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.
Google Faces Major Antitrust Setback in Online Ad Market
Google is facing increasing legal challenges as a U.S. federal judge ruled the company holds illegal monopolies in the online advertising market. The ruling...
Etsy Highlights Local Sellers to Offset Impact of New Tariffs
Etsy is taking steps to help shoppers find and support local businesses as new U.S. tariffs threaten to raise the cost of imported goods....
Chagee Stock Jumps 15% in U.S. Market Debut as Tea Chain Eyes U.S. Expansion
Chagee, a rapidly expanding Chinese tea chain, saw its shares rise by 15% during its public debut on the Nasdaq under the ticker “CHA.”...
Eli Lilly’s Obesity Pill Shows Promising Results in Late-Stage Trial
Eli Lilly has announced encouraging results from the first of several late-stage trials of its daily obesity pill, orforglipron. The pill achieved the company’s...
Target Faces Backlash and Boycott Threats Over DEI Rollback
Target CEO Brian Cornell recently met with Rev. Al Sharpton in New York following criticism over the company’s decision to scale back its diversity,...
UnitedHealth Cuts Profit Forecast as Medicare Costs Surge, Sending Stock Plunging
UnitedHealth Group saw its stock drop 20% after it cut its annual profit outlook, citing a steep rise in medical costs tied to its...
IRS Loses Key Talent Amid Staffing Cuts, Jeopardizing High-Value Tax Investigations
Wesley Stanovsek was viewed as an ideal addition to the Internal Revenue Service when he joined in 2024. With Congress having recently approved $80...
American Express Sees Resilient Spending from Wealthy and Younger Cardholders
American Express reported continued strength in consumer spending during the first quarter of 2025, with a notable contribution from younger generations and its affluent...
Harvard Faces Major Financial Risk Amid Clash with Trump Administration
Harvard University is facing escalating political and financial pressure following its refusal to comply with a federal directive issued by the Trump administration. On...
Netflix Q1 2025 Results Impress, But Outlook Remains Cautious Amid Economic Uncertainty
Netflix reported impressive financial results for the first quarter of 2025, highlighting strong operational efficiency and steady revenue growth. The company posted an operating...
Netflix Q1 2025 Earnings Soar with Strong Revenue and Ad Growth
Netflix delivered a strong performance in the first quarter of 2025, posting earnings and revenue figures that exceeded market expectations. The company reported a...
Lyft Acquires Free Now for $199 Million to Expand into Europe
U.S. ride-hailing company Lyft revealed plans to acquire European taxi app Free Now for 175 million euros ($199 million) in a move that will...
Tech Stocks Tumble as Tariff Fears Hit Chipmakers and AI Growth
Technology stocks saw a sharp decline on Wednesday, led by a 7% drop in Nvidia shares, as mounting concerns over U.S. export restrictions and...
AMD Faces $800 Million Hit from U.S. Export Restrictions on AI Chips
Shares of Advanced Micro Devices fell over 7% on Wednesday following a regulatory filing revealing potential charges of up to $800 million due to...
