Microsoft and the ACTU sign a landmark AI workers’ rights agreement as ASX eyes mild gains amid Wall Street pressure, weaving cooperation into the tech-labor future.
A major Verizon outage on January 14 left tens of thousands of users across the U.S. without voice or data service, with reports peaking in the hundreds of thousands.
ASX 200 futures edged higher ahead of the session as U.S. markets retreated, Mag-7 stocks softened, and commodities lifted miners, hinting at a measured market shift.
President Trump’s high-profile housing affordability push — including a $200 billion mortgage bond purchase plan — is complicated by actions from his FHFA director that some say could weaken mortgage access and confidence.
After 20 years, Urban Fondue and its sister martini bar Bartini in Portland’s Northwest District will close in February, as owners cite neighborhood change, landlord demands and city taxes.
Amazon is negotiating price cuts with suppliers — in some cases up to ~30% — as it seeks to reverse tariff-related concessions ahead of a key Supreme Court ruling on U.S. trade duties.
Investors say geopolitical supply controls and export restrictions — a trend known as resource nationalism — could drive gold toward $5,000/oz and silver to $100/oz this year amid tightening physical supplies and strong demand.
Meta is cutting over 1,000 jobs in its Reality Labs division as the company pivots from metaverse-centric products toward AI-powered wearables and mobile features.
Fed Chair Jay Powell sent detailed project information to senators about a $2.5 billion renovation shortly after his testimony, adding nuance to claims about his disclosures amid a DOJ probe.
Netflix is preparing an all-cash offer to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery’s studios and streaming businesses, aiming to solidify its bid and counter Paramount Skydance’s rival takeover proposal.
U.S. Treasury yields have stayed largely unchanged as investors assess recent jobs, inflation and earnings data, awaiting fresh economic reports that could guide interest rate expectations.
JPMorgan warns that President Trump’s proposed 10% cap on credit card interest rates could reduce credit access, disrupt lending, and harm consumers and the broader U.S. economy.
U.S. senators introduced a long-awaited draft bill to define crypto market rules, clarifying regulator roles, token classifications, and stablecoin provisions to reduce industry uncertainty.
In 2026, the top 10 U.S. jobs — led by healthcare, tech, and logistics roles — all offer median salaries above $100,000, revealing where demand and earnings align.
The U.S. has approved conditional exports of Nvidia’s H200 AI chips to China under strict rules, balancing commercial access with security safeguards.
California’s proposed one‑time 5% wealth tax on billionaires has sparked political conflict, with tech leaders threatening to leave and Gov. Newsom pushing back amid deep Democratic divides.
Heightened geopolitical tensions and rising crude prices are raising fears of an oil‑price shock that could stoke inflation, unsettle markets, and complicate economic outlooks worldwide.
Saks Global, owner of Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus, and Bergdorf Goodman, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy after heavy debt from its Neiman acquisition and soft luxury sales.
Saks Global files for Chapter 11 after Neiman Marcus acquisition strains finances; operations continue as the company seeks to restructure and stabilize.
China posts a record $1.2 trillion trade surplus, growing 20% in 2025 despite U.S. tariffs, as exports shift to new global markets.
NPR’s year‑long price check of 114 Walmart items finds averages rose about 5%, with some goods more expensive, others cheaper, and subtle shifts like shrinkflation still at work.
California's proposed billionaires’ tax aims to address the wealth gap, but risks alienating its tech elite. Governor Newsom faces a delicate political balancing act, as Silicon Valley's future hangs in the balance.
Tesla will end one-time sales of Full Self-Driving software after Feb. 14, 2026, making it available only as a monthly subscription.
Africa’s digital asset landscape is expanding fast, led by Nigeria, Kenya, and South Africa, with stablecoins and blockchain tech reshaping finance and broadening inclusion.