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All the latest news stories about the business world: mergers, IPOs, trends, personalities, and more
Anthropic in Talks to Raise Funds at a Staggering $900B Valuation
The AI arms race just reached a new financial frontier.
Jobless Claims Plunge to Lowest Level Since 1969
Against a backdrop of war, elevated energy prices, and persistent inflation, the American labor market just posted one of its most striking weeks in history.
Big Tech Earnings Season Delivers Blockbuster Results
Wall Street got exactly what it was looking for this week as four of America’s largest companies Alphabet, Amazon, Meta, and Microsoft all reported.
The Fast-Casual Crunch: Can Restaurants Keep Raising Prices?
R.J. Hottovy, Head of Analytical Research at Placer.ai, breaks down restaurant trends, pricing power, and which chains are winning this earnings season.
The “Silver Tsunami” Is Here and Gen Z Isn’t Ready to Buy
Adam Klappholz, Head of Product for Zelle, breaks down the “Silver Tsunami” as retiring boomers sell and a Gen Z buyer gap reshapes Main Street.
Big Business This Week: Why the UAE’s OPEC departure is a distraction from the real oil price crisis
How many oil crises can the world track at once? Now, the UAE has said it will leave the energy cartel, but what does it mean?
Gemini Wins Approval to Expand into New Trading Markets
Gemini has received approval from U.S. regulators to run more of its trading operations in-house, giving it greater control over how trades are processed.
Alphabet Soars While Meta Slumps as A.I. Spending Divides Investors
Shares of Alphabet surged more than 5% while Meta plunged 10% following their latest earnings reports.
Fed Holds Rates Steady Amid Rare Internal Division and Policy Uncertainty
The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady, but a rare 8–4 split among policymakers shows a growing internal disagreement over the path forward.
Musk Clashes with OpenAI Lawyers in Heated Courtroom Showdown
Elon Musk delivered combative testimony in federal court as he continued his case against OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman.
Why Some of America’s Richest Are Calling for Higher Taxes On Themselves
Morris Pearl of Patriotic Millionaires on why some of the wealthiest Americans are pushing for higher taxes on themselves and what it means for NYC.
OpenAI Fires Back at Elon Musk Amid Trial
OpenAI’s legal team is pushing back forcefully in its trial against Elon Musk, arguing that Musk’s claims stem from frustration after losing influence.
Musk Accuses OpenAI of “Stealing a Charity” in High-Stakes Trial
Elon Musk took the stand in a landmark courtroom battle, accusing OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman of betraying the company’s founding mission.
How High-Altitude Platforms Could Transform Global Communications
Sceye CEO Mikkel Vestergaard on high-altitude platforms delivering connectivity and real-time environmental data from the stratosphere.
Inside The Next Chapter in Low-Earth Orbit
Dr. Jonathan Cirtain discusses Axiom Space’s plan to build Axiom Station, a commercial successor to the ISS, as the space economy expands beyond 2030.
Taylor Swift Moves to Trademark Her Voice Amid A.I. Threats
Pop superstar Taylor Swift has filed new trademark applications aimed at protecting her voice and likeness from artificial intelligence misuse.
Disney Faces Political Pressure in Early Test for New CEO
The dispute between late night host Jimmy Kimmel and the President and First Lady is creating an early leadership challenge for Josh D’Amaro.
