satellite network. This acquisition secures Globalstar’s satellite infrastructure and...
McDonald's beats Q1 earnings forecasts, driven by value and menu innovation
McDonald's Corporation reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026. Global systemwide sales grew 11% during the period. Total sales...
Tesla and SpaceX launch $119 billion Terafab, securing AI chip supply
Tesla and SpaceX announced plans to construct Terafab, a multibillion-dollar semiconductor facility in Texas. The plant will produce advanced chips for...
McDonald's Beats Estimates, Warns of Slowing Low-Income Traffic
McDonald’s (MCD) topped first-quarter analyst expectations despite growing signs of consumer financial stress. Management reported a tangible traffic slowdown...
Tesla Lands Record 370-Truck Order, Signaling Major Semi Production Ramp
Tesla secured its largest-ever order for the Semi truck from freight technology firm WattEV. The deal includes 370 units valued at approximately $100...
Autoliv to shut Türkiye plants, cutting 2,200 jobs amid market shifts
Autoliv will gradually discontinue its manufacturing operations in Türkiye, as announced on May 8, 2026. The company aims to align production capacity with...
Sony Forecasts Profit Growth and ¥500B Buyback, Defying Q4 Miss
Sony Group reported a fourth-quarter net profit of ¥83.12 billion, missing analyst estimates. Losses in its electric-vehicle joint venture and gaming division...