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All the latest news stories about the business world: mergers, IPOs, trends, personalities, and more
Amazon Launches Project Starfish to Power AI‑Enhanced Product Listings
Amazon is launching Project Starfish, using generative AI and web‑crawled data to auto‑generate product descriptions.
Ulta Beauty Expands into UK with Space NK Acquisition
Ulta beauty has officially acquired British retailer space NK from Manzanita Capital.
Mid‑Market vs. Mega‑Deals: Which Segment Will Shape 2025’s M&A Landscape?
Dena Jalbert, M&A expert and CEO of Align Business Advisory Services, on the state of U.S. M&A: deals worth $1–$10 billion (including debt) are surging.
Consumers Expect to Curb Summer Fun—But Spending Tells a Different Story
Ted Rossman, Senior Industry Analyst at Bankrate, joins J.D. Durkin to discuss the disconnect between consumer sentiment and spending. Watch!
Compass Files Antitrust Lawsuit Against Zillow
Compass has filed an antitrust lawsuit in Manhattan federal court against Zillow.
Stock Markets Rally Post Iran Limits Missile Retaliation
U.S. Stock Markets rallied strongly as investors welcomed Iran’s limited missile retaliation.
Are U.S.-China Trade Relations Showing Improvement?
Jeremy Jansen, Head of Supply Chain at Wells Fargo, unpacks the ongoing trade talks between the United States and China as consumers still wonder about tariffs.
Novo Nordisk Ends Hims & Hers Partnership
Novo Nordisk has terminated its partnership with Hims & Hers, citing concerns over the telehealth company’s sale of unauthorized version Wegovy.
Kroger to Close 60 Stores Nationwide
Kroger has announced plans to shut down 60 stores—about 5% of its U.S. footprint, over the next 18 months in the wake of its failed merger with Albertson.
Texas lawmakers try to throw a wrench into Elon Musk’s robotaxi debut
A group of Democratic Texas lawmakers is asking Elon Musk to delay his rollout of driverless ‘robotaxis’ in the state this weekend to assure the vehicles are safe enough.
How the Lakers’ new owner made his fortune
The billionaire slated to takeover the controlling interest in the Los Angeles Lakers has built a career leading businesses investing in everything from sports franchises to artificial intelligence.
