Business
All the latest news stories about the business world: mergers, IPOs, trends, personalities, and more
Amazon Buys Robot Delivery Startup Rivr
Amazon has quietly acquired Rivr, a Swiss robotics company developing four-legged wheeled robots designed to assist with doorstep delivery.
Meta Does a 180 on Horizon Worlds Shutdown
Just 24 hours after announcing it would shut down Horizon Worlds for Quest VR headsets, Meta reversed course on Wednesday.
Luxury Presence and the New Playbook for Modern Real Estate Agents
As real estate is reshaped by AI and affordability pressures, Malte Kramer, CEO and Founder of Luxury Presence, explains how agents adapt, scale, and win.
Josh D’Amaro Steps in as Disney CEO Amid Intensifying Streaming Battles
As streaming consolidation intensifies, Seth Schachner, Managing Director at StratAmericas, weighs in on Disney’s strategy under new CEO Josh D’Amaro.
Geopolitics, Trade, and Technology: The New Global Economic Order
Global markets hit a turning point as Michael Spence, Nobel Prize–winning economist and Professor Emeritus at Stanford University, assesses risks and growth.
Washington Post Layoffs Rock Newsroom Amid Financial Strain
The Washington Post began sweeping layoffs Wednesday that will sharply shrink its newsroom, cutting staff across nearly all departments.
$100 Billion A.I. Dream on Pause as Nvidia and OpenAI Hit Turbulence
Nvidia and OpenAI’s widely hyped $100 billion AI infrastructure deal, announced last September by Jensen Huang and Sam Altman, has stalled.
From Check-In to Dinner: Airbnb Brings Celebrity Chefs to Your Stay
Airbnb teams up with CookUnity to deliver chef-prepared meals to rentals, blending hotel-style convenience with the comfort of cooking at home.
PepsiCo Slashes Chip Prices to Win Back Fans
PepsiCo is cutting prices on popular snack brands like Lay’s, Doritos, Cheetos, and Tostitos to lure back customers frustrated by years of price increases.
From Big Box to Big Bucks: Walmart Joins the Trillion Club
Walmart crossed a $1 trillion market capitalization on Tuesday, capping a sharp stock rally driven by digital growth and new customer gains.
Mickey Passes the Baton: Disney Taps D’Amaro for the Top Job
Disney has named Josh D’Amaro, chairman of Disney Experiences, as its next CEO, ending a long-watched succession race and setting him up to succeed Bob Iger.
