Why the UBER Files story matters for all successful startups

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4 years ago

July 12, 2022

The UBER Files investigation has revealed exactly the lengths UBER went to, so it could grows as quickly as possible. It’s a lesson for all successful startups

What is Uber accused of doing?

A new report reveals that the ride sharing company lobbied political leaders to relax labour and taxi laws, and used what has been called a “kill switch” to prevent law enforcement and regulators.

It’s also accused to have believed that portraying violence against its drivers was a good way to earn the publics sympathy.

The report has been called the Uber Files, and is compiled of a leak of more than a 100,000 documents.

Also detrimental to the company’s image is the revelation that it has used tax havens in Bermuda and other areas.

Uber was founded in 2009 to offer inexpensive ride sharing, and the reports reveal the extraordinary lengths it went through to get active in 30 countries.

It’s lobbyists which include a former aide to President Barack Obama pushed lawmakers to drop investigations, restructure taxi laws, and relax background checks on drivers.

Uber responds

In a written statement, Uber acknowledged it had made “mistakes” in the past.

Uber has been controversial in various countries.

Whether all the leaks are true or not, Uber has to take responsibility and respond to all the allegations.

Fair competition can only be maintained through transparency.

It comes as a top UBER exec outs himself as UBER Files whistleblower.

Australia inflation report and Nvidia earnings impact explained

Australia’s inflation report sparks market shifts, influencing interest rates, the Aussie dollar, and investor sentiment amid Nvidia’s earnings.

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16 hours ago

February 26, 2026

Harvey Vargas

Australia’s inflation report sparks market shifts, influencing interest rates, the Aussie dollar, and investor sentiment amid Nvidia’s earnings.

Australia’s latest inflation report is creating waves across the market, with questions about interest rates, the strong performance of the Aussie dollar, and the uneven nature of the stock market rally. Investors are watching closely as changes in carry trade risks this month add another layer of complexity.

David Scutt from StoneX discusses what these shifts mean for trading strategies and the broader economic outlook. He provides insight into how underlying factors are shaping investor confidence and market dynamics.

On the tech side, Nvidia’s upcoming earnings are expected to influence AI development and the broader tech sector. Coupled with trends in SaaS and bitcoin price action, these movements are signalling how investor sentiment is evolving in a fast-changing landscape.

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U.S. stocks rally as AMD, Home Depot, and AI software lead gains

U.S. equities rose as AI disruption fears eased, with Home Depot, AMD, and DocuSign driving tech stock gains.

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2 days ago

February 25, 2026

Harvey Vargas

U.S. equities rose as AI disruption fears eased, with Home Depot, AMD, and DocuSign driving tech stock gains.

U.S. tech stocks surged as investors’ fears over AI disruption eased. Advanced Micro Devices jumped 9% after Meta announced a multiyear deal to deploy AMD’s graphics processing units for AI data centres. The move highlights growing corporate confidence in AI infrastructure investments.

DocuSign also rose 3% following Anthropic’s confirmation that Claude Cowork can integrate with DocuSign, Google Drive, and Gmail, signalling stronger adoption of AI tools across industries.

The iShares Expanded Tech-Software Sector ETF climbed 2% despite remaining over 30% below its 52-week high, showing tech stocks are recovering but still have room to run.

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Stocks tumble amid AI concerns and Trump tariff update

Dow drops 800+ points as AI and trade worries hit tech and retail stocks; bonds rise amid market volatility.

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3 days ago

February 24, 2026

Harvey Vargas

Dow drops 800+ points as AI and trade worries hit tech and retail stocks; bonds rise amid market volatility.

Stocks plunged sharply as concerns over artificial intelligence and trade tensions rattled investors, sending the Dow down more than 800 points. Heavyweights like American Express, Goldman Sachs, and JPMorgan were key contributors to the drop.

Software companies were hit particularly hard after a report suggested AI could impact economic growth, triggering further losses across tech shares.

Trade-sensitive retailers including American Eagle Outfitters, Ralph Lauren, and Yeti Holdings also faced setbacks as market uncertainty spiked. Bonds, meanwhile, rallied as investors sought safety in a volatile market.

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