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


Google Makes Switch from iPhone to Android Easier
Google is rolling out new tools designed to simplify moving from an iPhone to an Android device, making it easier to transfer photos, messages, and contacts.

Alphabet’s A.I. Bet Pays Off with Strong Earnings
Alphabet topped expectations with another quarter of strong revenue and profit growth, fueled by resilient advertising sales and continued momentum in Google.

Luxury Brands Take a Hit as Iran War Rattles the Middle East
Major luxury stocks including LVMH, Hermès, and Ferrari have dropped 15–20% since the Iran war began, far outpacing the broader S&P 500's decline of under 6%.

Netflix Raises Prices Across All Tiers: Your Binge Just Got Pricier
Netflix has raised prices across all subscription tiers by at least $1, with plans now ranging from $8.99/month for ad-supported to $26.99/month for premium.

Wall Street Wraps Up Fifth Straight Losing Week as Oil Surges and War Drags On
U.S. stocks fell Friday, with the S&P 500 down 0.7% and the Nasdaq off 1.1%, capping a fifth consecutive losing week, the longest such streak in four years.

Big Business This Week: Insider trading: “What’s needed is enforcement — not new excuses.”
Somebody got rich quick on Monday morning. But was it insider trading? And what can be done?

Thinking Crypto's Tony Edward on Bitcoin's Biggest Milestone Yet
20 million bitcoins are now in circulation. Author and podcast host Tony Edward joins us to unpack the milestone and the state of crypto today.

From Coffee Shops to Everywhere: SoundHound's Keyvan Mohajer on Voice AI's Expanding Reach
SoundHound Co-Founder and CEO Keyvan Mohajer introduces the company's Voice AI technology and discusses a recent partnership with Peet's Coffee.

Fortnite Fatigue: Epic Games Cuts 1,000 Jobs and $500M in Costs
Epic Games confirmed it is laying off more than 1,000 employees, roughly 20% of its workforce, and slashing $500 million in costs.

New Mexico Jury Hands Meta Historic $375M Loss in Child Safety Case
A Santa Fe jury found Meta liable on all counts, including willfully engaging in “unfair and deceptive” and “unconscionable” trade practices.

OpenAI Kills Sora, Blowing Up Its $1 Billion Disney Deal
Just six months after Sora launched and quickly went viral, OpenAI is shutting down the AI video app as it pulls back on costs ahead of a potential IPO.
