Shopify has introduced stricter controls on how partners can use merchant data for AI training and overhauled its billing framework, moves aimed at balancing innovation with data privacy as it advances its 'agentic commerce' vision.
SEI Investments reported robust fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results, driven by growth in private banking and investment management. The firm's strategic moves, including the first close of its Stratos partnership and a key executive hire, signal a focused push to deepen its reach in financial institution channels.
Iraq, UAE, Kazakhstan, and Oman have presented updated compensation schedules to the OPEC Secretariat, with Kazakhstan facing the steepest cuts—exceeding half a million barrels per day—through mid-2026 to atone for previous quota breaches.
Maine moves to establish a novel regulatory framework for on-demand pay services, while Washington, D.C. debates whether to treat them as loans, highlighting a national struggle to oversee this fast-growing fintech sector.
As Baidu pivots from its search engine roots, its heavy investments in autonomous vehicle technology are beginning to yield operational results, reshaping analyst views and sparking fresh valuation discussions amidst fierce AI competition.
In a bold marketing move, telehealth company Hims & Hers is leveraging the Super Bowl's massive audience to spotlight healthcare inequality with its 'Rich People Live Longer' campaign. The push comes as the company expands into advanced diagnostics and treatments, while its stock navigates a significant valuation gap after recent volatility.
The Adecco Group is making a strategic pivot into higher-margin HR and talent consulting through its LHH brand, a move analysts say could reshape its valuation narrative amid a challenging stock performance history.
An Atlanta law firm is investigating Home Depot's planned layoff of nearly 800 Georgia workers, exploring a potential class-action lawsuit over whether the company violated federal notification laws.
Once-coveted items, from vintage vinyl to limited-edition toys, are now gathering dust in attics and failing to sell online as market saturation and shifting tastes redefine what's truly collectible.
Soybean markets opened February on a weaker note, extending losses from the previous week as sluggish export sales and advancing harvests in South America weigh on prices. Analysts are watching key USDA data for further direction.
Live cattle futures closed mostly lower Friday, pressured by a key government report showing a slight decline in the national cattle inventory. While cash markets showed some resilience, the data points to ongoing tightness in beef supplies.
Life sciences firm Revvity (NYSE:RVTY) reported fourth-quarter revenue and profit that topped Wall Street forecasts, though analysts remain watchful of the company's ability to sustain momentum beyond recent quarters.
A new report reveals a strategic pivot in recruitment for 2026, emphasizing targeted hiring amidst operational challenges and major workforce reductions at companies like Amazon.
American Express reports a significant 15% year-over-year jump in cardholder spending at luxury merchants in Q4, as the premium card network doubles down on its affluent customer base and weighs in on political debates over credit card interest rates.
Finnish cargo handling giant Kalmar Oyj partners with Tata Consultancy Services to build an AI-powered digital core, aiming to boost operational efficiency and solidify its long-term service offerings in the global ports sector.
An analysis of President Trump's recent op-ed claims reveals significant discrepancies between his portrayal of tariff success and official trade figures, price impact studies, and the nuanced reality of their implementation.
As crypto prediction markets surge past $6B in weekly volume, a new phase of growth beckons. Driven by institutional interest, regulatory evolution, and AI integration, these platforms are poised to redefine speculative finance.
A damning report from the European Court of Auditors reveals the bloc is falling dangerously behind in securing the lithium, cobalt, and nickel needed for its energy transition, leaving climate goals and strategic autonomy in jeopardy.
MTF Enterprises, operator of 43 Subway locations, enters bankruptcy protection, alleging that aggressive lending practices crippled its finances. The case highlights growing tensions within the franchise model and the risks of alternative small-business financing.
President Trump's selection of Kevin Warsh to lead the Federal Reserve has bolstered the dollar and triggered a sharp sell-off in gold and silver, raising questions about the future of the metals trade amid shifting monetary policy expectations.
