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The Billion-Dollar Business Of Belonging
The experience economy is really the business of belonging. Discover why connection, community and everyday experiences are shaping the next decade of consumer behaviour.
Apple to invest $30 billion in US chip manufacturing
Apple announced it is investing more than $30 billion in chip manufacturing in the U.S. that will produce a whopping 15 billion chips as part of its $600 billion long-term investment within America.
Exclusive | Trump-Backed Company Behind Family Crypto Wealth in Talks to Sell Core Business
The potential sale by AI Financial marks an abrupt reversal for a company that has channeled more than half a billion dollars to the Trumps.
Abu Dhabi oil giant snaps up Shell’s South African business in $1billion Africa expansion
ADNOC Distribution will acquire Shell’s South African downstream business for $1 billion, giving the Abu Dhabi energy group control of 580 service stations and expanding its African footprint
Billionaire John Arnold has already donated nearly half his wealth. Now he’s funding a hunt for the health risks of sports betting.
The foundation John Arnold runs with his wife, Laura, is funding 12 university studies on how online sports betting affects users' finances, mental health, and family life.
Sun Valley Helped Destroy the Media Business. Why Do We Still Care About It?
Allen & Co.’s Sun Valley confab of billionaires and CEOs has spawned historic media mergers, but many of those deals were disasters.
Rogers to Become 100% Owner of Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment
Rogers Communications Inc. has announced an agreement to acquire the remaining 25% ownership stake in Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment (MLSE) from Kilmer Sports Inc. for C$4.35 billion, bringing Rogers'...
Nearly 3 in 4 scam victims say it harmed mental health, report finds
Americans lost an estimated $68 billion to scams in 2025, while many victims reported lasting emotional and financial impacts, according to Gallup and the Stop Scams Alliance.
Businesses face new trade headwinds as US deficit widens
The U.S. trade deficit in goods and services widened significantly in May, reaching $77.6 billion, as imports increased while exports declined, The New York Times reports. According to the Commerce Department, exports fell 3.2% to $317.7 billion, while imports rose 3.3% to $395.3 billion. The rise in imports was driven largely by strong demand for […]
‘Marie Antoinette would feel very comfortable’: How U.S. airlines built their business around big spenders
Delta, United and American are pouring billions into first-class lounges, caviar service and lie-flat seats as premium cabins become their most profitable real estate—while economy travelers face rising fares and add-on fees.
How the billionaire Taser founder knew he had struck business gold
CEO Rick Smith explains how he went from door-knocking to billionaire.
Trump told interesting stories about George Washington and the Panama Canal. They’re both fake
Last week, President Donald Trump’s annual financial disclosure showed he made more than $1 billion from cryptocurrency ventures in 2025. On Monday, after a reporter asked him a question related to crypto, he eventually pivoted to a colorful anecdote about the nation’s first president.
Billionaire John Arnold commits $2.6 million to study online sports betting risk
John Arnold, who runs Arnold Ventures with his wife, Laura, is investing $2.6 million for university research into potential harms of online sports betting.
Illinois prison healthcare still poor as state goes 1 year without long-term medical provider
The state has been extending a short-term emergency contract with Centurion Health since July 2025 after backing out of a 10-year, $4 billion contract with Wexford Health Sources. Since then, the transition from Wexford to Centurion has complicated people's health care and left at least one subcontractor for Wexford unpaid.
Illinois prison healthcare still poor as state goes 1 year without long-term medical provider
The state has been extending a short-term emergency contract with Centurion Health since July 2025 after backing out of a 10-year, $4 billion contract with Wexford Health Sources. Since then, the transition from Wexford to Centurion has complicated people's health care and left at least one subcontractor for Wexford unpaid.
