European shares slip as tech selloff bites, Zalando slides

European markets retreated from record highs Friday, with tech stocks mirroring global weakness. Zalando shares plunged after a German probe into its accounts, impacting the retail sector. Investors grappled with AI’s uncertain impact on tech, while chipmakers saw declines. Despite the dip, the STOXX 600 managed modest weekly gains, buoyed by easing oil concerns and…

AI rout exposes Wall Street’s $270 billion speculation machine

A recent tech sell-off exposed how modern speculation amplifies both rallies and reversals. Retail investors’ enthusiasm for leveraged products tied to AI chips and SpaceX, alongside financial engineering in crypto, led to rapid gains and equally swift losses. These products, designed for faster, more concentrated bets, are increasingly shaping market dynamics, bringing a casino-like element…

Weis Markets rolls out Instacart’s AI-powered caper carts to reinvent in-store shopping

Weis Markets has partnered with Instacart to launch AI-powered Caper Carts, bringing smart shopping cart technology to select grocery stores. Featuring computer vision, digital coupons, loyalty rewards and real-time spending updates, the initiative highlights how artificial intelligence in retail is reshaping the in-store shopping experience and driving the next phase of retail innovation.