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All the latest news stories about the business world: mergers, IPOs, trends, personalities, and more
Estée Lauder Sues Walmart Over Alleged Counterfeit Beauty Sales
Estée Lauder has filed a lawsuit in California federal court accusing Walmart of allowing counterfeit versions of its beauty products to be sold on Walmart.com.
FCC Clears Amazon to Expand Satellite Fleet
The Federal Communications Commission has approved Amazon’s request to deploy 4500 additional low Earth orbit satellites.
FDA Blocks Moderna Flu Shot Review Amid Tougher Vaccine Scrutiny
The Food and Drug Administration has refused to begin reviewing Moderna’s application for its experimental flu vaccine.
xAI Co-Founders Flee as Deepfake Probes Shake Musk’s A.I. Empire
Elon Musk’s xAI has lost two co-founders in as many days, with influential researcher Jimmy Ba announcing his departure shortly after fellow co-founder Tony Wu.
U.S. Adds 130,000 Jobs in January, Beating Expectations
U.S. employers added 130,000 jobs in January, beating expectations, while the unemployment rate dipped to 4.3%, signaling continued resilience in hiring.
The Floral Brand Disrupting Valentine’s Day Delivery
With $3B spent on Valentine’s flowers, UrbanStems CEO Meenakshi Lala shares trends, tech innovations, and how gifting is evolving for 2026.
The Real Estate Bets Paying Off in 2026 Aren’t the Obvious Ones
Rich Hill of Principal Asset Management breaks down where real estate capital is flowing, what’s driving returns, and how 2026 could reshape the market.
One Trend Quietly Dominated Super Bowl 60 Ads, and It’s a Game Changer
From surprise celebrity overload to fewer influencers, USA Today's Ralphie Aversa breaks down the biggest Super Bowl 60 ads and why AI quietly stole the show.
Target Rebalances Workforce to Boost In-Store Service
Target is reallocating resources to improve the customer experience by increasing staffing and payroll in its nearly 2,000 U.S. stores.
Paramount Sweetens Warner Bros. Discovery Bid
Paramount Skydance said Tuesday it has enhanced its hostile $30-per-share, all-cash bid for Warner Bros. Discovery by adding a “ticking fee”.
Washington Post Publisher Exits After Mass Layoffs
Washington Post Publisher and CEO Will Lewis resigned after just two years, days after the paper laid off more than a third of its newsroom.
Eddie Bauer Files for Chapter 11 as Retail Pressures Mount
The operator of about 180 Eddie Bauer stores in the U.S. and Canada filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, citing weak sales and broader retail industry headwinds.
OpenAI Claims Momentum as Rival Pressure Mounts and Ads Near Launch
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman told employees that ChatGPT has returned to exceeding 10% monthly growth, even as competition from Google and Anthropic intensifies.
Novo Nordisk Sues Hims Over Copycat Wegovy
Novo Nordisk is suing telehealth company Hims & Hers, accusing it of illegally mass marketing cheaper, unapproved compounded versions of Wegovy.
Bob’s Discount Furniture Goes Public: What This IPO Means for the Retail Market
Carl Lukach, CFO of Bob’s Discount Furniture, shares insights on the company’s IPO, growth strategy, and what it means for the future of the furniture market.
Robotaxis Vs. New York City: Can Self-Driving Cars Survive the Toughest Streets on Earth?
Waymo eyes NYC, the hardest city for robotaxis yet. Safety, laws, unions, and public trust collide as autonomous cars push toward America’s streets.
Watch Josh Luber Unbox the Future of Collectibles Live on the NYSE Floor
Josh Luber reveals the thrill of “blind boxification” and how chance-driven collectibles are reshaping markets in real time.
