Volkswagen is cutting deep costs and leaning on strong premium brands like Porsche, aiming to look less like a boom-and-bust carmaker and more like a steadier profit engine. But tougher competition and softer demand for electric cars could test whether this turnaround really sticks.Read more

Apple may be losing the edge that made it a growth standout, as it risks falling behind in the race to bake smarter features into everyday devices. With the iPhone looking more like a mature product and rivals pushing ahead, the big question is whether Apple can spark a new upgrade wave or settle into slower, steadier growth.Read more