Michelle Davenport Business Editor

OpenAI and Anthropic have restricted access to their latest AI models, GPT-5.6 Sol and Mythos 5, to U.S. government-approved customers amid a cybersecurity review led by the Trump administration, according to reports from the Associated Press and The Guardian. The move follows an executive order signed by President Donald Trump in June 2026 that mandates … Read more

Dell shareholders approved moving the company’s legal home from Delaware to Texas on June 25, 2026, with 97% approval, marking a decisive shift in corporate governance and a victory for Texas’ business-friendly legal reforms. The move follows a wave of high-profile corporate relocations—including Tesla, SpaceX, and ExxonMobil—triggered by Delaware’s controversial rulings on executive pay and … Read more

Volkswagen Group, the world’s largest car manufacturer by revenue in 2024, operates a global network of 100 production facilities across 27 countries. As of June 26, 2026, the German automotive giant continues to manage a diverse portfolio of brands while maintaining its position as a major multinational conglomerate headquartered in Wolfsburg, Germany. Corporate Scale and … Read more

The Nasdaq-100 futures dropped 1.2% early Friday as a tech sell-off deepened, with On Semiconductor’s $7 billion acquisition of Synaptics triggering a 13% plunge in the chipmaker’s stock. The rout extended to global markets, with South Korea’s Kospi and Japan’s Nikkei each falling over 4%, while oil prices hit their lowest levels since the start … Read more

Apple’s Stock Plunge and the Memory Crisis: Why Tech’s AI Boom Is Turning Into a Cost War Apple’s stock fell 6% on Thursday after raising prices on MacBooks and iPads by up to $300 due to a global memory chip shortage, while Micron’s record earnings revealed the squeeze on suppliers. The Nasdaq Composite’s four-day losing … Read more

A Supreme Court ruling has established a legal right to billions of dollars in tariff refunds, but a complex customs bureaucracy is preventing many small importers from recovering their funds. While some large corporations filed lawsuits to secure reimbursements, smaller businesses often struggle to navigate the recovery process. The legal victory arrived on a February … Read more

TC Energy is expanding its U.S. footprint with a US$1.5 billion investment in the Appalachia Supply Project, despite a dip in first-quarter net income to $899 million. While revenue climbed to $3.86 billion, the company is balancing a decline in bottom-line profits with planned long-term infrastructure growth in the U.S. market. TC Energy has committed … Read more

Amazon has expanded its electric cargo bike operations in Berlin with a third hub in Alt-Treptow, part of a broader effort to electrify last-mile delivery across Europe. The initiative reflects the city’s suitability for micro-logistics, though questions persist about cost efficiency, labor conditions, and measurable emissions reductions. Berlin’s flat terrain and dense urban layout provide … Read more

Amazon is opening two new distribution centers in Brandenburg this fall—7,700 square meters in Cottbus and 15,500 in Dahlewitz—aiming to improve delivery speeds across southern Brandenburg and northern Saxony. The expansion is expected to generate new positions in logistics and driving roles, even as the company continues to adjust its workforce globally. The development reflects … Read more