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WIRED Business

Iran Warns US Tech Firms Could Become Targets as War Expands

Companies including Google, Microsoft, and Palantir were listed as targets by Iranian media as the conflict with Israel and the US spills into digital infrastructure.

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WIRED Business

Iran Warns US Tech Firms Could Become Targets as War Expands

Financial Times

US has burned through ‘years’ of munitions since start of Iran war

Rapid depletion of stockpile including Tomahawk missiles raises pressure on Trump over cost of conflict

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Financial Times

US has burned through ‘years’ of munitions since start of Iran war

Financial Times

‘Sitting ducks’: oil tankers trapped in Gulf as Iran widens attacks on shipping

Operators face growing risks whether they stay or flee through Strait of Hormuz

10 hours ago

Financial Times

‘Sitting ducks’: oil tankers trapped in Gulf as Iran widens attacks on shipping

Financial Times

Investors slash Fed rate-cut bets as Iran war sends petrol prices surging

Traders expect central bank to remain on hold until next summer in blow to Trump’s hopes for lower borrowing costs

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Financial Times

Investors slash Fed rate-cut bets as Iran war sends petrol prices surging

Financial Times

US to ease Russian oil sanctions as energy prices soar

Move by Treasury comes after escalating crisis in Gulf sends Brent above $100 again

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US to ease Russian oil sanctions as energy prices soar

Financial Times

US intervention in oil futures would be ‘biblical disaster’, CME warns

Terry Duffy says any attempt by the government to lower prices using derivatives market would erode confidence

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US intervention in oil futures would be ‘biblical disaster’, CME warns

Financial Times

Russia rakes in $150mn a day in extra revenue from surging oil prices

Middle East conflict boosts Vladimir Putin’s war chest as tankers carrying Russian oil head to India

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Russia rakes in $150mn a day in extra revenue from surging oil prices

Inc.

High Gas Prices Are Back. So Is Demand for EVs. But There’s 1 Problem

With gas prices rising amid the ongoing war in Iran, consumers are seeking out more affordable, used EVs.

7 hours ago

High Gas Prices Are Back. So Is Demand for EVs. But There’s 1 Problem

WIRED Business

Nvidia Will Spend $26 Billion to Build Open-Weight AI Models, Filings Show

The move could position the AI infrastructure powerhouse to quickly compete with OpenAI, Anthropic, and DeepSeek.

1 day ago

Nvidia Will Spend $26 Billion to Build Open-Weight AI Models, Filings Show

WIRED Business

Yann LeCun Raises $1 Billion to Build AI That Understands the Physical World

Meta’s former chief AI scientist has long argued that human-level AI will come from mastering the physical world, not language. His new startup, AMI, aims to prove it.

2 days ago

Yann LeCun Raises $1 Billion to Build AI That Understands the Physical World

Inc.

Will Costco Members Get Tariff Refunds? A New Lawsuit Demands Payouts—and the CEO Just Responded

A customer alleges Costco was unjustly enriched by tariff‑related price increases and is seeking refunds on behalf of shoppers nationwide.

5 hours ago

Will Costco Members Get Tariff Refunds? A New Lawsuit Demands Payouts—and the CEO Just Responded

Inc.

The Asshole Rule: Warren Buffett’s Surprising Advice to Citi CEO Jane Fraser

Jane Fraser says two pieces of Buffett wisdom have guided her through high‑pressure decisions and the biggest challenges of her career.

10 hours ago

The Asshole Rule: Warren Buffett’s Surprising Advice to Citi CEO Jane Fraser

Inc.

Your Employees Aren’t Resisting AI

The real barrier to AI adoption isn’t technology or training. It’s an identity crisis most leaders aren’t equipped to see.

7 hours ago

Your Employees Aren’t Resisting AI

Inc.

If Your Employees Don’t Believe it, Your Customers Won’t Either

Strong brands align culture, behavior, and customer promise.

8 hours ago

If Your Employees Don’t Believe it, Your Customers Won’t Either