Uber's profits doubled and free cash flow surpassed $10 billion, yet its stock price remains flat and down over the past year. The market appears to be pricing in risks from autonomous vehicle rivals like Waymo, which could disrupt Uber's dominance in ride-hailing. However, Uber's core business remains strong with billions of trips and a large active user base, and the company is expanding partnerships with multiple autonomous vehicle suppliers. The main concern is a potential capital-intensive subsidy war in autonomous driving that could pressure shareholder returns, but absent a major disruption, Uber's stock may be undervalued relative to its improving fundamentals.
Travis Kalanick, Uber's co-founder, is preparing to return to the ride-hailing industry through his new startup, Atoms, which focuses on robotaxi technology. Atoms recently secured $1.7 billion in funding and is recruiting autonomous vehicle engineer...
Walmart is launching delivery of Dunkin' products from its stores and plans to expand to most Dunkin' locations nationwide, competing directly with food delivery services like Uber Eats and DoorDash. This move builds on Walmart's existing Subway deli...
Job openings in the U.S. reached 7.27 million in July 2026, the highest since May, yet payrolls declined by about 23,000 jobs, mainly due to a hiring freeze for workers aged 22 to 25. AI adoption is reshaping the labor market by reducing entry-level ...
