AI & Economics
Meta Shares Plunge as AI Investments Raise Spending Outlook
Meta Platforms Inc. shares slid after the company raised its spending outlook for the year, reigniting fears that massive AI investments might not yield immediate returns.
A.I. Spending Sets a Record, With No End in Sight: The Great Infrastructure Race
Tech giants are funneling hundreds of billions into AI infrastructure, raising critical questions about profitability and the long-term energy sustainability of the industry.
A.I. Spending Sets a Record, With No End in Sight: The Great Infrastructure Gamble
Tech giants are pouring hundreds of billions into AI infrastructure, raising critical questions about profitability and the future of the global economy.
The $10 Billion Startup Training AI to Do Your Job
Mercor, a San Francisco startup valued at $10 billion, is hiring high-skilled workers for a controversial mission: teaching AI models exactly how to automate their own professional roles.
Spotify's Profit Surge: Defying Price Hikes and Mastering the Attention Economy
Spotify defied price hike concerns, posting strong growth in users and profitability, proving the resilience of its subscription model in a competitive market.
World Bank Warning: 24% Surge in Energy Prices Predicted for 2026
The World Bank warns of the largest oil supply shock in years, threatening global economic stability with a predicted 24% price spike.
UBS: Wealth Management Mastery and Market Volatility Drive Profit Surge
UBS reaffirms its global banking dominance, leveraging the Credit Suisse integration and heightened market activity to post impressive first-quarter financial results.
80 Seconds to Decide the Market's Fate: Big Tech's Moment of Truth
As Microsoft, Meta, Google, and Amazon prepare to report, Wall Street holds its breath for the ultimate AI ROI showdown in a high-stakes earnings week.
The AI Harness: How CFOs are Governing the Rise of Agentic Finance
The shift from simple chatbots to autonomous agents requires new control frameworks. CFOs are investing in governance 'harnesses' to unlock enterprise-wide productivity safely.
Meta’s Need for Gas Power Boosts Entergy Spending by $14 Billion
US utility Entergy Corp. boosted its capital spending plan to $57 billion, primarily to build natural gas-fired plants for Meta’s massive data center expansion in Louisiana.
From Earth to Space: Meta's Strategic Bet for Energy Sovereignty in the AI Era
Meta is looking to space-based solar and geothermal energy to fuel the insatiable power demands of its AI infrastructure.
AI and the Gender Gap: Why Women Are at the Forefront of the Labor Market Transformation
New data reveals that Artificial Intelligence disproportionately affects jobs held by women, threatening to widen social inequalities if left unaddressed.