Michele Spagnuolo, a Google software engineer, was charged by the FBI and U.S. attorney with commodities fraud, wire fraud, and money laundering after allegedly using nonpublic Google search trend data to place $2.75 million in bets on Polymarket. The account linked to Spagnuolo made highly accurate bets on search trends, earning over $1.2 million in profits. This case highlights growing concerns about insider trading in prediction markets and may prompt increased regulatory scrutiny.
The Delhi High Court ruled that Google infringed on Hindware's trademark by allowing competitors to use 'Hindware' as a keyword in its AdWords platform, awarding Hindware ₹3 million in damages. The judgment challenges Google's claim of being a passiv...
In May, the S&P 500 reached a record 7,581, driven mainly by strong gains in AI-related technology sectors, especially semiconductor stocks like Dell, which saw a 30% jump on $16.1 billion in AI server sales. Despite this, eight of the eleven sectors...
In Q1 2026, Baron Technology ETF declined 6.9%, closely following the MSCI ACWI Information Technology Index's 6.73% drop, amid market volatility driven by AI fears and geopolitical tensions. The fund outperformed over three years with a 29.15% annua...
The U.S. Department of Justice's antitrust case against Google's Chrome browser, initiated in 2024, has been criticized as outdated and misguided due to the rapid evolution of technology and user interaction. The article argues that Google's continuo...
The Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO) is on track to become the first ETF to surpass $1 trillion in assets under management, driven by $250 billion growth in 2025 alone. This milestone underscores strong investor demand for low-cost, broad-market index fund...
