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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..

Oura Unveils World’s Smallest Smart Ring
Wearable tech company Oura has introduced the Oura Ring 5, describing it as the world’s smallest smart ring.

U.S. Inflation Hits Three-year High as Energy Prices Surge
A key measure of U.S. inflation climbed to its highest level in three years in April, raising new concerns about consumer costs and interest rates.

Retail Reality Check: What Earnings Say About the American Consumer
LSEG Director of Consumer Research Jharonne Martis explains what earnings reveal about the U.S. consumer, from spending shifts to margin pressure.

Amazon Doubles Down on A.I. Powered Shopping
Amazon is doubling down on AI-powered shopping, shifting away from its standalone Rufus chatbot and rolling out a more advanced “Alexa for Shopping” experience.

U.S. Mortgage Rates Climb to Nine-Month High
Mortgage rates in the United States have risen to their highest level in nine months, adding fresh pressure to the housing market.

How ProtoLabs Became a Go-To Builder for the AI and Space Boom
Protolabs CEO Suresh Krishna breaks down digital manufacturing, rapid production, and the future of U.S. innovation.

NBA Star Tristan Thompson Is Taking Introduction.com to the Next Level
From the court to venture capital, Tristan Thompson discusses startups, AI, and athlete-driven investing.

Eli Lilly Spends Nearly Four Billion Dollars on Vaccine Expansion
Pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly announced plans to acquire three vaccine developers in deals worth nearly four billion dollars combined.

American Airlines Bets on SpaceX Starlink to Overhaul In-Flight Wi-Fi
American Airlines is moving to upgrade its in-flight internet service by partnering with SpaceX’s Starlink satellite network.
