Business
Salesforce Lays Off Hundreds as AI Tools Replace Sales Roles
25.05.2026
Salesforce Lays Off Hundreds as AI Tools Replace Sales Roles
Salesforce is cutting hundreds of sales and customer success roles, citing AI tools like Agentforce as capable of replacing high-volume sales work. The move signals a broader industry shift.
Rio Tinto and BHP Battle Over Lithium Mining Rights in Chile
21.05.2026
Rio Tinto and BHP Battle Over Lithium Mining Rights in Chile
Rio Tinto and BHP are competing for lithium mining rights in Chile's Atacama Desert, navigating state control rules, indigenous rights, and Chinese competition.
Visa and Mastercard Face Congressional Scrutiny Over Swipe Fees
17.05.2026
Visa and Mastercard Face Congressional Scrutiny Over Swipe Fees
Congress is renewing pressure on Visa and Mastercard over swipe fees, with bipartisan legislation targeting credit card routing and interchange costs for merchants.
Stripe Goes Public as Fintech IPO Window Reopens in 2026
13.05.2026
Stripe Goes Public as Fintech IPO Window Reopens in 2026
Stripe is preparing for a 2026 IPO as fintech valuations recover. Here's what the listing could mean for the payments giant and the broader industry.
Costco Expands Private Label Brands as Inflation Reshapes Grocery Habits
09.05.2026
Costco Expands Private Label Brands as Inflation Reshapes Grocery Habits
Costco is expanding Kirkland Signature into new grocery categories as inflation-driven shopping habits push consumers toward private label. Here's why that strategy works.
Nvidia Tightens Export Controls Compliance After China Chip Smuggling Reports
05.05.2026
Nvidia Tightens Export Controls Compliance After China Chip Smuggling Reports
Nvidia is tightening distributor agreements and cooperating with U.S. investigations after reports of H100 and A100 chips reaching China via unauthorized transshipment routes.
Boeing Struggles to Rebuild Trust After Back-to-Back Safety Failures
01.05.2026
Boeing Struggles to Rebuild Trust After Back-to-Back Safety Failures
Boeing's back-to-back safety failures - from the 737 MAX crashes to the 2024 Alaska Airlines door plug blowout - have left the company in a deepening crisis of trust, regulation, and finances.
Apple Shifts Final iPhone Assembly Operations to India
27.04.2026
Apple Shifts Final iPhone Assembly Operations to India
Apple has moved final iPhone assembly to India, driven by U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods and a push to diversify its supply chain away from China.
OpenAI Eyes IPO as Investor Pressure Mounts in 2026
23.04.2026
OpenAI Eyes IPO as Investor Pressure Mounts in 2026
OpenAI is targeting a potential IPO in 2026 as investor pressure grows. Here's what needs to happen before the company can go public.
FedEx Tests Electric Cargo Planes for Domestic Package Routes
19.04.2026
FedEx Tests Electric Cargo Planes for Domestic Package Routes
FedEx tests electric cargo planes on domestic routes under 500 miles, targeting zero emissions and lower operating costs despite high upfront aircraft prices.