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Ford Roars Back with Best U.S. Sales Since 2019
Ford said its U.S. vehicle sales rose 6% in 2025 to 2.2 million units, marking its strongest annual performance since before the pandemic.
Teaching AI Responsibly: How Samsung Is Shaping Tomorrow’s Innovators
As AI becomes a core life skill, Samsung’s Allison Stransky shares how educators, students, and companies can build AI literacy responsibly.
Inside A City in Transition: Mamdani Faces NYC’s Economic Balancing Act
Melissa Pumphrey, Chief Economist at NYCEDC, breaks down record job growth and the affordability pressures facing New Yorkers.
Versant Media Debuts as Rare Public Spinoff
Versant Media Group, spun off from Comcast, begins trading on the Nasdaq today as one of the few traditional media companies to go public.
Novo Nordisk Launches First GLP-1 Weight Pill
Novo Nordisk is rolling out the first-ever GLP-1 weight loss pill in the U.S., marking a major shift in obesity treatment.
Big Business This Week: Energy, affordability & management ’26 trends
Editor Peter Green spoke with experts about the trends that will shape big business and the economy in 2026.
Why Disney needs another two ‘Avatar’ sequels
It's all about...guess what. The money.
Inside The Tech Transforming Theme Park Magic
AI, lifelike animatronics, and real-time computing are redefining immersion, according to Purdue’s Christians Rogers. Watch!
How Strong Is the American Consumer, Really?
LSEG’s Jharonne Martis breaks down consumer spending, tariffs, and what discretionary vs. staples reveal about shopper health.
What the Markets Are Really Saying as Year-End Nears
From labor market shifts to global trade tensions, EquitySet CEO Tony Zipparo unpacks the forces moving markets today.
Softbank Drops $4 Billion Bet on A.I.’s Backbone
Japan’s SoftBank said it will buy data center investment firm DigitalBridge for $4 billion.
Precious Metals Whiplash! CME Move Sparks Sudden Silver Selloff
Gold and silver futures dropped sharply Monday after the Chicago Mercantile Exchange raised margin requirements.
GM Stock’s Shocking Comeback: Detroit Giant Stealing Market Spotlight
General Motors is on track to be the top U.S.-traded automaker stock of 2025, with shares up more than 55% this year to record highs above $80.
The 2026 Trends You Won’t Believe What People Are Searching for on Yelp
From grandma hobbies to wellness rooms and mahjong mania, Yelp’s hottest local searches reveal 2026's most unexpected trends.
Holiday Box Office Ends 2025 Strong
Hollywood closed out a challenging year with a strong holiday box office led by “Avatar: Fire and Ash,” which dominated ticket sales domestically.
Amazon Grounds its Italian Drone Dreams
Amazon said it will no longer pursue commercial drone delivery plans in Italy after a strategic review of the project.
Nvidia Buys $5B Stake in Intel After Antitrust Clearance
Nvidia has completed a $5 billion purchase of Intel shares, acquiring more than 214.7 million shares.
