China's digital currency comes to its biggest messaging app WeChat, which has over a billion users
China's central bank wants to boost usage of the country's digital currency by making it available on the ubiquitous app.
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India demands Xiaomi pay nearly $88 million in import duties after tax evasion probe
The agency said "by not adding 'royalty and licence fee' into the transaction value, Xiaomi India was evading customs duty."
Daimler says its EV concept car has over 621 miles of range and solar tech on roof
The car represents the latest example of how companies are looking to use different materials in their vehicles.
Rivian stock plunges after news of Amazon-Stellantis deal
Stellantis has already sold tens of thousands of vehicles to Amazon. Now more will be going to Amazon, which will provide cloud services to the automaker.
Amazon was the worst-performing FAANG stock of 2021 — here's why
Amazon's stock climbed a meager 2.4% in 2021, vastly underperforming its Big Tech peers.
Roku tumbles 12% after analyst says competition from Amazon, Google is stunting user growth
Roku shares dropped 12% on Wednesday, falling to their lowest price since October 2020.
GM unveils new electric Chevrolet Silverado priced at $39,900 for work truck to $105,000 for luxury model
GM will initially sell a $39,900 work truck version of the pickup in spring 2023, followed by a fully loaded $105,000 RST limited first edition model that fall.
Sen. Warren and Rep. Jayapal tell Google to stop trying to 'bully' DOJ antitrust chief into recusal
Google previously requested the DOJ review whether Kanter should be recused from cases and investigations involving its business based on his past work.
Sony teases new VR headset for its PlayStation 5 console
Sony confirmed its new virtual reality hardware will be called PlayStation VR2.
Kevin O'Leary explains why he thinks NFTs will become bigger than bitcoin
NFTs could become "a much bigger, more fluid market" than bitcoin, "Shark Tank" investor Kevin O'Leary predicted.
China says apps that could influence public opinion require a security review
The latest rules are part of a draft regulation issued by China's cyberspace regulator which seeks to lay out a framework for how app makers should operate.
Tesla opened a dealership in Xinjiang, China, despite widespread reports of Uyghur oppression there
Xinjiang is, home to a Muslim population known as the Uyghurs whom the United Nations and rights organizations have identified as a repressed ethnic group.
China launches app for its own digital currency as it looks to expand usage
China's central bank has launched a pilot version of a wallet app for its sovereign digital currency in a push to expand its usage to more people.
Alphabet grants tens of millions of dollars in stock awards to top execs
Most of Alphabet's top executives are getting annual salary increases from $650,000 to $1 million, along with hefty stock awards.
Pinterest closes down 9% on Guggenheim downgrade
The firm downgraded the stock to neutral from buy and lowered its price target to $39 from $46.
Roofing giant takes on Tesla to make solar roof shingles more affordable
GAF, one of the largest roofing companies in the world, just released a new solar shingle, which it says will be affordable and easy to install.
Apple stock will continue to grow faster than the economy, investor says
Apple looks "almost ideal" across a number of metrics, according to Patrick Armstrong, chief investment officer at Plurimi Group, which owns the stock.
Apple's rise to $3 trillion market cap shows the value of its massive share buybacks
Apple spent $85.5 billion to repurchase shares in its fiscal 2021, and more than $467 billion since 2012.
China to make some firms undergo a data security review before listing overseas
China's rules, which will come into effect on Feb. 15, are aimed at companies that carry out data processing activities which could affect national security.
Apple becomes first U.S. company to reach $3 trillion market cap
Apple's cash flow also makes the stock a safe haven during times of market uncertainty.
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