Explosive Growth Anticipated: Generative AI in Media and Entertainment Market Set to Surpass $8 Billion by 2030
Key market opportunities in generative AI for media and entertainment include integration with VR/AR, cloud-based AI services, real-time personalization, and growth in interactive gaming. Trends involve AI-powered content creation, personalization, and storytelling. The market seeks innovation to enhance user experiences and content efficiency. Generative AI in Media and Entertainment Market Generative AI in Media and Entertainment Market Dublin, July 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Generative
Labour asks Electoral Commission to investigate claims Farage broke electoral law by not disclosing gifts
Parliamentary authorities are already looking into a £5m donation to the Reform Uk leader from the crypto billionaire Christopher Harborne
Private jets descend on Sun Valley's 'summer camp for billionaires'
The small Idaho resort town of Sun Valley will be once again overtaken by media and tech titans for the annual Allen & Co. conference.
Thousands of acres, billions in investment: What's next for RiverPlex MegaPark?
The RiverPlex MegaPark is still years away from reaching its full potential, but the foundation is being laid for what could become one of the Gulf Coast’s largest industrial hubs, according to Ascension Economic Development Corporation President and CEO Kate MacArthur. With roughly $10 billion in announced investment already committed and thousands of acres still […]
Caesars vs. Six Flags: Which Leisure Entertainment Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?
One faces a $17.6 billion buyout with mounting losses; the other is trimming assets post-merger while bleeding cash.
Nuclear business is sold out through 2030: Solstice CEO David Sewell
CNBC's Jim Cramer talks with Solstice CEO David Sewell about its $14.5 billion acquisition of Element Solutions, outlook for its business and more.
Northern Trust sells $1.2B guardianship business to Wintrust
The deal boosts Wintrust’s assets under management in its wealth management business by $1.2 billion.
The $10 Billion Takeover That Could Turn the Auto Parts Business Upside Down, Explained
O'Reilly might buy NAPA, which would affect the aftermarket parts business in more ways than you might realize.
Rogers agrees to take 100% ownership of Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment
Rogers Communications Inc. is moving to take full control of Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment after reaching a $4.35 billion agreement to buy the remaining 25% stake held by Kilmer...
Why Paramount is keeping Conor McGregor’s UFC return off CBS
Conor McGregor’s marquee return to the UFC is the latest UFC event to stay behind the Paramount+ paywall. In August 2025, UFC reached an exclusive seven-year, $7.7 billion rights deal with Paramount in the United States. The agreement ended UFC’s pay-per-view model, moving all events to the Paramount+ streaming service, with select simulcasts on CBS.…
Vertex to buy Crinetics in $10 billion deal
Vertex Pharmaceuticals will buy Crinetics Pharmaceuticals for a total equity value of about $10 billion, the companies said on Monday.
Iridium folds Aireon aviation safety service into Rocket Lab-bound business
Iridium Communications has completed its takeover of Aireon, bringing the aircraft-tracking venture fully in-house ahead of the satellite operator’s planned $8 billion sale to Rocket Lab.
Crypto, red cards and Trump’s corruption problem
Last week, President Donald Trump’s financial disclosures showed he earned more than $2 billion in 2025 — including an astonishing more than $1 billion from his family’s entry into the largely unregulated world of cryptocurrency.
Comcast’s Sky Agrees to Acquire ITV Media and Entertainment
The £1.6 billion ($2.14 billion) deal will give the combined company more than 70% of the U.K. ad market and face extensive regulator scrutiny
Comet 3I/ATLAS is older than the sun
At over 9 billion years old, the rare interstellar visitor is more than twice the sun's age.
Despite Eliminating 15% of Its Workforce, Xbox Wants a Billion Players Per Day
"I know we can achieve this goal"
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma wants the company to "entertain more than a billion people" every day: here's why that's a deeply unrealistic thing to say
The company will have to do so with four less studios under its belt.
Rogers Nearing Full Ownership Of Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment
Rogers is buying Kilmer Sports' 25 percent stake in MLSE for $4.35 billion Cdn. That means Rogers is about to become the full owner of the company that owns the Toronto Maple Leafs and other sports franchises.
