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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.
How Do You Survive a Shark Attack? Ask the Guy Who Actually Did
Shark attack survivor Paul de Gelder joins us to talk Navy diving, bull sharks, and his wild return in Air Jaws and more during Discovery’s Shark Week!
Coca‑Cola to Offer Cane Sugar Soda in U.S. This Fall
Coca‑Cola has announced that it will launch a new version of its iconic Coke in the U.S. this autumn, sweetened with domestically sourced cane sugar.
Southwest Airlines to End Open Seating, Roll Out Assigned Seats
Southwest Airlines, known for its 54‑year tradition of open seating, announced flights departing on January 27, 2026 will switch to mandatory assigned seating.
Study: Americans Shift Savings into High‑Yield Vehicles
A new JPMorgan Chase Institute study analyzing 4.7 million U.S. households shows that while traditional checking and savings account balances have plateaued.
Trump Tariffs Cut $1 Billion from GM’s Q2 Profits; Shares Slump
General Motors reported a 32 % decline in second-quarter core profit, citing a $1.1 billion hit from U.S. tariffs implemented under former President Trump.
Inside the $70M Tournament: Esports World Cup CEO Ralf Reichert on Building the Olympics of Gaming
Esports World Cup CEO Ralf Reichert reveals how the $70M event is shaping up to be the Olympics of gaming, uniting global players, fans and culture.
LVMH-Backed L Catterton Takes Stake in Private Jet Firm Flexjet
Catterton—backed by luxury giant LVMH—has led an $800 million funding round for Flexjet, taking a roughly 20% stake that values the private jet company.
Microsoft Sounds Emergency Alarm Over SharePoint Attack
Microsoft has issued an urgent security alert this weekend after discovering attackers exploiting a critical zero‑day vulnerability—nicknamed “ToolShell”.
Nasdaq & S&P 500 Hit New Records
U.S. equities opened strongly, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq reaching all‑time highs as investors rallied on improving trade sentiment.
