China's tech crackdown has a new battleground — data
Authorities are turning their heads toward data regulation because of its importance to the technology industry, a key driver of economic growth.
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Why many Uber and Lyft drivers aren't coming back
Rideshare companies are still struggling to bring drivers back to full speed, leading to longer wait times for customers and higher prices.
Wall Street banks racked up $650 million in fees and stock gains in the busiest IPO week since 2004
A massive week for IPOs delivered hefty fees to Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley and other Wall street investment banks.
Okta's CEO is so concerned about burnout that he told employees to email him their vacation plans
At a recent all-hands meeting, Okta CEO Todd McKinnon told his employees that they need to take vacations, so he asked them to email him their plans.
How PG&E is fighting its massive wildfire problem with microgrids, power shutoffs and cutting down trees
California's largest utility company has been blamed for half of the state's most destructive fires since 2015. Now it has a plan to reduce the risk of sparks.
Bitcoin mining is now easier and more profitable as algorithm adjusts after China crackdown
It just became a whole lot easier and much more profitable to mine for bitcoin.
UK's largest chip plant to be acquired by Chinese-owned firm Nexperia amid global semiconductor shortage
Located in Newport, South Wales, Newport Wafer Fab's chip plant dates back to 1982 and is one of just a handful of semiconductor fabricators in the U.K.
FTC charges computer chip supplier Broadcom with illegal monopolization
The Federal Trade Commission accused computer chip supplier Broadcom of illegally monopolizing the market for semiconductor components, the agency said Friday.
Amazon grants 61,000 shares of stock to incoming CEO Andy Jassy
After Jassy led Amazon's cloud business for more than 15 years, the company is recognizing his new position as CEO with a stock grant worth $214 million today.
DOJ investigating Lordstown Motors, shares of electric-vehicle start-up plunge
The stock was briefly halted due to volatility.
Didi shares fall after China announces cybersecurity review just days after IPO
Didi shares close down more than 5% Friday.
IBM President Jim Whitehurst steps down less than two years after he joined through Red Hat acquisition
Jim Whitehurst was CEO of Red Hat, which IBM positioned as a key element of its push toward hybrid cloud that goes beyond its own cloud services.
Tesla Model S Plaid caught fire while driver was at the wheel, says fire chief
Two crews of firefighters worked on the scene for just over 3 hours dealing with the emergency, a Pennsylvania fire chief told CNBC.
Tesla delivers more than 200,000 vehicles in a quarter for the first time
During the second quarter, Tesla was affected by parts shortages and price increases for raw materials that plagued automakers generally.
Amazon sets a new tone as Jeff Bezos era comes to an end
The company on Thursday added two new entries to its set of 14 leadership principles.
Feds seized Robinhood CEO's phone as part of GameStop trading probe
Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev's phone was seized by federal attorneys as the company fights legal battles on virtually all fronts.
Blockbuster IPO day produces big gains for Uber, Delta Air Lines and tech VCs
With Didi, SentinelOne, Clear and LegalZoom debuting on Wednesday, strategic investors, venture capitalists and private equity firms shared in the wealth.
Robinhood says dogecoin accounted for 34% of crypto revenue in Q1
The cryptocurrency dogecoin became so significant to Robinhood in the latest quarter that the company added a specific risk factor about it.
As billions flow into a crowded online grocery market, a wave of consolidation could be on the way
In Europe, several "dark store" start-ups now promise to deliver groceries in as little as 10 minutes.
Chinese electric car start-up Li Auto delivers over 1,000 more cars than Xpeng in June
New York-listed Xpeng is set to hold another stock offering in Hong Kong next week. The EV start-up plans to begin delivering two new models later this year.
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