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All the latest news stories about the business world: mergers, IPOs, trends, personalities, and more
Washington Post Reporters Appeal to Bezos as Layoff Fears Grow
Washington Post reporters are urging owner Jeff Bezos to halt planned newsroom layoffs, warning that shrinking coverage would weaken the paper’s journalism.
Microsoft Profits Jump on A.I. Boom, But Investors Hit Pause
Microsoft reported strong quarterly results, with revenue rising 17% to $81.3 billion and profits topping Wall Street expectations as AI adoption accelerates.
Big Business This Week: Can global prosperity survive a ‘Doom Loop’?
Have we seen the end of 80 years of increasing global prosperity and relative peace?
Starbucks Levels Up with VIP Coffee Club Tiers
Starbucks is bringing back a tiered loyalty system starting March 10th, introducing Green, Gold, and Reserve levels to reward its most frequent customers.
Southwest Ends Open Seating, Marking the End of an Era
Southwest Airlines has officially ended its open-seating policy, with a red-eye flight from Honolulu to Los Angeles ending an era.
Crypto Pac Fairshake Amasses $193 Million Ahead of Midterms and Key Vote
The crypto-aligned political action committee Fairshake raised $193 million by the end of last year, positioning it as a major force.
Markets React to Fed Decision, What Happens Next?
Fed’s latest rate decision shakes markets; Nathan Sheets of Citigroup breaks down impacts on growth, inflation, labor, investor sentiment, and policy risks.
From Self-Checkout to Smart Stores: The Tech Powering Modern Retail
Jim Kelly, CEO of NCR Voyix, on how the 100-year-old company powers $1.4T in transactions and keeps reinventing retail, restaurants, and payments.
The Best and Worst Airlines of 2025: You Won’t Believe Who Came Out on Top
Allison Pohle, reporter at The Wall Street Journal, breaks down airline chaos, surprise winners, and what the latest rankings mean for your next flight.
Intel Matches Trump Accounts for Employee Children
Intel said it will match the Trump administration’s $1,000 contribution for children of eligible U.S. employees under the new Trump Accounts program.
Home Buyers Walk Away at Record Levels
Home purchase cancellations surged in December as high prices, economic uncertainty, and rising inventory continue to influence buyer confidence.
Amazon Plans 16,000 Corporate Layoffs as A.I. Investment Accelerates
Amazon said it will cut about 16,000 corporate jobs, its second major round of layoffs since October, as part of a broader effort to reduce management layers.
Ducati Celebrates a Century of Racing While Gearing Up for the Future
Jason Chinnock discusses Ducati’s 100th anniversary, blending a century of racing heritage with innovation, off-road expansion, and plans for the next 100 years
Beyond Ozempic: Why Silicon Valley Is Turning to Experimental Peptides
Jasmine Sun on unregulated peptides moving from fringe biohacking to Silicon Valley mainstream, promising healing, focus, and optimization with little oversight
United Center Makes History with THC Drinks at Live Events
Chicago’s United Center will become the first major U.S. arena to sell cannabis-infused beverages, offering hemp-derived THC drinks at concerts and live events.
UPS Deepens Cost Cuts as Amazon Exit Accelerates
UPS said it plans to cut up to 30,000 additional jobs this year as it winds down its delivery partnership with Amazon.
Amazon Hits the Brakes on Its Brick-And-Mortar Grocery Bet
Amazon said it will shut down its Amazon Fresh and Amazon Go physical stores, folding some locations into Whole Foods as it overhauls its grocery strategy.
