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Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:AMZN) stock may be dragging in 2025, but JPMorgan is doubling down on what it calls the company's "best idea": Prime. Despite being down 3% year-to-date, analyst Doug Anmuth sees upside to $240 — a roughly 13% climb from current levels. The core driver is, surprisingly, the...

Venture capitalist Chamath Palihapitiya has delivered a scathing critique of Apple Inc.'s (NASDAQ:AAPL) innovation prospects during an episode of the All-In podcast, bluntly stating the tech giant has no "chance of anything" when it comes to future breakthroughs. What Happened: During a discussion...

Samsung Electronics Co. (OTC:SSNLF) is gearing up for its next big product reveal, officially confirming its summer Unpacked event for July 9 in Brooklyn, with a teaser that hints at a major foldable launch. What Happened: The invitation released on Monday, featuring the phrase "Ultra Unfolds,"...

Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META) CTO Andrew "Boz" Bosworth has opened up about why he joined the Army Reserve as part of a new tech-focused unit alongside top executives from OpenAI and Palantir Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:PLTR) — and how his decision was received internally at Meta. What Happened...

The U.S. House of Representatives has officially banned Meta Platforms Inc.’s (NASDAQ:META) WhatsApp from staff devices, citing serious cybersecurity concerns and recommending rival apps as safer alternatives. What Happened: In a memo circulated Monday, the Office of the Chief Administrative...

In 2017, "Shark Tank" investor Kevin O'Leary recounted a moment when he advised a young entrepreneur to prioritize his $5 million startup over his romantic relationship. What Happened: Speaking to Inc. about the real cost of building a business, O'Leary warned that entrepreneurship often comes with...

In a bold departure from conventional advice, Ben Horowitz, co-founder of Andreessen Horowitz, once urged Columbia engineering graduates in 2015 to reject the idea of “following your passion” and instead focus on the value they can contribute to the world. What Happened: In 2015,...

After decades of shaping the computing world from opposite sides of the operating system divide, Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT) co-founder Bill Gates and Linux creator Linus Torvalds have finally met—at a private dinner hosted by a top Microsoft executive. What Happened: The long-anticipated meeting...

Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) has revealed that it pumped nearly $10 billion into its U.S. operations during the last fiscal year and plans to allocate an additional $8 billion this year. What Happened: Tesla’s investment in the U.S. is part of its long-term strategy, with the company having...

The Federal Reserve kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 4.25%–4.50% for the sixth straight meeting, with Chair Jerome Powell signaling no near-term cuts despite mounting pressure from the White House. Meanwhile, global uncertainty ticked higher as White House Press Secretary Karoline...

Speaking to young founders at Y Combinator's AI Startup School in San Francisco earlier this week, Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) Elon Musk shared raw, humorous and insightful reflections on his early startup journey—and why rejection shaped his mission to build the future. What Happened: In a fireside...

European regulators are examining structural changes at Elon Musk's social media platform X following its acquisition by xAI. What Happened: On Thursday, the EU announced that it was closely monitoring changes in the corporate structure of X, formerly Twitter, following a $33 billion acquisition by...

Shark Tank star and investor Kevin O'Leary once remarked on how real-world experience—not business school—shaped his instincts, allowing him to size up entrepreneurs with near-perfect accuracy. What Happened: In a 2019 episode of Behind the Brand with Bryan Elliott, O'Leary was asked whether...

YouTube, a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc.'s (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL) Google, is preparing to integrate Veo 3 AI video generation model into Shorts. What Happened: During a keynote at the Cannes Lions Festival posted on Tuesday, YouTube CEO Neal Mohan announced that the company will roll out Veo 3...

Jack Ma, the billionaire founder of Alibaba Group Holdings (NYSE:BABA), once offered a heartfelt roadmap for life, urging young people to embrace mistakes and older professionals to pass the torch. What Happened: In a candid talk, Ma outlined how people should approach their careers based on age,...