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Allbirds Pivots to AI Amid Stock Surge

Allbirds, the eco-friendly shoe company, announced a dramatic shift from footwear to artificial intelligence infrastructure on Wednesday. The San Francisco-based firm secured a $50 million agreement with an institutional investor to fund this pivot and will rebrand as NewBird AI. The company's stock

Apr 15, 2:37 PM ET Est. Read: 2 Mins

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American Airlines Rejects United Merger Talks

American Airlines has rejected merger talks with United Airlines, stating that such a deal would be negative for competition and consumers. The potential merger faced significant regulatory hurdles and opposition from various stakeholders. The meeting between United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby and Pres

Apr 15, 8:47 AM ET Est. Read: 1 Mins

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Court Orders Rinehart to Share Mining Royalties

Australia's Supreme Court ruled on Wednesday that Gina Rinehart's Hancock Prospecting must pay royalties to the heirs of Peter Wright and Don Rhodes from its Hope Downs iron ore mine operations. The decision concludes a lengthy legal battle over mining rights and royalty agreements. The court determ

Apr 15, 1:30 AM ET Est. Read: 2 Mins

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Disney Cuts 1,000 Jobs Across Company

Walt Disney Co. announced it will cut approximately 1,000 jobs across multiple divisions, including marketing, studio and television business, ESPN, products and technology, and corporate functions. The layoffs began this week under new CEO Josh D’Amaro's leadership to streamline operations amid dec

Apr 14, 6:28 PM ET·2 min read

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Media

Nonprofit Saves Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette , a newspaper with roots dating back to 1786, has been saved from closure by the Venetoulis Institute for Local Journalism. The nonprofit organization announced Tuesday it had acquired the struggling paper just days before its planned shutdown on May 3. According to The

Apr 14, 3:35 PM ET·2 min read

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Technology

Amazon to Acquire Globalstar for $11.57B

Amazon announced on Tuesday that it would acquire Globalstar for $11.57 billion, a move aimed at bolstering its fledgling satellite internet business and challenging SpaceX's dominant Starlink service. The deal gives Amazon access to Globalstar’s network of two dozen satellites, which will support t

Apr 14, 12:49 PM ET·2 min read

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Corporate

BP Flags Exceptional Trading Results Amid Iran War Volatility

BP has announced that it expects 'exceptional' earnings from its oil trading desk in the first quarter of its financial year, benefiting from volatile energy markets triggered by the US-Israeli war on Iran. According to multiple reports, the company's refining margins have strengthened, and its oil

Apr 14, 8:09 AM ET·4 min read

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Corporate

Evergrande Founder Pleads Guilty to Fraud

Hui Ka Yan, the founder of China Evergrande Group , pleaded guilty to charges including fundraising fraud and bribery after nearly five years in detention. The plea marks a pivotal moment in the fallout from Evergrande's collapse, which has shaken China's property sector and left investors and domes

Apr 14, 6:17 AM ET·1 min read

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Economy

Global Markets Surge on US-Iran Peace Hopes

Global stock markets surged on Thursday, with optimism about renewed US-Iran peace talks overshadowing geopolitical concerns. MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan rose 0.9%, putting the benchmark on track for a third consecutive day of gains. Japan's Nikkei climbed 2.2% to a fr

Apr 14, 2:42 AM ET·2 min read

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Corporate

LVMH Reports Q1 Sales Drop Amid Middle East Conflict

LVMH, the French luxury giant, reported a 1% decline in quarterly sales on Monday, attributing part of the impact to the ongoing war in Iran and its effect on Middle Eastern markets. The conflict led to a negative impact of around 1% on total group sales, with significant drops in mall traffic and t

Apr 13, 12:42 PM ET·2 min read

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Corporate

Lafarge Guilty of Financing Terrorism in Syria

French cement maker Lafarge , now owned by Swiss conglomerate Holcim, was found guilty on Monday of financing terrorism and breaching European sanctions to keep its plant in northern Syria operational during the civil war. According to multiple reports, Lafarge paid approximately $6.5 million (€5.59

Apr 13, 10:42 AM ET·2 min read

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Economy

USPS Suspends Pension Contributions Amid Financial Crisis

The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) has suspended its contributions to the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS), a pension plan for its workers, as it faces mounting financial losses that put it at risk of running out of funds. According to CBS News , USPS spokesman David Walton stated, 'The United

