Economy

Apple reports record iPhone sales in $144 billion quarter, but what does this dominance mean for competition and consumer choice in 2026?

Brazil and South Africa markets outperform US stocks as investors diversify beyond Wall Street amid dollar weakness and policy uncertainty.

Blackstone identifies AI development as the biggest economic growth catalyst, signaling a fundamental shift in investment patterns and economic priorities.

Microsoft shares plunged 10% after Azure cloud growth of 39% missed expectations, wiping out $357 billion in market value. The company prioritized internal AI over customer demand.

Securitize reports 841% revenue growth as it prepares for SPAC merger. With tokenization market projected to reach $18.9 trillion by 2033, traditional finance faces digital transformation

Microsoft lost $357 billion in market cap after earnings, despite beating expectations. The 10% plunge reflects growing investor concerns about massive AI spending with unclear returns.

Amazon is reportedly in talks to invest up to $50 billion in OpenAI, despite already backing competitor Anthropic. This dual-betting strategy reveals new dynamics in the AI investment race.

Mastercard beats profit expectations while announcing 4% global layoffs. What this corporate contradiction reveals about the modern economy.

Trump announces Eli Lilly will build six US plants, signaling a major shift in pharmaceutical manufacturing. We analyze the implications for global supply chains and competition.

Waymo launches San Francisco airport service, marking its third major airport and escalating competition with Uber and Lyft in the lucrative ride-hailing market.

The Senate Agriculture Committee advanced a crypto market structure bill in a party-line vote, marking the first time such legislation cleared a Senate committee.

SEC and CFTC chiefs pledge harmonized crypto rules in unprecedented joint event. From prediction markets to tokenized collateral, what's really changing for digital assets?