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...

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...

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 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 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 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...

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 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 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...

Mondelez International, the maker of Cadbury chocolates and Oreo biscuits, has sharply reduced its annual profit forecast amid weakening consumer demand across its key markets in North America and Europe. The move reflects how global snacking giants are being squeezed by the double challenge of...

Toyota Motor Corporation has clarified that it did not explicitly promise a new $10 billion investment in the United States, countering remarks made by former U.S. President Donald Trump during his recent visit to Japan. The automaker’s response underscores the sensitive balance multinational...