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Sunday, March 2, 2025

Apple commits $500 billion to US innovation and jobs

Apple invests $500 billion in US with a Texas AI factory, 20,000 jobs, chip expansion, and new data centers.

Alibaba’s $50 billion AI bet signals big tech comeback

Alibaba to invest $53B in AI and cloud, signaling a tech rebound after regulatory crackdowns and Jack Ma’s rare meeting with Xi Jinping.

Convenience stores sue PepsiCo over pricing practices

PepsiCo faces lawsuit from California stores over alleged price discrimination, claiming unfair deals favor big retailers like Walmart.

Italian business tycoons targeted in AI voice scam

The scam involved fraudsters making phone calls that appeared to originate from government offices in Rome.

OpenAI eyes $40 billion investment as AI race intensifies

The move comes just three months after OpenAI’s previous funding round, which valued the company at $157 billion.

Musk eyed as potential buyer for TikTok’s U.S. operations amid looming ban

Chinese officials consider Elon Musk buying TikTok's U.S. operations to avoid a ban amid ongoing legal and geopolitical challenges.

PSX faces volatility as investors adjust portfolios

Profit-taking and economic uncertainties weigh on Pakistan’s stock market, despite positive indicators and growing foreign investment.

Wall Street smashes records, dollar soars as Trump wins

The Republican candidate made a stunning political comeback as he defeated Vice President Kamala Harris to return to the White House, four years after losing it to Joe Biden.

Starbucks CEO vows to overhaul its cafes and simplify its menu

Starbucks is also facing an uphill battle in China, where it is dealing with a choppy macroeconomic recovery and stiff competition from local brands.