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Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:UBER) and Banco Santander, S.A. (NYSE:SAN) shares rose on Tuesday after the companies announced a Europe-focused financing initiative. The partnership targets professional fleet operators and aims to accelerate expansion across key regional markets. The companies...

Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:UBER) shares traded slightly higher in Friday's premarket after the company introduced autonomous robotaxis in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The initiative, launched in partnership with WeRide Inc. (NASDAQ:WRD), marks the first time autonomous vehicles are available on Uber's...

Vinod Khosla, the Sun Microsystems co-founder and early OpenAI backer, says Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOGL) (NASDAQ:GOOG) is chasing the wrong race, urging Google to invest its money into Waymo. What Happened: In a Sunday post on X, the venture capitalist urged Google's parent to pour "tens of...

DoorDash Inc. (NASDAQ:DASH) is shifting its focus beyond food delivery, with CEO Tony Xu outlining plans during the company's earnings call to expand more broadly into local commerce through a range of new services and tech innovations. What Happened: On Tuesday, during the company’s first...

Uber Technologies Inc. is rescinding remote work privileges and making in-office attendance mandatory, following months of other tech giants issuing similar directives. The new development was announced internally on Monday and is part of a company-wide push to modify operations under CEO Dara...

Uber Technologies Inc's (NYSE:UBER) chief Dara Khosrowshahi says Gen Z leaders need two college pillars — "learning all of the… really important basics of engineering" and "marrying that with liberal arts." What Happened: Speaking to students at Brown University — his 1991 alma mater — he called...

On Thursday, major U.S. indices closed in the red, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average slipping 0.5% to 44,765.71, the S&P 500 declining nearly 0.2% to 6,075.11, and the tech-focused Nasdaq dropping 1.25% to 2,396.17. These are the top stocks that gained the attention of retail traders and...

In a recent turn of events, Uber Technologies Inc. (NYSE:UBER) and Lyft Inc. (NASDAQ:LYFT) have decided to delay their departure from Minneapolis, providing temporary relief to users who rely on their services. What Happened: The two leading ride-hailing companies, Uber and Lyft, have extended...

Mark Cuban, the vibrant personality we all know from Shark Tank, had a chuckle about a major “oops” moment – passing up the chance to invest early in Uber. What Happened: Chatting on the Lex Fridman Podcast, Cuban opened up with his usual mix of humor and insight, revealing how he...

The clock is ticking on a threat by Uber (NYSE: UBER) and Lyft (NASDAQ: LYFT) to pull out of Minneapolis on May 1 after the City Council this week overrode a mayoral veto of an ordinance laying out minimum compensation requirements for app-based drivers. The current measure has few substantive...

In a bid to revamp its tourism sector, Indonesia is considering adopting the ‘Swiftonomics’ strategy, named after the singer Taylor Swift, to attract more visitors and extend their stays. What Happened: The Indonesian government is contemplating offering more incentives for hosting...

Uber Technologies Inc (NYSE:UBER) CEO Dara Khosrowshahi has confirmed the existence of the “Taylor Swift effect,” acknowledging the significant boost in business during the artist’s concerts. What Happened: In a recent interview with CNBC’s “Squawk Box,”...

Wheely, a luxury-focused ride-hailing service, is set to launch in Dubai, posing a challenge to the market’s current leader, Uber-owned (NYSE:UBER) Careem. The London-based company is targeting affluent clients with a fleet of electric cars. What Happened: Wheely, a luxury ride-hailing...

Uber Technologies Inc (NYSE:UBER) is reportedly considering the acquisition of grocery delivery company Instacart, according to a recent analyst report. The news has significantly impacted Instacart’s (NASDAQ:CART) stock, which experienced a notable surge. What Happened: Barron’s...

Uber Technologies Inc (NYSE:UBER) is set to enter Japan’s taxi industry with a fleet of vehicles from Elon Musk’s Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA). This strategic decision comes on the heels of a recent policy change by the Japanese government, opening up the nation to ridesharing services. What...