Meta’s Manus drops desktop AI: is this the end of cloud-only agents?
Meta-owned artificial intelligence start-up Manus has introduced a desktop application that moves its AI agent beyond the cloud and directly onto personal computers. The launch shifts how autonomous agents operate,…
Apple fee cut to boost Tencent, NetEase margins in China, analysts say
Apple’s decision to lower App Store commission fees in mainland China is expected to provide a modest but meaningful boost to the profitability of leading gaming firms Tencent and NetEase,…
Samsung, AMD expand AI chip ties: here’s why it matters
Samsung Electronics and AMD have deepened their long-standing partnership with a new agreement focused on artificial intelligence infrastructure, as global demand for high-performance data centre systems accelerates.The memorandum of understanding…
Lloyds share price crawls back ahead of BoE decision: will the gains hold?
Lloyds share price rose for three consecutive days as London stocks continued their recovery today. It rose to 97.45p on March 18, up by 5.95% from its lowest level this…
Unilever share price slips as it considers another big spin off
Unilever share price remains in a technical correction after falling by 13% from its highest point this year. It has dropped to 4,800p from the year-to-date high of 5,492p, as…
Tencent earnings beat forecasts as AI drives gaming, ads growth
Tencent reported stronger-than-expected results for 2025, with revenue surpassing analyst estimates as artificial intelligence plays a larger role across its business lines. The Chinese technology group is increasingly utilising AI…
Dow futures soar ahead of Fed decision: 5 things before market open
US stock futures edged higher on Wednesday as investors turned a bit optimistic with reducing oil prices ahead of the Federal Reserve rate decision today.Futures linked to the Dow Jones…
Has the software selloff bottomed out? Here’s what experts think
Software stocks are showing early signs of recovery after months of heavy selling, with analysts debating whether the sector has reached a lasting bottom.The S&P 500 software index logged its…
US stocks fall as PPI inflation jumps, Dow Jones down 169 points
US stock opened lower on Wednesday after hotter-than-expected inflation data and rising oil prices dampened investor sentiment ahead of the Federal Reserve’s policy decision.Dow Jones Industrial Average fell about 169…
Starbucks stock is trading in red today: here are the reasons
Shares of Starbucks came under pressure after RBC Capital Markets downgraded the coffee giant, citing rising labor costs, elevated investor expectations, and uncertainty around margin improvement.The brokerage cut its rating…