China retaliates with tariffs on some US goods and a probe into Google
China hit back at President Donald Trump’s trade plan on Tuesday morning with two tiers of tariffs on American goods. China’s Ministry of Finance said the country would impose a 15% tariff on coal and liquefied natural gas and a 10% tariff on crude oil, agricultural machinery, and some vehicles. The announcement came days after…
I was an undocumented immigrant. Now I pay myself 6 figures from the company I created.
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Genesis Gutierrez, founder of Harness. It has been edited for length and clarity. I don’t remember much about my parents’ decision to immigrate to the US. I was only 7, and it seemed like one day, life was normal in Venezuela, and the next, we were…
Texas’ largest university strikes a deal to test a cleaner way to power AI
Nuclear startups plan to build reactors at Texas A&M’s RELLIS campus. Texas’ largest university plans to be a test bed for small nuclear reactors that could help meet the state’s skyrocketing electricity demand from data centers, population growth, and extreme weather. The Texas A&M University System on Tuesday said it’s leasing land to four nuclear…
Why a cargo airline is eyeing a radical new aircraft design for its future planes
A cargo airline is eyeing a revolutionary new aircraft design to handle rough flying historically handled by its specialized Boeing 737-200 fleet. Canadian charter airline Nolinor Aviation has agreed to buy an all-new aircraft type known as a “blended-wing body” as it expands beyond its all-Boeing fleet. The futuristic cargo plane “Kona” is being developed…
Top traders tell their winning strategies in the ‘Market Wizards’ book series. Here’s a peek at the 6th installment.
Jack Schwager’s upcoming book will be the sixth installment in the “Market Wizards” series. Jack Schwager is adding another installment to his popular “Market Wizards” collection, the author told B-17. Schwager’s sixth “Market Wizards” book will likely be published in the second half of 2026, he said. He is co-writing the latest edition with financial…
The Trump hedge: 4 ways investors are seeking downside protection amid Washington’s tariff noise
Markets hoped to call President Donald Trump’s bluff on tariffs, assuming it was a negotiation tactic. Or, at most, they would be implemented precisely, targeting industries or products that directly compete with domestic manufacturers. But if it really is just a game of chicken, it’s gone too far for the market’s comfort. Sunday’s comments from…
Traditional TV giants need to stop trying to copy Netflix. Here’s what analysts say they should do instead.
Traditional media companies that have launched stand-alone streaming services should pivot hard, TD Cowen analysts argued in a recent report. The analysts say Warner Bros. Discovery, Disney, and Paramount should return to the wholesale business rather than continuing to build direct-to-consumer products. Their overall vision is a “mega-streaming bundle” distributed by Apple, Amazon, Google, or…
OpenAI files a trademark application for humanoid robots and VR headsets as Sam Altman teases big hardware ambitions
Sam Altman said AI developments mean we need new hardware. OpenAI has given more signs that it may be gearing up for a big hardware push. The ChatGPT maker has filed a new trademark application with the United States Patent and Trademark Office that could hint at plans to develop humanoid robots, smart wearables, and…
Higher egg prices and more tariffs: What betting markets see for inflation and trade policy
The Trump administration’s tariff clash with some of America’s closest trading partners has sent jitters across financial markets, with investors wondering what’s next as the potential for a wider trade war looms. For a clue, they might want to look at the betting markets. Betting sites like Polymarket and Kalshi gained notoriety during the 2024…
