Apple has invited the tech press to a “special Apple experience” on March 4, but it might unfold a bit differently than the company's standard press event.
Apple has invited the tech press to a “special Apple experience” on March 4, but it might unfold a bit differently than the company's standard press event.
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on February 13, 2026 in New York City. Spencer Platt | Getty Images U.S. stock futures were little changed Sunday night after President Donald Trump said he's raising his global tariffs to 15% from 10% after the Supreme Court struck down the president's "reciprocal" tariffs. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures fell by 19 points, or 0...
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on February 13, 2026 in New York City. Spencer Platt | Getty Images U.S. stock futures were little changed Sunday night after President Donald Trump said he's raising his global tariffs to 15% from 10% after the Supreme Court struck down the president's "reciprocal" tariffs. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures fell by 19 points, or 0.04%. S&P 500 futures and Nasdaq 100 futures dipped 0.07% and 0.14%, respectively. Trump on Saturday said he would increase global tariffs to 15% , up from the 10% he announced on Friday. Trump said the duties would go into effect immediately, though it was unclear whether any official documents had been signed regarding the timing. "I, as President of the United States of America, will be, effective immediately, raising the 10% Worldwide Tariff on Countries, many of which have been 'ripping' the U.S. off for decades, without retribution (until I came along!), to the fully allowed, and legally tested, 15% level," Trump wrote. Trump also warned that additional levies would be coming over the next few months. Wall Street is coming off a choppy trading session. On Friday, stocks initially rallied after the Supreme Court struck down a broad swath of Trump's trade agenda, before pulling back and then ultimately recovering again. The Dow Jones Industrial Average ended the session higher by more than 230 points, 0.5%, recovering from a 200-point loss earlier in the session. The S&P 500 gained 0.7%, while the Nasdaq Composite rose 0.9%. Investors hoped the Supreme Court ruling would soothe tensions between the U.S. and its trading partners and lead to possible refunds to companies affected by the tariffs, but are awaiting more clarity from the White House. "It would seem that Wall Street — and Main Street — are going to be dealing with the issue of trade and tariffs for some time to come," Tim Holland, chief investment officer of Orion Wealth Management, wrote on Friday. Meanwhile,...
ZE14361/iStock via Getty Images Blue Owl Capital’s ( OWL ) shares have slid sharply over the past year, and extended losses intensified after the firm permanently restricted withdrawals from a $1.6 billion private credit vehicle. The decision to gate the fund and sell a portion of its loan portfolio to return capital erased billions in market value and pressured other alternative asset managers wi...
ZE14361/iStock via Getty Images Blue Owl Capital’s ( OWL ) shares have slid sharply over the past year, and extended losses intensified after the firm permanently restricted withdrawals from a $1.6 billion private credit vehicle. The decision to gate the fund and sell a portion of its loan portfolio to return capital erased billions in market value and pressured other alternative asset managers with exposure to private credit. The move underscores investor unease in a $1.8 trillion market facing questions about underwriting standards, liquidity structures and heavy exposure to artificial intelligence-linked investments, Bloomberg News reported Sunday. From routine volatility to structural concern Management had initially framed recent redemptions as typical during periods of market stress, similar to prior episodes such as the pandemic or regional bank turmoil. But last week’s action marked a shift: instead of reinstating limited quarterly withdrawals, Blue Owl ( OWL ) opted to liquidate roughly one-third of the fund’s loans and distribute a significantly larger portion of capital back to investors over a short timeframe. The fund, known as OBDC II, had already restricted withdrawals for months while exploring a merger with another vehicle. That plan was later scrapped. The speed and scale of the response rattled shareholders, highlighting sensitivity around liquidity mismatches in semi-liquid credit products marketed to a broader investor base. Echoes of 2007? Some industry veterans say the warning signs resemble pre-2008 conditions, citing weaker lender protections and complex redemption terms that can blur the gap between perceived and actual liquidity. Others argue the comparison is overstated. Analysts noted that Blue Owl ( OWL ) sold loans near face value, suggesting its credit book remains fundamentally sound. Still, redemptions across tech-focused funds (including roughly $500 million withdrawn from another vehicle last month) have fueled concern that sentim...
(RTTNews) - The South Korea stock market has moved higher in back-to-back sessions, rallying more than 300 points or 5.2 percent on its way to a fresh record closing high. The KOSPI now sits just above the 5,800-point plateau and it may add to its winnings again on Monday.
(RTTNews) - The South Korea stock market has moved higher in back-to-back sessions, rallying more than 300 points or 5.2 percent on its way to a fresh record closing high. The KOSPI now sits just above the 5,800-point plateau and it may add to its winnings again on Monday.
Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) has long been an enigma in the smartphone market. For many years, the iPhone has been the leader in terms of global revenue and operating profits. For example, in 2024, Apple captured 46% of global smartphone revenue despite accounting for just 28% of unit sales. That shouldn't be surprising since Apple has also commanded the highest average selling price (ASP) in the industry...
Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) has long been an enigma in the smartphone market. For many years, the iPhone has been the leader in terms of global revenue and operating profits. For example, in 2024, Apple captured 46% of global smartphone revenue despite accounting for just 28% of unit sales. That shouldn't be surprising since Apple has also commanded the highest average selling price (ASP) in the industry, at $903 -- the highest ever recorded. In 2025, Apple added the final gem to its crown, becoming the top-selling smartphone brand, outpacing all comers with 20% of the market, according to a report by Counterpoint Research. The iPhone 17 was a big driver, as was Apple's expansion in emerging and mid-sized markets and a stronger product mix, according to the report. Yet investors might be surprised to learn just how many markets Apple dominates. Continue reading
Major earnings expected before the bell on Monday include: Dominion Energy ( D ) Domino's Pizza ( DPZ ) Easterly Government Properties ( DEA ) Axsome Therapeutics ( AXSM ) GeneDx Holdings Corp. ( WGS ) Other earnings slated for release before Monday's open include: EMA , FRPT , GLPG , GROW , LINC , SCL , SSL , VIV For Seeking Alpha's full earnings season calendar, click here .
Major earnings expected before the bell on Monday include: Dominion Energy ( D ) Domino's Pizza ( DPZ ) Easterly Government Properties ( DEA ) Axsome Therapeutics ( AXSM ) GeneDx Holdings Corp. ( WGS ) Other earnings slated for release before Monday's open include: EMA , FRPT , GLPG , GROW , LINC , SCL , SSL , VIV For Seeking Alpha's full earnings season calendar, click here .
Artificial intelligence (AI) has been a major catalyst for Alphabet over the past couple of years, as the company's chatbot, Google Gemini, has gained popularity and as it invests heavily in new AI data infrastructure. But one company, Micron Technology (NASDAQ: MU) , is reaping even more rewards from AI than Alphabet and could outperform the tech giant this year. Here's why. Image source: Getty I...
Artificial intelligence (AI) has been a major catalyst for Alphabet over the past couple of years, as the company's chatbot, Google Gemini, has gained popularity and as it invests heavily in new AI data infrastructure. But one company, Micron Technology (NASDAQ: MU) , is reaping even more rewards from AI than Alphabet and could outperform the tech giant this year. Here's why. Image source: Getty Images. Continue reading
Iran agreed a secret €500 million (US$589 million) arms deal with Russia to acquire thousands of advanced shoulder-fired missiles, the Financial Times reported on Sunday. The agreement, signed in Moscow in December, commits Russia to deliver 500 man-portable “Verba” launch units and 2,500 “9M336” missiles over three years, the Financial Times said, citing leaked Russian documents seen by the F...
Iran agreed a secret €500 million (US$589 million) arms deal with Russia to acquire thousands of advanced shoulder-fired missiles, the Financial Times reported on Sunday. The agreement, signed in Moscow in December, commits Russia to deliver 500 man-portable “Verba” launch units and 2,500 “9M336” missiles over three years, the Financial Times said, citing leaked Russian documents seen by the Financial Times and several people familiar with the deal. Reuters could not immediately verify the...
A date has been set for a new era of Hong Kong aviation history to take off. On May 27, the airport’s HK$141.5 billion (US$18.1 billion) three-runway expansion will wrap up with the full opening of its redeveloped second terminal. Completion of the decade-long project sends a powerful message to the world that the air transport hub has turned a page after years struggling with economic woes deepen...
A date has been set for a new era of Hong Kong aviation history to take off. On May 27, the airport’s HK$141.5 billion (US$18.1 billion) three-runway expansion will wrap up with the full opening of its redeveloped second terminal. Completion of the decade-long project sends a powerful message to the world that the air transport hub has turned a page after years struggling with economic woes deepened by civil unrest and the pandemic. Hong Kong International Airport is back – and bigger, smarter...
Tesla Avoids California Suspension By Dropping 'Self-Driving' Claims Authored by Rob Sabo via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), Tesla Motors avoided a 30-day suspension of its dealer and manufacturer licenses from the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) by removing the term “autopilot” from its vehicle marketing efforts in California. The Tesla booth at the AI+Expo Special Competitive Stu...
Tesla Avoids California Suspension By Dropping 'Self-Driving' Claims Authored by Rob Sabo via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), Tesla Motors avoided a 30-day suspension of its dealer and manufacturer licenses from the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) by removing the term “autopilot” from its vehicle marketing efforts in California. The Tesla booth at the AI+Expo Special Competitive Studies Project in Washington on June 2, 2025. Madalina Vasiliu/The Epoch Times According to a statement issued by the California DMV on Feb. 17, Tesla had marketed its full self-driving feature as essentially an autonomous driving feature . Although full self-driving is a hands-free feature, Tesla owners still need to actively supervise the operation of their vehicles. The DMV said Tesla had been marketing its advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) as a full driver-free autopilot feature since 2021 by including terms such as “autopilot” and “full self-driving capability” in marketing collateral and on its website. “ The system is designed to be able to conduct short and long-distance trips with no action required by the person in the driver’s seat, ” Tesla’s website formerly said. The California DMV stated that drivers should be present and supervise the self-driving feature. “Vehicles equipped with those ADAS features could not at the time of those advertisements, and cannot now, operate as autonomous vehicles,” the DMV wrote. According to the California DMV, Tesla removed that language from its website and marketing efforts in December 2025. The DMV had initiated accusations of false advertisement against Tesla’s dealer and manufacturer licenses in November 2023. The California Office of Administrative Hearings heard the case last July and made a proposed decision on Nov. 20, 2025. Tesla was given 60 days to address and remedy the issue of the suspension of its licenses in the state for 30 days. Tesla subsequently rebranded the feature as “full self-driving (supervised)” ...