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OpenAI Accelerates Work on GPT-6 With Focus on Memory and Personalization

Sam Altman revealed that GPT-6 is already in development and will arrive sooner than past upgrades, with new features centered on memory, personalization, and stronger privacy protections, signaling a pivotal shift in OpenAI’s product strategy.

Perplexity's Bold $34.5 Billion Bid for Google Chrome Amidst Antitrust Lawsuit

Perplexity has made an unexpected $34.5 billion offer to acquire Google's Chrome browser, a move that comes as the U.S. Department of Justice is pushing for Google to divest the browser as a remedy in an ongoing antitrust case.

Unpacking the ChatGPT-5 Launch: A Mix of Innovation and Controversy

OpenAI’s ChatGPT-5 launch was a mix of significant advancements and user backlash. While it offers better reasoning and reduced errors, its blunt conversational style and high energy consumption have drawn criticism. The model faces strong competition from rivals excelling in areas like coding and video analysis, highlighting that the race for AI dominance is still intensely competitive.

HD Hyundai Bets on Robots and Foreign Talent to Retake the Shipbuilding Crown

HD Hyundai’s push to reclaim shipbuilding leadership is resting on two levers: people and productivity. The South Korean giant is importing skilled foreign labor to relieve a tight domestic workforce while accelerating factory-floor automation, from welding robots to AI-assisted planning, to raise throughput on high-value vessels such as LNG carriers and alternative-fuel ships.

SoftBank's AI Vision and PayPay's U.S. IPO Plans Highlight Strategic Shift

SoftBank is doubling down on artificial intelligence, led by founder Masayoshi Son's long-term vision. The company is investing in key AI players like Arm and OpenAI while planning a U.S. IPO for its Japanese payments app, PayPay. This listing, potentially raising more than $2 billion, will follow Arm's successful debut and aims to generate capital to fuel SoftBank's future AI-focused ambitions.

Meta Raises Over $2 Billion to Fund AI Data Centers

Meta is selling over $2 billion in assets to bring in external partners and fund its massive data center expansion for artificial intelligence development.

TSMC Accelerates U.S. 2nm Chip Production Amid Strategic Shifts and Trade Pressures

TSMC is reportedly accelerating its plan to produce advanced 2-nanometer chips in Arizona by 2026, two years ahead of schedule, to address new tariffs and better serve its major U.S. customers.

Alibaba Maps Gets AI Upgrade with Qwen-Powered Agent

Alibaba has rolled out a major AI upgrade to its mapping app, integrating its Qwen large language model (LLM) to offer more intuitive navigation and real-time contextual guidance. This move reflects the company's ambition to leverage generative AI not only in e-commerce but also in its wider digital ecosystem, competing with players like Baidu Maps and Amap in China's evolving smart mobility sector.

5 Formidable Obstacles Hindering XRP's Ascent to $5 in 2025

Despite significant rallies and optimistic analyst predictions for XRP to reach $5, its path is challenged by banks not being required to use XRP, slow adoption rates compared to established systems, the existence of potentially superior alternative payment solutions, XRP's lack of independent value beyond its intermediary role, and the broader cryptocurrency market's strong correlation with an overvalued stock market.

Unpacking Apple's Valuation: Why Its Stock Rose 9 Times While iPhone Sales Remained Flat for a Decade

Apple's significant stock growth, despite flat iPhone sales, is primarily driven by its high-margin services division, which now faces substantial threats from regulatory challenges to its App Store fees and the potential invalidation of its lucrative search engine deal with Google.

Microsoft's AI Juggernaut: Soaring Cloud Growth and Bullish Investor Outlook for Q4 Earnings

Microsoft is poised for a strong fiscal fourth quarter, with Wall Street anticipating robust growth driven by its AI and cloud businesses. Despite significant investments in AI infrastructure, analysts remain highly optimistic, projecting increased revenue and earnings per share, fueled by strong demand for Azure and the promising potential of Copilot.

Barclays Posts 23% Profit Surge Amid Trade-Driven Trading Boom

Barclays PLC reported a 23% year-over-year rise in pre-tax profit for H1 2025, reaching £5.2 billion, driven by strong trading revenue amid U.S. tariff-driven market volatility. The bank announced a £1 billion share buyback and raised its interim dividend by 21%. Investment banking, especially fixed income and equities trading, led the gains.

Apple Closes Dalian Store Amidst Shifting China Market Dynamics

Apple is closing its Dalian, China store, marking its first retail exit in the country, a move reflecting increasing market pressures and broader economic shifts in China, despite the company's continued expansion elsewhere in the region and efforts to diversify its global supply chain.

AstraZeneca's Strong Momentum: Clinical Success and Strategic U.S. Expansion

AstraZeneca reported strong Q2 financial results, driven by robust drug sales and positive Phase 3 trial data for Gefurulimab. The company is investing $50 billion in U.S. manufacturing by 2030 to bolster its presence amidst new trade policies. Maintaining its financial outlook, AstraZeneca aims for $80 billion in annual revenue by 2030, emphasizing pipeline innovation and strategic U.S. growth.

Volkswagen's Profit Outlook Slashed by Mounting Tariff Costs

Volkswagen has significantly lowered its 2025 financial guidance, primarily due to a substantial $1.5 billion tariff impact in the first half of the year. Operating profit and sales forecasts have been cut amid ongoing trade tensions, restructuring costs, and a strategic shift towards lower-margin electric vehicles, creating a challenging landscape for the automotive giant.

Puma Faces Bleak Outlook: Tariffs and Weak Sales to Drive 2025 Loss

Sportswear brand Puma has drastically revised its 2025 financial forecasts, now anticipating a full-year loss. This downturn is primarily attributed to weaker-than-expected sales, especially in North America and Europe, compounded by a projected 80 million euro impact on gross profit from U.S. tariffs. Shares have plummeted as the company grapples with sector-wide and brand-specific challenges.

Intel's Crossroads: AI Ambitions Clash with Foundry Challenges as Q2 Earnings Loom

Intel faces a pivotal Q2 earnings report amidst challenges in its chipmaking turnaround, including reliance on TSMC and unprofitable foundry operations. While AI ambitions are high, competition and economic headwinds persist. Simultaneously, new home sales are projected to rise, though mortgage rates remain elevated, influencing the broader market outlook.

Amazon Closes Shanghai AI Lab Amid Rising Geopolitical Tensions

Amazon has reportedly shut down its Shanghai AI research lab, joining other U.S. tech companies in scaling back Chinese operations. This move reflects escalating U.S.-China geopolitical tensions and broader global staff reductions. The closure impacts a lab that contributed significantly to AI research and sales, highlighting challenges for international tech collaboration in China.

PayPal Unveils "PayPal World": A New Era for Global Payments Connecting Billions

PayPal's new "PayPal World" platform will simplify cross-border payments for nearly two billion users globally. Partnering with India's UPI, China's Tenpay Global (Weixin Pay), and Latin America's Mercado Pago, it allows seamless international transactions using local digital wallets. Businesses gain access to a vast consumer base without added integration, poised to revolutionize global commerce starting this fall.

MEI Pharma Makes Historic Move With $100M Litecoin Treasury Strategy

In a first for public markets, MEI Pharma has committed $100 million of treasury reserves into Litecoin, marking a groundbreaking crypto allocation for a Nasdaq-listed biotech firm. The decision signals a broader trend of corporate crypto adoption extending beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum and raises questions about strategic rationale, investor alignment, and asset volatility.

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