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Nvidia Shares Jump 3% as Trump Scraps Biden-Era AI Chip Export Rule
Nvidia shares climbed more than 3% Wednesday after the Trump administration confirmed it will rescind the Biden-era "AI diffusion rule," a sweeping regulation that would have imposed strict licensing requirements on exports of high-end artificial intelligence chips. The decision, confirmed by the Department of Commerce, marks a major win for U.S. chipmakers and signals a dramatic shift in American AI policy. 
Nvidia shares climbed more than 3% Wednesday after the Trump administration confirmed it will rescind the Biden-era "AI diffusion rule," a sweeping regulation that would have imposed strict licensing requirements on exports of high-end artificial intelligence chips. The decision, confirmed by the Department of Commerce, marks a major win for U.S. chipmakers and signals a dramatic shift in American AI policy. -
Apple Fights Contempt Sanction, Says In-App Payment Ruling Threatens Core Revenue
Apple is seeking an emergency pause on a recent court order that could force major changes to its App Store business, warning that the mandated overhaul could cost the company "hundreds of millions to billions" of dollars annually. The move comes after U.S. District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers held Apple in contempt for violating a 2021 injunction in its legal battle with Epic Games. 
Apple is seeking an emergency pause on a recent court order that could force major changes to its App Store business, warning that the mandated overhaul could cost the company "hundreds of millions to billions" of dollars annually. The move comes after U.S. District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers held Apple in contempt for violating a 2021 injunction in its legal battle with Epic Games. -
Disney to Build Tech-Focused Theme Park in Abu Dhabi, Its First New Resort in 15 Years
The Walt Disney Company on Wednesday announced plans to develop a new theme park and resort in Abu Dhabi, marking its first new global resort destination in over 15 years. The project, to be built on Yas Island in partnership with UAE-based Miral, will be Disney's seventh resort complex and its first in the Middle East. 
The Walt Disney Company on Wednesday announced plans to develop a new theme park and resort in Abu Dhabi, marking its first new global resort destination in over 15 years. The project, to be built on Yas Island in partnership with UAE-based Miral, will be Disney's seventh resort complex and its first in the Middle East. -
Uber Shares Fall as Q1 Revenue Misses Forecast Despite 18% Trip Growth
Uber Technologies Inc. reported first-quarter earnings on Wednesday that beat analyst estimates on profit but came in slightly below expectations on revenue, triggering a nearly 5% drop in its stock. The ride-hailing and delivery company posted $11.53 billion in revenue, missing the consensus estimate of $11.62 billion, despite a strong uptick in trips and bookings across its platform. 
Uber Technologies Inc. reported first-quarter earnings on Wednesday that beat analyst estimates on profit but came in slightly below expectations on revenue, triggering a nearly 5% drop in its stock. The ride-hailing and delivery company posted $11.53 billion in revenue, missing the consensus estimate of $11.62 billion, despite a strong uptick in trips and bookings across its platform. -
DoorDash to Acquire Deliveroo for $3.9 Billion in Major European Expansion Push
DoorDash will acquire British food delivery company Deliveroo in a $3.9 billion deal, marking one of the largest cross-border moves in the food delivery sector to date and underscoring the U.S. firm's continued push to expand its international footprint. 
DoorDash will acquire British food delivery company Deliveroo in a $3.9 billion deal, marking one of the largest cross-border moves in the food delivery sector to date and underscoring the U.S. firm's continued push to expand its international footprint. -
Ferrari Earnings Beat Forecasts as Revenue Hits $2.03 Billion, Warns U.S. Tariffs May Cut Margins
Ferrari NV reported a 17% jump in first-quarter profit, driven by strong demand for customized luxury vehicles, but warned that newly imposed U.S. tariffs could dent its full-year margins and force price hikes of up to $50,000 per car. The Italian automaker posted a net profit of €412 million ($466.3 million) for the first three months of 2025, ahead of analysts' expectations of €410 million, according to Reuters. 
Ferrari NV reported a 17% jump in first-quarter profit, driven by strong demand for customized luxury vehicles, but warned that newly imposed U.S. tariffs could dent its full-year margins and force price hikes of up to $50,000 per car. The Italian automaker posted a net profit of €412 million ($466.3 million) for the first three months of 2025, ahead of analysts' expectations of €410 million, according to Reuters. -
Newark Airport Faces Eighth Day of Flight Delays as Staffing Crisis Deepens; United Warns Chaos Will Persist
Flights in and out of Newark Liberty International Airport were again severely disrupted Monday as air traffic control staffing shortages, outdated technology, and poor weather conditions converged to cause cascading delays. The Federal Aviation Administration issued a ground stop early in the day due to low cloud cover, which was later lifted, but continued to forecast inbound delays of nearly four hours. 
Flights in and out of Newark Liberty International Airport were again severely disrupted Monday as air traffic control staffing shortages, outdated technology, and poor weather conditions converged to cause cascading delays. The Federal Aviation Administration issued a ground stop early in the day due to low cloud cover, which was later lifted, but continued to forecast inbound delays of nearly four hours. -
Skechers to Be Acquired by 3G Capital in $9.4 Billion Take-Private Deal Amid Trade War Tensions
Skechers announced Monday it will be acquired by 3G Capital for $9.4 billion in a take-private deal that comes amid escalating trade tensions and supply chain uncertainty. The Brazilian private equity firm will pay $63 per share, representing a 30% premium over Skechers' recent market value, ending the footwear brand's nearly 30-year run as a publicly traded company. 
Skechers announced Monday it will be acquired by 3G Capital for $9.4 billion in a take-private deal that comes amid escalating trade tensions and supply chain uncertainty. The Brazilian private equity firm will pay $63 per share, representing a 30% premium over Skechers' recent market value, ending the footwear brand's nearly 30-year run as a publicly traded company. -
Warren Buffett to Step Down as Berkshire CEO After 60 Years; Greg Abel Named Successor
Warren Buffett, 94, announced on Saturday that he will step down as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway at the end of 2025, officially passing the reins to Vice Chairman Greg Abel. The long-anticipated transition was confirmed during the company's annual shareholder meeting in Omaha, Nebraska, where Buffett received a standing ovation from the thousands gathered at the CHI Health Center. 
Warren Buffett, 94, announced on Saturday that he will step down as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway at the end of 2025, officially passing the reins to Vice Chairman Greg Abel. The long-anticipated transition was confirmed during the company's annual shareholder meeting in Omaha, Nebraska, where Buffett received a standing ovation from the thousands gathered at the CHI Health Center. -
United Cuts 35 Daily Newark Flights as FAA Staffing and Tech Crises Paralyze Airport Operations
United Airlines will cancel 35 daily round-trip flights at Newark Liberty International Airport starting this weekend, amounting to roughly 10% of its daily operations at the major East Coast hub. The decision follows a week of extensive disruptions triggered by equipment failures and staffing shortages at the Federal Aviation Administration, including a walk-off by more than 20% of FAA air traffic controllers assigned to the airport. 
United Airlines will cancel 35 daily round-trip flights at Newark Liberty International Airport starting this weekend, amounting to roughly 10% of its daily operations at the major East Coast hub. The decision follows a week of extensive disruptions triggered by equipment failures and staffing shortages at the Federal Aviation Administration, including a walk-off by more than 20% of FAA air traffic controllers assigned to the airport.
