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All the latest news stories about the business world: mergers, IPOs, trends, personalities, and more
Inside Five Star Franchising's Plan to Help the Next Generation of Business Owners
Five Star Franchising CEO Scott Abbott explains why Millennials and Gen Z are embracing franchise ownership and what it means for the future of work.
Elon Musk Expands X With Digital Payments
Elon Musk is taking another step toward turning X into an “everything app” with the launch of X Money.
What’s Next in Security: Wendi Whitmore’s Forecasts for 2025 Cyber Threats & Technologies
Wendi Whitmore, Chief Security Intelligence Officer at Palo Alto Networks, as she unpacks the top cybersecurity predictions.
Eli Lilly Announces $6.5B Investment in Houston, TX Facility
Eli Lilly announced a $6.5 billion investment to build a manufacturing facility in Houston focused on small molecule drugs.
Figure’s Nasdaq Debut Signals Strong Appetite for Real‑World Asset Finance
Figure CEO Michael Tannenbaum talks IPO raising ~$787.5M and share jump on debut, spotlighting surging demand in blockchain‑powered finance.
Office Depot and Office Max Going Private
ODP, the parent company of Office Depot and OfficeMax, is being acquired for around $842 million by an affiliate of private equity firm Atlas Holdings.
Pfizer's $7.3B Metsera Deal Aims to Trim Lilly & Novo’s Lead in Obesity Race
Pfizer is acquiring weight-loss drug developer Metsera in a deal valued at up to $7.3 billion as it tries to catch up in the booming obesity treatment market.
'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' Returns to ABC on Tuesday Night
Disney announced that ABC will reinstate Jimmy Kimmel Live! on Tuesday, six days after it was suspended for controversial remarks made by Jimmy Kimmel.
Tylenol Turmoil: Trump’s Claims Spark Stock Slump
On Monday, President Trump claimed that using Tylenol, also known as acetaminophen, during pregnancy causes autism and told pregnant women to avoid it.
Michelob Ultra Cracks the Top Beer Spot in U.S.
Michelob Ultra has overtaken Modelo as the best-selling beer in the U.S., both in retail stores and in bars and restaurants.
TikTok Turnover: Oracle-Led Deal Set to Recode Control
A preliminary agreement will transfer ownership of TikTok from China’s ByteDance to a U.S. consortium led by Oracle.
