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Washington, D.C. has become a battleground for Uber and Waymo's competing views.
WeRide Inc. (NASDAQ:WRD) has declined more than 44% over the past 6 months, mainly due to investor concerns regarding rising US-China trade tensions, significant cash burn, and rising market competition. Despite the decline, analysts continue to maintain a bullish outlook with their 12-month average price target suggesting more than 150% upside from the current levels. […]
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Editor’s Note: This story has been updated to correct details related to Intel (INTC). When it comes to tracking the trading activity of members of Congress, former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) has been among the most followed....
While investors fixate on Tesla's vehicle deliveries and margins, a quieter transformation is underway that positions the company to compete directly with the hyperscalers reshaping the global economy.
In a classic “Friday news dump,” Apple filed a federal lawsuit in California against OpenAI, accusing its once-partner of stealing some of its trade secrets. Specifically, it’s alleging that two of its former employees brought proprietary and confidential information about its hardware to OpenAI when they joined. The lawsuit calls to mind Waymo’s trade secret theft lawsuit against Uber, filed in 2017. Similarly, a well-established tech giant publicly accused a fast-ascending private company, loc
Alex Karp called out OpenAI and Anthropic by name on live television, sent Palantir stock surging 8%, and argued that enterprises are done paying for tokens. The question is whether his numbers back up the swagger or just paper over a valuation that has Michael Burry betting against it.
If you drive for Uber (NYSE:UBER), deliver for DoorDash (NASDAQ:DASH), or shop for Instacart (NASDAQ:CART), you almost certainly get a 1099-NEC at year-end and no benefits package. That is exactly why the IRS treats you as both the employer and the employee of your own one-person business, and why a Solo 401(k) lets you shovel ... Uber and DoorDash Drivers Think They Have No 401(k). The IRS Lets Them Build a $72,000 One but Almost Nobody Does
Uber Technologies (NYSE:UBER) has introduced new contract provisions that require plaintiffs to disclose third party litigation funding arrangements in lawsuits against the company. At the same time, rideshare drivers are organizing protests in response to rapid automation efforts and reports of AI driven pay cuts. These developments are reshaping Uber's legal posture and raising fresh questions about the future role of human drivers on the platform. Uber Technologies sits at the center of...
Specialized dominance vs. global scale, one trades at a steep premium while the other boasts triple the profit margin.
Recently, Zacks.com users have been paying close attention to Uber (UBER). This makes it worthwhile to examine what the stock has in store.
Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) introduced his "Aging With AI Act" to study how artificial intelligence (AI) tools, including chatbots, were affecting older adults and to better understand the technology’s potential benefits and risks. Kelly’s AI Safety Push For Seniors On...

Niles Investment Management founder and portfolio manager Dan Niles comes on Market Domination to explain why he believes AI is hitting a "speed bump," especially as companies pull back from tokenmaxxing practices and attempt to cut back on artificial intelligence costs.
Jeff Bezos spent a quarter-century building Blue Origin with his own money. Now, outside investors are finally getting a chance to get a seat at the table. During a recent TBPN discussion, John Coogan broke down Blue Origin’s reported $10 billion fundraising round at a $130 billion valuation, which is the company’s first external capital ... TBPN’s John Coogan: “People Can’t Really Complain.” Here’s Why Blue Origin Is Worth $130 Billion.
Avis Budget sent a torrent of cash back to its owners, but a look at the stock chart raises a sharp question about what that money truly bought.
Lyft CEO David Risher unpacks his playbook with Yahoo Finance Executive Editor Brian Sozzi for turning the rideshare giant around, from ending traditional surge pricing and mandating a return-to-office, to building a hybrid future of human drivers and Waymo robotaxis.
UBER's gross bookings strength, driven by Mobility, Delivery, Uber One and app upgrades, may support Q2 results despite Middle East tensions.
The former House Speaker has attracted widespread attention — and criticism — over her well-performing and diverse portfolio in the past.
The average brokerage recommendation (ABR) for Uber (UBER) is equivalent to a Buy. The overly optimistic recommendations of Wall Street analysts make the effectiveness of this highly sought-after metric questionable. So, is it worth buying the stock?
Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:UBER) is one of the Best Software Stocks to Buy in 2026. Recently, on June 26, analyst Jake Fuller from BTIG maintained a Buy rating on Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:UBER) with a price target of $100. The analyst noted that while the near-term autonomous vehicle catalysts remain limited, as Waymo is dominating […]
The EV maker sold into a 19% rally, straight from the Tesla playbook, which might be the most bullish thing about it
In late June 2026, Uber Technologies, Inc. paused most of its planned Uber Eats expansion in Europe to prioritize a potential acquisition of Delivery Hero, postponing launches in five of seven targeted countries and reassessing how to grow its food delivery footprint across the region. This shift away from organic expansion toward a large acquisition raises important questions about Uber’s capital allocation, regulatory risk in Europe, and the balance between growth and integration...
Uber Technologies stock reacts to index reshuffle Uber Technologies (UBER) has just been added to several Russell value benchmarks, including the Russell 1000 Value and Russell Top 200 Value, while being removed from the Russell Top 50 Index. This reshuffle links Uber more directly to value oriented index funds and ETFs. For investors, the key questions are how this changes potential flows around the stock and what it suggests about how the market is classifying Uber today. See our latest...
The latest trading day saw Uber Technologies (UBER) settling at $72.42, representing a -2.7% change from its previous close.
On July 6, 2026, the ride-hailing super-app's stock dropped 1.28% after Dara Khosrowshahi stepped down from its board.
Consumer stocks were mixed late Monday afternoon, with the State Street Consumer Staples Select Sect
Consumer stocks were mixed Monday afternoon, with the State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SP