PepsiCo will cut nearly 20% of its product offerings and lower prices after Elliott Investment Management took a $4 billion stake in the company this year. The New York-based food and beverage giant announced this dramatic move to invest savings into marketing and affordability by early 2026. But the real

Wikipedia's operator just appointed a former US Ambassador to Chile as the new CEO, an unexpected leadership pick for a global online encyclopedia. This move signals more than a simple executive shuffle at Wikimedia Foundation. By tapping a diplomatic veteran rather than a traditional tech executive, Wikimedia is

Financial-technology companies often trade at valuations far below their intrinsic worth due to a crowded market and slow growth cycles. Jana Partners, an activist investor, recently called for Alkami Technology Inc. to explore a sale to a rival or private equity player, arguing the company is undervalued. This move isn’

Legal research accuracy hovers around 70% for human lawyers, yet ChatGPT and several AI tools recently scored between 74% and 78% in a controlled study. At Quinn Emanuel in San Francisco, AI drafts now replace junior lawyers’ initial research, flipping decades-old legal workflows. But this transformation is about more than

Energy infrastructure deals in Australia rarely make waves beyond the $10 billion mark. Brookfield consortium recently trimmed its offer for Australia's Origin Energy to $10.5 billion, signaling a new play in a traditionally steady sector. This move isn’t just about price—it's about repositioning

India’s tech investment landscape just took a seismic turn with a $17.5 billion boost from Microsoft. This dwarfs typical AI investments in emerging markets, signaling a strategic shift beyond mere capital deployment. Microsoft’sIndia isn’t just about tapping a vast talent pool—it’s about creating an

KPMG just faced a record fine for its “exceptional” failure in auditing Carillion, one of the UK’s largest corporate collapses. This isn’t just a penalty against a firm but a systemic signal about audit industry weaknesses. The regulatory body called the failure “exceptional,” highlighting gaps beyond this single

Autonomy in electric vehicles normally hinges on partnerships with specialized AI firms or chipset providers, often adding layers of complexity and cost. Rivian bucks this trend by developing its own AI assistant, with details expected at its AI and autonomy day on December 11, 2025. This move is not just

Real estate investment funds have faced intense pressure recently, with valuations and capital flows diverging sharply from other asset classes. TPG Inc. is launching a major fundraising push for its real estate businesses amid these headwinds in 2025. But this move isn’t just about raising capital—it's

JPMorgan Chase just committed $1.5 trillion to a decade-long national-security investment initiative, recruiting top leaders like Jeff Bezos, Michael Dell, and Ford CEO Jim Farley. The new external advisory council blends heavyweights from technology, defense, and government to guide the Security and Resilience Initiative, aiming to fund critical industries

Open-source AI models rarely challenge closed giants on performance and developer experience. Mistral, a French AI startup, just upended that in December 2025 with Devstral 2, a 123-billion parameter coding model that runs faster and leaner than competitors yet handles complex software development tasks. Alongside it, Mistral launched Devstral Small

Enterprise AI contracts can cost millions, yet OpenAI has operated without a dedicated revenue chief until now. On December 9, OpenAI announced that Slack CEO Denise Dresser will join as chief revenue officer, overseeing enterprise strategy and customer success. This move reveals a pivot from pure innovation to systematic revenue

Competition in AI is no longer a distant threat—it's a $500 billion battle. OpenAI just raised a “code red” alert, prioritizing focus amid rival advances from Google and Anthropic. But this isn’t just a defensive move—it’s a strategic reset that sharpens their enterprise leverage.

Boeing’s deliveries fell 17% in November, trailing Airbus at a time when the aerospace supply chain remains under intense pressure. Boeing’s delayed deliveries expose more than operational hiccups—they reveal how manufacturing constraints fundamentally limit leverage in complex airplane production. While Airbus steadily ramped deliveries, Boeing's

While global industries still struggle with inflation and recession fears, international airlines are on track for an unprecedented $41 billion net profit in 2026, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA). This record earnings estimate stands in stark contrast to the typical volatility faced by the airline sector over

Energy infrastructure deals rarely hit $1 billion without raising eyebrows. Boom Supersonic just secured $300 million to build natural gas turbines for Crusoe, backed by a $1.25 billion commitment for over a gigawatt of capacity starting 2027. This isn’t simply a supply contract—it's a massive

Global copper demand is shifting supply chains, especially in South America, where miners face geopolitical and operational hurdles. Anglo American Plc shareholders approved the $50 billion takeover of Teck Resources Ltd., creating a mining powerhouse focused on Chile and Peru. This isn’t just consolidation—it's a strategic

Investing $750 million into an electric vehicle isn't a common bet for companies outside the automotive giants. Dyson scrapped its EV project in 2019 after declaring it commercially unviable, despite the engineering feat it represented. But the real story isn’t about the EV itself — it’s about

Voters in Pennsylvania’s Monroe County face rising costs for housing, groceries, and energy—stretching their incomes more than the national average. President Donald Trump heads to a rally in Mount Pocono to reboot his narrative on affordability amid tenuous public trust. But this isn’t just a political event—

Facial recognition technology typically sparks privacy fears and regulatory backlash across global markets. Amazon’s new AI-powered facial recognition feature for its Ring video doorbells, launched in December 2025, claims to be opt-in with biometric data excluded from training AI models. This move targets a critical leverage point in consumer

Energy prices have remained the largest driver of inflation in recent years, outpacing many global peers. UK Chancellor’s new budget introduces targeted measures like cutting energy prices and freezing rail fares starting in 2026. But these moves aren’t just temporary relief—they signal a strategic leverage play on

Scam calls cost consumers billions in lost time and money annually, with household impact often overlooked. Truecaller is about to launch Family Protection widely in Q1 2026, a system designed to shield entire households from scam calls. This rollout matters because it shifts the defense from individuals to collective units,

Rising approval ratings rarely hinge on simple gestures, but in the U.S., Donald Trump’s recent surge connects directly to Republican backing of tangible cost-of-living relief efforts. In late 2025, Republicans coalesced around measures aimed at easing financial strain on households, nudging Trump’s approval upward. This shift isn’

U.S. airports have long lagged behind international peers in amenities that support families and health. The Department of Transportation’s new $1 billion grant program targets a radical rethink by funding nursing suites, family lanes, and even exercise spaces. This bet on healthier, more convenient airport experiences is about

Latin American governments often face fiscal pressures unlike those in wealthier countries, yet Colombia's recent rejection of President Gustavo Petro's tax hikes defies typical assumptions about resource mobilization in emerging markets. In December 2025, Colombia’s Congress blocked key proposed tax increases, intensifying doubts over the