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.
Winners and Losers in the Restaurant Industry: A Look at 2024 Trends
The restaurant industry in 2024 saw a clear divide between winners and losers as consumers, grappling with rising prices, became more selective about dining...
Waymo Expands Self-Driving Service in Los Angeles, Removes Waitlist
Waymo, the autonomous vehicle arm of Alphabet, has removed the waitlist for its self-driving service in Los Angeles, marking a major milestone in the...
Spotify Q4 Guidance Exceeds Expectations, Shares Rise
Spotify's shares saw a significant boost in extended trading on Tuesday, rising approximately 8% following the company's better-than-expected guidance for the fourth quarter, despite...
Unbabel Launches AI-Driven Translation Service, Widn.AI
Unbabel has introduced Widn.AI, a new AI-driven translation service, marking a significant step in the company's evolution and challenging a competitive field. The service...
Japan Unveils $65 Billion Plan to Revitalize Semiconductor Industry
Japan has unveiled a comprehensive plan to revitalize its semiconductor and artificial intelligence sectors, investing over 10 trillion yen ($65 billion) by fiscal 2030....
Volkswagen Increases Investment in Rivian JV to $5.8 Billion, New Models Coming in 2027
Volkswagen Group has increased its investment in its joint venture with electric vehicle maker Rivian Automotive, bringing the total investment to $5.8 billion, up...
Rocket Lab Shares Surge Following Strong Q3 Results and Neutron Launch Deal
Rocket Lab's shares saw a significant jump in after-hours trading after the company released its third-quarter financial results and revealed a major milestone with...
Bitcoin Hits Record High as Pro-Crypto Election Results Fuel Market Optimism
Bitcoin surged to an all-time high near $81,000, driven by growing investor optimism following a U.S. election that saw numerous pro-crypto candidates secure wins....
Upstart and Toast Lead Fintech Rally as Wall Street Surges Post-Election
Fintech companies Upstart and Toast saw major gains on Friday following better-than-expected earnings reports. Upstart, which uses artificial intelligence for online lending decisions, soared...
Philadelphia Phillies Secure Nearly $600 Million in Capital, Valued at $3 Billion
The Philadelphia Phillies recently secured close to $500 million from three new investors, in a deal that values the Major League Baseball team and...
Alibaba Shifts Focus for Singles’ Day, Prioritizing Merchants and Quality Over Price Wars
When Alibaba held its eleventh Singles’ Day shopping festival in 2019, it celebrated with a star-studded performance by Taylor Swift in Shanghai. Five years...
Qualcomm Exceeds Wall Street Estimates Amid Chinese Smartphone Surge and $15B Buyback
Chip designer Qualcomm reported stronger-than-expected forecasts for the current quarter, driven by a surge in Chinese smartphone launches and bolstered by a new $15...
Google Cloud Leads in Growth Amid Cloud Computing Competition with AWS and Azure
With Wall Street’s attention on cloud computing, Google Cloud emerged as the fastest-growing provider, showing a 35% year-over-year increase in third-quarter revenue to $11.35...
Starbucks Faces Rising Competition in China as Local Coffee Chains Gain Popularity
Newly appointed Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol plans a December visit to China to address the company’s challenges in a competitive coffee market. With a...
