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Alibaba touts early Singles Day successes: Apple, lululemon, and Nike were among the biggest beneficiaries as price-conscious shoppers took advantage of steep discounts and other promotions.

Hermès’ strong Q3 performance makes it a luxury outlier: The company’s double-digit growth was in stark contrast to Kering’s slump, as weak global demand weighed on sales.

Russia, China, and Iran use deepfakes and social platforms to fuel doubts about election integrity and destabilize public trust.

Mixed results from the Big Four ad firms mark a turbulent period: Concerns about the regulatory landscape and tariffs weigh on spending.

Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol emphasizes need for fundamental strategic overhaul amid sales slide: The company’s US comparable transactions fell 10% YoY in Q4 as promotions and new products failed to win over customers.

The company’s denial of full damage raises alarms over internal data threats and ongoing legal pressures.

Lululemon sees untapped potential in China’s smaller cities: The athleisure brand sees considerable growth opportunities as demand for health- and wellness-related products surges.

Amid escalating geopolitical tensions and regulatory scrutiny in the US and Western Europe, Chinese ecommerce giants are increasingly turning their focus to Asia-Pacific.

nternal studies revealed compulsive TikTok use harmed mental health and disrupted users’ responsibilities like sleep and school, intensifying legal battles against the platform.

LVMH fell short in Q3 as Chinese consumers’ pessimism hurt sales: The luxury conglomerate missed revenue expectations as economic uncertainty caused shoppers to pull back.

With AMD and MediaTek entering the market, Nvidia and Qualcomm may face pricing pressure. Affordable AI tech could drive adoption in emerging markets, reshaping global competition.

The failed breach signals growing cybersecurity threats for US AI firms as geopolitical competition over AI technology heightens.

Amid restructuring efforts in 2024, US ISPs might have deprioritized security, potentially leading to heightened scrutiny and financial penalties if security failures are uncovered in wake of recent hacks

Chinese consumer spending dipped below pre-pandemic levels during Golden Week holiday: While there were some positive signs—including higher daily spending—sentiment remains subdued, which could bode ill for Singles Day.