’90s nostalgia seizes the Fed and White House as Warsh and Trump see AI as an internet-style productivity boom
Many of Warsh’s potential future colleagues on the Fed’s interest-rate setting committee see the late 1990s experience differently than he does.
High-stakes Texas primary comes down to wire with both Republican and Democratic candidates on edge
Senate incumbent John Cornyn is fighting off rivals from the right, while Democrats see an opening if they can sort out the Talarico vs. Crockett battle.
‘Scream 7’ rides millennial slasher nostalgia to $64.1 million opening at box office
In a so-far sluggish 2026 at the box office, “Scream 7” managed the best debut of the year in a surprise win for Paramount.
Berkshire’s Greg Abel admits ‘Warren is obviously a very hard act to follow’ in first letter to shareholders
He said he would avoid investments “that undermine the fabric of society or could jeopardize Berkshire’s reputation” without offering examples.
‘This is Dubai’s ultimate nightmare’: Missile strikes rock safe-haven status of the Las Vegas of the East
“Its very essence depended on being a safe oasis in a troubled region,” said Cinzia Bianco, of the European Council on Foreign Relations.
NVIDIA and Coherent Announce Strategic Partnership to Develop Optics Technology to Scale Next-Generation Data Center Architecture - NVIDIA Newsroom
NVIDIA and Coherent Corp. (NYSE: COHR) today announced a multiyear strategic agreement to advance the frontier of advanced optics technologies, including manufacturing capacity and research and development, to enable next-generation AI infrastructure.
NVIDIA Announces Strategic Partnership With Lumentum to Develop State-of-the-Art Optics Technology - NVIDIA Newsroom
NVIDIA today announced multiyear strategic agreements with Lumentum Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: LITE) to accelerate innovation in advanced optics technologies, including research and development, to enable next-generation AI infrastructure and systems designs.
War widens in Middle East with over 500 dead, according to Iranian Red Crescent Society
Over 130 cities across the country having come under attack, while ii people have been killed in Israel and 31 in Lebanon, according to authorities.
Skills-based hiring was an HR mantra. Execution never followed
HR leaders say hiring by skills is the future. Many are ill-equipped to do it right.
Tariffs meet oil shock: Corporate margins face a new squeeze
Tariffs and the Iran conflict are converging to drive up costs and uncertainty for corporate finance leaders.
Washington roasted for using AI feature with heavily accented English instead of actual Spanish on state helpline
The Washington Department of Licensing said the self-service option includes 10 languages and runs on a newer, AI-driven technology.
Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos Opens Up on Losing Warner Bros. Deal
Now that Netflix has backed out of trying to get Warner Bros., Sarandos looks back on his failed deal and what's next.
Oil prices spike above $70 per barrel as Iran’s Straight of Hormuz grows tangled
US oil traded 7.4% higher at $71.97 per barrel, while international standard Brent was up 7.7% at $78.46 per barrel.
Is the media anti-tech—or just anti-crypto?
A new op-ed reflects a depressing trend by the press to portray technology in a poor light.
Why Europe can lead in trusted, industrialized AI
As AI shifts from chatbots to autonomous agents, Europe has a once-in-a-generation chance to turn trust, regulation, and sovereign data into a multi-trillion-dollar enterprise advantage.
From brand builder to business operator. The unconventional career blueprint behind one executive’s C-suite rise
The executives who reach the C-suite fastest are often the ones willing to step off the obvious path.
Will Iran war send oil prices above $100 a barrel?
Oil markets are bracing for sharp price spikes after the US-Israel attacks on Iran and Tehran's retaliation. Iran's role as a major producer matters, but its strategic position is keeping traders on edge.
Trump’s action against Iran is yet another wobble for government debt, warns UBS
"President Trump indicated attacks could go on for four or five weeks, and there are already reports of a need to urgently replenish weapons stockpiles. That potentially adds to the fiscal deficit," noted UBS's Paul Donovan.
The Strait of Hormuz crisis explained: What it means for global shipping
The Middle East conflict has stoked fears of prolonged disruption to global trade via key maritime corridors.
European markets slide as Iran ‘war trade’ joins the global AI ‘scare trade’
Opening this morning for the first working day since the military attacks at the weekend, European stock markets slumped, and the price of oil and gas surged.
Why Sequoia’s Alfred Lin isn’t worried about the SaaS-pocalypse
Despite fear-mongering about an AI-spurred economic crisis, Lin said that software remains a verdant area to invest.
Global defense stocks jump as U.S., Iran exchange attacks
The defense sector was a rare bright spot amid a broader market sell-off triggered by fears of a wider regional conflict following U.S. attacks on Iran.
U.S. war with Iran forces CEOs to prepare for the worst—from rising energy prices to cyber attacks
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Oil soars amid Strait of Hormuz shipping fears as Iran war drives prices to nearly $80
The conflict in the Middle East has sent oil prices soaring, as Bret Crude hit a new 52-week high on Monday.