President Trump on Friday warned a ruling striking down most of his tariffs "would literally destroy the United States of America" if it stands.
Why it matters: Trump is putting the highest stakes possible on his trade program, which has re-ordered global commerce while bringing in what's expected to be $500 billion or more a year in revenue.
Nvidia's otherwise stellar earnings were clouded by one thing: export controls, which were overturned only after the company agreed to give a 15% cut of China chip sales back to Uncle Sam.
Why it matters: It's the latest example of President Trump inserting himself into the private sector as chairman of all boards, regardless of the impact that has on free markets.
Nvidia closed the door on the Magnificent 7's earnings season with a whimper. But the results in total left investors overly bullish.
Why it matters: Nvidia's earnings results may not have been good enough for its own shareholders. But billions of dollars in AI spending commitments will be enough to sustain the broader tech rally, strategists say.
Google's new Pixel 10 lineup leans heavily on AI, with tools for sharper photos, real-time translation in your own voice and the beginnings of a truly personal AI assistant.
Why it matters: Smartphones haven't changed much in the last few years, but AI offers the potential to reshape the phones we rely on daily.
The Chairman of the Federal Trade Commission is warning Google not to filter or suppress emails sent by Republicans over Gmail, according to a letter sent from the FTC chair to Google's parent company, Alphabet Inc.
Why it matters: The FTC isn't announcing a new investigation into Google, but FTC chair Andrew Ferguson is putting CEO Sundar Pichai on notice that he is taking allegations from Republicans about suppressing emails seriously.
Bad actors have tricked roughly a dozen colleges and universities into issuing active shooter alerts as students return to campuses for a new school year.
Why it matters: Identifying the actors involved in swatting sprees has become increasingly difficult for law enforcement as the attacks frequently originate online, overseas or by using AI software — and it's only going to get worse, multiple public safety officials told Axios.
Some communications teams are taking it upon themselves to create AI solutions tailored to their specific workflows.
Why it matters: These tools automate a lot of the comms grunt work, creating more time for the team to focus on tasks and strategies that can drive the business forward.
President Trump fired Robert Primus, a member of the railroad regulatory board set to consider Union Pacific's proposed $85 billion merger with Norfolk Southern.
Why it matters: The Democrat was the only Surface Transportation Board member to oppose Canadian Pacific and Kansas City Southern's merger in 2023.
Nvidia, the biggest company in the world by market cap, reported world-beating results Wednesday evening. But export controls to China dampened its data center revenue, and that's making investors nervous.
Why it matters: Nvidia is caught in the middle of a Trump trade war that could impact its earnings growth and the trajectory of the entire stock market.
Waves of drones tumbled out of the sky above Camp Atterbury, Indiana, on Tuesday, their mechanical death throes punctuating what was otherwise a quiet morning.
Why it matters: Drone swarms are a nightmare for security officials all over the world, whether they're overwhelming a Russian air base or hovering near an American airport.
