Price Of Shipping Rises Ahead Of Busy Holiday Season, As Higher Operating Costs And Inflation Take Toll

FedEx CFO John Dietrich Exiting After Freight Unit Spinoff Completion

FedEx CFO John Dietrich will step down after the FedEx Freight spinoff, as the company continues its major restructuring plan.


McDonald's Bets On Beverage Boom With New Refreshers And Energy Drinks

McDonald's is launching new refreshers, sodas, and energy drinks to compete in the growing beverage market and attract budget-conscious customers.

Costco Lawsuit Alleges Failure To Properly Notify Customers Before Charges

A lawsuit claims Costco failed to properly notify customers before membership renewals, raising concerns about billing and cancellation practices.

Google Expands AI Education With New Manufacturing Training Program

Google is investing $10 million to train 40,000 manufacturing workers in AI, aiming to close skills gaps and boost productivity.


Editor's Pick

Sam Altman

OpenAI Vs Elon: AI Giant Accuses Musk's Proposal As 'Legal Ambush' Ahead Of Trial

Elon Musk's $134B lawsuit against OpenAI and Microsoft intensifies, with new claims, leadership challenges, and a high-stakes trial set for April 27.

Stamp Prices Could Jump to 82 Cents Under USPS Proposal

Stamp Prices Could Jump To 82 Cents Under USPS Proposal

USPS proposes raising stamp prices to 82 cents as part of a new mailing rate increase aimed at addressing financial pressure and rising costs.

China's Xiaomi, Tesla's New Rival, Unveils Its First EV as It Aims to Be One of the World's Top 5 Automakers

Chinese Automakers Accelerate Global Expansion As Domestic Sales Decline

Chinese automakers boost global exports as domestic car sales decline, led by strong EV demand and expanding overseas markets in 2026.


Regions

EU Moves Up Plan to Tax Cheap Chinese Online Imports

EU Faces 'Transitional Period' After Trump's New Import Surcharge Shakes Trade Deal

A months-long transitional period looms in transatlantic trade as President Donald Trump's new import surcharge threatens last year's U.S.-EU trade deal.



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

Tim Sweeney Slammed for 'Out of Touch' Layoff Comment

Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney Slammed for 'Out of Touch' Layoff Comment After 1,000 Job Cuts

Tim Sweeney faces backlash after calling laid-off Epic Games employees "once-in-a-lifetime talent. Many people think there's something wrong with this tone.

 US and China Open Bilateral Trade Talks in Paris Ahead

US and China Open Bilateral Trade Talks in Paris Ahead of High-Level Summit

US and China held crucial trade talks in Paris ahead of President Trump's upcoming summit with Xi Jinping.

Starbucks Chairman and CEO Howard Schultz

Starbucks Founder to Flee Washington With $3.5B Fortune After State Passes Millionaires Tax

The founder of Starbucks announced he was moving to Florida just as Washington state Democrats voted to create the state's first income tax, targeting those who make more than $1 million a year.