The U.K. is counting votes after an election of local councilors and devolved governments on Thursday.
Apple is testing DRAM chips from China's CXMT for domestic use and lobbying the US government for wider approval. This move occurs amid US efforts to curb China's tech ambitions, with CXMT poised to be key in China's AI supply chain and planning a significant IPO.
John Lewis is considering closing its in-store money exchange and gift wrapping services, a move that could lead to around 200 job losses. The retailer cites falling demand for foreign currency exchange and a shift towards online orders and digital payments. Gift wrapping services are proposed to be moved to tills. Affected staff will be consulted.
Victims of the 2023 data hack at 23andMe will receive a $46.75 million payout from Chrome Holding, the company that acquired 23andMe after its bankruptcy. A California court ordered the settlement, which will be distributed by Kroll Restructuring to affected individuals.
Weight-loss medications like Wegovy and Mounjaro are significantly altering UK consumer spending. Research indicates users spend less on groceries and eating out, shifting purchases towards healthier options and products that mitigate side effects, though spending patterns may revert upon cessation.
Kalshi traders are betting on low probabilities for the US government taking a stake in OpenAI or Anthropic this year, with odds under 30%. However, they see higher chances for stakes in quantum computing firms Rigetti Computing and D-Wave Quantum, and semiconductor manufacturer GlobalFoundries, with odds over 60%.
Jim Cramer described Tuesday's market activity as a "vintage day" on Wall Street, noting a shift in investor focus from AI chip stocks to lagging megacap tech companies like Amazon, Alphabet, and Meta, following Samsung's earnings report.
