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U.S. Software Stocks Reach 2026 Highs as Investors Reassess Artificial Intelligence Risks

A to Z Times Contributor—OCTOBER 5, 2026

U.S. software stocks reached fresh 2026 highs as stronger earnings eased fears that AI would quickly disrupt established vendors.

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Nike's Turnaround Faces New Test as Company Announces Job Cuts and Weaker Forecast

A to Z Times Contributor—OCTOBER 2, 2026

Nike’s turnaround faces new pressure as job cuts, weaker forecasts and challenges in China test CEO Elliott Hill’s recovery strategy.

McDonald's Expands Use of AI to Help Set Menu Prices Across Its Restaurants

A to Z Times Contributor—SEPTEMBER 29, 2026

McDonald’s is expanding AI use in menu pricing, showing how artificial intelligence is increasingly shaping everyday business operations and decisions.

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Alibaba Unveils New AI Chip and 10-Trillion-Parameter Model Plan as Global Technology Race Accelerates

A to Z Times Contributor—SEPTEMBER 25, 2026

The Chinese technology giant is expanding its AI ambitions as competition over chips, computing power and advanced models intensifies.

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Meta's AI Agent Draws Investor Attention as Consumer AI Competition Intensifies

A to Z Times Contributor—SEPTEMBER 23, 2026

Meta's new AI agent is attracting investor attention as technology companies compete to turn consumer AI into a major business.

Actickety Is Building A Smarter Way For Creators And Communities To Bring Events To Life

A to Z Times Contributor—SEPTEMBER 17, 2026

Actickety is reshaping event management by giving creators and community organisers one connected platform to plan, promote, sell, and manage events.

Google Ordered to Relax Advertising Technology Rules in U.S. Antitrust Ruling

A to Z Times Contributor—SEPTEMBER 15, 2026

The ruling requires Google to change parts of its advertising technology operations while stopping short of ordering a business breakup.

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AI Investment Concerns Contribute to U.S. Technology Stock Decline

A to Z Times Contributor—SEPTEMBER 14, 2026

Technology shares faced renewed pressure as investors assessed AI development concerns and changing financial market conditions.

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Trump Rejects Calls to Slow AI Development as Safety Debate Intensifies

A to Z Times Contributor—SEPTEMBER 13, 2026

The White House prioritizes America’s AI advantage over China as technology leaders warn that faster development could increase safety risks.

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U.S. Stocks Rise as Oil Prices Retreat, Easing Pressure on Financial Markets

A to Z Times Contributor—SEPTEMBER 12, 2026

Wall Street advances as falling crude prices reduce immediate inflation concerns, while investors assess economic data and corporate developments.

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