A political action committee backed by Andreessen Horowitz, OpenAI, and other Silicon Valley leaders launched a targeted campaign against Alex Bores, the New York Assembly member sponsoring the state’s AI safety legislation. This action, the super PAC’s first against a lawmaker supporting AI regulation, was reported in November

Energy costs hit businesses worldwide with few affordable fixes. Saving System, an Egyptian green tech firm, launched a device promising to cut firms’ electricity bills by optimizing power usage. This product, introduced in late 2025, targets industrial and commercial energy users struggling with rising costs. But the bigger move is

The UK government raised the deposit protection limit to £120,000 per customer in November 2025. This applies to customers of banks under the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS), increasing from the previous limit of £85,000. While this might read as a simple regulatory update, the move specifically changes

MTY Food Group, parent of brands including Pinkberry, has hired TD Bank to explore a potential sale in late 2025. The deal terms remain undisclosed, but sources confirm that this strategic move targets repositioning within a portfolio that spans over 80 food and beverage brands globally. While this might read

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced in November 2025 that it will significantly reduce the number of regulatory examinations targeting the cryptocurrency sector in 2026. This marks a sharp pivot from the intensified scrutiny the crypto industry experienced in prior years. Instead of maintaining broad crypto oversight,

A Chinese company acquired an insurer serving FBI and CIA agents, triggering the U.S. government’s tightening of investment laws in 2025. The sale, completed under undisclosed terms, transferred control of sensitive protection services to a foreign entity linked to Beijing’s trillion-dollar investment spree. This move is much

Thoma Bravo, the private equity powerhouse with a track record of scaling software companies, made an offer to acquire Clearwater Analytics in November 2025 for an undisclosed sum. The offer highlights a strategic move to consolidate ownership in a niche financial SaaS platform known for its automated investment accounting solutions.

AI tools now reshape digital visibility for entrepreneurs. Research on 1 million digital footprints reveals the top 5% leverage AI differently to break through the noise. The study, conducted throughout 2025, analyzed specific behaviors, platform tactics, and system mechanics that give high-visibility founders an edge. But the real insight lies

Wall Street plunged over 2% on November 17, 2025, as investors braced for Nvidia's Q3 earnings and a wave of key economic data releases. The Dow Jones, S&P 500, and Nasdaq all slipped sharply, while 10-year Treasury yields fell to approximately 4.05%, reacting to investor

Peru just secured a new U.S. tariff exemption covering approximately 100 agricultural export products, announced in November 2025. This exemption allows Peruvian exporters to avoid tariffs previously imposed under Section 232 trade restrictions. But the real move is about reconfiguring trade access to reclaim pricing and distribution control in

The iconic show Saturday Night Live just aired a skit that brilliantly captured the persistent problem with AI-powered products: their frequent, glaring errors. Although comedic, the sketch aired in November 2025 highlights a real operational hurdle every AI product faces—the gap between AI promise and practical performance. This isn’

The highest-performing teams in business don't rely on products, data, or even strategic plans. They harness a simple, overlooked habit to unlock consistent breakthroughs. Leaders who drop ego and empower ownership create environments where innovation flows without bottlenecks. This habit is the real multiplier behind systems that outperform,

The Federal Reserve’s Board member Christopher Waller just stated that a weak U.S. labor market justifies a rate cut in December 2025. This follows a string of data pointing to sluggish job creation despite overall economic resilience. Waller’s comments, made public in November 2025, emphasize the Federal

Reels creators on Meta's platforms just gained stronger protection against content theft. In November 2025, Meta unveiled a new Facebook content protection tool that also extends to Instagram Reels, aiming to prevent unauthorized reposting and misuse of creators' videos. But the real leverage here is Meta embedding

Wood plc, the Aberdeen-based oil and gas engineering giant, was taken over by Dubai's Sidara after an overwhelming shareholder vote in November 2025. Terms were undisclosed, but this acquisition marks a significant realignment in energy sector engineering expertise and capital flows. While often framed as a routine takeover,

Amazon Autos started last year partnering with Hyundai to sell new cars, but now Ford has brought its used cars into the platform. The Amazon division expanded into used car territory in 2025 with this move, signaling a shift in how automakers leverage online marketplaces. But the real leverage is

AI development costs soared into the billions. Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei publicly urged stringent AI regulation during a recent 60 Minutes segment in November 2025. He also predicted a significant job impact on healthcare, highlighting a sector-specific labor shift driven by AI. The move is less about tech hype and

Business healthcare premiums are set to rise by 9.5% in 2026, putting pressure on companies of all sizes. Yet, several firms are already deploying targeted strategies to control these escalating costs effectively. The key isn't just negotiating rates but restructuring how benefits and care delivery integrate within

Ramp surged from a $13 billion valuation at the start of 2025 to an astonishing $32 billion valuation by November, raising new funding rounds every few months. The financial automation startup achieved this leap without a disclosed mega-acquisition or pivot, instead executing rapid capital raises in quick succession. But the

Goldman Sachs forecasts continued gold purchases from central banks in November 2025, sustaining a pattern of accumulation unseen for years. Their analysis estimates total central bank buying to rise by approximately 150 metric tons this month, reflecting strategic reserve shifts amidst geopolitical and monetary uncertainties. But the real story lies

AI-generated memos reduce writing time by up to 80%, but OpenAI confirms that only humans can truly bring stories to life. The AI leader recently highlighted this dynamic in November 2025, acknowledging that AI tools like ChatGPT automate structure and data synthesis but fall short in emotional engagement. This reveals

Ozempic, Wegovy, and other GLP-1 weight loss drugs have pushed employer health coverage costs higher in 2025. Employer health plans continue to absorb the surging expense despite price hikes. This deepening coverage reveals a critical leverage mechanism redefining health plan constraints. Recent studies show that as prescriptions for GLP-1 drugs

Communication tech giant Cisco acquired Y-Combinator-backed translation startup EzDubs in November 2025 for undisclosed terms. EzDubs specializes in real-time translation app technology designed for seamless multilingual communication. But the real play is more than language—it’s about embedding automated global collaboration directly into Cisco's communication suite. This

Workplace organization impacts customer perception long before conversations start. Think in Leverage explores why a clean, structured environment serves as a nonverbal trust signal that shapes experiences. Surprisingly, this simple physical system tweak drives a major psychological effect on first impressions, reducing cognitive friction for customers. The actionable insight: pre-communication

Weinstein & Co.'s Saba Capital Management has ramped up selling credit default swaps (CDS) tied to Big Tech firms as of November 2025, signaling rising concerns about AI-related risks destabilizing highly valued tech giants. The hedge fund, known for its credit derivatives expertise, reportedly increased positions against companies