Money Briefing: Meta cutting several hundred jobs across Reality Labs, Facebook and other departments Strategic angle: The layoffs come as Meta has been refocusing its efforts and pouring billions of dollars into AI. Editorial Staff Mar 25
Money Briefing: New Mexico seeking changes to Meta's platform after jury finds company liable Strategic angle: New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez plans to ask for algorithm and design changes, age verification and independent verification in the trial's next phase. Editorial Staff Mar 25
Money Briefing: Workers everywhere feel very bad about their job security Strategic angle: A growing sense of insecurity among workers is raising concerns about the job market. Editorial Staff Mar 25
Money Briefing: Lyft rolls out driver-relief program as US fuel prices climb Strategic angle: Lyft introduces a new initiative to support drivers amid rising fuel costs. Editorial Staff Mar 25
Money Briefing: Abacus Worldwide expands network with Albania’s Q-Lever Strategic angle: Abacus Worldwide expands network with Albania’s Q-Lever Editorial Staff Mar 25
Money Briefing: Here’s Why Meta Platforms (META) is a Key Stock in Jim Cramer’s Latest Portfolio Strategic angle: Meta Platforms is highlighted as a significant investment choice by Jim Cramer. Editorial Staff Mar 25
Money Briefing: Applied Materials (AMAT) Surged on Improving Wafer-Fab Spending Visibility Strategic angle: Applied Materials sees a significant rise due to better visibility in wafer fabrication spending. Editorial Staff Mar 25
Money Briefing: ParaZero announces closing of $4M registered direct offering Strategic angle: ParaZero has successfully closed a $4 million registered direct offering to bolster its financial position. Editorial Staff Mar 25
Money Briefing: Apple (AAPL) Rose on Better-Than-Feared iPhone 17 Sales Strategic angle: Apple's stock performance improved due to stronger-than-expected sales of the iPhone 17. Editorial Staff Mar 25
Money Eli Lilly and Company (LLY) Expands Zepbound Access as Pricing Reforms Boost Long-Term Growth Outlook Eli Lilly's strategic expansion of Zepbound access is set to enhance its growth trajectory amid favorable pricing reforms. Editorial Staff Mar 25
Money Briefing: Supreme Court sides with Cox Communications in a copyright fight with record labels over downloads Strategic angle: The Supreme Court has ruled in favor of Cox Communications in a significant copyright dispute with record labels regarding digital downloads. Editorial Staff Mar 25
Money Briefing: BlackRock Says Crypto Business To Generate $500 Million In Annual Revenue Strategic angle: BlackRock projects significant revenue growth from its cryptocurrency operations. Editorial Staff Mar 25
Money Briefing: Former SEC chair Jay Clayton says regulators would scrutinize trading ahead of Trump post Strategic angle: "Any move like that in advance of any announcement, the regulators are going to look at," said Clayton, former SEC chair. Editorial Staff Mar 25
Money Briefing: ‘Asia’s Ukraine moment’: How the Iran war could accelerate a shift into renewables Strategic angle: The fallout from the sprawling Middle East conflict is expected to represent a watershed moment for the energy transition. Editorial Staff Mar 25
Money Briefing: Denmark’s PM Frederiksen suffers election setback after standing up to Trump over Greenland Strategic angle: Frederiksen had sought to capitalize on popular support after standing up to Trump's push to annex Greenland, a self-governing Danish territory. Editorial Staff Mar 25
Money Briefing: South Korea braces for 'worst-case scenarios' as Iran oil shock deepens Strategic angle: South Korean Prime Minister Kim Min-seok warned the government must prepare for 'worst-case scenarios' stemming from the Middle East conflict. Editorial Staff Mar 25
Money Briefing: European airlines hold off jet fuel hedging in Iran war gamble Strategic angle: Traders expect prices to fall later this year, giving carriers hope they can lock in lower rates by being patient. Editorial Staff Mar 25
Money Briefing: Nato chief riles Europe by backing Trump’s war in Iran Strategic angle: European capitals irritated by Mark Rutte’s suggestion they will join US armada to Strait of Hormuz Editorial Staff Mar 25
Money Briefing: We must not underestimate the peril for democracy Strategic angle: Donald Trump’s America is a world leader in democratic decline Editorial Staff Mar 25
Money Briefing: How the shadow fleet is capitalising on the chaos of war Strategic angle: The Iran conflict has offered the illicit oil trade a lifeline — while the easing of US sanctions widens a transatlantic rift Editorial Staff Mar 25