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Tesla to buy $4.3 billion of LG Energy battery cells made in Michigan

TazaPulseApril 14, 2026

A Tesla Megapack battery at the Harmony Energy Ltd. and Fotowatio Renewable Ventures BV battery energy storage project near Burgess Hill, England, May 11, 2021. Chris Ratcliffe | Bloomberg | Getty Images Tesla is expanding ties with South Korea’s LG Energy Solution, striking a deal to buy $4.3 billion worth of battery cells that will...

China exports miss estimates in March, imports post best growth in more than four years

TazaPulseApril 14, 2026

A cargo ship loaded with foreign trade containers sails towards the open sea in Jiaozhou Bay, Qingdao, Shandong, China, on April 13, 2026. Costfoto | Nurphoto | Getty Images China’s export growth slowed in March as manufacturers grappled with surging commodity and energy costs due to the Middle East conflict disrupting supplies, while imports logged...

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Trump administration met with tech giants before Mythos release

TazaPulseApril 14, 2026

Vice President JD Vance and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent last week questioned leading tech CEOs about the security of artificial intelligence models and how to respond to cyber attacks before Anthropic released its new Mythos model, CNBC has learned. The meeting occurred over the phone, according to two people familiar with the matter who asked...

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Consumer sentiment hits record low, inflation fears rise amid Iran war

TazaPulseApril 14, 2026

Consumer confidence plunged to a record low in April as fears mounted over rising energy prices and the broader impact of the Iran war, according to a University of Michigan survey Friday. The university’s headline index of consumer sentiment tumbled to 47.6, down 10.7% from the March survey to its lowest on record. Current conditions...

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Rokid virtual screen vs. Meta Ray-Ban Display

TazaPulseApril 14, 2026

Hi, this is Evelyn, writing to you from Beijing. Welcome to the latest edition of The China Connection — a succinct snapshot of what I’m seeing and hearing from local businesses. Today, I talk to a smart glasses exec about why price-conscious Chinese consumers are paying $100 more for AI frames. What’s his strategy for...

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Delta Air Lines Q1 2026 earnings

TazaPulseApril 14, 2026

Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian said the carrier will “meaningfully reduce” its capacity growth plans in the near term as fuel costs soar, solidifying a pullback from airlines that have been roiled by a historic run-up in jet fuel due to the Middle East war. Delta on Wednesday forecast adjusted per-share earnings of $1...

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Iran war negotiations with U.S. threatened by Lebanon attacks

TazaPulseApril 14, 2026

U.S. Vice President JD Vance speaks to the media before boarding Air Force Two for expected departure to Pakistan for talks on Iran, at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, U.S., April 10, 2026. Jacquelyn Martin | Via Reuters The speaker of Iran‘s parliament warned Friday that scheduled negotiations to end the war with the United States...

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Iran war poses challenges to high-margin Middle East car market

TazaPulseApril 14, 2026

The instability brought on by the Iran war and rising geopolitical tensions pose a threat to automakers with a presence in the Middle East. European luxury and high-performance brands such as Porsche, Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Rolls-Royce and Ferrari all have had thriving businesses in the Middle East market that, in terms of volume, is less than...

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JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon annual letter cites risks in geopolitics, AI, private markets

TazaPulseApril 14, 2026

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon is calling for a broad recommitment to American ideals as his bank navigates geopolitical uncertainty, a teetering economy and the revolutionary impact of artificial intelligence. Dimon in his annual letter to shareholders, published Monday, noted the country’s 250th anniversary as “the perfect time to rededicate ourselves to the values that...

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Sam Altman house hit with Molotov cocktail, OpenAI office threatened

TazaPulseApril 14, 2026

A screen displays OpenAI CEO Sam Altman speaking during the 2026 Infrastructure Summit of government officials, corporate executives, and labor leaders, in Washington, March 11, 2026. Kylie Cooper | Reuters A man was arrested for allegedly throwing a Molotov cocktail at OpenAI CEO Sam Altman’s home and then threatening to burn down the artificial intelligence...