Aarav Shen
Aarav Shen is an esteemed journalist with over 15 years of experience reporting on business, finance, and economics. With a rich background that spans from Southeast Asia to the heart of Wall Street, Aarav offers a piercing global perspective on market dynamics and economic policy. His work, recognized for its depth and clarity, has shaped international dialogue, making him a trusted voice in a complex industry. Currently based in Hong Kong, he distills intricate financial trends into compelling narratives for a worldwide audience.
Palantir Joins Top 10 U.S. Tech Companies by Market Cap, Surpassing Salesforce
Palantir has officially entered the ranks of the top 10 U.S. technology companies by market cap, achieving a valuation of $281 billion. This marks...
Pinterest Surpasses Expectations in Q1 Earnings, Shares Jump 15%
Pinterest shares soared 15% in after-hours trading following the release of its first-quarter earnings, which exceeded expectations and offered an optimistic outlook for the...
Affirm Posts Strong Profits but Lower Revenue Guidance, Shares Drop
Affirm, a leader in the buy now, pay later (BNPL) market, reported stronger-than-expected earnings for the prior quarter but issued a revenue forecast for...
Lyft Boosts Share Buyback and Posts Strong Q1 Earnings
Lyft shares rose 7% after the company revealed it would boost its share buyback program to $750 million in its first-quarter earnings report. Following...
Ex-CEO of Celsius Network Sentenced to 12 Years for Fraud
Alexander Mashinsky, the former CEO of Celsius Network, was sentenced to 12 years in prison on Thursday after pleading guilty to two counts of...
SMIC Q1 Earnings Miss Estimates, Shares Drop Amid Production Challenges
Shares of Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (SMIC), China’s largest contract chipmaker, dropped nearly 7% on Friday after its first-quarter earnings fell short of expectations....
Rivian Adjusts 2025 Targets Amid Tariffs, Surpasses Q1 Expectations
Rivian Automotive exceeded Wall Street expectations for the first quarter, yet it has adjusted its 2025 guidance for vehicle deliveries and capital expenditures due...
Banks Reluctant to Reverse Credit Card Fee Hikes After CFPB Rule Defeat
After a Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) rule was overturned in federal court, banks have been hesitant to reverse the interest rate hikes and...
Disney’s Q2 Earnings Exceed Expectations, Fueled by Strong Disney+ Growth
Disney reported strong fiscal second-quarter earnings, surpassing Wall Street expectations, thanks to a surge in subscribers for its Disney+ streaming service. The company raised...
Used Vehicle Prices Surge Amid Tariff Concerns, Reaching New Heights
Used vehicle prices saw a significant surge last month, reaching their highest point since October 2023, as consumers rushed to purchase vehicles amid concerns...
Netflix Redesigns Homepage to Improve Search and User Experience
Netflix introduced a revamped homepage experience on Wednesday, aiming to make content discovery easier and more enjoyable for its members. The redesign focuses on...
Investors Sue UnitedHealthcare Over Misleading Earnings Outlook After CEO’s Death
A group of investors filed a class action lawsuit against UnitedHealthcare Group on Wednesday, alleging that the company misled them following the fatal shooting...
Serena Williams and Alexis Ohanian Teach Daughter the Value of Money
Serena Williams and Alexis Ohanian, despite their considerable wealth, are committed to teaching their 7-year-old daughter Olympia the value of hard work and financial...
U.S. Resumes Collections on Defaulted Student Loans, Affecting Borrowers
The U.S. Department of Education has resumed its efforts to collect on defaulted student loans, ending a five-year pause since the start of the...
