Alibaba’s Profit Plunges and the Stock Rises. Thank Trump and Xi.
Alibaba Group Holding stock was rising on Wednesday as reports of potential progress on lowering U.S.-China tariffs outweighed a mixed earnings report….
Match Group beats revenue estimates as Hinge grows, Tinder resets amid AI push
Match Group (MTCH.O) posted first-quarter revenue above estimates on Tuesday, driven by the solid performance of dating app Hinge and early….
In AI We Trust: Why Spending Is So Buoyant
Who wants to go first? President Trump’s announcement that the U.S. will guide stranded ships through the Strait of Hormuz, but not with military escorts…
Anthropic Rattled Software Stocks. How the White House Rode to the Rescue.
Software companies have been on edge about the launch of artificial-intelligence start-up Anthropic’s latest AI release. But the White House might…
Starbucks’ US Rebound Shows Turnaround Plans Are Resonating
Starbucks Corp. is winning over American diners with cushier seats, more appetizing pastry displays and speedier service. The coffee chain on Tuesday…
Is Nike’s Next Focus an Expanded Presence in Team Sports?
Professional team sponsorships in soccer and lacrosse will help Nike expand and build out its presence in other sports categories separate from its rejuvenation…
Apple unveils its most affordable laptop ever. What the MacBook Neo means for investors
Apple is casting a new line to reel more users into its prized ecosystem, a money-printing machine with fresh hardware as the lure and services as the hook….
Nike closes in on UEFA ball deal as Adidas bows out
Nike is in exclusive talks to sponsor footballs for European men’s matches, edging out rival Adidas, a move that could provide a visibility boost to the…
Higher tax refunds could boost consumer spending
Americans are seeing higher tax refunds this year, which has the potential of driving some consumer spending. But the boon for retailers may be short-lived…
M Science Launches Maddie, an AI-Powered Investment Research Copilot for the Modern Investor
M Science today announced the launch of Maddie, a multi-agent AI solution for investment intelligence. Designed to operate at the intersection of proprietary…