Howard Lutnick

D-Wave Quantum Inc. (NYSE:QBTS) is hosting its first-ever Investor Day Monday against a politically charged backdrop: just 11 days ago, the Trump administration signed a Letter of Intent to invest $100 million in the company under the CHIPS Act — with the Department of Commerce set to receive an...

The U.S. government has authorized the sale of Nvidia Corp.'s (NASDAQ:NVDA) powerful H200 AI chips to 10 Chinese tech giants, including Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. ADR (NYSE:BABA) and Tencent Holdings ADR (OTC:TCEHY), but Beijing's intervention has brought deliveries to a complete standstill. Deals...

SpaceX and Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) CEO Elon Musk will join President Donald Trump on his trip to China this week, while NVIDIA Corp. (NASDAQ:NVDA) CEO Jensen Huang was not invited, according to a Reuters report citing a White House official. TSLA stock is moving. See the chart and price action...

Sen. Chris Coons (D-Del.) has demanded answers from the Commerce Department after conflicting statements by Secretary Howard Lutnick and Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:NVDA) CEO Jensen Huang raised fresh concerns about whether advanced U.S. AI chips are reaching China. Senator Questions Commerce Department...

President Donald Trump‘s gold card visa initiative has produced just one approved applicant, even though the White House has pitched the pay-to-reside plan as a major revenue and investment draw. The slow approval pace is now colliding with a transparency fight, with a watchdog group pressing...

The Trump administration is facing a lawsuit, filed by the Democracy Defenders Fund, a government watchdog group, over a lack of transparency related to the Gold Card visa program.  In a lawsuit filed Monday, the group is challenging the administration's refusal to release documents tied to...

A super PAC closely associated with the Trump administration has reportedly announced plans to invest over $50 million in voter turnout efforts, bolstering the GOP’s financial strength in the upcoming midterms. The Turnout for America super political action committee (PAC), led by Chris...

On Thursday, Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMD) CEO Lisa Su hosted Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick for a key discussion with industry leaders. US Doubles Down On Semiconductor Leadership Taking to X, the U.S. Commerce Department said that Lutnick met leaders from the Semiconductor Industry...

On Thursday, the U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick highlighted the U.S.'s dominance in technology and innovation after meetings with some of the world's top tech leaders. Commerce Secretary Celebrates US Leadership In Innovation "Great spending time with the world's greatest innovators....

Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) said that globalization has done more than shift jobs overseas, adding it has eroded Americans' sense of community and identity, leaving them vulnerable to political manipulation. Murphy Warns Globalization Eroded Local Identity On Tuesday, Murphy shared a post and a...

President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that the first $36 billion in Japanese-funded infrastructure and industrial projects have been officially approved, marking the operational launch of a massive $550 billion investment pact. Historic Economic Launch The announcement, delivered via Truth...

U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick declared a major victory for the Donald Trump administration's trade agenda on Tuesday, pointing to a surprisingly strong rebound in factory activity as definitive proof that protectionist policies are delivering results. Historic Rebound The Institute for...

Two American investors are suing South Korea's government over alleged unlawful practices used to hurt Coupang Inc (NYSE:CPNG). Here's why they filed the lawsuit and how much they've lost on their investments in the ecommerce company since the end of the third quarter. Investors Sue South Korea...

At the World Economic Forum in Davos, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick criticized globalization for being a “failed policy” for Western nations and highlighted the importance of America’s economic success for the world. “Globalization Has Failed the West, and the United...

Micron Technology , Inc. (NASDAQ:MU) Executive VP Manish Bhatia confirmed last Friday that the AI infrastructure boom has triggered an “unprecedented” shortage of memory chips, as production capacity is diverted away from everyday consumer goods to satisfy AI titans.  The meteoric rise...