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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.
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.
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.
