Valentino’s operating profit plunged 22% in 2024, falling to €246 million as global appetite for high-end goods cooled sharply. This represents one of the steepest annual declines in the label’s recent history, underscoring how even storied brands are vulnerable to sudden demand swings....

In a landmark decision, a U.S. federal judge has ruled that Google illegally monopolized key segments of the online advertising technology market. This verdict not only challenges the tech giant's dominance but also signals potential shifts in the digital advertising ecosystem.   The court's...

TSMC’s net profit for the first quarter soared by over 60% year on year, driven largely by its ability to command premium prices for AI chips. The company reported earnings of T$361.6 billion, comfortably exceeding market forecasts and signalling robust demand for advanced semiconductors. ...

Johnson & Johnson (J&J) has reported first-quarter 2025 earnings that exceed Wall Street expectations, driven by robust sales in its oncology division and strategic acquisitions aimed at bolstering its neuroscience portfolio.   Oncology Division Drives Revenue Growth   A...

The recent launch of Eli Lilly’s weight-loss drug Mounjaro in India has unleashed a wave of interest from patients, clinics, and health professionals. Almost overnight, doctors across major cities began fielding hundreds of inquiries from individuals eager to gain access to the once-weekly...

Meta is facing a formidable trial amid allegations that its acquisitions of Instagram and WhatsApp were part of a strategy to establish an illegal social media monopoly. The case centers on claims that billions were spent to eliminate emerging competitors, thereby consolidating power under Meta’s...

Alphabet and Nvidia’s recent investment in Safe Superintelligence (SSI), the AI startup co-founded by OpenAI’s former chief scientist Ilya Sutskever, represents a deliberate fusion of capital deployment and infrastructure strategy. This alignment goes beyond financial backing—it reflects how tech...

In a move that has stirred both admiration and concern across the technology and defense sectors, the CEO of one of the United States’ largest chip makers has maintained an extensive investment portfolio in Chinese tech firms. With deep ties in the Chinese technology ecosystem and investments...

Levi Strauss has taken a firm stance amid rising tariff pressures by maintaining its annual forecast for sales and profit. In its latest quarterly report, the company deliberately set aside any potential impact from the Trump tariffs while still delivering robust results that beat market...

The abrupt halt to the proposed TikTok deal marks a deeper entanglement of technology and geopolitics between the United States and China. As President Trump announced a dramatic 34% hike in tariffs on Chinese imports, China's sudden objection to the TikTok divestment deal appears not as a...

The intersection of political power and financial ventures has long been a topic of scrutiny, and the Trump family’s involvement in World Liberty Financial brings this dynamic into the world of cryptocurrency. Leveraging the name and influence of a sitting U.S. president, the Trump family secured...