Business
All the latest news stories about the business world: mergers, IPOs, trends, personalities, and more
Home Buyers Walk Away at Record Levels
Home purchase cancellations surged in December as high prices, economic uncertainty, and rising inventory continue to influence buyer confidence.
Amazon Plans 16,000 Corporate Layoffs as A.I. Investment Accelerates
Amazon said it will cut about 16,000 corporate jobs, its second major round of layoffs since October, as part of a broader effort to reduce management layers.
Big Business This Week: EV Sales Are Way Up—But Not for Tesla
Musk's car brand notched its first year-on-year decline since 2011. Plus, TikTok's deadline looms, the great H1-B debate, and oh man, poor Boeing!
Dunkin’ Teams Up With Sabrina Carpenter
Dunkin' hopes coffee drinkers are ready to shake that ass in 2025. Pop star Sabrina Carpenter promoting Dunkin's new Sabrina's Brown Sugar Shaken Espresso.
Walmart Birkin Makes Internet Go Wild
Is Walmart taking on French luxury giant Hermes? Thanks to social media buzz, Walmart's Birkin bag lookalike the Wirkin selling out online.
Defaults on Credit Card Loans Surge
Defaults on U.S. Credit card loans have surged to their highest level since the 2008 financial crisis, reflecting growing financial strain.
Don't Touch My Data: What Does the Future of AI Regulation Look Like?
Matt Calkins, CEO of Appian, breaks down the recent bipartisan report on AI safety and shares thoughts on future privacy enhancements needed in the space.
When The Ball Drops, Will the Dealmaking Pick Up?
Dena Jalbert, CEO of Align Business Advisory Services breaks down the biggest mergers and acquisitions of 2024, plus her predictions for 2025.
OpenAI Lays Out For-Profit Plan
OpenAI has announced plans to transition into a public benefit corporation in the new year, aiming to remove nonprofit restrictions.
Big Business This Week: There’s a New No. 3 in Town!
Honda and Nissan are joining forces in 2026. Plus, who's in Elon's crew, air travel is a mess, and the Skydance-Paramount transition begins.
Did The Fed Make a Soft Landing in 2024 or is There Still Turbulence Ahead?
Josh Hirt, Senior U.S. Economist at Vanguard, discusses Vanguard's Global Outlook as 2024 comes to an end, plus, expectations for 2025.
