Amazon's latest round of layoffs will eliminate over 2,200 corporate positions in the Seattle region, part of a broader 16,000-person global workforce reduction. The cuts, effective from late April, add to a wave of job losses hitting Washington's tech sector.
The rapid adoption of algorithmic decision-making in UK banks has created a critical lag in oversight and accountability structures, leaving institutions exposed to risks that traditional governance models are ill-equipped to manage.
Cullen/Frost Bankers Inc., the parent of Texas-based Frost Bank, has elected Marsha M. Shields, leader of the Red McCombs family enterprises, and former Ernst & Young managing partner Jeff Rummel to its board, as longtime director Dr. Chris Avery prepares to retire.
Fifth Third Bancorp has finalized its $12.3 billion acquisition of Comerica Bank, with customer system conversions and branch rebranding to begin in September. The deal creates the ninth-largest U.S. bank and significantly expands Michigan's branch network, though some closures and layoffs are expected.
Major European neobanks like Revolut, Monzo, and bunq are renewing their push for a U.S. banking license, betting on regulatory shifts and market potential. Yet, the path is fraught with complexity, geopolitical uncertainty, and fierce competition.
Adidas unveils its first U.S.-exclusive soccer flagship at the American Dream Mall, launching an immersive retail experience and exclusive product lines as anticipation builds for the 2026 FIFA World Cup hosted in North America.
Chinese regulators have greenlit the first wave of Nvidia's advanced H200 AI chip orders for major firms including Alibaba and ByteDance, marking a potential turning point for the chipmaker's access to a critical market and fueling optimism for its stock trajectory.
Major corporations across North America and Europe are severing contracts and distancing themselves from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) following public backlash over the agency's enforcement tactics and recent fatal incidents.
The future of Eddie Bauer's extensive North American store network is in jeopardy, with a bankruptcy filing imminent for its operating entity. While e-commerce and wholesale operations have been transferred, the fate of hundreds of physical retail locations hangs in the balance.
The Long Island-based lender has posted its first quarterly profit since a surprise loss in 2023, marking a pivotal turnaround driven by a strategic shift away from troubled CRE loans and toward commercial and industrial lending.
Senior executives from the cryptocurrency and traditional banking sectors are set to meet with White House officials this week, as policymakers seek to bridge a critical divide over stablecoin regulations following a sharp market downturn.
The iconic outdoor apparel brand Eddie Bauer is preparing to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and close its physical stores across the U.S. and Canada, marking a decisive shift to a digital-first future while retaining some international retail presence.
Political scientist Laura Fernandez Delgado has won Costa Rica's presidency outright in the first round, becoming the nation's second female leader and pledging to deepen the economic policies of the outgoing administration amid challenges of crime and a divided legislature.
A Barcelona hospital has completed a groundbreaking facial transplant, the first of its kind globally where the donor offered her face as part of an assisted dying process. The recipient, who lost facial function to a severe infection, is now recovering well.
Indonesian authorities have conditionally lifted the ban on the Grok AI chatbot after receiving a detailed compliance plan from X Corp. The move follows regional concerns over the platform's misuse for generating explicit deepfakes.
A Connecticut man faces charges after police say he operated a snow plow under the influence of cocaine, leading to a destructive path through residential properties on his very first shift.
The century-old outdoor apparel brand, owned by Catalyst Brands, is preparing a Chapter 11 filing that could shutter its North American store network, while its e-commerce and wholesale operations are set for a transfer to new licensee Outdoor 5.
Wells Fargo's board has approved a 28% compensation increase for CEO Charlie Scharf, bringing his total package to $40 million for the past year. The move comes as the bank, under Scharf's leadership since 2019, has recently shed major regulatory penalties stemming from its fake accounts scandal.
Wells Fargo's board has approved a 28% compensation increase for CEO Charlie Scharf, bringing his total package to $40 million for the past year. The move comes as the bank marks a pivotal turnaround, with major federal penalties lifted and its transformation under Scharf's leadership cited as justification for the raise.
Pzena Investment Management's latest quarterly commentary reveals its Focused Value Strategy lagged behind the broader value index in Q4 2025, with agricultural sciences firm FMC Corporation highlighted as a key underperformer amid a market dominated by AI and mega-cap stocks.
