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All the latest news stories about the business world: mergers, IPOs, trends, personalities, and more


Home Buyers Walk Away at Record Levels
Home purchase cancellations surged in December as high prices, economic uncertainty, and rising inventory continue to influence buyer confidence.

Amazon Plans 16,000 Corporate Layoffs as A.I. Investment Accelerates
Amazon said it will cut about 16,000 corporate jobs, its second major round of layoffs since October, as part of a broader effort to reduce management layers.

Ducati Celebrates a Century of Racing While Gearing Up for the Future
Jason Chinnock discusses Ducati’s 100th anniversary, blending a century of racing heritage with innovation, off-road expansion, and plans for the next 100 years

Beyond Ozempic: Why Silicon Valley Is Turning to Experimental Peptides
Jasmine Sun on unregulated peptides moving from fringe biohacking to Silicon Valley mainstream, promising healing, focus, and optimization with little oversight

United Center Makes History with THC Drinks at Live Events
Chicago’s United Center will become the first major U.S. arena to sell cannabis-infused beverages, offering hemp-derived THC drinks at concerts and live events.

UPS Deepens Cost Cuts as Amazon Exit Accelerates
UPS said it plans to cut up to 30,000 additional jobs this year as it winds down its delivery partnership with Amazon.

Amazon Hits the Brakes on Its Brick-And-Mortar Grocery Bet
Amazon said it will shut down its Amazon Fresh and Amazon Go physical stores, folding some locations into Whole Foods as it overhauls its grocery strategy.

TikTok Uninstalls Spike as Users Question New U.S. Joint Venture
TikTok users in the U.S. have been deleting the app at a sharply higher rate following the company’s announcement.

How Market Reactions Influence Trump’s Decision-Making
For Trump, markets matter more than polls. Luke Broadwater, White House correspondent for The New York Times, examines how Wall Street guides decisions.

Minnesota CEOs Urge Calm After Fatal Federal Shooting
More than 60 Minnesota-based CEOs called for an “immediate deescalation of tensions” after federal immigration agents fatally shot U.S. a citizen.

Citizenship in Flux: Why Americans Are Looking Abroad
As political and economic uncertainty rises, Americans are seeking second passports and golden visas. Latitude Group’s CEO explains what’s driving the surge.

Inside the Push to Bring Air Taxis to City Skies
Electric air taxis are moving closer to real-world use. Vertical Aerospace’s CEO explains how EVTOLs could transform urban travel and ease congestion.

From Davos to Data Centers: Nuclear Energy’s New Moment
As AI and electrification drive record power demand, nuclear energy returns to the spotlight. Lightbridge CEO explains how advanced fuel could reshape the grid.

EquipmentShare Goes Public: The Startup Revolutionizing a $60B Industry
Construction tech is booming! EquipmentShare CEO Jabbok Schlacks discusses their IPO, AI-driven equipment, and how they’re reshaping a $60B industry.

From Crushing Deals to Crushing Box Office: Kevin O’Leary’s Hollywood Takeover
Shark Tank’s Kevin O’Leary breaks down his Hollywood debut, Marty Supreme’s $100M box office run, Oscar buzz, and what business taught him about movies.

TikTok Strikes Last-minute U.S. Deal as Trump Claims Victory Over Ban Threat
President Donald Trump and TikTok announced a new joint venture designed to keep the app operating in the U.S. under American leadership.

Big Business This Week: What happens when “Sell America” meets “TACO”?
How resilient are the U.S. markets? Will they always bounce back on the TACO trade? Or is it possible to go to far?
