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All the latest news stories about the business world: mergers, IPOs, trends, personalities, and more
Fortnite Fatigue: Epic Games Cuts 1,000 Jobs and $500M in Costs
Epic Games confirmed it is laying off more than 1,000 employees, roughly 20% of its workforce, and slashing $500 million in costs.
New Mexico Jury Hands Meta Historic $375M Loss in Child Safety Case
A Santa Fe jury found Meta liable on all counts, including willfully engaging in “unfair and deceptive” and “unconscionable” trade practices.
YouTube Lets You Finally Banish Annoying End-Screen Pop-Ups
YouTube is rolling out a new “Hide” button that lets viewers remove pop-up recommendations at the end of a video.
Waymo Rolls Out “Robotaxis for Work” With New Business Program
Waymo has launched Waymo for Business, a service that lets companies set up corporate accounts so employees can use robotaxis in cities.
Mickey’s Getting Pricier: Disney+ Hikes Streaming Rates Again
Disney is raising prices for nearly all of its streaming packages starting Oct. 21, with Disney+’s ad-supported plan jumping $2 to $11.99 per month.
No Monologue, No Clicks: How Host Firings Disrupt Ad Revenue and Network Balance Sheets
Lukas Alpert of MarketWatch explores how networks, brands, and ad buyers absorb the shockwaves when late‑night show hosts are suddenly cut — and brought back.
What’s Next in Security: Wendi Whitmore’s Forecasts for 2025 Cyber Threats & Technologies
Wendi Whitmore, Chief Security Intelligence Officer at Palo Alto Networks, as she unpacks the top cybersecurity predictions.
Eli Lilly Announces $6.5B Investment in Houston, TX Facility
Eli Lilly announced a $6.5 billion investment to build a manufacturing facility in Houston focused on small molecule drugs.
Figure’s Nasdaq Debut Signals Strong Appetite for Real‑World Asset Finance
Figure CEO Michael Tannenbaum talks IPO raising ~$787.5M and share jump on debut, spotlighting surging demand in blockchain‑powered finance.
Office Depot and Office Max Going Private
ODP, the parent company of Office Depot and OfficeMax, is being acquired for around $842 million by an affiliate of private equity firm Atlas Holdings.
Pfizer's $7.3B Metsera Deal Aims to Trim Lilly & Novo’s Lead in Obesity Race
Pfizer is acquiring weight-loss drug developer Metsera in a deal valued at up to $7.3 billion as it tries to catch up in the booming obesity treatment market.
