After a rough first half of 2025 where Apple’s stock tumbled 18%, the script has flipped. While Meta and Microsoft falter, Apple shares have rocketed 35% since July, turning its AI hesitancy into a perceived strength.
AI adoption is exploding in marketing, with over half of professionals already on board. For small businesses, it’s a powerful equalizer but comes with major risks if used carelessly. The key is starting small and keeping a human in the loop.
Hewlett-Packard is officially splitting into two separate, publicly traded companies this Sunday. The move caps over a decade of strategic missteps and boardroom drama. Can this “clean break” finally fix what’s broken?
Meta has finally received EU approval for its alternative ad model, escaping the threat of massive daily fines. Starting in 2026, users will get a new choice over their data. But is this a real win for privacy or just regulatory theater?
HashKey Holdings is launching an IPO to raise as much as $215 million. The crypto exchange operator plans to list on the Hong Kong stock exchange on December 17.
President Trump is inserting the US government directly into corporate dealmaking, taking equity stakes and demanding veto powers. Advisors warn this interventionist approach, which helped spur a record $4.6tn in M&A, is likely here to stay regardless of who wins the election.
Apple Pay’s rollout in Australia is stalled, limited only to American Express cards. The political opposition is now accusing the major banks of anti-competitive behavior for blocking the service.
Paramount has launched a hostile takeover bid for Warner Bros. Discovery, offering $30 per share in cash. This tops Netflix’s recent $72 billion acquisition offer and could mean an $18 billion bigger windfall for shareholders.
Tiger Global is targeting a $2-3 billion raise for its latest venture fund, a far cry from the megafunds it chased just a few years ago. This marks a clear pivot to a more disciplined, slower approach after the frenzy of 2021.
OnlyFans CEO Keily Blair says the secret to her company’s massive revenue with a tiny team is eliminating middle management. She argues that no one has ever had a “really good middle manager,” and her 42 employees are all individual contributors.
