Amazon, Corning sign multibillion-dollar deal to boost fiber optics manufacturing in US
Amazon and Corning signed a multi-billion-dollar deal to expand fiber optics manufacturing and create 1,000 jobs at Corning's North Carolina facilities.
OpenAI’s Altman says AI unlikely to lead to ‘jobs apocalypse’
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says rapid AI adoption has not caused a jobs apocalypse and highlights the irreplaceable human part of employment.
Amazon purchases $65M data center site in Manassas
Amazon.com recently paid $65 million to purchase a 7.66-acre data center campus in Manassas, according to Prince William County records.
S&P 500, Nasdaq, close slightly higher in cautious start to a heavy earnings week
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq posted modest gains in NEW YORK as investors prepare for a heavy earnings week and the Federal Reserve's rate decision.
OpenAI breaks off Microsoft exclusivity to free up path for Amazon, Google deals
OpenAI will no longer grant Microsoft exclusive access to its AI models, enabling partnerships with Amazon and Google cloud platforms.
Wall Street falls as Middle East concerns offset earnings optimism
Wall Street stocks declined as Middle East war concerns outweighed optimism from strong corporate earnings and AI-driven growth expectations.
Trump says he will ‘remember’ companies that don’t seek tariff refunds
President Donald Trump said he will remember companies like Apple and Amazon that do not seek refunds for tariffs deemed illegal by the Supreme Court.
Wall Street ends higher on speculation about end to Iran war
Wall Street closed higher as President Donald Trump suggested a quick U.S. exit from Iran, boosting tech stocks and easing energy price fears.
Amazon’s HQ2 hiring stalled in 2025
Amazon added no jobs at its Arlington headquarters last year that qualified for Virginia’s workforce grant incentives.
US stocks hit lowest close in over six months amid Middle East tensions
U.S. stocks fell to their lowest close in over six months as Middle East war tensions and rising oil prices dampened market sentiment and risk appetite.
Virginia Beach to get $355M VA clinic, creating 600 jobs
A $355 million U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs outpatient clinic will be built in the Virginia Beach, and create about 600 jobs.
GW sells Ashburn campus to Amazon subsidiary for $427M
George Washington University has sold its 122-acre Virginia Science and Technology Campus in Ashburn to Amazon Data Services.





















