Affirm Stock Soars on New Deal With Amazon Pay
Shares of Affirm Holdings (AFRM) experienced a significant surge on Wednesday following the announcement of a partnership with Amazon Pay (AMZN). This collaboration will enable merchants utilizing Amazon Pay to
Trump Grants TikTok Another 90-Day Extension Amid Ongoing Sale Negotiations
President Donald Trump has granted a fresh 90-day extension to TikTok, delaying enforcement of the U.S. law that would ban the app unless it is sold by its Chinese parent
IBM Retreats from China Amid Rising U.S.-China Geopolitical Tensions
IBM has become the latest Western company to scale back operations in China, with reports indicating that the tech giant is cutting over 1,000 jobs in the country. This move
Mars to Acquire Pringles Maker Kellanova in $36 Billion Deal
Mars, the global confectionery giant known for brands like Snickers and M&M's, has agreed to acquire Kellanova, the maker of popular snacks such as Pringles and Cheez-It, in a deal
Scotland to Become First Country in World to Provide Free Period Products
Scotland is to become the first country in the world to introduce a law to protect the right to free period products. When the Period Products Act comes into force,
Tropicana Takes a Stand Against AI Hype with Bold Marketing Move at CES
At this year's Consumer Electronics Show (CES), where artificial intelligence (AI) dominates discussions, Tropicana, the leading orange juice brand, is making waves by distancing itself from the AI buzz. In
Heineken Taps WPP to Power Global Shopper Marketing and Commerce Strategy
Heineken has deepened its long-standing relationship with WPP, naming the global advertising and communications giant as its exclusive partner for shopper marketing and commerce across its flagship beer brands -
Coca-Cola is Giving BodyArmor a Major Makeover in Hopes of Jump-Starting Sales
After Coca-Cola's $5.6 billion acquisition of BodyArmor in 2021, the sports drink brand was expected to rise to the top of the market, challenging Gatorade’s dominance. Yet, nearly four years
Disney Seeks Dismissal of Wrongful Death Suit Citing Disney+ Subscription and Epcot Ticket Purchase
Walt Disney Parks and Resorts is pushing to have a wrongful death lawsuit dismissed, arguing that the case should be resolved through arbitration due to the plaintiff's previous use of
Snap Inc Announces Layoffs, Cutting 10% of Global Workforce, Approximately 500 Jobs
Snap Inc, the parent company of Snapchat, has revealed plans to lay off 10% of its staff, impacting around 500 global full-time employees. The tech firm joins the recent trend
Uber Starts Allowing Customers to Pay in cash
Uber is now allowing passengers across most of the UK to pay in cash. Following trials, the cash payment option was this week extended to all UK cities, except London,
Mercedes-Benz Unveils Plans for 2025 Launch of Mythos Series
Mercedes-Benz has revealed its intention to introduce the highly anticipated Mythos series, set to debut in 2025. While details have been scarce since the initial announcement in 2022, the luxury
Gamers Enraged at Ubisoft for Injecting Ads into the Middle of Video Games
Ubisoft, a prominent video game developer, is facing widespread criticism from gamers after reports emerged that the company is injecting pop-up ads into the middle of gameplay, disrupting the user
Wendy’s to Close 140 Underperforming Restaurants, Plans New Openings in Stronger Markets
Wendy’s has announced plans to close 140 restaurants over the coming months, aiming to replace these locations with new outlets in areas projected to yield stronger business results. CEO Kirk
Google Explores AI Paywall Option Amid Business Model Revamp
Google, the ubiquitous search engine utilized by over a billion individuals globally, is reportedly contemplating a shift towards monetizing premium content generated through artificial intelligence (AI). The tech giant, a
Tesla Model Y Buyer Faces $14,000 Repair Bill One Day After Purchase Amid Quality Concerns
In a surprising turn of events, a buyer of a new Tesla Model Y found themselves grappling with a $14,000 repair bill less than 24 hours after the purchase, shedding
Top Artificial Intelligence Stocks to Watch in January
Investors seeking opportunities in the artificial intelligence (AI) sector have a plethora of options, with companies integrating AI solutions into their operations. While "pure plays" might be limited, some companies
Allen Iverson and Pepsi Launch $100k Challenge for ‘Zero Right’ March Madness Brackets
As March Madness fever grips basketball enthusiasts, Pepsi Zero Sugar and DraftKings are teaming up to turn the thrill of predicting the unexpected into a lucrative opportunity, with a little
California Surpasses Japan as World’s Fourth-Largest Economy, But Sounds Alarm on Tariff Threats
California has officially overtaken Japan to become the fourth-largest economy in the world, according to new data released by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis. The Golden State’s nominal GDP
Volkswagen Launches Monthly Subscription to Boost Car Performance
Volkswagen has rolled out a new subscription service in the UK, allowing owners of certain electric vehicles in its ID.3 lineup to pay for extra engine power. Drivers can activate
