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.
India Becomes Top U.S. Smartphone Exporter, Surpassing China
India has officially surpassed China as the largest exporter of smartphones to the United States, marking a pivotal shift in the global electronics supply...
Europe Invests Billions in AI Gigafactories to Regain Global Competitiveness
Europe is moving forward with ambitious plans to establish AI gigafactories as part of its strategy to revitalize its artificial intelligence sector and secure...
Google Agrees to EU AI Guidelines Amid Innovation Concerns
Google has announced its decision to sign the European Union’s voluntary code of practice for general-purpose AI models, a move intended to support broader...
Starbucks Launches Green Apron Service to Revitalize Customer Experience
Starbucks is refocusing its strategy on hospitality and personalized customer service as it works to reverse declining sales and regain market momentum. Through its...
UnitedHealth Issues Cautious 2025 Outlook Amid Rising Medical Costs
UnitedHealth Group has released its 2025 financial outlook, falling short of Wall Street's projections. The company expects adjusted earnings of at least $16 per...
Merck to Cut $3B in Costs by 2027 Amid Keytruda Patent Expiration and Tariff Pressures
Merck has announced plans to cut $3 billion in costs by the end of 2027, a strategic move aimed at offsetting anticipated revenue losses...
Stellantis Reinstates Guidance Amid €2.3B Loss, Forecasts Gradual Recovery
Stellantis, the automotive group behind brands like Jeep, Dodge, Fiat, Chrysler, and Peugeot, has reinstated its financial guidance after reporting a first-half net loss...
AI Chip Startup Rebellions Secures Samsung Investment, Eyes $200M Funding Round
South Korean AI chip startup Rebellions has secured fresh investment from tech giant Samsung and is currently in the midst of raising up to...
PayPal Beats Q2 Estimates but Faces Profitability Concerns
PayPal posted stronger-than-expected results for the second quarter but saw its shares drop more than 8% as concerns over profitability metrics emerged. While the...
Spotify Shares Tumble on Weak Earnings and Guidance
Spotify shares fell more than 11% Tuesday, marking their worst single-day performance since July 2023. The sharp decline followed disappointing second-quarter results and weaker-than-expected...
Rare Earth Elements: A Strategic Battleground in the U.S.-China Trade War
Rare earth elements consist of 17 elements on the periodic table with unique atomic structures that grant them special magnetic properties. These materials are...
Meta Overhauls AI Strategy After Setbacks with Llama 4, Invests Billions in Talent and Tech
Meta’s attempt to compete with OpenAI by emulating innovations from a Chinese AI startup backfired, prompting a major overhaul of its artificial intelligence strategy....
Apple Launches Manufacturing Academy in Detroit to Boost U.S. Manufacturing Skills
Apple is responding to growing pressure to increase U.S.-based manufacturing by launching the Apple Manufacturing Academy in downtown Detroit. Scheduled to open in August,...
Cash App Launches Pools to Expand Peer-to-Peer Payments Beyond Its Network
Cash App, owned by Block, is taking a bold step to enhance its peer-to-peer payment services with the launch of Pools, a new feature...
