The Election Day Revolt That Threatens Americas AI Boom

Caption: Data centers were a hot topic as people waited in line to vote in Columbus, Ohio.

The biggest names in America’s artificial-intelligence boom gathered at the San Francisco Opera House on election night for a show hosted by Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang. Caption: Data centers were a hot topic as people waited in line to vote in Columbus, Ohio. They were there to see “The Marriage of Figaro.” But over wine … Read more

America's $10 trillion AI data centre boom faces delays, rising costs and investor concerns

America's $10 trillion AI data centre boom faces delays, rising costs and investor concerns.

America’s $10 trillion artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure boom is facing growing problems. Data centre projects are being delayed, some are being cancelled or blocked, and investors are becoming less confident about the sector. These challenges are raising questions about whether the massive spending planned for AI infrastructure can continue at the expected pace. America’s $10 … Read more

Why have US bank stocks lost $270 billion in market value as rising interest rates threaten Wall Streets profit boom?

US bank stocks lose $270 billion as rising interest rates threaten Wall Street profits. (Representational image)

Five of Wall Street’s biggest banks have collectively lost around $270 billion in market value from their summer highs through Friday’s market close. This comes as rising interest rates worry investors about whether the banks can maintain their strong profits in the coming months. US bank stocks lose $270 billion as rising interest rates threaten … Read more

In Trump’s Second Term, the MAGA Merchandise Boom Is Going Bust

Merchandise at Trump Town USA includes Trump-themed sneakers.

BOONES MILL, Va.—Donald “Whitey” Taylor made a fortune from sales at Trump Town USA, his store selling Make America Great Again apparel and memorabilia related to President Trump. Merchandise at Trump Town USA includes Trump-themed sneakers. Taylor’s Boones Mill store—a former church—brought in upwards of $15,000 a day in 2024, the best sales pace in … Read more

Doom! Board lowers the boom on Indian-American CEO who fired 900 employees over Zoom

Doom! Board lowers the boom on Indian-American CEO who fired 900 employees over Zoom

Vishal Garg made headlines in 2021 after he fired 900 employees over a video call. TOI Correspondent from Washington: Indian-American entrepreneur Vishal Garg, who became a global symbol of ruthless corporate layoffs after firing 900 employees in a three-minute Zoom call just before Christmas in 2021, has himself been ousted as chief executive of Better … Read more