Apple has opened its iOS app ecosystem in Brazil by allowing developers to distribute apps through alternative stores and process payments outside the App Store. This change follows Apple's agreements with Brazil's competition regulator CADE and mirrors similar moves in the EU and Japan. New rules include app notarization, authorization for alternative marketplaces, and protections against scams and inappropriate content. Developers in Brazil must accept updated license terms by July 6, 2026, including a 5% Core Technology Commission fee on app sales.
U.S. stocks rose sharply with the Nasdaq 100 leading a 1.5% gain, driven by a semiconductor rally after a U.S.-Iran peace deal lowered oil prices to around $75 a barrel. The deal eased tensions by extending a ceasefire and reopening the Strait of Hor...
Disney and Pixar's Toy Story 5 is expected to dominate the box office with a potential $145M-$150M domestic opening, driven by multi-generational appeal and strong marketing. Meanwhile, Take-Two Interactive announced pre-orders for Grand Theft Auto V...
Apple's stock fell below $300 due to fears of Fed rate hikes, but strong Q2 FY2026 earnings and a $100 billion buyback plan boosted investor confidence. The company reported $111.18 billion in revenue, driven by iPhone 17 sales and record Services re...
The traditional 'Magnificent 7' tech stocks that dominated market returns are losing their exclusive spotlight as AI innovation broadens the field. New groups like the 'FAB 10' now include private AI leaders such as OpenAI, Anthropic, and SpaceX, alo...
Intel's stock surged 207.52% year-to-date to $121.10 but faces cautious outlooks from analysts. Mizuho Securities sees a modest 5.7% rise to $128, while Bernstein predicts a 17.42% drop to $100, both rating the stock as 'Hold.' Jim Cramer named Intel...
