Tesla Rises 5.1% After Securing Nevada Robotaxi Permit; 5,000-Vehicle Limit Not Forward Outlook

Tesla Inc. stock climbed 5.14% on Friday following Nevada’s approval of commercial robotaxi operations in Clark County. The license enables as many as 5,000 Tesla vehicles on the road over the coming year. U.S. trading remains shut for the weekend.

Trump crypto gains reach level of new federal child seed fund

Trump crypto gains reach level of new federal child seed fund

President Donald Trump’s reported crypto income now ties in with a new taxpayer-backed equity plan. His crypto total for 2025, more than $1.4 billion, about matches the government’s starter fund for 1.4 million eligible Trump Accounts. The Office of Government Ethics posted Trump’s certified annual disclosure June 30. Reuters reported the filing lists over $1.4 billion from crypto, with nearly $800 million from World Liberty Financial and $635 million from Trump meme coin sales.
Substack hires ex-Roku exec to drive sponsorships

Substack hires ex-Roku exec to drive sponsorships

Substack steps into the brand sponsorship game with Dan Robbins now leading that push as its first head of brand sponsorships. Robbins, who’s done stints at Roku, PayPal, and Nielsen, joins as the company starts offering more native sponsorships to writers and creators. “Subscriptions remain the foundation of creator businesses on Substack,” Robbins told Axios, as the brand partnership platform starts rolling out.
Uber Draws Weekend Scrutiny With Shares Stalling After Rally

Uber Draws Weekend Scrutiny With Shares Stalling After Rally

Uber Technologies shares edged up Friday, but the stock slipped over the week. Uber finished at $75.09, rising 0.54% on the day after closing at $75.45 the week before. That follows its sharp 8.53% jump on May 6 after reporting first-quarter numbers. The Nasdaq dropped 1.54% and the S&P 500 slid 1.24% Friday, with oil and Treasury yields climbing.
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Uber’s $10 Billion Robotaxi Bet Marks Sharp Shift as Self-Driving Race Heats Up

Uber’s $10 Billion Robotaxi Bet Marks Sharp Shift as Self-Driving Race Heats Up

UPDATE April 15, 2026, 22:35 - Uber has deepened its robotaxi push, committing more than $10 billion to autonomous vehicles and related partnerships, marking a clear shift away from its asset-light model toward owning fleet capacity. The company is working with partners including Lucid, Rivian and Baidu, with plans to deploy robotaxi services in up to 28 cities by 2028, while expanding pilot programs in U.S. markets. Recent deals—such as increasing orders for tens of thousands of vehicles and additional equity investments—underscore a broader industry acceleration as competition with players like Waymo and Tesla intensifies.
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