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.
Microsoft Increases Xbox Prices Amid Market Conditions and Higher Development Costs
Microsoft has announced that it is raising the recommended retail prices for its Xbox consoles and some controllers globally, citing “market conditions” and the...
Amazon Q1 Ad Revenue Surges 19%, Beating Expectations Amid Economic Uncertainty
Amazon reported a 19% increase in its online ad revenue for the first quarter, surpassing analysts’ expectations. Ad sales reached $13.92 billion, slightly exceeding...
Reddit Q1 Revenue Beats Expectations; Shares Soar Before Softening Due to Economic Concerns
Reddit posted strong first-quarter results, surpassing Wall Street’s expectations. The company reported earnings of 13 cents per share, well above the 2-cent estimate, and...
Airbnb Q1 Results Meet Estimates, But Disappointing Revenue Forecast Hits Shares
Airbnb reported results for the first quarter that mostly aligned with analysts' expectations, but issued a revenue forecast for the second quarter that disappointed...
Amazon Cloud Business Slows as AWS Revenue Misses Expectations
Amazon’s cloud business, Amazon Web Services (AWS), showed slower growth than expected in the first quarter, marking the third consecutive revenue miss for the...
Block Misses Expectations in First Quarter, Issues Disappointing Outlook
Block reported disappointing first-quarter results, with the company missing Wall Street’s expectations and offering a weak outlook for the remainder of the year. The...
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy Optimistic Amid Tariff Challenges and Forecasts
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy reassured investors during the company's first-quarter earnings call, expressing confidence that the retail giant could emerge from the current tariff...
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s Pay Surge Reflects Company’s Massive Growth
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, who has amassed billions from his stake in the company, is seeing his first salary increase in a decade. According...
Apple CEO Discusses Impact of Trump Tariffs on Company Operations
Apple CEO Tim Cook addressed investors on the company’s second-quarter earnings call, revealing how the company has managed the impact of the Trump administration’s...
Venmo Outperforms Cash App in Peer-to-Peer Payments Market
In the competitive peer-to-peer payments market, Venmo is gaining traction, while Cash App is facing challenges. Both companies reported their quarterly earnings this week,...
Builders Vision Names Noelle Laing as Chief Investment Officer
Builders Vision, the family office of billionaire Walmart heir Lukas Walton, has promoted Noelle Laing to chief investment officer. The Chicago-based organization, known for...
U.S. Considers Modified Qatari 747 as Alternative to Delayed Air Force One
The United States is reportedly collaborating with L3Harris Technologies to convert a used Qatari government Boeing 747 into a potential replacement for the delayed...
Inside the World of High-Net-Worth Horse Investors at the Kentucky Derby
The 151st Kentucky Derby kicks off this Saturday, with the winner taking home $3.1 million from a $5 million purse. Among the crowd at...
CVS Health Beats Q1 Estimates and Raises 2025 Forecast Amid Insurance Gains
CVS Health reported stronger-than-expected first-quarter earnings and revenue, with improvements in its insurance division driving optimism and prompting an upward revision of full-year adjusted...
