Business
Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy Supply Crunch Quietly Hands Eli Lilly an Opening
5 days ago
Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy Supply Crunch Quietly Hands Eli Lilly an Opening
Wegovy's supply shortages gave Eli Lilly an unexpected opening. Zepbound and Mounjaro have been filling the gap, and Lilly's patient base is growing because of it.
Toyota’s Hybrid Bet Quietly Outpaces Detroit’s EV Pivot
6 days ago
Toyota’s Hybrid Bet Quietly Outpaces Detroit’s EV Pivot
Toyota's hybrid strategy is outperforming Detroit's EV pivot as Ford and GM absorb billions in losses while Toyota posts strong profits on hybrid volume and margins.
Rivian’s Amazon Delivery Bet Strains Its Consumer Truck Ambitions
6 days ago
Rivian’s Amazon Delivery Bet Strains Its Consumer Truck Ambitions
Rivian's landmark Amazon van deal provided vital capital but now strains its consumer truck lineup as production, pricing, and strategy compete for the same limited resources.
Starbucks’s Turnaround Bet Strains Its Barista Labor Truce
7 days ago
Starbucks’s Turnaround Bet Strains Its Barista Labor Truce
Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol's turnaround plan is adding operational pressure on baristas just as a fragile labor truce with Workers United hangs in the balance.
LVMH’s Watch Division Quietly Absorbs the Smartwatch Slowdown
1 week ago
LVMH’s Watch Division Quietly Absorbs the Smartwatch Slowdown
LVMH's watch division - TAG Heuer, Hublot, and Zenith - navigated the smartwatch slowdown through mechanical focus and strategic pricing insulation.
Costco’s Membership Fee Hike Tests Loyalty as Rivals Close Gap
1 week ago
Costco’s Membership Fee Hike Tests Loyalty as Rivals Close Gap
Costco's first membership fee hike in seven years tests whether its legendary loyalty can hold as Sam's Club, Amazon, and BJ's sharpen their competitive edge.
Nvidia’s Export Ban Squeeze Pushes Middle East AI Deals Into Limbo
1 week ago
Nvidia’s Export Ban Squeeze Pushes Middle East AI Deals Into Limbo
Nvidia's export restrictions on advanced AI chips have frozen multi-billion-dollar Gulf state deals, leaving Saudi Arabia and UAE AI infrastructure plans in regulatory limbo.
Klarna’s IPO Stumble Exposes Buy Now Pay Later’s Fading Shine
1 week ago
Klarna’s IPO Stumble Exposes Buy Now Pay Later’s Fading Shine
Klarna's IPO stumble signals deeper trouble for buy now, pay later as rising rates, regulation, and competition squeeze the sector's once-bright model.
Mastercard’s Biometric Checkout Push Edges Out PIN’s Last Stronghold
1 week ago
Mastercard’s Biometric Checkout Push Edges Out PIN’s Last Stronghold
Mastercard's biometric checkout program is pushing face and fingerprint authentication toward replacing the PIN across global retail. Here's what that shift actually means.
Walmart’s Advertising Network Quietly Erodes Amazon’s Retail Media Lead
1 week ago
Walmart’s Advertising Network Quietly Erodes Amazon’s Retail Media Lead
Walmart Connect is closing the gap with Amazon's retail media dominance, using first-party purchase data and physical store reach to win CPG ad budgets.