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U.S.–Canada tariff talks are entering their final days before an Aug. 19 deadline for new 50% duties on nearly $20 billion in Canadian imports. Negotiators remain in discussions over autos, dairy, alcohol and existing

Several major U.S. law firms are examining whether private equity-backed service companies could help finance artificial intelligence systems, talent recruitment and business operations while lawyers retain control of legal work. The discussions involving Paul

The United States and Japan confirmed a coordinated intervention to support the Japanese yen after it weakened to a multi-decade low. The action marks the first joint currency intervention by the two countries since

Utz Brands has entered a definitive agreement to be acquired by Germany-based Intersnack Group in a transaction valued at approximately $2.9 billion, including debt. The deal will take the U.S. snack manufacturer private while

Delta Airlines is extending Basic-style fares into premium cabins, giving travelers new ways to book Delta First, Delta Premium Select and Delta One. The change keeps the premium onboard seat product in place, but

  The U.S. Commerce Department has lifted export restrictions on Anthropic’s most advanced artificial intelligence models after the company implemented additional safeguards requested by federal officials. The decision restores access to the Fable 5

Amazon’s new agreement with Corning is placing fresh attention on one of the less visible parts of the data center buildout: the fiber optic systems that move information between servers, processors, facilities, and cloud

Wellington Management is moving to broaden its presence in the financial advisory market through an agreement to purchase Hartford Funds, bringing together two established organizations in the investment management industry. The transaction will combine

Sustainability reporting rules continued evolving across major economies in 2026 as regulators in Europe and the United States scaled back some disclosure initiatives while other markets expanded climate and governance reporting programs aligned with

Equity Residential and AvalonBay Communities confirmed a merger agreement on May 21, combining two major U.S. apartment real estate investment trusts into one of the country’s largest residential property operators. The transaction brings together

eBay confirmed that its board formally rejected GameStop’s proposal after reviewing the offer with financial and legal advisers. The proposal valued eBay at approximately $125 per share through a combination of cash and GameStop

Microsoft has introduced a voluntary retirement program aimed at providing eligible U.S. employees with a comprehensive package that includes cash payouts, continued healthcare coverage, and extended stock vesting. The company is offering this program

The U.S. airline industry may soon see a shift as the Department of Transportation (DOT) considers the possibility of new mergers among domestic carriers. U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy recently indicated that the current

Food safety concerns are drawing renewed attention in 2026 as a series of recalls and public health alerts reveal operational vulnerabilities across U.S. food production and distribution networks. Recent incidents involving beverages, dairy products,

United Airlines has announced an increase in its checked baggage fees effective April 3, 2026, raising prices by $10 for the first and second checked bags. The Chicago-based airline has cited rising fuel costs

In a move to combat rising turnover rates and intensifying labor pressures, Starbucks has unveiled significant changes to its U.S. compensation structure. Amid growing dissatisfaction among employees and increasing unionization efforts, the coffee giant