Hallam Bullock

3 days ago | businessinsider.com | Ella Hopkins |Hallam Bullock |Henry Blodget

Good morning. Hallam Bullock here, writing to you from London. A former animation president at Warner Bros. and Comcast's DreamWorks is betting he can create the next Hollywood franchises with the help of AI — and just raised $11.6 million to do it. In today's big story, US President Donald Trump announced a cease-fire between Iran and Israel. Israel says Iran has violated it. We're looking at how the markets are reacting — and what they're expecting next.

4 days ago | businessinsider.com | Ella Hopkins |Hallam Bullock |Henry Blodget

Good morning. Hallam Bullock here, filling in for Dan for the summer while he finishes his parental leave. In today's big story, US warplanes bombed three of Iran's nuclear sites. Now, all eyes are on the Strait of Hormuz, a 90-mile strip critical to global oil prices. What's on deckMarkets: How young people are turning to day trading as an escape route from the usual 9-to-5. Tech: Tesla officially launched robotaxis in Austin to a small group of users.

1 week ago | businessinsider.com | Hallam Bullock |Dan DeFrancesco |Henry Blodget

Happy Juneteenth! Since the BI Today team is off for the holiday, we're running an abbreviated version of the newsletter. But we've still got time for a scoop! Meta's deal with Scale AI has left its Big Tech clients eager to distance themselves from the company. In today's big story, the Fed is holding firm on interest rates as Fed Chair Jerome Powell waits to see the impact of Trump's tariffs. However, some people are already feeling them. If this was forwarded to you, sign up here.

2 weeks ago | businessinsider.com | Ella Hopkins |Hallam Bullock |Henry Blodget

It's a big moment for Tesla. After more than a decade of hype, Tesla's robotaxi launch is just around the corner. On Tuesday, Elon Musk said on X that Tesla plans to begin offering rides to the public "tentatively, June 22.""We are being super paranoid about safety, so the date could shift," Musk wrote.

1 month ago | businessinsider.com | Hallam Bullock |Dan DeFrancesco |Henry Blodget

Happy Friday! Let me offer a penny for your thoughts while I still can. The Treasury Department placed its final order for the coin best known for being stuck to the bottom of your car's cup holders. In today's big story, we're looking at the impact Trump's tax bill could have on your wallet and why bond investors remain up in arms about it. What's on deckMarkets: Jamie Dimon isn't feeling too optimistic about the economy. Tech: We have some advice for Jony Ive about his future work with OpenAI.