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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.

Eddie Bauer Files for Chapter 11 as Retail Pressures Mount
The operator of about 180 Eddie Bauer stores in the U.S. and Canada filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, citing weak sales and broader retail industry headwinds.

OpenAI Claims Momentum as Rival Pressure Mounts and Ads Near Launch
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman told employees that ChatGPT has returned to exceeding 10% monthly growth, even as competition from Google and Anthropic intensifies.

Novo Nordisk Sues Hims Over Copycat Wegovy
Novo Nordisk is suing telehealth company Hims & Hers, accusing it of illegally mass marketing cheaper, unapproved compounded versions of Wegovy.

Bob’s Discount Furniture Goes Public: What This IPO Means for the Retail Market
Carl Lukach, CFO of Bob’s Discount Furniture, shares insights on the company’s IPO, growth strategy, and what it means for the future of the furniture market.

Robotaxis Vs. New York City: Can Self-Driving Cars Survive the Toughest Streets on Earth?
Waymo eyes NYC, the hardest city for robotaxis yet. Safety, laws, unions, and public trust collide as autonomous cars push toward America’s streets.

Watch Josh Luber Unbox the Future of Collectibles Live on the NYSE Floor
Josh Luber reveals the thrill of “blind boxification” and how chance-driven collectibles are reshaping markets in real time.

Saying Goodbye to a Frozen Favorite: Minute Maid Juices Exit Shelves
After 80 years, Coca-Cola is discontinuing Minute Maid’s frozen juice line, citing changing consumer preferences and a shift toward fresh alternatives.

India’s Boeing Buy Boosts U.S. Trade Push
India is prepared to place up to $80 billion in Boeing aircraft orders as part of broader efforts to expand trade with the United States.

A.I. Gets an Influencer Makeover
Tech giants including Microsoft, Google, OpenAI, Anthropic and Meta are turning to social media influencers to win new users for their AI tools.
