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All the latest news stories about the business world: mergers, IPOs, trends, personalities, and more
American Airlines Shuts Down Megamerger Buzz
American Airlines is pushing back hard against merger speculation, firmly rejecting any talks with rival United Airlines.
Lilly’s $7 Billion Bet on Next-Gen Cancer Therapy
Eli Lilly is making a bold move, agreeing to acquire Kelonia Therapeutics in a deal worth up to $7 billion, with billions tied to future milestones and a plans.
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.
NYT Takes the Pentagon to Court in a Battle Over the First Amendment
The New York Times has filed a lawsuit against the Defense Department, arguing that new Pentagon press rules violate first amendment protections.
Netflix Goes Full Hollywood with Blockbuster WBD Buyout
Netflix struck a deal to acquire major pieces of Warner Bros. Discovery in a massive transaction valuing WBD at roughly $72 billion in equity.
Big Business This Week: Retail’s new trilogy: Gen Z, AI, and Ozempic
We sat down with Ali Furman, U.S. Consumer Markets Industry Leader at consulting firm PwC to ask what trends she garnered from the initial data this year.
Bitcoin Drops, Ethereum Plummets: Inside the Latest Crypto Swing With Tony Edward
Tony Edward breaks down recent Bitcoin and Ethereum drops, ETF outflows, and what investors should watch in the turbulent crypto market.
Death of the binge model? Netflix goes back to “slow drip” releases
Netflix has switched from the binge model to the "slow drip" release of its hot shows. Why? And what the heck?!
iPhone 17 Supercharge: Apple Poised for Record-Breaking 2025
Apple is expected to ship 247.4 million iPhones in 2025, a more than 6% jump and its highest annual total ever, according to IDC.
Stranger Things Season 5 Breaks Netflix Records
“Stranger Things” Season 5 launched with a staggering 59.6 million views in its first five days, setting a record for an English-language Netflix series.
