China’s self-driving truck leaders say AI breakthroughs won’t accelerate rollout — here’s why
Rapid advances in AI for coding and chatbots doesn’t change the timeline for getting self-driving vehicles on the road, industry executives in China said.
Japan Airlines begins humanoid robot trials at Tokyo’s Haneda airport as labor shortages bite
Tokyo’s Haneda Airport is beginning a trial of humanoid robots in airport ground services amid chronic labor challenges and a rapidly ageing workforce.
Australia and Japan markets climb, looking past Iran war escalation fears
This comes as investors took in strong earnings stateside, looking past weaker-than-expected economic data and threats of escalation in Iran.
S&P 500 closes at a new record to usher in May as oil prices cool and Apple rises: Live updates
The S&P 500 rose to a fresh all-time intraday high on Friday, boosted by Apple shares, while oil prices fell as a new month of trading got underway.
AI boom: Big Tech capital expenditures now seen topping $1 trillion in 2027
The overall cost has been causing heads to spin, but analysts say they’re seeing flowthrough from investments to revenue.
Apple execs to talk China and tariffs, but will avoid discussing foldable iPhone, per traders on Kalshi
Apple is set to report earnings after the bell on Thursday, with its conference call scheduled for 5:00 pm ET.
Apple’s stock has gone nowhere for 6 months. Traders expect a wild ride Thursday night
Implied volatility in the stock suggests a 3.5% swing after earnings tonight, compared to an average move of just 1.8% following the last four quarterly reports.
Apple revenue guidance tops estimates on booming iPhone, Mac demand
Apple reported 17% revenue growth, topping estimates, even as iPhone sales came up short.
Hershey says GLP-1s are driving higher gum and mint sales
Sales of Hershey’s Ice Breakers rose 8% in the first quarter, thanks to the trend.
California gas prices hit $6 per gallon as fuel costs jump nearly 30 cents in a week across the U.S.
Fuel costs are rising after it gas became clear that Iran is not reopening the Strait of Hormuz, one of the most important oil export corridors in the world.
