A new industry report reveals a dramatic redistribution of online shopping growth across Europe, with Central and Eastern Europe and the Nordics surging ahead. The shifting landscape is forcing brands to confront new battlegrounds in returns, discovery, and data quality.
Bankruptcy and decline are not always the final chapter. In 2026, a diverse group of well-known restaurant chains, from Red Lobster to TGI Fridays, are executing ambitious turnaround plans, betting on new leadership, tech innovation, and nostalgic appeal to win back customers.
Financial services firm Stifel issues a stark forecast for Bitcoin, suggesting a potential decline to $38,000 based on historical crash patterns and a shifting dynamic with the U.S. dollar, framed through an unusual cinematic analogy.
German chipmaker Infineon Technologies is fast-tracking its artificial intelligence investments and acquiring AMS Austram's sensor portfolio, a strategic move to solidify its position in the high-growth AI-driven automotive and industrial sectors.
Royal Caribbean Group announces a multi-ship 'Discovery Class' order with French shipbuilder Chantiers de l'Atlantique, extending its newbuild pipeline through 2032. The move signals a long-term bet on fleet modernization, guest experience, and sustainability as the cruise industry sails beyond its post-pandemic recovery.
Samsung Electronics unveils a special edition foldable for the 2026 Winter Games and introduces advanced privacy controls, moves analysts see as strategic plays to bolster its premium brand and address investor concerns over its valuation.
Chinese EV maker XPeng debuts its upgraded P7+ sedan across 36 countries, including a prominent showcase at the Brussels Motor Show, as it aggressively expands its European footprint. This overseas offensive unfolds against a backdrop of softening demand in its home market, where January deliveries saw a significant decline.
As NetApp powers the data operations for Super Bowl LX, the high-profile event highlights its infrastructure capabilities. Yet, this showcase arrives against a backdrop of conflicting analyst views and recent stock volatility, prompting a closer look at its valuation and long-term trajectory.
Exclusive sources indicate C3.ai is in late-stage discussions to be acquired by automation leader Automation Anywhere, a move that would create a new public entity blending AI software with robotic process automation and reshape the competitive landscape.
Charitable donations from the National Lottery have fallen to their lowest quarterly level in two years, driven by declining scratch card and EuroMillions sales and ongoing technical disruptions under new operator Allwyn.
In an exclusive interview, Palantir's Shyam Sankar argues that artificial intelligence should be leveraged to flatten corporate hierarchies and return agency to employees, countering fears of widespread job displacement.
After a year-long effort to restore trust following a disastrous app rollout, Sonos is shifting focus to new product launches and ambitious AI integration, aiming to turn system reliability into a key growth driver.
As legal sports betting booms, prediction markets are offering increasingly niche wagers on everything from halftime show outfits to ad slogans, raising questions about the blurring line between gambling and investing.
Private sector hiring in January fell dramatically short of forecasts, reinforcing a cautious labor market trend. Despite the weak numbers, analysts see little immediate pressure for the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates amid ongoing inflation concerns and a pending leadership transition.
Bitcoin's price slid below the $70,000 threshold following remarks from Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, who explicitly denied having the authority to orchestrate a government-backed rescue for the cryptocurrency sector. The decline underscores growing regulatory clarity and its immediate impact on fragile digital asset markets.
Photronics, the sole U.S.-headquartered supplier of advanced photomasks, has dramatically increased its 2026 capital expenditure forecast, signaling a strategic bet on long-term demand from semiconductor and defense sectors amid global supply chain reconfiguration.
IBM appoints PepsiCo Chairman and CEO Ramon Laguarta to its board of directors, bringing global consumer goods and digital transformation expertise to guide the tech giant's strategic pivot.
As household budgets remain tight, financial advisors are urging consumers to scrutinize their recurring expenses. From forgotten subscriptions to outdated insurance policies, here are the top five areas where you can likely find immediate savings.
In an exclusive interview, Demetrius Johnson, TD Bank's newly appointed Carolinas Market President, reflects on his two-decade journey from a Philadelphia teller window to regional leadership, emphasizing the enduring importance of community connection in an era of rapid technological change.
Vitalik Buterin's suggestion to revise Ethereum's long-held scaling strategy, moving away from a primary reliance on Layer 2 networks, has sent shockwaves through the ecosystem. Founders of major scaling projects are now defending their value proposition, emphasizing specialization beyond mere transaction processing.
