AI & Economics
Randstad CEO: AI to Replace 7-8% of Jobs, but the 'End of Work' is Nowhere in Sight
Randstad's Sander van ’t Noordende breaks down AI's impact on global labor, predicting a measured transition rather than a sudden employment crisis.
Chinese Brands Snap Up Record 15% of Europe’s Electric-Car Sales
Chinese automakers accounted for more than 15% of electric-vehicle sales in Europe for the first time, signaling a seismic shift in the automotive landscape.
Lenovo’s AI Pivot Triggers 15% Stock Surge Amid Historic $21.6B Revenue Explosion
Lenovo evolves from a PC maker to an AI infrastructure titan, posting historic profits and revenue that have sent markets into a frenzy.
DeepSeek Targets $10B Funding at $45B Valuation: A New Frontier in the Global AI Arms Race
China's DeepSeek is reportedly seeking a massive $10B funding round at a $45B valuation, signaling a direct challenge to Silicon Valley's AI dominance.
The Productivity Trap: Are We Truly Working Less in the Age of Artificial Intelligence?
The promise of shorter work weeks through AI is clashing with a reality of constant connectivity and ever-escalating corporate expectations.
The European AI Surge: Stocks Outperforming the Tech Giants
While the world watches Silicon Valley, a select group of European companies has surged over 100%, proving the Old Continent holds the essential keys to AI infrastructure.
Kawasaki Heavy Shares Rally on AI Tie-Up Plan With Nvidia
Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd. shares surged as much as 12% following the announcement of a strategic collaboration with Nvidia Corp. to pioneer physical AI technology.
Alibaba's AI Ambitions Face the Reality of Margin Compression
Alibaba Group Holding faces a pivotal moment as massive AI investments clash with shrinking profitability, testing investor confidence in its long-term strategy.
Investors Look Beyond TSMC as AI Boom Spreads to New Winners
After years of dominance as Asia’s primary Nvidia proxy, TSMC is facing stiff competition for investor capital as the market seeks the next phase of the AI revolution.
Zhipu and Minimax: The New AI Vanguard Set to Reshape the Hong Kong Tech Gauge
The potential inclusion of Chinese AI unicorns in the Hang Seng TECH Index signals a structural shift in Asian capital markets, luring billions in fresh investment bets.
AI Q1 2026 Global Report: From Generative Hype to Agentic Reality and Sovereign Infrastructure
The Q1 2026 global report reveals a market shifting from chatbots to autonomy, with investments now pivoting toward energy infrastructure and sovereign AI capabilities.
PPC's 'Explosive' Surge: A New Chapter for the Athens Stock Exchange and the Energy Chessboard
With a 7.23% jump for PPC and record turnover exceeding €700M, the Athens Stock Exchange is redefining its position on the global investment map.