US tariffs have reached their highest levels since before World War II, creating massive uncertainty for global businesses. Companies from Ford to Nike are reporting billions in expected costs while scrambling to secure individual deals.
Ford, GM and Stellantis are seeing improved prospects despite earlier tariff chaos. New rebate programs and relaxed EV mandates are helping offset billions in potential losses while boosting domestic investment.
According to Forbes, enterprises are racing to adopt AI but skipping the most critical step: clearly defining the problem they’re solving. Vijay Mehta, Chief Data & Technology Officer at Experian, argues that success depends on a “plumbing-first” approach focusing on data, infrastructure, and govern
Samsung’s Galaxy S26 series might get more expensive when it launches next year. Rising component costs are pushing smartphone prices higher across the industry. The phones are expected to debut in late February with March availability.
Apple appears to be developing a new low-cost Mac priced under $1,000 that uses iPhone-class processors instead of M-series chips. Despite the different architecture, it reportedly outperforms early M1 Macs while expanding Apple’s entry-level lineup.
Deutsche Bank is scrambling to hedge its massive exposure to data center financing after lending billions to the booming AI infrastructure sector. The German lender is considering shorting AI stocks and buying default protection as concerns mount about a potential bubble. With hyperscalers planning
Nscale won £500m from Nvidia and a key role in the UK’s AI infrastructure plans. But internal chaos, a botched acquisition and losing a copyright lawsuit raise serious questions about its capability to deliver.
According to a Forrester report, over half of companies that conducted AI-related layoffs now regret their decision. The research suggests AI isn’t replacing workers as expected and may actually increase workforce needs in the coming year.
Pinterest’s stock took a 15% nosedive after reporting disappointing third-quarter results and providing weak fourth-quarter guidance. The company missed earnings expectations despite growing monthly active users to 600 million. CEO Bill Ready’s AI shopping vision isn’t translating to financial perfo
CNBC’s Jim Cramer suggests Wall Street’s fixation on expensive tech stocks is distorting market perception. He points to Palantir’s 8% drop despite strong earnings as evidence of this valuation anxiety. The broader market suffered with S&P 500 down 1.17% and Nasdaq sinking 2.04%.
