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All the latest news stories about the business world: mergers, IPOs, trends, personalities, and more
New Retail Concept Brings Best Buy and Ikea Together
Best Buy & IKEA have launched a “shop‑in‑shop” concept: starting this fall, 10 Best Buy stores in Florida & Texas will host 1,000 sq ft IKEA mini-showroom's.
Why All Eyes Are on Figma's Debut at the NYSE
Figma's stock soared 255% after its IPO, signaling a major rebound in investor appetite for tech offerings.
Microsoft Breaks $4 Trillion Mark as A.I.-Fueled Growth Soars
Microsoft joined the ultra-exclusive $4 trillion market-cap club on July 31, 2025, becoming the second company ever, after Nvidia, to cross the threshold.
Apple Eyes the Future: From A.I. to Possible M&A's
Apple CEO Tim Cook confirmed on its Q3 2025 earnings call that the company is “significantly” increasing its investment in artificial intelligence.
Big Business This Week: Big investors turn bearish on U.S. stocks
Are U.S. retail investors too complacent about U.S. equities?
Meta stock surges after Q2 results blow past expectations
In the midst of an artificial intelligence spending spree, Meta posted stronger-than-expected results for the second quarter.
Microsoft’s annual cloud revenue hits $75B, profit beats expectations
Microsoft reveals that its Azure cloud computing platform has generated over $75 billion in annual revenue.
What the Fed's Pause Really Means for the Economy
Citigroup’s Global Chief Economist, Nathan Sheets, breaks down the Fed’s decision to hold rates, Trump’s reaction, and the likelihood of a cut this fall.
From Doughnuts to Department Stores: The Meme-Stock Craze Explained
WSJ columnist Spencer Jakab explores the 2025 meme‑stock resurgence—why stocks like Kohl’s and Krispy Kreme are back in the spotlight.
CyberArk Software Acquired by Palo Alto Networks for $25B
Palo Alto Networks, a cybersecurity firm based in California, has agreed to acquire Israeli company CyberArk Software in a deal valued at roughly $25 billion.
TikTok and YouTube Adding New Safety Features
YouTube is launching a new AI-powered age verification system in the U.S. starting August 13th to better protect underage users.
Amazon Courts The New York Times in $20M a Year New A.I. Deal
Amazon and The New York Times have entered their first-ever generative AI licensing deal, under which Amazon will pay up to $25 million per year for access.
China Probes Nvidia H20 Chips Over Alleged Tracking Backdoors
China’s Cyberspace Administration (CAC) has summoned Nvidia representatives to explain alleged “serious security vulnerabilities” in its H20 AI chips.
Mars to Invest $2 Billion in U.S. Manufacturing Through 2026
Mars, Incorporated has announced a new $2 billion investment in U.S. manufacturing through the end of 2026.
OpenAI Launches Study Mode to Boost Learning, Not Cheating
OpenAI officially rolled out Study Mode, also known as “Study & Learn”, in ChatGPT aiming to transform the chatbot into a guided learning assistant.
Starbucks Unveils “Green Apron Service” to Revive Experience
Starbucks has launched its “Green Apron Service” initiative nationwide, aiming to improve speed, personalization, and hospitality across 11,000+ stores.
Google Backs EU A.I. Code While Meta Rejects Framework, Deepening Tech Rift
Google announced that it will sign the European Union’s voluntary Code of Practice for general-purpose A.I.
