Paramount Skydance has appointed seasoned Capitol Hill and private sector strategist Ted Lehman as its top U.S. policy executive, a move signaling an intensified government relations focus as the media giant navigates a complex merger landscape and regulatory battles.
From innovative financing for indie labels to major acquisitions in live events, the music business landscape is being reshaped by a series of strategic partnerships and investments unveiled over the past fortnight.
A stark new financial analysis warns that ocean warming and extreme weather could cost the seafood sector $15 billion annually by 2050, threatening food security and economies worldwide.
Finnish technology leader Valmet introduces a new line of bio-based press roll covers, backed by specific lifecycle assessment data, to help paper manufacturers reduce fossil resource dependence and track emissions.
Reports suggest Elon Musk is exploring a merger between Tesla and SpaceX as the EV maker pivots to AI, while Chinese automakers gain record European market share and regulatory battles intensify.
As the 2026 Super Bowl approaches, a notable quiet has settled over the automotive section of the advertiser roster. Ford's continued absence, alongside most major rivals, signals a profound strategic shift away from the event's iconic—and astronomically priced—commercial slots.
New research reveals a stark preparedness gap among UK manufacturers and wholesalers for the impending EU Digital Product Passport (DPP), with nearly half unaware of the regulation that could bar non-compliant goods from the single market.
FireFly Automatix's AMP-L100 robotic mower has been honored with the Sports Field Management Association's 2026 Innovative Award, signaling a major shift towards AI and automation in turf care. Meanwhile, related EV and materials stocks showed mixed trading activity.
Carnival Corporation & PLC saw its stock price climb sharply Thursday, buoyed by robust earnings from rival Royal Caribbean and the company's own announcement of a planned corporate unification and dividend payment.
Despite a flat start to 2026, Nvidia's valuation appears compelling as new forecasts project global AI spending to surge past $3.3 trillion by 2027, suggesting the chipmaker's growth story is far from over.
StepStone Group has formally entered the core real estate arena with the launch of its S-Core platform, appointing former UBS executive Jennifer Jones as Partner to helm the global strategy. The move signals a strategic expansion aimed at capturing institutional capital seeking stable income and long-term holdings.
As Amdocs prepares to report its quarterly earnings, investors are weighing its growth trajectory against a backdrop of mixed sector performance and heightened scrutiny on profitability.
The banking, financial services, and insurance (BFSI) sector is poised for a pivotal transformation. As the initial wave of AI and cloud experimentation subsides, 2026 is emerging as the year the industry moves decisively toward operationalizing technology with robust governance, explainability, and compliance at its core.
The Malaysian snack food manufacturer is posting a notable improvement in its return on capital employed (ROCE), outperforming industry averages and suggesting effective reinvestment strategies that could appeal to long-term investors.
With prized Burmese teak off-limits due to sanctions and old-growth stocks dwindling, the luxury yacht industry is accelerating its search for viable—and sustainable—alternatives, from engineered woods to advanced synthetics.
At a high-profile industry gathering in Taipei, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang highlighted the intense demand for advanced semiconductors, calling on TSMC to accelerate output as AI hardware needs strain global supply chains.
In a landmark shift, Venezuela's interim government has enacted a sweeping reform of its oil industry, dismantling core socialist-era controls to attract foreign investment. While promising a production boost, the new hybrid system raises concerns about transparency, U.S. oversight, and whether it truly marks a clean break from the past.
CEO Sam Altman announces a strategic hiring slowdown as OpenAI navigates profitability challenges and shifts toward using AI to build AI, raising questions about data quality and industry stability.
In a landmark move, Venezuela's interim government has enacted a sweeping reform of its oil industry, dismantling the state monopoly that defined its socialist era. While aimed at reviving production, the new hybrid system raises critical questions about transparency, U.S. influence, and its true appeal to foreign capital.
Joby Aviation is on the cusp of launching its pioneering air taxi service in Dubai as early as this year, marking a critical milestone for the eVTOL industry. With U.S. certification advancing, the company eyes 2026 for scaled commercial operations, navigating the final hurdles of funding and regulatory approval.
