Business
Citigroup Accelerates Branch Closures as Digital Banking Bets Grow
3 weeks ago
Citigroup Accelerates Branch Closures as Digital Banking Bets Grow
Citigroup is accelerating branch closures as it bets on digital banking infrastructure. The strategy raises questions about cost, community access, and customer loyalty.
Goldman Sachs Doubles Down on Private Credit as Rate Cuts Stall
3 weeks ago
Goldman Sachs Doubles Down on Private Credit as Rate Cuts Stall
Goldman Sachs is expanding its private credit business as the Fed's rate pause keeps floating-rate yields attractive and bank lending remains constrained.
Apple Suppliers Shift Production to India as China Tariffs Bite
3 weeks ago
Apple Suppliers Shift Production to India as China Tariffs Bite
Apple is accelerating iPhone production in India as US tariffs on Chinese goods push the company to restructure its supply chain around tariff-safe manufacturing.
India’s UPI Pushes Into European Payments as Visa Watches
3 weeks ago
India’s UPI Pushes Into European Payments as Visa Watches
India's UPI is signing deals across Europe, targeting Indian diaspora and tourists while challenging Visa's grip on cross-border payment infrastructure.
Sony and Nintendo Brace for Next Console Cycle Amid AI Gaming Surge
3 weeks ago
Sony and Nintendo Brace for Next Console Cycle Amid AI Gaming Surge
Sony and Nintendo are preparing next-gen hardware as AI reshapes game development, graphics rendering, and business models across the console industry.
BlackRock and Vanguard Face Pressure Over Climate Fund Commitments
3 weeks ago
BlackRock and Vanguard Face Pressure Over Climate Fund Commitments
BlackRock and Vanguard face mounting scrutiny over climate fund commitments as proxy voting records diverge from earlier pledges, caught between ESG advocates and political opposition.
Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk Clash Over Next-Generation Obesity Drug Patents
3 weeks ago
Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk Clash Over Next-Generation Obesity Drug Patents
Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk are locked in a fierce patent battle over next-generation obesity drugs, with hundreds of billions in future revenue on the line.
Xi Jinping’s State Visit to Europe Tests Trade Truce Limits
3 weeks ago
Xi Jinping’s State Visit to Europe Tests Trade Truce Limits
Xi Jinping's European state visit arrives amid EV tariff disputes and market access tensions, testing how far bilateral trade diplomacy can hold without real concessions.
Boeing’s Starliner Crisis Deepens as NASA Weighs Contract Future
3 weeks ago
Boeing’s Starliner Crisis Deepens as NASA Weighs Contract Future
Boeing's Starliner faces a critical reckoning as NASA weighs certification after leaving astronauts stranded. The contract's future - and Boeing's credibility - hangs in the balance.
Walmart and Target Square Off Over Private Label Grocery Dominance
4 weeks ago
Walmart and Target Square Off Over Private Label Grocery Dominance
Walmart and Target are in a deepening battle for private label grocery dominance, building store brands that now challenge national names on quality, loyalty, and margin.