27 February 2026 Paramount has launched a surprise hostile takeover bid for Warner Bros Discovery, offering USD 77.9 billion far higher than Netflix’s USD 72 billion deal announced just days earlier with Warner management. | Photo Credit: Reuters In a dramatic twist that has captivated Hollywood and Wall Street alike, Warner Bros. Discovery announced that Paramount Skydance’s latest takeover proposal represents a superior offer compared with the company’s previously agreed de

09 February 2026 In the fast moving world of artificial intelligence, success is often measured by adoption, engagement and cultural impact. By those standards, ChatGPT 4o was a remarkable achievement. It attracted millions of users, inspired deep emotional connections and showcased how far conversational AI had come. Yet, in a decision that surprised many, OpenAI chose to shut it down, revealing a more complicated story behind one of its most popular creations. When ChatGPT

22 January 2026 Jamie Dimon, the long-tenured chief executive of JPMorgan Chase, once again found himself at the center of attention last month when it was revealed that his total compensation for 2025 reached approximately $43 million, marking a significant increase from the prior year. This eye-catching figure reflects both his personal influence over one of the most powerful financial institutions in the United States and broader trends in executive pay across Wall Street

11 November 2025 In a development that may reshape how America shops and pays, Visa and Mastercard have reached a revised settlement with U.S. merchants following two decades of litigation, agreeing to do more than previously proposed to ease the burden of so-called “swipe fees.” The long-running dispute stems from allegations that Visa and Mastercard, together with issuing banks, colluded to inflate interchange fees charges merchants pay each time a customer uses a card and

9 November 2025 In what could become a defining moment for the payments industry, Visa and Mastercard are reportedly on the brink of reaching a settlement with U.S. merchants that would mark the end of a two-decade legal struggle over credit-card fees and acceptance rules. According to a report by the Wall Street Journal, the deal would see the card networks reduce interchange fees commonly referred to as “swipe fees” by roughly 0.10 percentage point over several years, from

07 November 2025 In a bold move that underscores the accelerating race for artificial intelligence dominance, Meta Platforms has committed to invest $600 billion in U.S. infrastructure and job creation over the next three years primarily aimed at building out data-centres and compute systems to support its ambition of reaching “superintelligence”. The announcement, revealed in a filing on Friday and attributed to the company’s remarks during an earnings-call and a meeting wit

28 October 2025 Technology and retail giant Amazon announced on 28 October 2025 that it plans to eliminate approximately 14,000 corporate roles globally, initiating what insiders suggest could expand into cuts of up to 30,000 jobs. The announcement is part of a sweeping redesign of Amazon’s corporate structure, driven by the need to reverse a hiring surge from the pandemic era and to align the workforce with a rapid shift toward artificial-intelligence (AI) acceleration. The

26 October 2025 Workers hold signs during a walkout by members of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) over contract negotiations, outside Boeing company's facility, in Berkeley, Missouri, U.S., August 4, 2025. REUTERS/Lawrence Bryant Workers at Boeing’s defence operations in the St. Louis area have dealt a fresh blow to the company’s contract negotiations after rejecting a new proposal offered by the aerospace giant. The vote by roughly 3,2

16 October 2025 Microsoft has unveiled a sweeping set of AI enhancements for Windows 11, aiming to make its Copilot assistant more deeply integrated, more capable, and more intuitive for everyday users. Among the headline features is a new voice activation mode: users can now say “Hey, Copilot” to summon the assistant in an opt-in setup across compatible Windows 11 devices. The update also expands Copilot Vision to all markets where Copilot is offered, enabling it to analyze

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17 September 2025 A US-led group will control about 80% of TikTok. REUTERS A major shift is underway to resolve the ongoing standoff...

6 August 2025 In a show of industrial ambition, Apple is poised to unveil a fresh $100 billion commitment to expand manufacturing...

31 July 2025 Microsoft made headlines on July 31, 2025, as its stock shot up more than 8 percent midday, propelling the company past a...

28 July 2025 On July 28, 2025 Tesla and Samsung Electronics formalized a landmark $16.5 billion supply agreement that is poised to...

18 July 2025 American Express revealed second-quarter earnings that topped Wall Street expectations, showcasing how its strategic...

25 June 2025 JPMorgan economists are sounding the alarm on a potential stagflationary slowdown in the United States by the end of 2025,...

24 June 2025 In a dramatic turn for a pair of once-dominant job search brands, CareerBuilder + Monster officially filed for Chapter 11...

19 June 2025 SpaceX said the Starship rocket experienced a “major anomaly” during preparations for its 10th flight test at Starbase,...

18 June 2025 A U.S. Steel plant in Pennsylvania. The company says it has reached an agreement with the government and Nippon Steel for a...

16 June 2025 Nippon Steel logo is displayed at the company's headquarters in Tokyo, Japan April 1, 2024. REUTERS/Issei Kato In a dramatic...