Paramount Delays Deadline To Convince Investors Its Warner Bros Bid Is Better
Paramount extends its deadline to convince investors its bid for Warner Bros is stronger than Netflix's rival offer.
Ben & Jerry's Board Reduced To Two Directors After Magnum's Misconduct Allegations
Ben & Jerry's board is down to two directors after Magnum alleges misconduct by the former chair and raises audit concerns.
Amazon's Biggest Store Will Combine Grocery, Merchandise And Fulfillment
Amazon plans its largest-ever store in Illinois, blending grocery shopping, merchandise sales, and order fulfillment in one massive location.
TikTok's Future Secured As US-China Agreement Clears Way For Continued Operations
TikTok secures its future in the U.S. after a US-China approved deal transfers American operations to a new investor-led venture.
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Peet's Coffee Faces Store Closures After Soda Giant Keurig Dr Pepper Announces Buyout
Peet's Coffee is closing several U.S. stores after Keurig Dr Pepper's $18 billion takeover of its parent company.

Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Chain Bought By Chinese Pork Producer Smithfield Foods
Nathan's Famous hot dog chain is acquired by Chinese-owned Smithfield Foods in a $450 million deal.

Alcohol Brands Stoli Group And Kentucky Owl Move Toward Liquidation Amid Bankruptcy
Stoli Group and Kentucky Owl move toward liquidation as bankruptcy struggles threaten their U.S. operations.
Investors
Regions
Colombia Gives In To US Deportation Flights To Avoid $53.5B Trade War
Colombian President Petro blocked US deportation flights, prompting Trump's tariff threats, but after escalating tensions, Colombia agreed to accept the flights, avoiding a trade war.
US Seizes Record $15 Billion in Bitcoin From Global 'Pig Butchering' Scheme Linked to Chen Zhi
Seized US Canned Food Company Looks to China, North Korea as Russian Sales Crash
China Retaliates Against Canada With Hefty Tariffs On Key Exports
China imposes retaliatory tariffs on Canadian goods in response to Canada's trade restrictions on Chinese products.
Novo Nordisk CEO Faces Investigation After Senate Reveals Ozempic And Wegovy Cost Up To 13 Times More In The US
Novo Nordisk CEO Lars Fruergaard Jørgensen will face a Senate hearing over the high prices of weight loss drugs Wegovy and Ozempic in the US.
China Imposes Retaliatory Tariffs on US Imports, Launches Google Antitrust Probe
China Bans Taiwan’s Fruit and Seafood Imports, Igniting Trade Dispute
Deals
Funding
AI Startup Funding Surging Despite Sting of High Interest Rates
AI startups are riding a wave of fresh capital in 2025—even as the Federal Reserve keeps interest rates at multi-decade highs. Instead of slowing down, the sector is posting some of its boldest funding figures yet, fueled by surging demand for both AI infrastructure and specialized applications.
Cost Over Climate: Australians To Spend AU$80B On Energy Upgrades
On average, households plan to spend AU$7,500 on energy-efficient upgrades over the next five years, which could add up to more than AU$80 billion nationwide. About 50% of Australians want to make their homes eco-friendlier, driven mostly by a desire to reduce energy costs.
Australian Superannuation Funds Rethink US Bets Amid Dollar Volatility
"Like every other fund, we are questioning our exposure to the U.S. It would be fair to say that we've hit peak exposure and will be reducing over time," said John Pearce, chief investment officer of UniSuper, said.
Trump UK Trade Deal Pumps Crypto: $ETH Skyrockets, $BTC Hits $103K, $XRP Surges
President Trump has announced a trade agreement with a long-time ally, pumping crypto prices, including Bitcoin, which had been struggling to return to $100,000 in recent weeks.
People

Fashion Legend Valentino Garavani Dead at 93, Foundation Confirms
Fashion legend Valentino Garavani has died at 93, with tributes pouring in for the iconic designer known for timeless glamour and Valentino red.

Louis Gerstner, Former IBM CEO Who Turned Around Big Blue, Dies at 83
Former IBM CEO Louis Gerstner, who led Big Blue's turnaround, dies at 83, leaving a lasting legacy in business and philanthropy.

Apple CEO Tim Cook Doubles Personal Nike Stake, Boosting Investor Confidence
Apple CEO Tim Cook boosts investor confidence by doubling his personal Nike stake amid the company's turnaround efforts.



















