, the chief minister of US President Stalin, who is part of the opposition and often critical of the Modi government, described the situation in Tamil Nadu as an “escalating crisis” in his letter to the prime minister. The resulting economic setback has pushed many small and medium enterprises to the “brink of collapse,” he added.— mkstalin (@mkstalin) Live Events“The current trade stalemate is not merely an economic setback but a looming humanitarian challenge due to the irreparable damage caused by the t ...

The soon-to-be-retiring Oracle of Omaha has set his trillion-dollar company up to enter 2026 with nearly $184 billion invested in four brand-name businesses.In less than two weeks, iconic billionaire Warren Buffett will retire from the CEO role at Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A +0.93%)(BRK.B +0.89%) and hand the reins over to the trillion-dollar company he helped build.But just because the Oracle of Omaha is hanging up his work coat, it doesn't mean he hasn't been positioning his company's $318 billion investmen ...

A major part of the returns has come from AI-linked stocks. Nearly 75 percent of the S&P 500’s return in 2025, up to early December, has come from AI-linked stocks. Clearly, 2025 has been a year of the AI boom in the market. ‘AI gainers’ like the US, China, Taiwan and South Korea gained handsomely in 2025 from the AI boom.India, an ‘AI loser’, couldn’t participate in the AI boom. While S&P 500 (up 17.59 percent), Nikkei ( up 28.87 percent), Shanghai Composite (up 18.27 percent), Kospi (up 73 percent) and T ...

Apple is rolling out targeted changes to its iPhone software in Japan as the country's new competition law takes effect, marking another step in how the company adapts its tightly controlled ecosystem to local regulation. ...

Greg Abel is set to take over as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway at the end of the year.The end of the year is fast approaching, and for Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A +0.93%)(BRK.B +0.85%) shareholders, that means one important thing: Their company will have a new CEO. Warren Buffett, who has been at the helm of Berkshire for decades, is finally retiring. The billionaire investor has enjoyed a remarkably successful career, which will finally draw to a close.Losing its visionary and long-term leader will obviously be ...

Core Viewpoint - Apple Inc. announced adjustments to its iOS applications in Japan to comply with the new "Smartphone Software Competition Promotion Law" [1] Group 1: Regulatory Changes - Developers can now choose to distribute iOS applications through alternative app stores in Japan, in addition to the App Store [1] - For iOS applications listed on the Japan App Store, developers will be allowed to add alternative payment methods within the app [1] - Developers can also provide links for users to complete payment transactions on external websites, or utilize both options [1]

Core Viewpoint - Apple has opened iPhones and other devices to alternative app stores in Japan to comply with new laws aimed at increasing competition in the smartphone market [1] Group 1 - The decision is a response to regulatory changes in Japan [1] - The move is expected to enhance competition within the Japanese smartphone market [1]

The App Store® — where every app is reviewed to meet the App Store's high bar for privacy and security — remains the best place for iOS users in Japan to discover and download the apps they love. This includes App Store features that protect users against fraud and scams and empower parents to ensure their kids have age-appropriate experiences. CUPERTINO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apple® today announced changes impacting iOS apps in Japan to comply with the Mobile Software Competition Act (MSCA). These updat ...

Key Points Tesla faces a potential 30-day sales ban in California if it doesn't change how it markets Autopilot and Full Self-Driving The stock pulled back Wednesday after hitting an all-time high, with broader AI sector weakness adding pressure These 10 stocks could mint the next wave of millionaires › Shares of Tesla Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA) fell on Wednesday, finishing down 4.6%. The decline came as the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite dropped 1.2% and 1.9%, respectively. The electric vehicle (EV) mak ...

Key Points Nvidia's growth is expected to be rapid in 2026. Alphabet could see its valuation increase and strong growth continue to cross the $5 trillion mark. 10 stocks we like better than Nvidia › Currently, there are no stocks with a $5 trillion market cap or greater. Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) is valued at $4.3 trillion, and was recently valued at over $5 trillion before pulling back. Following up Nvidia are Apple at $4 trillion, Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOGL) at $3.7 trillion, and Microsof ...