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All the latest news stories about the business world: mergers, IPOs, trends, personalities, and more
eBay to Pay Millions Over Harassment Campaign
eBay has agreed to pay $59 million to settle allegations tied to a disturbing harassment campaign that targeted a Massachusetts couple behind a newsletter.
Microsoft’s Big A.I. Bet Pays Off
Microsoft topped Wall Street expectations as Azure generated more than $100 billion in annual revenue for the first time.
Zuckerberg Continues A.I. Balancing Act
Mark Zuckerberg says Meta is facing a new challenge, deciding how much of its massive AI computing power should stay focused on its own products.
Boeing's Big Test: Earnings, Deliveries, and the Road Ahead
Morningstar equity analyst Nicolas Owens explains Boeing's latest earnings, deliveries, rising fuel costs, and what they mean for airlines and investors.
Inside Five Star Franchising's Plan to Help the Next Generation of Business Owners
Five Star Franchising CEO Scott Abbott explains why Millennials and Gen Z are embracing franchise ownership and what it means for the future of work.
Elon Musk Expands X With Digital Payments
Elon Musk is taking another step toward turning X into an “everything app” with the launch of X Money.
Apple Hits a Historic $5 Trillion Milestone
Apple briefly became the first publicly traded company to reach a staggering $5 trillion market valuation, cementing its place at the top of Wall Street.
xAI Takes Minnesota to Court Over A.I. Law
Elon Musk’s xAI is suing Minnesota over a new law aimed at banning AI-powered “nudify” apps, arguing the measure violates free speech protections.
Businesses Older Than America: 250+ Year Old Companies Still Going Strong
These three American businesses existed before the country itself, and they're still thriving!
The World Cup Isn't Just a Tournament, It's a $41 Billion Business
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is more than just a tournament. With over 6.5 million fans expected to attend, it's become one of the world's largest economic events.
The Battle for Your Screen: What's Next for TV and Streaming?
Variety Senior TV Editor Brian Steinberg breaks down media mergers, streaming, cord-cutting, and the biggest trends reshaping the future of television.
Cracks in the Musk Empire? Tesla Stumbles as SpaceX Faces New Questions
Pulitzer Prize-winning Wall Street Journal reporter Becky Peterson breaks down Tesla's latest earnings, SpaceX, and what's next for Elon Musk.
FAA Orders Checks on Hundreds of Boeing 737 Max Jets
The FAA is calling for inspections of 453 Boeing 737 MAX 8 and MAX 9 aircraft after discovering some passenger seats may not have been installed correctly.
Apple’s New iPhone Plan: Rent Your Next Device for Less
Apple is changing the way customers get their hands on new devices with a new leasing program backed by Klarna, offering iPhones starting at $17.99 a month.
Microsoft Unveils A.I. Model Built to Cut Cybersecurity Costs
Microsoft has introduced a new artificial intelligence model designed to help security teams detect cyber threats more efficiently while lowering operating cost
Cracker Barrel CEO Steps Down Amid Turnaround Effort
Cracker Barrel has announced that CEO Julie Masino is stepping down as the restaurant chain continues its effort to reverse slowing sales.
Big Business This Week: The Fed Is Paralyzed, But Could Doing Nothing Be A Dangerous Move?
Markets present the perfect recipe for Fed paralysis. And yet doing nothing in this situation could also be a bad move.
