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All the latest news stories about the business world: mergers, IPOs, trends, personalities, and more
PepsiCo Slashes Chip Prices to Win Back Fans
PepsiCo is cutting prices on popular snack brands like Lay’s, Doritos, Cheetos, and Tostitos to lure back customers frustrated by years of price increases.
From Big Box to Big Bucks: Walmart Joins the Trillion Club
Walmart crossed a $1 trillion market capitalization on Tuesday, capping a sharp stock rally driven by digital growth and new customer gains.
Mickey Passes the Baton: Disney Taps D’Amaro for the Top Job
Disney has named Josh D’Amaro, chairman of Disney Experiences, as its next CEO, ending a long-watched succession race and setting him up to succeed Bob Iger.
Musk Combines A.I. And Rockets into a $1.25 Trillion Mega-Merger
Musk's SpaceX has acquired AI startup xAI, also owned by Elon, in a record-breaking merger valuing the combined deal at $1.25 trillion.
The Next Space Race: York Space Systems and the IPO Bet on American Orbital Power
Space investing heats up as York Space Systems CEO Dirk Wallinger discusses satellites, defense demand, and the company’s planned $4.25B IPO.
What’s it like to paint for the movies?
Isabella Watling painted portraits of characters like Benoit Blanc and his co-stars for the credits of the latest "Knives Out" movie.
Waymo Under Federal Investigation After Driverless Car Hits Child Near School
Federal safety regulators are investigating after a Waymo self-driving vehicle struck a child near an elementary school in Santa Monica during morning drop-off.
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.
