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All the latest news stories about the business world: mergers, IPOs, trends, personalities, and more


War, Trade, and Rates: What’s Moving Markets Now
Max Gokhman, Deputy Chief Investment Officer, breaks down how geopolitics is shaping markets—and what it means for investors navigating global uncertainty.

America’s Offices Sit Empty Despite RTO Mandates
Emily Peck, National Correspondent at Axios, explains why office vacancies hit 21% despite RTO pushes, highlighting a lasting shift in how Americans work.

Driving the Future of Rail: Siemens Commits $220M to U.S. Expansion
Tobias Bauer, CEO & President of Rolling Stock at Siemens Mobility North America, shares insights on a $220M investment reshaping U.S. rail infrastructure.

Big Business This Week: The Great Iran War Supply Chain Disruption
The ripple effects of the Iran War go beyond oil tankers and the Strait of Hormuz, affecting global supply chains for everything.

American Airlines Hikes Bag Fees, Hits Basic Economy Customers Hardest
American Airlines raised checked bag fees by $10, bringing the cost of a first bag to $50 and a second to $60 for most travelers.

Amazon Ceo Bets Big on A.I. with $200B Capex Plan
In his annual shareholder letter, Amazon CEO Andy Jassy doubled down on the company's aggressive AI spending strategy.

OpenAI Plans Retail Slice in Blockbuster IPO
OpenAI CFO Sarah Friar confirmed the company will reserve shares for individual investors in its anticipated IPO.

More Details Revealed from SpaceX's Reported IPO
SpaceX is targeting a $75 billion raise at a $1.75 trillion valuation in what could be the largest IPO ever, with a roadshow launching the week of June 8th.

Your Next Checked Bag on Delta Just Got $10 More Expensive
Delta Air Lines raised its checked bag fees by $10 starting Wednesday, bringing the cost of a first domestic bag to $45.

Inside the $64 Billion Bid to Own the World's Biggest Music Company
Pershing Square, the activist investment firm led by Bill Ackman, has proposed acquiring Universal Music Group in a cash-and-stock deal valued at roughly $64.4B

178,000 Jobs Added in March. So Why Is Everyone Still Worried?
Kory Kantenga from LinkedIn unpacks how the US added nearly 3x the expected jobs in March, and whether it can last as the Iran war reshapes the economy.

What Does Gen Z Actually Want from Their Money?
Emily Irwin from Wells Fargo reveals how the youngest adult generation is challenging traditional wealth milestones and building their own.

How Tyler Lucas Outplayed 199 Competitors to Win Beast Games Season 2
U.S. Air Force pilot Tyler Lucas beat 199 competitors on Beast Games Season 2 to win $5.1M. He joins us live to share how discipline and loyalty won the game.

The Skincare Brand That's Saving Lives: Meet the Woman Who Turned Recovery Into a Beauty Movement
Osier founder Cheree Ashley spent a decade building recovery programs & now she's channeling that mission into skincare with Selling Sunset's Sandra Vergara.

United Airlines Splits Business Class into Budget Tiers
United Airlines is introducing cheaper "Base" Polaris business class fares that include lie-flat seats and lounge access.

22 New Models, $26 Billion and a Race Car: Genesis Is Playing the Long Game and Winning
Genesis just committed to 22 new vehicles by 2030. The brand's COO joins us live to break down their luxury takeover, NY Auto Show reveals, and what's next.

Big Business This Week: “Stocks will crash,” says one expert; “Stocks will rise,” says another
Big Business This Week caught up with a naysayer and a yaysayer about the stock market, to see if we could make head or tail of the situation.
