Nonce News Desk

WIRES

Meta, Broadcom and Partners Back $125M Semiconductor Hub at UCLA

Meta, Broadcom, Applied Materials, GlobalFoundries and Synopsys are funding a $125M semiconductor research hub at UCLA to accelerate AI chip development.

05/21/2026

WIRES

Walmart Warns Fuel Prices Are Squeezing American Shoppers

Walmart warns rising US fuel prices will slow sales growth this summer, as Iran war keeps pump prices near $4.56 a gallon and household budgets tighten.

05/21/2026

WIRES

UK Government Cuts VAT on Theme Parks and Children’s Meals This Summer

The UK government is cutting VAT from 20% to 5% on family attractions and children's meals this summer, part of a broader cost-of-living relief package.

05/21/2026

WIRES

S&P 500 Holds Gains as Oil Drops and Nvidia Disappoints Bulls

The S&P 500 edged higher Thursday as oil pulled back on Iran deal hopes, while Nvidia fell despite a blowout earnings report and strong guidance.

05/21/2026

WIRES

Trump EPA Refrigerant Rule Delay

Trump delayed Biden-era EPA refrigerant rules, claiming $2.4B in savings for businesses. Whether grocers will pass costs to consumers remains unclear.

05/21/2026

WIRES

Anthropic and Microsoft in Talks Over Maia 200 AI Chip Deal

Anthropic and Microsoft are in active talks over a deal to use the Maia 200 AI chip, CNBC confirmed, as Anthropic faces mounting pressure on computing capacity.

05/21/2026

WIRES

Walmart Warns of Slowing Sales as High Gas Prices Squeeze U.S. Shoppers

Walmart expects U.S. sales growth to slow sharply as gas prices near $4.56 a gallon squeeze household budgets, the BBC reported Thursday.

05/21/2026

WIRES

UK Slashes VAT on Theme Parks and Kids’ Meals for Summer

The UK government is cutting VAT on theme parks, zoos and kids' restaurant meals from 20% to 5% this summer to ease cost-of-living pressures on families.

05/21/2026

WIRES

S&P 500 Snaps Losing Streak as Oil Pulls Back and Nvidia Disappoints

The S&P 500 rose Thursday as oil prices reversed sharply lower, Treasury yields eased, and Nvidia slipped despite blowout quarterly results.

05/21/2026

WIRES

Spotify Surges 15% on AI Music Deal and Long-Term Guidance

Spotify stock surged 15% Thursday after the company announced an AI music deal with Universal Music Group and laid out ambitious 2030 revenue guidance at its in

05/21/2026

WIRES

Anthropic and Microsoft in Talks Over Maia AI Chip Deal

Anthropic and Microsoft are in active talks for a deal involving Microsoft's custom Maia 200 AI chip, months after a $5 billion investment agreement.

05/21/2026

WIRES

Welsh First Minister Criticises UK Cost-of-Living Package as Falling Short on Energy

Wales First Minister Rhun ap Iorwerth says the UK chancellor's summer cost-of-living measures are a missed opportunity, calling for deeper action on energy pric

05/21/2026

WIRES

UK Government Cuts VAT on Theme Parks and Family Days Out This Summer

The UK government is cutting VAT on theme parks, zoos, cinemas and children's restaurant meals from 20% to 5% this summer to ease cost-of-living pressure.

05/21/2026

WIRES

Spotify Soars 15% on AI Music Deal and Long-Term Guidance

Spotify shares surged 15% after its first investor day in four years, unveiling an AI music deal with Universal Music Group and bold 2030 revenue targets.

05/21/2026

WIRES

Trump EPA Refrigerant Rollback Promises Grocery Savings

Trump delayed two Biden-era EPA refrigerant rules, claiming $2.4B in savings for businesses and families. Whether grocers pass those savings on remains unclear.

05/21/2026