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From AI Discovery to BNPL: The Tools Transforming Holiday Spending in 2025
AI, BNPL and new digital tools are reshaping holiday shopping. PayPal’s Michelle Gill shares survey insights, tech trends, and tips for smarter spending in 2025
HBO’s Corporate Conspiracy Comedy: Lake Bell Reveals the Genius Behind ‘The Chair Company'
'The Chair Company' blends sharp satire with workplace conspiracy. Lake Bell joins us to talk its corporate themes, quirky characters, and why viewers love it!
Kohl’s Bets Big on Bender
Kohl’s named Michael Bender as its permanent CEO after a turbulent stretch of leadership turnover and ongoing sales declines.
Did Facebook’s “Feel-Better-By-Logging-Off” Study Gets Buried?
Meta is under fire after a newly unredacted legal filing claims the company quietly halted internal research involving anxiety and depression.
Layoffs are piling up, raising worker anxiety
It's a tough time for the job market. Amid wider economic uncertainty, some analysts have said that businesses are at a “no-hire, no fire” standstill. At the same time, some sizeable layoffs have continued to pile up — raising worker anxieties across sectors. Some companies have pointed to rising operational costs due to U.S.'s new tariffs, while others have redirected money to artificial intelligence investments. Workers in the public sector have also been hit hard. Federal jobs were cut by the thousands earlier this year. And many workers are now going without pay as the U.S. government shutdown has now dragged on for more than a month.
Big Business This Week: “Probably about a 45% chance of recession.”
With prices up, trade down, and only 32% of Americans feeling confident about the economy, what comes next?
Have Bob Iger’s acquisitions kneecapped Disney’s future?
Disney CEO Bob Iger can’t stop buying companies. But is it always strategic for him to do so?
Nvidia Shatters Earnings Records — So Why Did the Stock Drop the Next Morning?
Nvidia smashes earnings with record-breaking revenue and soaring Blackwell demand as shares slip this morning, Barron’s senior writer Adam Levine unpacks it all
JetBlue Goes Deeper into Europe with New Daily Flights
JetBlue Airways is expanding its European network with seasonal daily flights from Boston to Milan starting May 11th and Barcelona starting April 16th.
Joe Rogan Topples ‘The Daily’ in Apple’s Podcast Ranking
Apple’s latest rankings show “The Joe Rogan Experience” has claimed the #1 spot, pushing “The Daily” down to second place after years of dominance.
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.
