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All the latest news stories about the business world: mergers, IPOs, trends, personalities, and more
The Streaming Wars Just Got a Major Shake-Up
Kerry Flynn, Media Reporter at Axios, breaks down Fox's $22 billion acquisition of Roku and what it means for streaming, advertising, and viewers.
Allbirds Officially Changes its Name
The company formerly known as Allbirds has officially rebranded as Smartbird as it continues its dramatic pivot away from footwear and toward A.I..
Stock Market Defies Pressure as Investors Push Prices Higher
U.S. markets are continuing to climb, even as global tensions and rising oil prices create uncertainty.
Musk Text Message Adds Fuel to High-Stakes OpenAI Trial
Just days before trial, Elon Musk sent a message to Greg Brockman warning that he and Sam Altman could soon become “the most hated men in America."
Back From Extinction: The Science Turning Lost Species into Living Reality
From dire wolves to new species targets, scientists at Colossal Biosciences are using gene editing to revive extinction and reshape biodiversity as we know it.
Musk Admits He Had No Contract with OpenAI
Day after day of courtroom testimony in the Musk v. OpenAI trial has been full of revelations, but Thursday’s admission may be the most significant yet.
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.
