Business
All the latest news stories about the business world: mergers, IPOs, trends, personalities, and more
PayPal Eyes a Banking Upgrade
PayPal said it has applied for approval to form PayPal Bank, a move that would allow it to offer loans to small businesses and expand its financial services.
No Driver, No Problem? Tesla’s Robotaxi Moment Hits Austin
Tesla says it is now testing fully driverless Robotaxi vehicles in Austin, Texas, with no humans on board, according to CEO Elon Musk.
A.I. Elves Assemble: Perplexity Launches Shopping Tool in Time for Holiday Season
Perplexity AI is rolling out a free agentic shopping tool next week for U.S. users, designed to streamline product research and holiday purchasing.
Luxury Meets Conservation: Jeff Wagoner Discusses Outrigger’s Coral Programs and Global Growth
Jeff Wagoner, CEO of Outrigger Hospitality Group, discusses the company’s coral preservation initiatives and sustainable practices at their hotels and resorts.
Waymo to Launch Driverless Robotaxis in Texas and Florida in 2026
Waymo announced plans to expand its robotaxi service to Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, Miami, and Orlando next year, offering fully driverless rides.
Meta Beats FTC: Court Rules Social Media Giant Isn’t a Monopoly
Meta won its long-running antitrust battle with the FTC, which had claimed Meta monopolized social networking through acquisitions like Instagram and WhatsApp.
Google Unleashes Gemini 3 as the A.I. Race Continues
Google just rolled out Gemini 3, its newest AI model, and it’s built to handle tougher questions with way less prompting.
M&A in 2025 and Beyond: Expert Takeaways from Dena Jalbert
Dena Jalbert, Head of M&A at Align Advisory, discusses the state of mergers and acquisitions in 2025 and beyond, highlighting key trends and opportunities.
From Idea to Action: Kim Perell’s Guide to a Successful 2026
Kim Perell, author and entrepreneur, shares actionable tips and tricks to help current and aspiring entrepreneurs kick off 2026 with confidence and momentum.
Nvidia earnings will shed a light on whether Big Tech is fueling an AI boom or bubble
Computer chipmaker Nvidia is poised to release a quarterly earnings report that is expected to either deepen a recent downturn in the stock market or prompt an ebullient sigh of relief among investors increasingly worried the world’s most valuable company is perched upon an artificial intelligence bubble about to burst.
Energizing the Future: Emera CEO Scott Balfour on Powering a Changing North America
Emera CEO Scott Balfour discusses soaring energy demand, AI-driven grid challenges, clean-power investments, and how the company is building a resilient future.