Apr 9, 6:11 PM ET·2 min read

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Automotive

Tesla Plans Smaller EV to Counter Chinese Rivals

Tesla is reportedly developing a smaller, lower-cost electric vehicle (EV) to address slowing demand and intensify pressure from Chinese rivals like BYD. According to Reuters , the new model aims to tackle market challenges, particularly in China, where it is expected to be produced first. The plan

Apr 9, 1:47 PM ET·2 min read

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Legal

Jo Malone Sued for £200K Over Zara Perfume Collaboration

Jo Malone, the British perfumer, has been sued for more than £200,000 by Estée Lauder over the use of her name on fragrances she created for Zara. According to The Guardian , Malone expressed surprise and sadness in an Instagram video defending her right to use her own name. Estée Lauder claims that

Apr 9, 11:41 AM ET·2 min read

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Energy

Oil Prices Surge Amid Iran Conflict

Crude oil prices have surged following the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, reaching nearly $120 a barrel before settling between $90 and $100 due to a ceasefire. The war has caused significant disruptions in global energy supplies, particularly through the Strait of Hormuz, which is a critical cond

Apr 9, 5:53 AM ET·2 min read

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Corporate

Jeff Shell Exits Paramount Amid Legal Battle

Jeff Shell has stepped down as president of Paramount Skydance , according to multiple reports. The move comes amid a legal battle with Las Vegas gambler and self-styled “fixer” R.J. Cipriani, who accused Shell of fraud and breach of contract. The company announced that an external review initiated

Apr 8, 5:23 PM ET·2 min read

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Economy

Delta Cuts Growth Plans Amid Rising Fuel Costs

Delta Air Lines announced plans on Wednesday to cut its capacity growth for the June quarter amid a surge in jet fuel prices driven by the US-Israel war on Iran. The airline expects to pay about $4.30 per gallon for jet fuel, adding more than $2 billion to its fuel costs compared with a year earlier

Apr 8, 12:24 PM ET·1 min read

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Airlines

Delta Raises Baggage Fees Amid Rising Jet Fuel Costs

Delta Air Lines announced it is raising checked baggage fees by $10 for domestic and short-haul international flights starting Wednesday. The new fee structure brings the cost to $45 for the first bag, $55 for the second, and $200 for a third bag. The increase is part of Delta's ongoing pricing revi

Apr 7, 7:28 PM ET·2 min read

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Corporate

Ackman's $64B UMG Bid Hinges on Bolloré Support

Billionaire investor Bill Ackman has launched a $64 billion bid to acquire Universal Music Group (UMG), the label representing artists such as Taylor Swift and Kendrick Lamar. According to multiple reports, the proposed deal would merge UMG with Pershing Square Capital Management's SPARC Holdings an

Apr 7, 5:04 PM ET·2 min read

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Economy

Dimon Warns Iran War Risks Economic Fallout

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon has warned that the ongoing war in Iran raises economic risks and could lead to adverse outcomes, according to his annual letter to shareholders. The conflict is among several geopolitical tensions cited by Dimon as primary risks facing the bank. The letter highlights

Apr 7, 2:43 PM ET·3 min read

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Ackman Offers $64B for Universal Music

Pershing Square, led by activist investor Bill Ackman, has offered to acquire Universal Music Group (UMG) in a cash-and-shares deal valued at approximately $64.31 billion (€55.75 billion). The offer includes €9.4 billion ($10.9 billion) in cash plus 0.77 shares in the new entity for each UMG share.

Apr 7, 8:16 AM ET·1 min read

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Legal

Feds Sue States Over Prediction Market Regulation

The federal government has sued Connecticut, Arizona, and Illinois to challenge their efforts to regulate prediction market operators such as Kalshi and Polymarket . According to multiple reports, all three states have issued cease-and-desist orders to these companies, accusing them of engaging in i

Apr 3, 6:11 PM ET·3 min read

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Economy

United Raises Bag Fees Amid Rising Fuel Costs

United Airlines has raised its fees for first and second checked bags by $10, becoming the second U.S. carrier to increase such fees this week. The airline announced that the new prices will apply to flights in the U.S., Mexico, Canada, and Latin America for tickets purchased from Friday, April 3 on

Apr 2, 10:05 PM ET·2 min read

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Labor

NLRB Orders Amazon to Negotiate with Staten Island Union

The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) ruled that Amazon must negotiate with the Amazon Labor Union (ALU), which represents about 5,000 workers at a Staten Island warehouse. The ruling comes after years of resistance from Amazon, which has argued against recognizing the union's legitimacy. The NL

Apr 2, 6:02 PM ET·2 min read

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Allbirds Pivots to AI Amid Stock Surge

American Airlines Rejects United Merger Talks