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President Trump Orders DOJ to Investigate Oil Companies Over Gas Price Discrepancies
Energy & Climate

President Trump Orders DOJ to Investigate Oil Companies Over Gas Price Discrepancies

President Trump directs the Department of Justice to probe major oil firms for not lowering pump prices in line with rapidly falling crude oil costs.

Kalshi Confirms IPO Plans Are in Early Stages, No Listing Expected This Year
Corporate Power

Kalshi Confirms IPO Plans Are in Early Stages, No Listing Expected This Year

Kalshi’s CEO confirmed the company is considering an IPO but ruled out a public listing this year, highlighting efforts to address insider trading concerns.

How Western Firms Struggle to Grasp China Beyond Economic Metrics
Trade & Tariffs

How Western Firms Struggle to Grasp China Beyond Economic Metrics

Despite decades of engagement, Western companies still misinterpret China’s complex business culture, overlooking the social and cultural dynamics that shape success.

Gold IRAs Draw Investor Interest Amid Inflation and Rising Gold Demand Despite Risks
Markets & Macro

Gold IRAs Draw Investor Interest Amid Inflation and Rising Gold Demand Despite Risks

Gold IRAs attract growing attention as investors seek inflation protection, but regulatory limits, fees, and gold’s price volatility complicate the appeal of these retirement vehicles.

Qualcomm Unveils Dragonfly: A Comprehensive AI Compute and Networking Platform for Future Data Centers
Big Tech

Qualcomm Unveils Dragonfly: A Comprehensive AI Compute and Networking Platform for Future Data Centers

Qualcomm introduces its Dragonfly ecosystem, combining AI accelerators, CPUs, advanced memory, and connectivity solutions in a unified platform for next-generation AI data centers.

Polymarket Initiates Internal Inquiry Following WSJ Claims of Misleading Social Media Marketing
Crypto & Fintech

Polymarket Initiates Internal Inquiry Following WSJ Claims of Misleading Social Media Marketing

Polymarket announced a probe after The Wall Street Journal reported that the platform paid influencers to promote false winning bets, raising questions about its marketing practices.

Iran Uses China's Yuan to Evade US Sanctions on Oil Trade
Trade & Tariffs

Iran Uses China's Yuan to Evade US Sanctions on Oil Trade

Iran increasingly conducts oil sales through Chinese buyers paid in yuan, bypassing US banks and complicating American sanctions enforcement.

Federal Reserve Streamlines Bank Oversight to Sharpen Focus on Financial Risks
Markets & Macro

Federal Reserve Streamlines Bank Oversight to Sharpen Focus on Financial Risks

The Federal Reserve restructures its bank supervision unit to emphasize core financial risks, merging key teams and adjusting management to improve efficiency and economic analysis.

AI-Powered Software Accused of Enabling Gas Stations to Inflate Fuel Prices in California
AI & Tech Regulation

AI-Powered Software Accused of Enabling Gas Stations to Inflate Fuel Prices in California

A federal lawsuit claims that AI-driven fuel-pricing software has facilitated illegal coordination among California gas stations, leading to higher pump prices.

Qualcomm Explores Custom Chip Design for ByteDance and Expands AI Compute Ambitions
Corporate Power

Qualcomm Explores Custom Chip Design for ByteDance and Expands AI Compute Ambitions

Qualcomm is reportedly in early talks to provide custom chip design services to ByteDance, signaling its push beyond smartphones into broader chip and AI computing markets.