Elon Musk Says Twitter Will Change Its Logo to X
The billionaire owner of Twitter says the social media platform will do away with its longtime blue bird logo. Source...
Corporate/Industrial News
Chinese Consumers Pinch Pennies on Staples as Pandemic Habits Linger
The average selling prices of toothbrushes, infant formula and makeup are declining as businesses adapt to circumstances. Source link
Google, McDonald’s, Exxon Headline Busy Earnings Week
A third of the S&P 500 is expected to report, including tech leaders Microsoft and Meta Platforms. Source link
The Horrible Performance Review That Set Him on the Road to CEO
John Peyton led Dine Brands, the owner of Applebee’s and IHOP, through the pandemic as a rookie chief executive. But...
Why America’s Largest Tool Company Couldn’t Make a Wrench in America
A highly automated Texas factory was supposed to bring the manufacturing of Craftsman mechanics’ tools back to American shores. The...
‘I’m Not the Nanny.’ Hollywood’s Fiery Activist Gears Up for a Long Fight.
Sitcom star Fran Drescher’s blunt appeals are galvanizing the actors’ union in its labor negotiations. “Wake up and smell the...
Exotic New Silicon-Based Speakers Are Coming to Next-Generation Earbuds
Speakers the size of an asterisk have the potential to change the way we reproduce sound, cope with hearing loss—and...
Amazon Is Asking Some Employees to Relocate, Return to ‘Main Hub’ Offices
The tech giant has told staff across the company that they may have to move to locations in bigger cities....
FTC Pauses Effort to Block Microsoft-Activision Deal
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WSJ News Exclusive | Sergey Brin Is Back in the Trenches at Google
Co-founder is working alongside AI researchers at tech giant’s headquarters, aiding efforts to build powerful Gemini system. Source link
High Rates, Low Supply Hinder Home Buying This Summer
Existing home sales, which make up most of the housing market, decreased 3.3% in June from the prior month to...
TSMC Delays Start of First Arizona Chip Factory, Citing Worker Shortage
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Mining Deploys Innovative Tech to Find Copper, Other EV Metals
Miners are turning to machine learning, cutting-edge chemistry and other innovative means to increase the supply of critical materials such...
Tesla Profit Jumps 20% as Price Cuts Help Lift Deliveries
The EV maker sought to boost demand with less expensive offerings, but Chief Executive Elon Musk cautions more reductions may...
Netflix Password-Sharing Crackdown Delivers Jolt of New Subscriber Growth
The streaming giant says the Hollywood strikes will lead to less content spending and increased free cash flow this year....
Microsoft and Activision Blizzard Extend $75 Billion Merger Deadline
The extension, until mid-October, allows the companies to continue with efforts to gain regulatory approval in the U.K. Source link
Microsoft and Activision Blizzard Still Committed to $75 Billion Merger
The companies plan to continue work to resolve lingering regulatory issues. Source link
Meta, Microsoft Team Up to Offer New AI Software for Businesses
The Meta AI model, dubbed Llama 2, will be free and available to developers building software on Microsoft’s Azure cloud-computing...
Lockheed Martin Projects Higher Sales as War Boosts Orders
The defense giant raised its sales guidance as the war in Ukraine is driving orders for missiles. Source link
U.S. Companies Score Partial Reprieve From Global Minimum Tax Deal
Changes to the deal will delay or reduce taxes set to be paid to foreign countries. Source link
