Markets, companies, technology, economic influence and leadership.
Uber announces the elimination of approximately 3,300 jobs, its largest layoff plan since the pandemic. Behind the promised simplification, the rise of robotaxis accelerates a global battle for the future of mobility.
Ikea is investing EUR 1.2 billion to permanently lower prices in Europe. Behind Billy bookcases and Kallax storage, a strategic battle is opening over purchasing power, housing and accessible design.
Xi Jinping's state visit to Cairo puts Egypt at the center of China's strategy across the Middle East, Africa and global trade routes.
Lottomatica has announced the acquisition of CIRSA in a 2.8 billion euro all-share deal. Behind the Blackstone-backed tie-up, listed gaming is moving to a new scale.
Dell sharply raised its annual targets after a record quarter powered by AI-optimized servers. Behind the numbers, the balance of power in technology is moving toward infrastructure.
Stan Kroenke is set to take control of the Los Angeles Angels, pending MLB approval. The owner of Arsenal and the Rams expands an already unique sports empire and opens a new battle over the Anaheim stadium.
CD revenue jumped in the United States in the first half of 2026, according to the RIAA. Behind the compact disc's return, the music industry is discovering profitable nostalgia.
Manchester City has signed Enzo Fernandez from Chelsea for 125 million pounds, matching the British record. More than a transfer, it is a signal about Premier League financial power.
With its 2195 dollar Specs, Snap wants to prove augmented reality can become the next personal computer. The bet is ambitious, expensive and still far from mass adoption.
Donald Trump is backing a federal tax credit to bring production back to the United States. Behind the political gesture, Hollywood is facing an industrial crisis: lost jobs, international competition and a production model that has become mobile.
The United States and Iran have once again exchanged strikes around the Strait of Hormuz. Behind the military escalation, oil surpasses $92, and a vital artery of global trade holds its breath.
The reported plan for 1,000 further cuts at WPP tells a story bigger than restructuring: it marks the shift of a creative industry toward smaller, more integrated agencies built around artificial intelligence platforms.
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