Articles written by Natan Ponieman - Benzinga

50% Of New Car Sales In China Are Electric — But In The US, It's Only 10%: Are Protectionist Policies Widening The Gap?

Last week, Biden admin imposed tariffs on Chinese goods, including 100% tax on electric vehicles. Protectionist policies aim to boost US jobs.

Google Antitrust 'Smoking Gun' Is Actually What Most Executives Are Paid To Do

The Department of Justice accuses Alphabet of abusing control of its ad technology and thus violating antitrust law.

Apple Not For You? Check Out 3 Smartphones That Rival The iPhone 16

Apple Inc announced new products, including iPhone 16 lineup, with mixed reactions from tech billionaire Elon Musk to financial analyst Jim Cramer.

Job Slowdown? Headhunters Are On A Roll, Revenue For Executive Searches Is Up

Korn Ferry's executive search arm accounted for 31% of its revenue during the latest quarter, the firm disclosed.

Biden's Expected Veto Of US Steel Deal Is Hunt For 'Labor Union Votes,' Says Top Japan Official

Biden administration blocks Japanese company's acquisition of US Steel, citing national security concerns. Experts disagree, saying it would hurt economy and US-Japan relations.

China's Chipmaking Investments Top US, Taiwan, South Korea Combined: What It Means For Nvidia, ASML

China invests $25 billion in chipmaking equipment, surpassing spending by South Korea, Taiwan, and the U.S. This could impact top chipmakers and suppliers like NVIDIA and ASML.

Dollar Stores Could Take A Page From Best Buy When It Comes To Shoplifting

Shrink, or inventory loss, is a major issue for retail companies, as shown by Dollar General's disappointing financial results.

ASML's China Business In Crosshairs Of Dutch Government: Semiconductors At Center Of East-West Tensions

Dutch PM blocks ASML from servicing Chinese companies, hindering China's semiconductor production & possibly impacting ASML's business.

ETFs Must Report Portfolio Holdings Every Month, SEC Rules: What It Means For Investors

The SEC voted to change reporting times for mutual funds and ETFs from quarterly to monthly, providing more transparency and timely information for investors.

Power-Hungry AI Revives Interest In Nuclear Energy: Michigan To Reopen Closed Plant For First Time In History

Decommissioned Michigan nuclear plant revived by Holtec after shut down by Entergy in 2022 due to high costs. Growing AI and data center demand for energy drives renewed interest in nuclear power.

Is Telegram Safer Than WhatsApp Or Signal? App Might Not Be So Private After All: Report

What makes Telegram less safe? The encryption it offers is not end-to-end, unless users choose "secret chat."

Uber's Partnership With GM's Cruise Shines Light On Future Business Model For Autonomous Car Makers

Uber partners with Cruise, a GM-owned AV operator, to expand its autonomous ride-hailing business. More partnerships expected in the near future.

Check Out 'Massive' 2,492-Carat Diamond Found In Botswana: Twice The Size Of $53M Gem Unearthed In 2017

Massive 2492-carat diamond found in Botswana's Karowe mine owned by Lucara Diamond Corp. Likely second-largest gem-quality diamond ever found.

Is The Consumer OK? What We Know From Retailers About Spending In 2024

Today's consumer is "willing to shop when they find that right combination of fashion and newness at the right price," one retail exec said.

Jobs Data Could Be Off By 1 Million When Labor Department Revises Figures: What It Means For The Fed

New jobs data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics could affect Fed Chair Powell's upcoming speech and their decision on interest rates.

Uber's Cost Cuts May Be Working: S&P Global Upgrades Credit Rating As Stock Soars 25% In 2 Weeks

Uber's credit rating raised by S&P Global to BBB- from BB+ after strong earnings. Recent success due to cost-cutting measures since mid-2022.

Is Coal Dead? Wind Just Ate Its Lunch This Year — 7 Energy ETFs To Watch In 2024

First Trust Global Wind Energy ETF, which follows the wind energy industry, is up 4% since January and 6.6% in the past year.

Trump, Harris Caught In Tax Cut One-Upmanship — Meanwhile, US Debt Is 22% Larger Than GDP

Each presidential ticket is hustling to one-up the other on tax proposals they hope will win over voters, despite the growing fiscal deficit.

Home Depot CEO Says 'Inflation Keeps Eating Away At Disposable Income': Are Home Repairs Being Put Off Due To The Economy?

Homeowners are delaying renovations due to high interest rates, affecting companies like Home Depot, Wayfair, and LL Flooring. Interest rate cuts could bring relief.

'True' US Debt Is $175 Trillion: Former Coinbase CTO On 'Unpayable' Crisis

Debt levels worry Balaji Srinivasan. The former CTO of Coinbase offered several data points that underline the severity of the current load.