AI Stock Slump Sinks Global Markets, Rattling Atlanta Investors
A sharp slide in artificial intelligence stocks pulled markets lower around the world, and the tremors reached Atlanta's investors, retirement savers and tech workforce.
July 17, 2026
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As Global Oil Demand Falls, Georgia's Energy Transition Picks Up Speed
Global oil demand has dropped for the first time since the pandemic — a shift with real stakes for Georgia, where solar factories, EV plants and a warming climate are reshaping the state's energy future.
July 11, 2026
Microsoft Cuts 4,800 Jobs in New AI-Driven Layoff Wave
Microsoft is eliminating 4,800 jobs in its latest round of AI-led cuts — a move that lands close to home for Atlanta's growing tech workforce.
July 7, 2026
Groups Say Georgia's First Data Center 'Pop-Up' Power Plant Is Breaking the Rules
Environmental and community groups say a temporary 'pop-up' power plant built to feed a Georgia data center is breaking the rules — a flashpoint in the state's collision between surging energy demand and climate goals.
July 2, 2026
Study: Rent From Atlanta's Poorest Neighborhoods Flows to Its Wealthiest
A new study finds that rent paid by tenants in Atlanta's poorest neighborhoods is flowing to property owners in some of the city's wealthiest areas — a dynamic that deepens the gap between who pays and who profits.
July 1, 2026
Bank Co-Founded by Bernice King Launches Debit Card Aimed at Georgia Mothers
A bank co-founded by Dr. Bernice A. King has rolled out a new debit card designed to support mothers across Georgia, putting a financial-inclusion spotlight on Atlanta.
June 26, 2026
SpaceX Passes Amazon as World's 5th Most Valuable Company, BBC Reports
Elon Musk's SpaceX has overtaken Amazon to become the world's fifth most valuable company, according to the BBC — a milestone with ripple effects for Atlanta's growing aerospace and logistics economy.
June 17, 2026
Tesla Gave European Regulators Misleading Full Self-Driving Safety Data, Reuters Finds
A Reuters investigation reports that Tesla presented misleading safety data about its Full Self-Driving system to European regulators — raising fresh questions for Atlanta's fast-growing EV community.
June 16, 2026
SpaceX Prices Landmark IPO at $135 a Share, Breaking Wall Street Norms
SpaceX has set a $135 share price for its blockbuster initial public offering, a move that defies long-standing Wall Street convention. Here's what it means for Atlanta investors.
June 4, 2026
Robotics and Policy Push Kia Sportage Hybrid into Georgia Manufacturing History
A new report credits advanced robotics and favorable policy with cementing the Kia Sportage Hybrid's place in Georgia's automotive manufacturing story — a milestone with ripple effects across metro Atlanta's economy.
June 3, 2026
Atlanta AI Week Unites Tech Leaders to Chart City's AI Future
Atlanta AI Week brought together business and education leaders to discuss the future of artificial intelligence technology and its impact on the city's growing tech sector.
April 21, 2026
Atlanta Businesses Can Claim Trump Tariff Refunds Starting Monday
Atlanta companies that paid Trump-era tariffs declared unconstitutional can begin filing for refunds starting Monday, potentially recovering millions in duties.
April 20, 2026