On Monday, the Trump Organization announced the launch of Trump Mobile, a self-branded wireless network that positions itself as a conservative alternative to traditional U.S. telecom providers. This strategic move marks the conglomerate’s latest expansion beyond its legacy real estate and hospitality businesses, building on recent ventures into digital media and cryptocurrency. The launch comes at a time of heightened polarization in U.S. consumer markets, offering a targeted pitch to ideologically aligned users.
In a move signaling a potential thaw in U.S.-China trade relations, Boeing Co. $BA successfully delivered a new 787-9 Dreamliner to Juneyao Airlines $603885.SS on Saturday, according to a report from Chinese media outlet Yicai. The transaction is Boeing’s first publicly reported delivery to a Chinese airline in recent months and may reflect a recalibration of cross-border aerospace cooperation between the world’s two largest economies.
Amazon $AMZN is intensifying its efforts in robotics by developing humanoid robots with the potential to eventually replace human couriers, according to a report by The Information on Wednesday citing an insider source. While Reuters has not independently verified this information, it marks a notable step in Amazon’s longstanding commitment to automation and artificial intelligence (AI) within its logistics and delivery operations. Central to this initiative is the near completion of a “humanoid park” — an indoor obstacle course within one of Amazon’s San Francisco offices, designed specifically for testing these advanced robots.
Beta Technologies has become the first American company to successfully land a fully electric aircraft in the New York-New Jersey metropolitan area, marking a significant breakthrough in sustainable aviation. The flight, which touched down at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), lasted 45 minutes and carried a pilot along with four passengers, according to statements from the company and port authorities. This achievement underscores growing momentum within the transport sector toward eco-friendly, electrically powered aircraft.
Germany’s Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) has concluded an investigation into the controversial practice of pre-earnings analyst calls, stating it found no compelling evidence of misconduct or the need for regulatory change. The review was initiated in response to media reports suggesting a correlation between unusual stock price volatility and companies’ selective communication with financial analysts before the publication of quarterly results.
