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All the latest news stories about the business world: mergers, IPOs, trends, personalities, and more
The World Cup Isn't Just a Tournament, It's a $41 Billion Business
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is more than just a tournament. With over 6.5 million fans expected to attend, it's become one of the world's largest economic events.
The Battle for Your Screen: What's Next for TV and Streaming?
Variety Senior TV Editor Brian Steinberg breaks down media mergers, streaming, cord-cutting, and the biggest trends reshaping the future of television.
Weed Stocks Go Wild as Trump Pushes for Big Federal Rescheduling Move
Cannabis stocks surged Friday after reports that President Trump plans to ease federal restrictions by reclassifying marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III.
Nvidia Weighs Boosting H200 Production as China Demand Surges
Nvidia is considering ramping up production of its powerful H200 AI chips after demand from Chinese companies surged beyond current supply.
Markets React to Fed Cut: Citi on Earnings, AI Spending, and the Road to 2026
Citi’s Drew Pettit breaks down how the Fed’s latest rate cut is reshaping equity markets, earnings expectations and sector strategy.
Inside Wealthfront’s Big IPO Moment and the Future of Robo Advisors
Wealthfront’s CFO Alan Iberman talks the $2.05B IPO and the major moment for robo banking as the company bets on AI, automation, and “self-driving money."
Big Business This Week: Inside the battle for Warner Bros.
It’s the intrigue of the hour in Hollywood, and the implications are real for the U.S. entertainment and news industries.
Time Names “Architects of A.I.” as 2025 Person of the Year
Time magazine selected the “Architects of AI,” the people who imagined, designed, and built modern artificial intelligence, as its 2025 Person of the Year.
Why a sequel isn’t always the answer to people’s demands for more
Ask yourself if you actually want to see some of the popular film franchises continue.
Disney Investing $1 Billion in OpenAI
Disney is investing $1 billion in OpenAI and will let users create videos featuring more than 200 characters from Disney, Marvel, Pixar, and Star Wars.
AGS Vs. A.I.: Fix Your “Delusions”
State attorneys general from across the U.S. are demanding that major AI companies crack down on “delusional” and psychologically harmful chatbot outputs.
