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Visa and Mastercard Strike $38 Billion Settlement Amid Merchant Backlash

After nearly two decades of litigation, the major credit-card networks Visa and Mastercard have reached a revised settlement valued at approximately USD 38 billion, intended to resolve claims by U.S. merchants that the networks — together with issuing banks — charged excessive “swipe” or...

Amazon Drives Ultra-Low-Cost E-Commerce Global Expansion in Strategic Push

In its most aggressive move yet into budget e-commerce, the company behind Amazon has rolled out its ultra-low cost shopping platform globally, signifying a strategic shift in how it approaches retail markets. The launch reflects not only a response to rising demand for value-oriented offerings,...

Rivian Stakes Future on CEO With Up to $4.6 Billion Performance Pay Package

When Rivian Automotive, Inc.’s board approved a compensation plan for its founder-CEO R.J. Scaringe potentially worth up to US$4.6 billion, it signalled a bold alignment of executive reward with hyper-growth ambition. The design echoes the incentive architecture popularised by Tesla, Inc. for Elon...

Value Triumphs: How McDonald’s and Chili’s Outpaced Fast-Casual Chains Among Younger Diners

As economic headwinds tighten across the U.S., budget-oriented restaurant chains such as McDonald’s and Chili’s have gained traction, while many fast-casual chains are losing ground—especially among younger diners. A detailed analysis of how and why the quick-service players are winning on value...

Pharmaceutical Firms Shift Strategy: Deep Dive into Direct-to-Consumer Sales and Price Cuts in the U.S

Drug manufacturers in the United States are rapidly altering their business model—announcing plans to sell medications directly to consumers and significantly reduce list prices. Far from being mere marketing gestures, these moves reflect the convergence of regulatory pressure, tariff threats, cost...

Comcast’s Sky Eyes ITV’s Media Arm as Strategic Realignment Reshapes British Broadcasting

Sky, the pay-TV powerhouse owned by Comcast, is in advanced talks to acquire the Media & Entertainment (M&E) division of British broadcaster ITV for about £1.6 billion, equivalent to roughly $2.15 billion including debt. The potential deal signals a decisive strategic shift for both...

Starbucks Reshapes China Strategy with Boyu Deal to Regain Lost Ground

Starbucks has announced a transformative move to sell control of its China operations to Boyu Capital, marking a critical shift in its strategy for one of its most important global markets. The deal, valued at $4 billion, is not merely a financial transaction — it reflects the company’s...

Norway’s Wealth Fund Draws the Line Against Musk’s Mega Pay Deal

Norway’s sovereign wealth fund — the largest in the world — has announced it will vote against Tesla’s proposal to grant CEO Elon Musk a record-breaking compensation package worth up to $1 trillion. The decision represents one of the most forceful statements yet by an institutional investor against...

Meta Embarks on Record $30 Billion Bond Sale to Power Sweeping AI Expansion

Meta Platforms is launching its biggest-ever bond offering—up to $30 billion—as it accelerates investments in artificial-intelligence infrastructure, data centers and talent at a scale few corporate players have ever attempted. The decision reflects both the urgency Meta feels to scale its AI...

Amazon Accelerates Into Tightly Won Cloud Race, Fueling Sharp Stock Surge

Shares of Amazon.com, Inc. jumped more than 14 percent in after-hours trading following its third-quarter earnings release as its cloud-computing arm, AWS (Amazon Web Services), delivered its strongest revenue growth in almost three years. The performance not only eased concerns around softer...

Netflix Executes Strategic Move to Explore Acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery Studio and Streaming Assets

Netflix is actively assessing a potential takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery’s studio and streaming operations, having retained investment bank Moelis & Company and secured access to a confidential data room as part of its preliminary due-diligence process. This move signals a decisive shift in...

OpenAI’s Trillion-Dollar IPO Plan Exposes the New Economics of Artificial Intelligence Power

OpenAI is reportedly laying the groundwork for what could become one of the largest public offerings in history, potentially valuing the artificial intelligence powerhouse at up to $1 trillion. The move marks a defining moment in the evolution of the global AI industry, as the company behind...
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