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


The best part of awards season is the the behind-the-scenes material
Awards season is upon us, which means glitz, glamour, and most importantly: a lot going on behind the scenes.

OpenAI Going Global for More Money in the Middle East
OpenAI is in talks with Middle Eastern sovereign wealth funds as it looks to raise around $50 billion in a new funding round.

Credit Scores Made Simple: Kikoff’s Cynthia Chen on a Smarter Path
Cynthia Chen, CEO of Kikoff, shares how their membership app helps users build credit with zero fees, no interest, and smart tools that make every point count.

Big Business This Week: All about the shutdown economy
We spoke to an economist about the impact of the shutdown on the U.S. economy

CNN Streams Its Way Back: $7 for Full Access
CNN is launching a new “All Access” streaming subscription in the U.S. on October 28th, priced at $6.99 a month, or just $69.99 if you sign up for a full year.

Tariffs Turn Ikea’s “Low Price” Promise Upside Down
IKEA is being forced to raise prices on some furniture in the U.S. as Trump‑era tariffs raise import costs.

Driverless Delivery Hits the Streets of Phoenix
Waymo and DoorDash are teaming up to pilot autonomous delivery in Phoenix, using Waymo’s self‑driving Jaguars to drop off DoorDash orders.

Trump and Putin to Meet in Hungary to Discuss Ukraine War
President Trump announced that he and Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed to meet in Budapest to discuss ending the war in Ukraine.

Why there’s more to the movie business than making a profit
There is so much more to the movie industry than focusing on box office returns for an individual film. So why do we do it?

Spooked Spenders? Why Halloween Shoppers May or May Not Be Holding Back
Katie Thomas of Kearney Consumer Institute explains why inflation, timing, and habits aren't getting in the way of consumerism this Halloween.

Stellantis Shifting Gears With $13B U.S. Investment
Stellantis, the parent of Chrysler and Jeep, will invest $13 billion in U.S. manufacturing over the next four years.
