France’s consumer watchdog discovered childlike sex dolls on Shein’s website and has referred the case to prosecutors. Economy Minister Roland Lescure stated he would seek to ban Shein from the French market if such incidents recur, citing legal provisions for blocking access over child pornography
Axon’s stock took a 17% nosedive after the company reported disappointing Q3 earnings. The TASER maker missed analyst expectations with adjusted earnings of $1.17 per share versus the $1.52 forecast, blaming new tariffs for squeezing margins.
Google’s massive $32 billion acquisition of cybersecurity firm Wiz has cleared Department of Justice review but won’t finalize until 2026. The deal faces potential $3.2 billion breakup fee if other regulators block what would be Google’s largest acquisition ever.
According to MarketWatch, the real employment threat isn’t AI replacing workers directly. It’s being displaced by colleagues who leverage AI tools more effectively. As companies experiment with AI to boost profitability, workers who resist adoption face the greatest risk.
Markets slid Tuesday with the Nasdaq dropping 2% as valuations reach concerning levels. The CAPE ratio now matches 1999 peaks while tech giants announce major layoffs. All eyes turn to Supreme Court tariff arguments today.
A ransomware attack has virtually erased Marks & Spencer’s profits, causing a 99% plunge to just £3.4m. The retailer faced months of online disruption and expects total costs to hit £300m.
An Amazon engineer who was laid off in 2023 reveals the hard-won lessons that helped her bounce back. She emphasizes not internalizing shame and the importance of community support during job transitions.
The pandemic exposed critical vulnerabilities in America’s supply chains. Now companies like GM are moving beyond headlines to build real domestic capacity for everything from rare earth magnets to semiconductors.
The investor famous for “The Big Short” is betting big against AI stocks. His $1.1 billion position comes as markets show extreme vulnerability to tech stock declines. Palantir’s CEO called the move “batshit crazy” despite his company’s strong revenue growth.
Google has settled its long-running legal battle with Epic Games over Android app store practices. The agreement comes after a jury sided with Epic in 2023 and the Supreme Court recently denied Google’s appeal.
