Year: 2025
Pixar’s ‘Elio’ is emblematic of a bigger headwind for Hollywood
A still from Disney and Pixar’s animated film “Elio.” Disney Disney’s Pixar animation studio had its worst opening ever over the weekend — and its problems aren’t unique. “Elio,” the story of a young boy who is mistakenly identified as Earth’s ambassador to the universe, tallied just $21 million in ticket sales during its first […]
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PayPal teams up with the Big Ten and Big 12 to enable payments to student-athletes
Head coach Dusty May and players of the Michigan Wolverines celebrate after defeating the Wisconsin Badgers in the Big Ten men’s basketball tournament championship game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on March 16, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Aaron J. Thornton | Getty Images Global payment company PayPal announced on Thursday that it has inked a deal with […]
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Serena Williams shares the No.1 value her parents taught her that led to her success
Serena Williams, former professional tennis player and Managing Partner of Serena Ventures, speaks during the New York Times annual DealBook summit at Jazz at Lincoln Center on December 04, 2024 in New York City. Michael M. Santiago | Getty Images Tennis legend Serena Williams shared the most important value her parents imparted that fostered her […]
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How the stock market made it back to a new record — even with so much still to worry about
Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange on June 23, 2025. Brendan McDermid | Reuters An aggressive trade war, Middle East escalation and AI competitions overseas — None of 2025’s big curveballs managed to spoil the market’s epic comeback from the year’s lows as stocks stand within reach of a new […]
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Why mega-merger speculation between oil majors Shell and BP is raising eyebrows
British oil giant Shell on Thursday said it has “no intention” of making an offer for its embattled domestic rival BP , further distancing itself from reports of a blockbuster takeover . It comes shortly after the Wall Street Journal reported late Wednesday that Shell was in early-stage talks to acquire BP in a deal […]
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Oxford, Cambridge fall in global college rankings — experts say it’s a red flag for UK innovation
The annual QS World University Rankings saw Britain’s elite Oxford (above) and Cambridge universities drop one place to fourth and sixth, respectively. Halbergman | Istock | Getty Images Top British universities fell in global rankings last week, with experts raising red flags about the region’s ability to continue attracting international talent and nurturing innovation. The […]
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China’s fintech giant Ant doubles down on health care with new AI app — and it wants it to go global
Key Points Alibaba-affiliate Ant Group is doubling down on health care with a new app, based on artificial intelligence tech that it says could be rolled out overseas. In a telling sign of global aspirations, the new health care app launched on Thursday has a straightforward English name — AQ — which the company says […]
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Have defense stocks hit their ceiling? Citi’s downgrade offers clues
European defense stocks have soared this year amid a regional push toward ramping up defense spending – but according to investment bank Citi, the bull run may soon run out of steam. The Stoxx Europe Aerospace and Defense index has gained almost 50% since the beginning of the year, with a handful of stocks, including […]
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Trump Organization scraps ‘made in the USA’ tag for its gold T1 smartphone
US President Donald Trump uses a cellphone aboard Marine One before it departs Leesburg Executive Airport in Leesburg, Virginia, on April 24, 2025. Trump is returning to the White House after attending a MAGA, Inc. dinner at the Trump National Golf Club Washington, DC. Alex Wroblewski | AFP | Getty Images The Trump Organization scrapped […]
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How ‘Daddy’ talk and Trump and Rutte’s bromance stole the NATO spotlight
US President Donald Trump (R), German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (L,up), NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte (L) and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis (R, up) gather for a family photo before a plenary session of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Heads of State and Government summit in The Hague, on June 25, 2025. Christian Hartmann […]
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