FTC Takes Amazon to Court Over $20 Billion Ad Overcharge Claims

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The US Federal Trade Commission and a coalition of US states have initiated legal action against Amazon.com Inc., alleging that the e-commerce behemoth has systematically overcharged advertisers by over $20 billion since 2019. The complaint filed Monday in Seattle federal Read More …

Zoox vs Tesla: Two Different Paths to Purpose-Built Robotaxis

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Two prominent robotaxi companies are currently functioning on US roads, yet their methodologies diverge.Amazon-backed Zoox has commenced public rides in San Francisco and Las Vegas utilising its purpose-built robotaxis, while Tesla is gearing up to introduce its purpose-built Cybercab into Read More …

Big Tech Invests Billions to Expand AI Infrastructure

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In the fight for artificial intelligence, the biggest IT corporations are changing from software-centric businesses to major global infrastructure owners. There has been a claimed 140 percent increase in the value of Amazon, Alphabet, Microsoft, and Meta’s combined property, plant, Read More …

US Companies Receive Billions in Tariff Refunds as Consumers Wait

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Apple received an estimated $2.2 billion in tariff refunds during the last quarter. Amazon received $600 million. Nike received $300 million. However, American consumers who faced increased prices due to President Donald Trump’s tariffs are receiving little to no compensation Read More …

US Markets Poised to Extend Rally as Amazon Soars

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The major U.S. index futures are indicating a higher opening on Friday, suggesting that stocks may experience additional gains following a significant increase in the previous session. Technology stocks seem set to continue yesterday’s upward momentum, driven by a significant Read More …

US Stock Futures Advance as Microsoft Boosts AI Optimism

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The major U.S. Index futures are currently indicating a higher opening on Thursday, suggesting that stocks are poised to recover some of the losses experienced during the sell-off in the previous session. Technology stocks may facilitate an early recovery on Read More …

Warner Bros Discovery Sues Amazon Over Executive Hiring Dispute

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Warner Bros Discovery has initiated legal proceedings against Amazon concerning the recruitment of senior marketing executive Pia Chaozon Barlow. At first glance, the dispute seems to center around a single employee transitioning to a new position. However, the lawsuit revolves Read More …

AI Race Leaves Big Tech With Massive Hidden Liabilities

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Several of the world’s biggest technology companies are facing a new financial challenge: competing to be the AI industry leader. The aggregate off-balance-sheet debt of Alphabet, Microsoft, Amazon, Meta, and Oracle has increased eightfold in around four years to almost Read More …

Tech Stocks Tumble Amid AI Spending Concerns and High Valuations

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Traders in the technology sector often exhibit a notable degree of impatience. However, recently, they have become quite frustrated with the substantial costs incurred to enter the AI sector, particularly in light of the profit increase they anticipated but have Read More …