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Waymo Recalls 3,900 Vehicles After Construction Zone Software Problem

Waymo, Alphabet’s self-driving unit, is recalling nearly 4,000 robotaxis in the US to fix software that could allow vehicles to enter closed freeway construction zones at speed. Noam Shazeer, a key leader of Alphabet’s Gemini AI model, is leaving the company to join OpenAI. These twin developments put Alphabet (NasdaqGS:GOOGL) back in focus for investors watching both autonomous vehicles and generative AI. Waymo’s recall highlights that scaling robotaxis involves real world safety and...

In the past few days, Arqit Quantum agreed to pay US$7,000,000 to settle a lawsuit alleging misrepresentations about its quantum encryption technology and revenue sources, closing out roughly four years of legal dispute. This settlement removes a long-running legal overhang that had raised questions about Arqit’s disclosures and could influence how investors assess its risk profile and governance. We’ll now examine how resolving this long-running lawsuit, and the uncertainty around Arqit’s...

Waymo is recalling 3,871 robo-taxis to correct software that might allow a vehicle to enter a freeway construction zone, according to a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration notice. For starters, it illustrates the size of the Waymo robo-taxi fleet. The Alphabet -owned ride-hailing network operator is expanding across the country, along with other companies, including Tesla Amazon.com -backed Zoox, and others.

NHTSA identifies a Fifth Generation ADS flaw that could cause vehicles to enter closed freeway zones at speed

Waymo identified a software problem that could likely ​cause the vehicles to enter ⁠a closed freeway construction ​zone and continue driving ​at speed.

A New Risk Emerges for Amazon Stock as FTC Eyes Legal Action

The FTC and state attorneys general are investigating Amazon's advertising disclosures and pricing practices.

Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE:LLY) is one of the 12 Best Growth Stocks Trading in Oversold Territory. On June 9, the US FDA approved a new maintenance dosing regimen for Eli Lilly’s EBGLYSS (lebrikizumab-lbkz), allowing adults and children aged 12 and older with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis to receive a single injection once every 8 weeks. […]

The CNMC is looking into whether some executives publicly outlined their banks’ future commercial policies, especially on fixed-rate mortgage pricing.

The FTC could conclude the matter as early as this summer, either by filing a lawsuit or reaching a settlement, according to Bloomberg.

JPMorgan Chase (JPM), Alphabet's (GOOG, GOOGL) Google and more than two dozen other companies have b

XTX Markets’ Finnish unit has filed a lawsuit against Dell Technologies (NYSE:DELL) over alleged server price increases tied to data center contracts. The dispute involves around US$70 million and centers on pricing for infrastructure that supports high performance trading operations. This legal action is separate from Dell’s recent activity around AI infrastructure and focuses on how large enterprise clients are charged for hardware. Dell Technologies sits at the heart of global enterprise...

Over recent weeks, Microsoft has been hit with multiple shareholder class-action lawsuits claiming it downplayed slowing Azure cloud momentum and the scale of its AI infrastructure spending after disappointing earnings revealed higher capital expenditures and weaker-than-hoped Copilot uptake. The controversy highlights a tension between Microsoft’s aggressive AI build-out and investor expectations for clear disclosure on how those data center outlays are converting into sustainable cloud and...

Shareholders allege the company failed to disclose cloud growth and AI spending pressures.

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL), Apple Distribution International Ltd and Apple Italia Srl are facing an investigation by Italy’s Competition Authority over the interoperability of the company’s iOS and iPadOS operating systems with third-party consumer cloud services.

Italy's competition regulator said on Tuesday it had ‌opened an investigation into Apple over ‌compliance with interoperability obligations, under the European Digital ​Markets Act. Under the rules, Apple must ensure that third-party providers of consumer cloud services can inter-operate effectively and free of ‌charge with hardware ⁠and software components controlled through the group's iOS and iPadOS ⁠operating systems, and have equal access as Apple's iCloud service.

Shareholders have filed a proposed securities class action, City of St. Clair Shores Police and Fire Retirement System v. Microsoft Corp., alleging misstatements around Azure and Copilot AI progress. The lawsuit focuses on disclosures about operational challenges, capacity tradeoffs, and slower than expected subscription conversions to Copilot. At the same time, Microsoft 365 Copilot is gaining traction through new integrations with NHS England, Wix, and third party solutions like Nurix...

Microsoft faces a proposed class-action lawsuit from shareholders alleging the company defrauded investors by masking a slowdown in its Azure cloud business.

Target has initiated a voluntary nationwide recall of certain Up & Up baby wipes after FDA testing detected harmful bacteria in specific batches. The recall follows reports of serious infections potentially linked to the affected products, raising health concerns for infants and young children. This development creates additional reputational and regulatory scrutiny for Target as it manages product quality and safety across its private label portfolio. For investors watching NYSE:TGT, this...

Former CEO Frank Del Rio has filed a US$75.00 million lawsuit against Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings and its board over an alleged breach of his post-retirement consulting agreement, accusing the company of fraud and misleading shareholder disclosures about his compensation. This governance dispute puts Norwegian’s board oversight, executive pay practices, and disclosure quality under the microscope at a time when the company is working to reinforce investor confidence in its turnaround...

There are over 100 reports of hot liquid or steam being released unexpectedly from Kidisle-branded hot and iced coffee machines.

A securities class action lawsuit has been filed against Microsoft, alleging misleading statements about its AI and Copilot products, capital expenditure choices, and market share trends. The complaint focuses on claims around Copilot's user experience, competitive position, and internal GPU and CPU resource allocation that allegedly affected Azure growth and commercial adoption. Investors are watching for potential reputational and financial implications, as well as any impact on...

Multiple securities class action lawsuits have been filed against POET Technologies (NasdaqCM:POET). The suits allege misleading statements about its tax status, business agreements, and internal controls. The lawsuits follow the cancellation of major purchase orders and related operational consequences, which plaintiffs claim were tied to misrepresented information and confidentiality issues. Investors are confronting new legal and reputational risks for the company, alongside heavy share...

Costco Wholesale (NasdaqGS:COST) has issued a recall of Lactantia UltraPur Milk due to a food safety risk. The company is also seeking dismissal of a lawsuit that challenges advertising claims related to its rotisserie chicken. Both developments focus attention on Costco's product quality controls, consumer protections, and marketing practices. For a warehouse club retailer like Costco, where members often buy food in bulk, any recall tied to a food safety issue goes straight to the heart...

F recalls 548,463 Expedition SUVs after peeling the center console trim exposed sharp edges, with thousands of claims and reported injuries tied to them.

In early June 2026, Lucid Group began rolling out a major over-the-air update for its Gravity SUV in North America, adding hands-free highway driving, richer Google-powered navigation data, and enhanced charging and visibility features for vehicles equipped with the optional DreamDrive 2 Pro system. At the same time, Lucid is grappling with a series of securities class action lawsuits alleging that management misrepresented supplier quality problems that disrupted Gravity deliveries and hurt...

Uber Technologies (NYSE:UBER) has filed a lawsuit against New York City to block enforcement of a new law that limits when it can deactivate drivers. The company argues the law threatens rider safety and violates its constitutional rights. The case centers on how much control ride hailing platforms can retain over driver access to their apps. For investors watching NYSE:UBER, this dispute goes to the core of how the company runs its ride hailing marketplace. Uber operates a global platform...

In January, two women filed a proposed class action lawsuit and claimed Costco falsely advertised its Kirkland Signature Seasoned Rotisserie Chicken.

Former xAI engineer Devin Kim alleges he was illegally fired for trying to implement safety mechanisms for the chatbot