Germany is in the midst of a slow-motion economic unravelling — one that is almost entirely self-inflicted.Once the uncontested engine of European prosperity, the country now posts some of the weakest growth among advanced economies, has watched its industrial base wither, and faces a political crisis driven by a governing…
Microsoft is considering legal action against Amazon and OpenAI over a multibillion-dollar agreement that could reshape how advanced artificial intelligence is delivered to businesses. At the centre of the dispute is a reported $50 billion deal tied to OpenAI’s new commercial product, Frontier. The issue raises questions about whether Amazon…
Chinese AI stocks are surging on Wednesday after Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang gave investors exactly the kind of signal they were waiting for.Huang publicly endorsed OpenClaw at Nvidia’s flagship event, marking a big signal from one of AI’s most influential chip leaders.Stocks like MiniMax and Zhipu surged more than 20%…
Meta-owned artificial intelligence start-up Manus has introduced a desktop application that moves its AI agent beyond the cloud and directly onto personal computers. The launch shifts how autonomous agents operate, allowing them to interact with files, apps, and workflows stored locally on user devices.Until now, Manus’ general-purpose agent functioned through…
Apple’s decision to lower App Store commission fees in mainland China is expected to provide a modest but meaningful boost to the profitability of leading gaming firms Tencent and NetEase, according to Morningstar.The iPhone maker said it would reduce fees on in-app purchases and paid transactions to 25% from 30%,…
Samsung Electronics and AMD have deepened their long-standing partnership with a new agreement focused on artificial intelligence infrastructure, as global demand for high-performance data centre systems accelerates.The memorandum of understanding was signed at Samsung’s semiconductor campus in Pyeongtaek, South Korea, during a visit by AMD chief executive Lisa Su, alongside…
Lloyds share price rose for three consecutive days as London stocks continued their recovery today. It rose to 97.45p on March 18, up by 5.95% from its lowest level this month as investors focus on the upcoming Bank of England interest rate decision.Analysts predict hawkish Bank of England Lloyds Bank, the…
Unilever share price remains in a technical correction after falling by 13% from its highest point this year. It has dropped to 4,800p from the year-to-date high of 5,492p, as investors focus on its upcoming turnaround.Unilever is considering spinning off its food business Unilever, one of the biggest players in the…
Tencent reported stronger-than-expected results for 2025, with revenue surpassing analyst estimates as artificial intelligence plays a larger role across its business lines. The Chinese technology group is increasingly utilising AI to refine advertising, enhance gaming engagement, and expand its cloud computing unit.The performance highlights how Tencent is evolving beyond its…
US stock futures edged higher on Wednesday as investors turned a bit optimistic with reducing oil prices ahead of the Federal Reserve rate decision today.Futures linked to the Dow Jones Industrial Average were up about 240 points, or 0.5%. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 futures also gained roughly 0.5%…