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All the latest news stories about the business world: mergers, IPOs, trends, personalities, and more
Softbank Drops $4 Billion Bet on A.I.’s Backbone
Japan’s SoftBank said it will buy data center investment firm DigitalBridge for $4 billion.
Precious Metals Whiplash! CME Move Sparks Sudden Silver Selloff
Gold and silver futures dropped sharply Monday after the Chicago Mercantile Exchange raised margin requirements.
Albertsons Calling off $25B Merger with Kroger
Albertsons is calling off its 25 billion dollar merger with grocery chain Kroger and is now suing them for breach of contract.
Alaska Air Plans Non-Stop Flights to Japan & Korea
Alaska Airlines completed its $1.9 billion acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines in September and is expanding its reach with Pacific routes and wide-body planes.
AI is knocking on Real Estate Agents Doors
Should real estate agents fear AI? Tushar Garg CEO at Flyhomes says no. He joined Cheddar to discuss the future of AI in the Real Estate business and more.
TikTok Fights for its Rights
The app has filed an emergency motion with the US Court of Appeals urging it to temporarily block a law that would ban the app beginning January 19th.
Merger Monday: Omnicon Group Talks Purchases
Advanced talks to acquire Interpublic Group in an all-stock deal valued between $13B and $14B, excluding debt, according to the Wall Street Journal.
The Department of Government Efficiency Aims to Cut an Astounding $2-Trillion From Federal Spending
Christopher Zara, Senior Editor at Fast Company joined Cheddar to discuss the newly formed "DOGE"’s new goal to cut 2-trillion dollars from federal spending.
Congress Upholds a Ban on TikTok
An appeals ruling upholding a ban of TikTok, a panel ruling Friday that congress has the power to shut down the hugely popular Chinese backed app.
"We are the reason for the trip” to the Mall: Build-a-Bear CEO says traffic is up by 3% in stores
Sharon Price John CEO and President at Build-A-Bear Workshop discusses leading the brand, new offerings, the status of Brick-and-Mortar experiences and more!
Big Business This Week: You Can’t Always Get What You Want, Elon
He won't be getting a $100 billion pay package. Plus, Bitcoin breaks through, Americans went shopping, and Trump's economics team takes shape.
