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.
Trump Softens Auto Tariffs Amid Economic Concerns
President Donald Trump signed two executive orders to ease the impact of his auto tariffs, offering credits and relief from other levies on materials....
U.S. Economy Faces Slowdown Amid Trump’s Tariff Policies
The U.S. economy likely faced a slowdown or even contraction in the first quarter, impacted by a surge in imports as businesses sought to...
TikTok Dominates Short-Form Video Market Amid Growing Competition
TikTok’s dominance in the short-form video market is becoming increasingly apparent, with the app now boasting over 1.12 billion active users worldwide. Since its...
Meta’s AI Strategy Faces Tariff Risks and Investor Scrutiny
Meta’s plan to dominate the artificial intelligence (AI) market is being closely watched as the company prepares for its earnings report this week. A...
Fintech Stocks Face Uncertainty Ahead of Earnings Reports Amid Tariff Concerns
The upcoming earnings reports for PayPal, Block, and Affirm are generating investor anxiety as these fintech giants are closely tied to consumer spending, which...
IBM to Invest $150 Billion in U.S. Manufacturing and AI Advancements
IBM has committed to investing $150 billion in the U.S. over the next five years, with more than $30 billion dedicated to advancing the...
Veza Raises $108 Million to Expand AI-Powered Access Management Solutions
Veza, a software company specializing in managing internal technology access within organizations, has raised $108 million in a funding round led by New Enterprise...
Palo Alto Networks to Acquire Protect AI for Enhanced AI Security
Palo Alto Networks has announced its plans to acquire Protect AI, a startup focused on securing artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) applications,...
Spotify Pays Over $100 Million to Podcast Creators in Q1 2025
In the first quarter of 2025, Spotify paid more than $100 million to podcast creators across the globe, demonstrating the platform’s significant investment in...
Palantir Surges Amid Tech Struggles in 2025, Outperforming Rivals
In 2025, tech stocks have faced significant challenges, with concerns about recession and trade wars dampening investor confidence in riskier assets. However, Palantir has...
Google Spends $8.27 Million on Sundar Pichai’s Security in 2024
In 2024, Google spent $8.27 million on personal security for CEO Sundar Pichai, marking a nearly 22% increase from $6.78 million in 2023, according...
U.S. Risks Falling Behind China in Quantum Computing Race, Microsoft Warns
Microsoft President Brad Smith has warned that the United States must act swiftly to maintain its lead in the global race for quantum computing...
NXP Semiconductors Faces Decline After CEO Announces Retirement
NXP Semiconductors experienced a 7% drop in its stock price following the announcement that CEO Kurt Sievers will retire at the end of the...
Oracle’s Software Outage Causes Temporary Disruption in Health Systems
Oracle engineers accidentally triggered a five-day software outage at several hospitals within the Community Health Systems (CHS) network, forcing the facilities to revert to...
