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All the latest news stories about the business world: mergers, IPOs, trends, personalities, and more
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.
Death of the binge model? Netflix goes back to “slow drip” releases
Netflix has switched from the binge model to the "slow drip" release of its hot shows. Why? And what the heck?!
iPhone 17 Supercharge: Apple Poised for Record-Breaking 2025
Apple is expected to ship 247.4 million iPhones in 2025, a more than 6% jump and its highest annual total ever, according to IDC.
Stranger Things Season 5 Breaks Netflix Records
“Stranger Things” Season 5 launched with a staggering 59.6 million views in its first five days, setting a record for an English-language Netflix series.
Get Your Groceries Via Amazon in 30-Minutes?!
Amazon is pushing convenience to new limits with a plan to test ultrafast 30-minute grocery deliveries in Seattle and Philadelphia.
A.I. to the Rescue: AWS Unveils its Outage-Fighting Super Tool
AWS introduced DevOps Agent, an AI-powered tool that helps companies detect, diagnose, and recover from outages far faster than human engineers.
Holiday Shopping Mania Hits Record-Breaking Levels
A record 202.9 million Americans shopped from Thanksgiving through Cyber Monday, driven by a hunt for deep discounts during a time of economic uncertainty.
Anthropic Explores Massive IPO as Valuation Soars Past $300 Billion
According to the Financial Times, Anthropic, the maker of the Claude chatbot, is in early talks to launch one of the largest IPOs.
Box Office Goes Wild: Zootopia 2 Roars, Wicked Soars, and Christmas Is Set to Explode
Seth Schachner breaks down Zootopia 2’s record-smashing debut, holiday box office trends, early 2026 Oscar contenders, and what’s next for Netflix and WBD.
From Heritage to High Voltage: Scout Motors Revives Classic Trucks
Scout Motors is reviving iconic American trucks with electric power, blending classic design with modern EV innovation for a new generation.
Race Heats Up for Mickey’s Next Boss
Disney’s board says it will reveal a successor to CEO Bob Iger in early 2026.
