Articles written by Natan Ponieman - Benzinga

'Running Out Of Money': AI Firms That Took Bold Bets May Need To Sell

Firms with limited cash balances are burning through their funds to keep afloat.

China's Semiconductor Spending Tops US With $142B Commitment: Global Chip Race Heats Up

Western governments prioritize securing chip supply to compete with China, as seen through Biden's $32.8B incentives, export restrictions, and ASML concerns.

Google Stares Down Largest Tech Antitrust Ruling In 2 Decades — Is AT&T-Style Breakup Next?

Closing arguments in largest antitrust trial against Google have ended, awaiting ruling from Judge Amit Mehta that could change big tech industry.

Hedge Fund Legend Druckenmiller Shares His Top Secrets For 30% Returns

Legendary hedge fund manager Stanley Druckenmiller made right bets at the right time. He came to fame for earning Soros $10B overnight. Successful hedge fund, Duquesne Capital, boasts $10B fortune.

Developed Countries Need Immigrants, But Housing Just Isn't Enough: Report

Governments are having trouble keeping the rate of newly built houses in line with the rate of immigration.

2 Boeing Whistleblowers Die Within Weeks Of Each Other

TikTok Ban: Is The US Government Taking A Page From China's Censorship Book?

New legislation gives TikTok's parent company 9-12 months to sell its US operations or face a ban. The bill has bipartisan support and could lead to EU action. China's Great Firewall restricts access to many popular websites and social media platforms.

TikTok Ban: Courts Must Decide Whether National Security Concerns Trump Freedom Of Expression

TikTok will try to argue the ban runs against its own First Amendment rights and those of its 170 million U.S. users.

Students Demand Universities Sell Off Israel-Related Stocks, Hundreds Arrested In Nationwide Protests: 'Stop Investing In This Genocide'

Protests against Israel's actions in Gaza spread to college campuses, leading to hundreds of arrests and calls for universities to divest from Israeli companies.

UPS Earnings Show The Weight Of $170,000 Compensation While It Learns To Navigate Shipping Slump (UPDATED)

UPS delivers mixed Q1 results, with lower revenue and profit due to slower business. Recent labor negotiations also affected finances.

Boeing Will Deliver Q1 Earnings While At Center Of Air Safety Scandal: 'Everybody Wants Boeing To Succeed' (CORRECTED)

Boeing's earnings call this week will be closely watched as the company faces scandals and legal issues, causing a 32.5% drop in stock since January.

TikTok's Ticking Clock: Meta, Snap Stocks Climb As US Ban Bill Vote Nears

High-profile bill to force TikTok to sell U.S. operations affects social media stocks. House to vote Saturday. China may intervene to block sale.

Tech Layoffs, Remote Work Push Office Vacancies To 19.6%, Highest Since 1979

Commercial real estate suffers from remote work and inflation. Goldman Sachs and S&P Global mention it as a factor slowing US growth. Tech companies reducing office space adds to the slump.

Not-So-Happy Meal: $20 Wages Has Burger Joints In This State All Heated

Some fast food joints are cutting employee hours. Others are installing digital order kiosks — a trend that was already in full swing.

America's Credit Card Slump: Delinquencies Reach 12-Year High As Issuers Lower Credit Limits

The Philadelphia Fed has been analyzing credit card data since 2012; the fourth quarter of last year was the worst for credit card companies.

30 Million Could Benefit From Biden's New Student Debt Relief Plan — But 5 Public Companies Might Suffer

The Biden administration is revising a measure that attempted to wipe out $400 billion of student debt.

Iran's Revenge Promise Against Israel Is Taking Down Its Stock Market — But Large Tech Companies Appear Immune

Israel-related stocks and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are suffering as investors shy away from the Middle Eastern country over fears of escalating conflict with Iran.

National Debt Drama Deepens: Where To Stash Your Cash When The Fiscal Sky Falls

U.S. government debt is reaching unsustainable levels, and the latest analysis points to an even more concerning future.

Has Chrome Been Tracking You During 'Incognito' Mode? The Answer Is Yes, And Now Google Says It Will Delete The Data

Google's parent company, Alphabet Inc, agreed to delete data collected from millions of users who used incognito mode in Chrome due to a 2020 lawsuit.

2 Of The Top 5 World Economies Can Now Run 100% On Renewable Energy

California aims for 100% clean power by 2045, but recent data showed it's already reaching that goal for a few hours daily thanks to wind, water, and solar energy. In Germany, a similar milestone was achieved in 2018, when the entire grid was covered by renewable energy for the first time