businessWhite House Seeks $30.1 Billion to Modernize US Airports and Air Traffic Control
The White House is seeking $30.1 billion from Congress to modernize US airports, replace ageing air traffic systems and improve aviation infrastructure.
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businessMcDonald’s Invests $8.5 Billion in AI, Restaurant Upgrades and Chicken Strategy to Drive Growth
McDonald’s is rolling out a big long-term investment plan that includes spending about $8.5 billion over the next 10 years on restaurant upgrades, helping franchise operators and n
businessTrump Media Offers Wall Street Early Access to Truth Social Posts, Raising Insider Trading Concerns
Trump Media & Technology Group has launched a new paid data service that provides financial firms with quicker access to posts from influential Truth Social accounts, including one
businessSouth Korea Unveils Massive AI and Semiconductor Investment Plan
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung unveiled a sweeping plan on Thursday to transform the nation’s semiconductor and artificial intelligence industries, promising an investment th
businessU.S. Raises Concerns With ASML Over Reports of Advanced Chip Tool in China
The United States has reportedly informed Dutch semiconductor equipment manufacturer ASML that Washington is concerned one of the company’s most advanced chipmaking tools may have
businessPowell’s Eight-Year Fed Chairmanship: A Brutal Test of Independence and Inflation Control
When Jerome Powell first took his seat as the head of the Federal Reserve eight years ago, the economic landscape couldn’t have looked more different. Back then, the big worries am
businessRoomba Founder Unveils Familiar AI Pet Robot
Colin Angle spent more than two decades turning a disc-shaped vacuum cleaner into one of the most recognized household robots in history. Now he is back with a far more ambitious i
businessGina Maria's Pizza Shuts Down After 50 Years and Files for Bankruptcy
For half a century, Gina Maria's Pizza was more than just a place to grab a slice — it was a fixture of Minneapolis life. Families celebrated birthdays there. Youth sports teams pi
businessOil Shock from Iran War Forces Countries to Use Strategic Reserves
The oil shock from the Iran War makes countries use up their strategic reserves. The Middle East's growing instability has thrown the world oil industry into chaos. Tankers are stu
businessUS Stock Futures Hold Steady as Hopes Rise for End to Iran Conflict
U.S. stock futures were mostly flat Tuesday as investors assessed signs that the confrontation with Iran could conclude sooner than predicted. Futures for the Dow Jones Industrial
businessAsian Markets Quiet for Lunar New Year, Nikkei Falls as Japan Post-Election Rally Fades
Asian trading was subdued on Tuesday as Lunar New Year holidays kept several major markets closed across the region. With China, Hong Kong, South Korea, Singapore and Malaysia shut
businessGlobal Markets Slide on Fed Uncertainty as Oil and Metals Rout
Global markets slide into a broad risk rout as Fed uncertainty rattles investors and oil prices fall sharply. U.S. futures and Asian markets dipped Monday, while oil prices plummet
businessHow a Huge Winter Storm Brought U.S. Skies to a Standstill
It's a normal winter weekend in the US, but Mother Nature had other ideas. A huge winter storm swept over the country on Sunday, making airports look like ghost towns and leaving t
businessU.S. Stocks Rebound as Trump Backs Off Greenland Tariffs and Signals Deal
The US stock market rebounded from its worst day since October on Wednesday as President Donald Trump announced he had struck a framework for a deal on Greenland, an island he has
businessSaks Global Files for Bankruptcy as Luxury Retail Struggles with Debt and Falling Sales
The luxury department store conglomerate Saks Global filed for bankruptcy protection on Tuesday in one of the most significant retail failures since the pandemic, less than a year
businessWall Street's Growing Rift with Trump: Warnings of Attacks on the Fed and Credit Card Limits
Wall Street and the Trump administration have mainly gotten along well lately, with big banks making money from policies that help businesses. But things have become a lot worse ve
businessMusk’s X Faces Growing Controversy Over Grok AI’s Deepfake Images
Elon Musk’s platform X has come under worldwide criticism after Grok started producing sexualized images of women and girls without their consent when prompted to undress them. The
businessKalshi Raises $1B in Series E at $11B Valuation
Kalshi has raised $1 billion in a Series E funding round, reaching an $11 billion valuation and ranking among the largest U.S. startup investments of 2025. The valuation reflects s
businessHoneyjar AI Secures $2M Pre-Seed for PR Automation Platform
Honeyjar AI, a digital communications startup, has secured $2 million in pre-seed funding to build a PR and communications automation platform for modern teams.
businessUber Launches Self-Driving Taxis in Dallas
Uber has launched its self-driving taxi service in Dallas, marking the third U.S. city where the company now offers autonomous ride-hailing after Austin and Atlanta.
businessVenture Capital Shifts to Smart Money in 2025
A December 2025 study shows a clear shift in venture capital as investors move toward smart money strategies focused on sustainability and long-term value rather than growth at any
businessNexus Venture Partners Raises $700 Million for Early-Stage Startups
Nexus Venture Partners has closed a new $700 million fund aimed at supporting early-stage companies across artificial intelligence, enterprise software, fintech and consumer-facing
businessFlex Raises $60 Million to Expand Finance Tools for Mid-Sized Businesses
Flex, a fast-growing U.S. financial technology company, has closed a $60 million Series B funding round to expand its suite of tools designed for mid-sized businesses across the co
businessU.S. Government Commits $150M to xLight for Chip Manufacturing
The U.S. government commits up to $150 million in federal funding to xLight as part of its effort to strengthen domestic chip manufacturing. This government commitment supports adv
businessU.S. Startup Funding Surges 75.6% in Early 2025
Startup investment in the United States surged sharply in the first half of 2025, with funding surges of 75.6% compared to previous periods, signaling one of the strongest rebounds