Tata Electronics, Himax, and PSMC Team Up to Boost India's Chip Industry

Potential cuts at AI Safety Institute stoke concerns in tech industry

Potential cuts to the U.S. AI Safety Institute (AISI) are causing alarm among some in the technology space who fear the development of responsible artificial intelligence (AI) could be at risk as ...

The Hill - Feb. 25

This is why Trump’s tariff plan has upended the car industry, and it’s not over yet

“No one is breathing easy”: Trump may have paused his plan to slap 25% tariffs on products coming from Canada and Mexico, but the U.S. auto sector is still reeling.

MarketWatch - Feb. 25

FCC chairman climbs WKRG broadcast tower to highlight, promote industry

The nation's top communications regulator made a stop in Baldwin County Monday morning and you might be surprised why.

The Hill - Feb. 26

Gold's industrial applications: What investors should know now

There are lots of industrial uses for gold, and that could have a positive impact on your gold investments.

CBS News - Feb. 26

US LNG industry faces obstacles despite Trump’s backing

The president sparked enthusiasm for American liquefied natural gas exports by lifting a pause on government permit approvals

Financial Times - Feb. 27

Former lumber industry executive named as Forest Service chief

The Trump administration’s pick to lead the Forest Service was previously an executive at a lumber industry company. The Forest Service said in a press release Thursday that Tom Schultz of Idaho ...

The Hill - 6d

Industry observers say GPT-4.5 is an “odd” model, question its price

Industry leaders find GPT 4.5 an interesting mix of capable model without pushing the boundaries of LLMs too much.

VentureBeat - 6d

Trump’s Tariffs Are Raising Costs for One of His Favorite Industries: Oil

The cost of steel pipe used to line oil and gas wells rose after President Trump said he would impose tariffs on steel and aluminum imports.

The New York Times - 5d

The US Solar Power Industry Is Trying to Rebrand as MAGA-Friendly

As Donald Trump rages against renewable energy, solar power is being reimagined as a symbol of American “energy dominance.”

Wired - 5d

US auto industry could be collateral damage in Trump's trade wars

President Donald Trump’s trade wars threaten to claim a casualty on the home front: the American auto industry

ABC News - 4d

Trump’s directives deal fatal blow to America’s offshore wind industry

Economic case looked bleak even before the president’s re-election sent a chill through sector

Financial Times - 4d

Economic worries may soon hit the airline industry, one analyst cautions

Airlines typically face uncertainties around fuel prices and economic strength, but investors are focusing on the latter.

MarketWatch - 3d

Trump’s tariffs, whether implemented or not, have already hurt the U.S. auto industry

Many in the industry feel that the levies could still be called off. Virtually everyone is hoping that, if enacted, the tariffs will be short-lived. Regardless, uncertainty has already taken its toll.

MarketWatch - 2d

Trump proposal to create 'crypto strategic reserve' vexes some industry supporters

President Donald Trump said Sunday that he is directing his newly created digital assets working group to move forward on creating a “crypto strategic reserve” along the lines of existing U.S. ...

NBC News - 2d

Linda McMahon, wrestling industry billionaire, confirmed as US education secretary

US Senate confirmed Trump ally and ex-wrestling executive as chief of department president wants dismantled. The US Senate has confirmed Linda McMahon as the nation’s next education secretary, ...

The Guardian - 2d

Copper smelting industry reels from threat of tariffs and China rivals

Fees charged to transform ore have fallen to all-time lows as Glencore halts operations at Philippines plant

Financial Times - 2d

Power struggle: will Brazil’s booming datacentre industry leave ordinary people in the dark?

While millions live with regular blackouts and limited energy, plants are being built to satisfy the global demand for digital storage and processing – piling pressure on an already fragile system ...

The Guardian - 2d

Supreme Court gravitates toward gun industry in bid to end Mexico lawsuit

The Supreme Court gravitated toward the American firearm industry Tuesday in its fight to end a $10 billion lawsuit brought by the Mexican government over claims the gunmakers are fueling cartel ...

The Hill - 1d

Aviation industry pushes Congress for air traffic improvements, more hiring

The comments came in testimony ahead of a House committee hearing on air traffic modernization.

CNBC - 1d

Vance suggests other industries won't get tariff carve-outs

Vice President Vance on Wednesday said that industries other than U.S. automakers have asked for exemptions on tariffs, but suggested that the Trump administration would not extend further carve ...

The Hill - 17h

Tech Industry Workers Have Become Cogs In a Broken System

Optifye foreshadows a world where it’s AI versus the white-collar worker in a battle to optimize output.

Inc. - 6h

How Industrious Became an $800 Million Brand by Building a Sense of Belonging

The flexible workplace provider has grown its membership amid an ever-changing business landscape.

Inc. - 4h

Swiss industrial giant says Trump tariffs will create ‘inflationary environment’

Also in today’s newsletter, just 36 companies accounted for half of global emissions in 2023

Financial Times - 3h

Why is YouTube boosting anti-US, pro-Chinese communist propaganda?

YouTube appears to be actively promoting pro-Chinese government and anti-American content while suppressing voices critical of China's communist regime.

The Hill - Feb. 21

Singapore regulator to inject $4bn into stock market to boost listings

Authorities also announce tax incentives as part of package designed to revive struggling equity market

Financial Times - Feb. 21

'Severance' memes are everywhere as show boosts Apple TV+ viewership

"Severance", which launched in 2022 and returned for season two in January, has become Apple TV+'s biggest hit, surpassing the popular comedy "Ted Lasso".

NBC News - Feb. 21

China taps tech talent to boost AI data centre boom

Beijing is pooling resources from the private and state sectors to accelerate adoption of the fast-developing technology

Financial Times - Feb. 22

How to close loopholes on Chinese e-commerce and boost US retailers

A well-calibrated approach — one that prevents Shein and Temu from exploiting loopholes while incentivizing compliance and supporting vetted sellers on U.S. platforms — would best serve the United ...

The Hill - Feb. 22

Stock splits tend to boost a company’s shares. Here’s how to find candidates.

Stock splits make companies more attractive investments and boost share prices. Here’s how to find likely candidates.

MarketWatch - Feb. 22

The Fed’s job is not to boost the stock market. Here’s what it should be doing.

Getting inflation down to 2% should be the Fed’s No. 1 concern.

MarketWatch - Feb. 22

Substack boosts video capabilities amid potential TikTok ban

As TikTok's future in the U.S. remains in limbo, San Francisco startup Substack is going after video creators in a move to expand its platform.

CNBC - Feb. 23

North Koreans on Chinese Tuna Boats Boost Revenue for Kim Jong-un

Thousands of miles from home, North Koreans work on Chinese tuna longliners in the Indian Ocean for pay that goes to their leader, a new study says.

The New York Times - Feb. 24

A British politician is charged with taking bribes to boost Russia's agenda in Ukraine

Yahoo News - Feb. 24

Berkshire Posts Gain in Profits, Boosted by U.S. Treasury Holdings

Warren Buffett’s conglomerate held $334 billion in cash at the end of 2024, helping to stabilize earnings in the face of declines at more than half of the nearly 200 businesses it operates.

The New York Times - Feb. 24

Starmer announces big cut to UK aid budget to boost defence spending

PM confirms rise in military spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2027 – three years earlier than planned. Keir Starmer has announced drastic cuts to Britain’s international aid budget to help pay for a ...

The Guardian - Feb. 25