Business
All the latest news stories about the business world: mergers, IPOs, trends, personalities, and more
eBay to Pay Millions Over Harassment Campaign
eBay has agreed to pay $59 million to settle allegations tied to a disturbing harassment campaign that targeted a Massachusetts couple behind a newsletter.
Microsoft’s Big A.I. Bet Pays Off
Microsoft topped Wall Street expectations as Azure generated more than $100 billion in annual revenue for the first time.
WWE Inks Billion Dollar Deal with ESPN
WWE has inked a five-year, $1.6 billion agreement with ESPN to secure exclusive U.S. broadcast rights to Premium Live Events, including WrestleMania.
Instagrams Rolls Out Updates, New Map Feature
Instagram has unveiled a significant set of updates, including repost functionality, a new friends feed, reels enhancements, and an interactive friend map.
Ameresco Powers Buildings to Net‑Zero with Smart Energy Upgrades
George Sakellaris, President & CEO at Ameresco, outlines how smart energy upgrades and performance contracts are cutting costs, CO₂, and boosting efficiency.
Streaming Profitability and ESPN Deals Boost Disney’s Q3 Outlook
Seth Schachner, Managing Director at Strat Americas, breaks down Disney’s Q3 results: streaming profits, parks growth and ESPN rights deal with the NFL.
Paramount and Skydance Merger to Close on August 7
After more than a year of negotiations and regulatory wrangling, Paramount Global expects its merger with Skydance Media to formally close by August 7th.
Linda Yaccarino Goes from X to EMed
Former X CEO Linda Yaccarino has been tapped as the new CEO of eMed Population Health, an AI‑driven health tech startup.
Tariff Turmoil Continues on Semiconductors and Pharmaceuticals
The White House unveiled plans for sweeping new tariffs on semiconductors and pharmaceuticals.
The Grocery App Helping Shoppers Save Money and Cut Food Waste
Jordan Schenck, CEO at Flashfood, shares how the app helps cut grocery bills and food waste—plus news on Kroger's big partnership.
Beyond the Jobs Numbers: A Deeper Look at U.S. Employment Trends
Kory Kantenga, Head of Economics Americas at LinkedIn, unpacks Friday’s jobs numbers, labor force trends, and signals of a potential economic deal with China.
