Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Nvidia is printing profit—literally. The company now earns $2,300 in profit every second, riding the explosive wave of AI adoption. What once was a gaming hardware company is now a titan of AI infrastructure, with its data center business outpacing even its iconic GPUs. Now, Nvidia is raising
Cybersecurity
In a landmark move, Google’s parent company Alphabet has announced its largest acquisition to date: the purchase of cloud cybersecurity startup Wiz. The New York-based company, founded by Israeli entrepreneurs, will now become part of the Google Cloud division. The deal—reportedly valued above the previous $23 billion offer
Business Insights
Robinhood, the trading app that made a name for itself by “democratizing finance” and bringing Wall Street to the fingertips of everyday investors, is now taking a bold—and controversial—leap into the world of prediction markets. On Monday, the company announced a new feature called the "Prediction Hub&
Retail
Forever 21, once a dominant force in American mall culture and a fast-fashion pioneer, has filed for bankruptcy protection for the second time in six years. This time, the outlook is even more grim. The operating company behind the brand is expected to liquidate all U.S. operations and close
Retail
Retail store closures are accelerating in 2025, and now Dollar General is the latest major chain to downsize. Following the likes of Joann Fabrics, Walgreens, and Big Lots, Dollar General Corporation announced it will shutter 141 stores across its two brands: Dollar General and PopShelf. The closures were revealed in
E-commerce
Shopify has acquired Vantage Discovery, a startup focused on building AI-powered search technology for retailers, as part of its ongoing push to deepen its artificial intelligence capabilities. Founded in early 2023 by former Pinterest engineers Lance Riedel and Nigel Daley, Vantage Discovery was created to bring “Pinterest-like” search functionality to
Food
PepsiCo Inc. is reportedly in advanced negotiations to acquire Poppi, a rapidly growing functional soda brand, in a deal valued at over $1.5 billion. According to sources familiar with the matter, the announcement could come as early as next week, although talks are still ongoing and could face delays.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
AI search engines are quickly becoming the go-to source for millions of people looking for answers online—but there's a growing problem: they often speak with authority, even when they have no idea what they're talking about. A new report from the Columbia Journalism Review (CJR)
Assets
Gold surged to a historic milestone on Friday, breaking above $3,000 an ounce for the first time ever as rising geopolitical tensions and President Donald Trump’s escalating trade war drive investors toward safe-haven assets. At 6:30 a.m. ET, spot gold was up 0.4%, trading at
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
SoftBank is doubling down on its AI ambitions with a bold move in its home market of Japan. The tech conglomerate has officially confirmed the purchase of Sharp’s former LCD panel factory in Sakai, Osaka, for a hefty $676 million (100 billion yen). The goal? Transform the sprawling facility
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Google wants you to use Gemini more — and it's not being subtle about it. In a move that blends convenience with controversy, the company announced that Gemini can now tap into your Google Search history to offer more “personalized insights.” You can opt in through the Gemini app
Transportation
After four turbulent months under bankruptcy protection, Spirit Airlines is plotting a radical departure from its roots as a no-frills, budget carrier. The Florida-based airline announced on March 12 that it has officially exited Chapter 11 and is embarking on a rebranding journey aimed at transforming itself into a premium