Jack Ma and China’s Tech Firms Line Up to Help Fight Virus
The donations from China's technology firms curry favor with the government and public, but also address a shortage of frontline supplies to fight the virus.
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Samsung Sees Higher Chip Demand, Says China Virus Clouds Outlook
Samsung predicted that sales of its memory chips would increase with demand from 5G networks, but cautioned the outlook is clouded by the coronavirus outbreak.
Microsoft Shares Hit All-Time High After Strong Q2 Cloud Sales
Azure business breaks a three-quarter string of sales growth declines, while Office 365 sales to businesses showed strong growth.
Google Temporarily Shuts Down Offices in China Amid Coronavirus Outbreak
Google joins Facebook and Apple in restricting employee travel to the area as the deadly virus spreads.
Facebook Revenue Growth Slows in 2019 as Costs Climb
Despite efforts to lower expectations, Facebook's mix of slowing growth and rising costs caused otherwise strong earnings results to land with a thud.
Tesla Stock Flies Higher After Producing Record $1B in Quarterly Cash
The electric car maker has generated cash in five of the last 6 quarters, and it's getting harder for doubters to point to vulnerabilities.
Lyft Trims Marketing Roles Following Similar Uber Cuts
The layoffs hit employees working on local marketing, and Lyft said it is taking a regional approach. Despite the cuts, Lyft's overall headcount is growing.
Penn National Buys Stake in Barstool With Path to Control
The deal values the sports commentary site at $450 million and expands its already growing presence into gambling.
Warren Says Campaign Won’t Spread False Claims About Other Candidates Online
Elizabeth Warren's pledge not to spread lies about other candidates highlights Democrats' frustration with the spread of false claims on social media.
Zuckerberg to Meet With EU Regulators Next Month
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg will visit Brussels next month amid antitrust and privacy scrutiny on both sides of the Atlantic.
AT&T’s Media Acquisitions Take a Hit
AT&T's quarterly results show the challenges for the cell phone giant of diversifying into media businesses that are in the middle of a transition to streaming.
U.S., U.K. Airlines Cut Flights to China in Potential Blow to Tech
As the list of companies limiting travel to China grows, the economic impact of the fast-spreading novel coronavirus deepens, affecting businesses like Apple.
Facebook’s Head of Engineering to Depart
While Facebook still has a deep bench of senior, long serving leaders, it has seen a lot of turnover in the last few years as it became besieged by scandals.
Match CEO Steps Down, COO to Take the Reins
The CEO gave mostly personal reasons for giving up the role, including a recent surgery and damage from a tornado to her home.
Apple Posts Strong Profit Growth, Thanks to iPhone and Wearables Growth
Apple's first fiscal quarter shows the iPhone maker is once again reporting profit growth, as gains in iPhone sales resumed after last year's slump.
Ex-Uber, AWS, Google Engineers Launch New AI Startup
Called RealityEngines, the startup is part of a wave of companies aiming to simplify AI for businesses.
BuzzFeed News Chief Departs
The departure of Ben Smith from BuzzFeed News raises questions about what the company will ultimately do with the news division.
Dish’s Sling TV Adds Free Channels
Sling TV's move is an effort to entice more people to sign up for the streaming cable service, which offers traditional cable at a relatively low price.
Facebook Restricts Travel to China as Virus Spreads
The decision, which could be a harbinger of steps by other companies, raises questions about the virus’s broader impact on the tech industry.
U.K. Grants Huawei Limited Access to 5G Network, Defying U.S.
The U.K. decision is likely to create tension with the Trump administration, which has been trying to block U.S. allies from using the Chinese equipment maker.
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