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Fear of AI Replacing Software Makers Hits Stocks. Here’s What to Know.

The prospect of disruptions from artificial intelligence has hung over the economy for years. But this week advances in software tools precipitated a sell-off on Wall Street.

Β© The New York Times

Federal Judge Blocks Texas Law Targeting Critics of Fossil Fuels

5 February 2026 at 16:18
The court ruled that it was unconstitutional to bar state agencies from investing with firms that the state had accused of boycotting the oil industry.

Β© Tony Gutierrez/Associated Press

Trucks at an oil field in Midland, Texas. A judge ruled that a 2021 law about investing practices was unconstitutional.

Tesla Profit Slumps, but Investors May Not Care

29 January 2026 at 15:21
The automaker also said it would invest $2 billion in xAI, the artificial intelligence company controlled by its C.E.O., Elon Musk, and stop making the two oldest models in its lineup.

Β© Annie Flanagan for The New York Times

Falling car sales have taken a toll on Tesla’s net profit. The company announced Wednesday that it would stop producing its S and X model cars within months.

G.M. Shares Rise as Investors Are Encouraged by 2026 Prospects

27 January 2026 at 10:22
The automaker said that it would buy back stock worth up to $6 billion and that it expected profit to rise this year after it pulled back from electric vehicle production.

Β© Brett Carlsen for The New York Times

A General Motors factory in Spring Hill, Tenn. G.M. said on Tuesday it planned to introduce a more advanced version of its Super Cruise driver assistance system in 2028.

G.M. Books a $7.1 Billion Loss as It Scales Back E.V. Ambitions

8 January 2026 at 16:05
General Motors said it was writing down the value of battery and electric vehicle factories after changes in federal policy undercut demand.

Β© Brett Carlsen for The New York Times

Battery assembly at a General Motors facility in Spring Hill, Tenn. Electric cars have become more difficult to sell since the elimination of federal tax credits last year.

Massachusetts Battery Start-Up to List on Stock Exchange

18 December 2025 at 14:13
Factorial, the start-up, said the listing would provide money that would help it bring new solid-state batteries to market as soon as 2027.

Β© Tony Luong for The New York Times

Siyu Huang is the chief executive of Factorial.
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