Prediction markets have sharply reduced the chances of a Google Gemini Pro launch by mid-August, reflecting repeated delays. Initially promised for June after the May announcement of Gemini 3.5, the Pro model has yet to be released, with internal reports citing performance issues. The current most advanced Pro model is Gemini 3.1 Pro, still in preview, and traders debate whether its official release without new features would count as a launch. The delay matters because Pro models target complex tasks where competitors have advanced offerings, and a new Gemini 4.0 release is also uncertain by September.
Uber and Pony.ai announced plans to deploy 2,000 self-driving taxis across Europe and expand their robotaxi partnership to the Middle East. They recently launched Europe's first commercial robotaxi service in Zagreb, Croatia, and will roll out servic...
The Investment Company of America (AIVSX), a large-cap U.S. stock fund launched in the 1930s, continues to perform well with $165.9 billion in assets as of March 2026. It returned nearly 273% over the past decade, showing resilience through major mar...
The S&P 500's net profit margin reached 16.9% in Q2, the highest since FactSet began tracking in 2009, up from 12.9% a year ago. This increase is driven largely by tech giants Alphabet and Amazon, with Alphabet posting a 34% operating margin and Amaz...
Meta Platforms shares dropped nearly 8% after Q2 earnings missed EPS expectations by 14.4%, despite revenue growth of 28%. The company reported a massive $31 billion quarterly capital expenditure as it invests heavily in AI infrastructure and busines...
Vanguard's VTSAX mutual fund, though low-cost on paper, can incur significant hidden expenses like capital gains taxes, a $3,000 minimum investment, and transaction fees outside Vanguard platforms. Its ETF counterpart, VTI, offers the same broad US m...
