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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.
FCC Clears Amazon to Expand Satellite Fleet
The Federal Communications Commission has approved Amazon’s request to deploy 4500 additional low Earth orbit satellites.
FDA Blocks Moderna Flu Shot Review Amid Tougher Vaccine Scrutiny
The Food and Drug Administration has refused to begin reviewing Moderna’s application for its experimental flu vaccine.
xAI Co-Founders Flee as Deepfake Probes Shake Musk’s A.I. Empire
Elon Musk’s xAI has lost two co-founders in as many days, with influential researcher Jimmy Ba announcing his departure shortly after fellow co-founder Tony Wu.
U.S. Adds 130,000 Jobs in January, Beating Expectations
U.S. employers added 130,000 jobs in January, beating expectations, while the unemployment rate dipped to 4.3%, signaling continued resilience in hiring.
The Floral Brand Disrupting Valentine’s Day Delivery
With $3B spent on Valentine’s flowers, UrbanStems CEO Meenakshi Lala shares trends, tech innovations, and how gifting is evolving for 2026.
The Real Estate Bets Paying Off in 2026 Aren’t the Obvious Ones
Rich Hill of Principal Asset Management breaks down where real estate capital is flowing, what’s driving returns, and how 2026 could reshape the market.
One Trend Quietly Dominated Super Bowl 60 Ads, and It’s a Game Changer
From surprise celebrity overload to fewer influencers, USA Today's Ralphie Aversa breaks down the biggest Super Bowl 60 ads and why AI quietly stole the show.
Target Rebalances Workforce to Boost In-Store Service
Target is reallocating resources to improve the customer experience by increasing staffing and payroll in its nearly 2,000 U.S. stores.
Paramount Sweetens Warner Bros. Discovery Bid
Paramount Skydance said Tuesday it has enhanced its hostile $30-per-share, all-cash bid for Warner Bros. Discovery by adding a “ticking fee”.
