Uber's Latest Struggles, and Avis Launches a New Fleet
A lawyer for Uber says an ex-employee was "extorting" the company by alleging it stole trade secrets. But a judge suggests the rationale doesn't justify why the information was withheld in a trial brought by Google's Waymo about the theft of classified information.
And car rental service Avis launches a fully-connected fleet in Kansas City. The company's 5,000 vehicles will be able to communicate with city controllers and possibly improve the experience for tourists.
Plus Alexa is coming to the office! Amazon launching an enterprise version of its popular digital assistant, which will allow employees to schedule meetings and book conference rooms.
And shares of Sears jumped after the legacy retailer reported a smaller loss than last year. But the stock is still only about where it was at the start of the month.
Computer chipmaker Nvidia is poised to release a quarterly earnings report that is expected to either deepen a recent downturn in the stock market or prompt an ebullient sigh of relief among investors increasingly worried the world’s most valuable company is perched upon an artificial intelligence bubble about to burst.
Emera CEO Scott Balfour discusses soaring energy demand, AI-driven grid challenges, clean-power investments, and how the company is building a resilient future.
JB Mackenzie discusses Robinhood’s new entertainment prediction markets, letting users engage with pop culture, award shows, and more through low-stakes bets.
Rhett Power shares his startup journey, lessons from his early years and insights from his book on overcoming negative self-talk to lead with confidence.
Despite inflation, Americans aren’t giving up the gym. Crunch Fitness CEO Jim Rowley discusses strong growth, value-driven expansion and what the future holds.
Home prices far outpacing incomes, low inventory, and higher living costs are reshaping the market. WSJ’s Veronica Dagher breaks down the challenges ahead.
As commercial options tighten, more travelers are turning to private aviation. Wheels Up CEO George Mattson breaks down capacity and demand challenges.
Layoffs, hiring slowdowns, and shifting skill demands dominate this year’s job talk. LinkedIn’s Kory Kantenga explains what workers should watch for next.
