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


Los Angeles Luxury Real Estate Booms Amid Fierce Demand
Los Angeles led the top 10 most expensive home sales in June, highlighted by Paris Hilton purchasing a $63 million Beverly Hills mansion.

Names Revealed for Spin‑Off Companies of Warner Bros. Discovery
Warner Bros Discovery announced that its upcoming separation, will yield two independently branded companies: Warner Bros., and Discovery Global.

Railroad Giants Join Forces in Landmark $85 Billion Merger
Union Pacific has reached a $85 billion stock & cash agreement to acquire Norfolk Southern, establishing the first single-entity coast-to-coast freight railroad

Chipotle Using A.I. Powered Hiring Platform with Quirky Name
Chipotle has rolled out a conversational AI platform called Ava Cado, built by Paradox, across its North American and European locations.

Ethereum’s Largest Treasury Holder, The Ether Machine, Launches $1.5B SPAC IPO
The Ether Machine, led by CEO David Merin, announces a $1.5B SPAC IPO. The firm holds 400K ETH, making it the largest Ethereum treasury holder globally.

Beazer Homes Integrates Solar, Smart Tech, and Sustainability in New Builds Nationwide
Beazer Homes CEO Allan Merrill talks company's commitment to building 100% Zero Energy Ready Homes by 2025.

Samsung Wins $16.5 Billion Tesla A.I. Chip Deal
Samsung Electronics has secured a landmark $16.5 billion agreement to manufacture Tesla’s next‑generation AI6 chips over an eight- to nine-year period.

Intel cuts back spending, workforce as struggles continue
Intel Corp. is shedding thousands of workers and cutting expenses as its new CEO works to revive the struggling chipmaker's fortunes

Now, You Can ‘Ride’ Classic Disneyland Rides at Home
Can’t make it to Disneyland? Well, now you can enjoy the Happiest Place on Earth from the comfort of your own home.

Sydney Sweeney Denim Campaign Ignites American Eagle Meme‑Stock
American Eagle Outfitters unveiled its bold new fall campaign, “Sydney Sweeney Has Great Jeans,” and shares soared.

UnitedHealth Faces DOJ Probe for Medicare Billing Practices
UnitedHealth confirmed it's under both criminal and civil investigation by the Justice Department for alleged Medicare Advantage billing irregularities.

Detroit Automakers Blast Japan Trade Deal as “Unfair Advantage”
U.S. auto giants—GM, Ford, and Stellantis—are strongly criticizing the new U.S.–Japan trade pact that lowers Japanese auto tariffs to 15%.

Inside Apple's Most Exciting Updates from IOS 26
Welcome to the future of iPhone: iOS 26’s public beta officially dropped and is bringing Apple’s most ambitious visual redesign since the release of iOS 7.

Big Business This Week: Stocks reach new highs on Japan trade deal
President Donald Trump pulled a rabbit out of his trade war hat this week, announcing a trade deal with Japan putting 15% tariffs on most Japanese imports.

The New Nextdoor: Inside the App’s Mission to Inform & Empower Communities
Nextdoor CEO Nirav Tolia shares how the neighborhood app's redesign aims to inform, connect, and protect communities with smarter features and local insight.

Google Hikes Cap Spend to $85B on Cloud & A.I. Demand
Google is raising its 2025 capital expenditure forecast from $75 billion to $85 billion to meet surging demand for its cloud services and AI infrastructure.

Uber Launches New 'Women Driver' Preference in the U.S.
Uber is launching a new “Women Drivers” preference in the U.S., allowing female riders to opt in to be matched with female drivers — and vice versa.
