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


ChatGPT May Start Serving Ads
OpenAI is testing ads in ChatGPT for free users in the U.S., alongside a new $8/month “Go” subscription that includes upgraded features and ads.

Tariffs Are Hitting Amazon Prices
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy says some of your orders may cost more due to tariffs initiated by President Trump.

SpaceX Eyes Record-Shattering $1.5 Trillion IPO in 2026
SpaceX is reportedly preparing for a mid-to-late 2026 IPO that aims to raise $30 billion at a staggering $1.5 trillion valuation, according to Bloomberg.

Job Openings Stall as Layoffs Rise in a Cooling U.S. Labor Market
U.S. job openings held nearly steady at 7.7 million in October, indicating continued uncertainty about the direction of the economy.

Microsoft Unveils Massive $17.5 Billion A.I. Investment in India
Microsoft announced a $17.5 billion investment in India’s cloud and AI infrastructure over the next four years, marking its largest Asia investment to date.

The Hybrid Work Revolution: Why Mark Dixon Says the Office Will Never Be the Same
Mark Dixon shares how IWG supports companies through hybrid work, RTO shifts, and the next era of flexible workspaces.

Inside the Surge: How Sports Betting Is Dominating the U.S. Market
U.S. sports betting is booming as NFL and college football fuel massive activity. BetMGM CEO Adam Greenblatt breaks down trends, growth, and what’s next.

Musk Attacks EU After X Fined $140 Million for DSA Violations
Elon Musk criticized the European Union after it fined X $140 million for misleading blue-checkmark practices and insufficient transparency in its advertising.

Dalio Says UAE and Saudi Arabia are Emerging as Major Global A.I. Hubs
The Middle East, led by UAE and Saudi Arabia, is rapidly becoming a global AI powerhouse with massive sovereign-wealth funding and top-tier tech partnerships.

IBM to Acquire Confluent for $11 Billion
IBM announced it will acquire Confluent in a $11 billion all-cash deal, paying $31 per share for the real-time data streaming company.

Paramount Skydance Launches Hostile $30-Per-Share Bid for Warner Bros. Discovery
Paramount Skydance has initiated a hostile takeover attempt of Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD), according to CNBC.
