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Alibaba and Tencent Lose $66 Billion in Market Value Amid AI Profit Doubts

Key Points: Alibaba and Tencent saw a combined $66 billion wiped from their market value in just 24 hours. Investors are increasingly anxious about the massive investments Chinese tech giants are making in artificial intelligence without clear plans for generating revenue. Alibaba reported a massive 67% drop in its quarterly net income, further spooking the market. Despite promising new AI tools like the OpenClaw platform,...

European Union Scrambles for Fixes as Iran War Sends Energy Prices Soaring

Key Points: EU leaders are discussing temporary measures like tax cuts and state support to counter surging energy prices. The ongoing US-Israeli war with Iran has severely disrupted global oil and natural gas supplies. European gas prices have doubled since the conflict began on February 28. The European Commission plans a 30-billion-euro "investment booster" for decarbonization projects. European Union leaders met in Brussels on Thursday,...

Whirlpool Factory Layoffs Highlight Struggles in US Manufacturing

Key Points: The United States economy has lost over 100,000 manufacturing jobs since last year. Whirlpool recently laid off workers at its historic Amana, Iowa, refrigerator plant. The company blames supply chain issues and supports President Trump's trade tariffs. Critics argue that tariffs increased material costs by $300 million and failed to protect local jobs. Beverly Dawson thought she had a secure future building refrigerators...