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All the latest news stories about the business world: mergers, IPOs, trends, personalities, and more
Big Business This Week: Just How Big A Threat Is AI to Global Finance?
When Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent (above) and Fed chair Jay Powell jointly summon America’s top bankers to a meeting in Washington, you know it’s big.
Jury Finds Live Nation and Ticketmaster Guilty of Illegal Monopoly
A jury in Manhattan federal court found Wednesday that Live Nation and its subsidiary Ticketmaster illegally maintained monopoly power in the ticketing market.
Inside the Surge: How Sports Betting Is Dominating the U.S. Market
U.S. sports betting is booming as NFL and college football fuel massive activity. BetMGM CEO Adam Greenblatt breaks down trends, growth, and what’s next.
Musk Attacks EU After X Fined $140 Million for DSA Violations
Elon Musk criticized the European Union after it fined X $140 million for misleading blue-checkmark practices and insufficient transparency in its advertising.
Dalio Says UAE and Saudi Arabia are Emerging as Major Global A.I. Hubs
The Middle East, led by UAE and Saudi Arabia, is rapidly becoming a global AI powerhouse with massive sovereign-wealth funding and top-tier tech partnerships.
IBM to Acquire Confluent for $11 Billion
IBM announced it will acquire Confluent in a $11 billion all-cash deal, paying $31 per share for the real-time data streaming company.
Paramount Skydance Launches Hostile $30-Per-Share Bid for Warner Bros. Discovery
Paramount Skydance has initiated a hostile takeover attempt of Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD), according to CNBC.
Inside Netflix’s $72B Gamble: Is This the End of Traditional Hollywood?
With a merger this big, creators, studios, and theaters all face uncertain futures. Here’s what experts are worried about and what good could come from it.
Microsoft Hits the “Update” Button: and Your Wallet is Next
Microsoft will raise prices for its office and Microsoft 365 subscriptions for commercial and government customers starting July 1st.
A Former CEO Says Companies Are Doing Leadership Wrong — Here’s His Fix
With disengagement rising and hybrid work shifting, 'Everybody Matters' author Bob Chapman explains why treating people well could define the future of work.
Job Cuts Keep Climbing as 2025 Workforce Woes Pile Up
U.S. Employers announced more than 71,000 layoffs in November, bringing year-to-date cuts to 1.17 million.
