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All the latest news stories about the business world: mergers, IPOs, trends, personalities, and more
Big Business This Week: Will pressure on Fed chair Powell backfire?
The last 12 months have seen an extraordinary change in the way the U.S. economy works. Some analysts say that hasn’t been working out very well.
Spotify Hits Play on Higher Prices as Users Pay More
Spotify is raising the price of its Premium subscription from $11.99 to $12.99 per month in the U.S. and select international markets starting with February.
Musk Says Xai's Grok Will Be Fixed After Global Outrage
Elon Musk’s xAI says Grok will no longer generate sexualized images of real people on X, following weeks of backlash, government probes.
Amazon Vs. Saks: Billions Burned and a Deal Gone Wrong
Amazon is urging a federal judge to reject Saks Global’s bankruptcy financing plan, arguing the retailer torched hundreds of millions of dollars.
Oil Under U.S. Control? Breaking Down the Maduro Capture and Market Impacts
The U.S. is asserting control over Venezuelan oil after capturing President Maduro. Energy reporter Ben Geman of Axios breaks down what it means for markets and
Streaming Numbers Break the Sound Barrier in 2025
The global music industry shattered records in 2025 with 5.1 trillion streams, up 9.6% year over year.
Saks Takes a Designer Detour Through Bankruptcy
Saks Global, the owner of Saks Fifth Avenue, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy after mounting debt and intensifying competition.
Tesla Hits the Gas on Subscriptions: Self-driving Goes Monthly
Tesla is shifting its Full Self-Driving system from a one-time purchase to a $99-per-month subscription, according to CEO Elon Musk.
From Stigma to Strategy: The Next Chapter for U.S. Cannabis Investing
Renewed investor interest and possible federal reforms may mark a turning point for U.S. cannabis. AdvisorShares’ Dan Ahrens explains what’s next.
Is Silver the Next Gold? Expert Predicts Historic Rally Ahead
Silver is back in the spotlight as supply constraints, surging industrial demand, and macro trends push prices high, possibly heading toward $100/ounce.
Is the U.S. Job Market Losing Steam? Inside the “Stall Speed” Economy
With paid job posts down 13%, LinkedIn’s Kory Kantenga explains what the latest labor data signals for workers and employers.
How Insomnia Cookies Turned Late-Night Cravings into a Global Business
What started in a college dorm is now a cookie empire. Insomnia Cookies CEO Seth Berkowitz talks scale, strategy, and staying sweet.
'Returnuary' Exposed: The Tech Company Saving Millions of Returned Products
Billions of pounds of returns go to waste each year. REBEL CEO, Emily Hosie, on the company working to turn that waste into resale opportunity.
Rebuilding Wall Street on the Blockchain: Inside NANT Global Finance
NANT Global Finance CEO Mark Elenowitz shares how blockchain is transforming capital markets with integrated brokerage, exchange, and transfer services.
Aldi Accelerates U.S. Expansion by Opening 180 New Stores
Aldi plans to open more than 180 new U.S. stores this year as consumers across income levels cut grocery spending and seek lower prices.
Paramount Skydance Sues WBD in Escalating Takeover Battle
Paramount Skydance is suing Warner Bros. Discovery and CEO David Zaslav in Delaware as part of its hostile bid to acquire the company.
Alphabet Joins $4 Trillion Club After Apple Taps Gemini
Alphabet became the fourth company to reach a $4 trillion market capitalization after its shares rose on news that Apple selected Google’s Gemini for AI.