Rogers Completes Toronto Sports Empire With $3.1B MLSE Purchase
Rogers Communications has reached an agreement with Kilmer Sports to buy the remaining 25% of Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment (MLSE), which owns the NHL’s Maple Leafs, NBA’s Raptors and MLS’ Toronto FC. Rogers is paying CAD $4.35 billion ($3.06 billion based on current exchange rates). The transaction, which is expected to close in the …
Comcast's Sky Acquires ITV Media and Entertainment For $2 Billion
Comcast’s European satellite TV operator Sky July 6 announced it has agreed to acquire ITV Media & Entertainment from ITV plc for a total consideration of up to £1.6 billion ($2 billion) in cash, debt and net working capital. In addition to £1.2 billion in cash and up to £0.2 billion in performance-related earn-out, the … Continue reading "Comcast’s Sky Acquires ITV Media and Entertainment For $2 Billion"
Comcast’s Sky to Buy ITV’s Media & Entertainment Unit in $2.1 Billion Deal
ITV’s linear channels and ITVX streaming platform will remain free-to-air, while Sky News and ITV News will stay editorially distinct
Comcast’s Sky to Buy ITV’s Media & Entertainment Unit in $2.1 Billion Deal
ITV’s linear channels and ITVX streaming platform will remain free-to-air, while Sky News and ITV News will stay editorially distinct
Rogers Communications Buys Remaining MLSE Stake from Kilmer Sports for About $3.06 Billion
Rogers Communications is buying out the final portion of the Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment from Larry Tanenbaum’s Kilmer Sports for 4.35 billion Canadian dollars.
Rogers to Become 100% Owner of Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment
Signs agreement to buy Kilmer Sports 25% ownership stake in MLSE New global sports and entertainment powerhouse will deliver more for fans and customers TORONTO, July 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rogers Communications Inc. announced today it has signed an agreement to buy the remaining 25% ownership stake in Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment (MLSE) from Kilmer Sports Inc. for C$4.35 billion, increasing Rogers ownership in MLSE to 100%. “This is a defining moment for Rogers. Our full ownership of
Inside the $85 million private jet that made one of Africa’s richest billionaires the owner of the world’s fastest business jet
Months after entering service, Bombardier’s Global 8000 has arrived in Africa, with one of Nigeria’s most powerful industrialists becoming its first customer on the continent in a move that flexes both aviation ambition and billionaire financial muscle, especially for a buyer who already owns two other Bombardier jets
Mubadala Opens $25 Billion Credit Business to Outside Investors
Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala Investment Co. is opening up one of its largest investment businesses to outside investors for the first time, betting on its ability to attract institutional capital as demand for alternative lending rises.
Sky to acquire ITV Media & Entertainment unit in £1.6 billion deal
Sky to acquire ITV Media & Entertainment unit in £1.6 billion deal
Comcast’s Sky to Buy ITV’s Media and Entertainment Unit for Up to $2.14 Billion
Comcast’s Sky has agreed to buy ITV’s media and entertainment business in a deal that will see ITV spin ITV Studios off into a separate London-listed business.
UK’s ITV to sell media and entertainment unit to Comcast’s Sky for $2.1 billion
UK’s ITV to sell media and entertainment unit to Comcast’s Sky for $2.1 billion
UK's ITV to sell media and entertainment unit to Comcast's Sky for $2.1 billion
British broadcaster ITV said on Monday it had agreed to sell its media and entertainment division to Comcast's Sky for £1.6 billion ($2.13 billion).
Continental Agrees to Sell ContiTech Business to Lone Star Funds
Continental expects the deal to generate cash proceeds of approximately 3.1 billion euros, some of which will be used to cut debt, with around 2.5 billion euros distributed to shareholders.
Thales Plans Takeover of Exail Technologies After Buying 35.51% Stake
Thales said it signed an agreement with the Gorge family for their combined stake, valuing Exail at $4.46 billion, including debt.
Why Tech Alone Can’t Fix Rural Healthcare
As much as it’s needed, a new $50 billion federal program is too focused on expensive and unsustainable technology that could supplant the basic needs of rural health systems.
Genesis Minerals Makes Rival $3.9 Billion Bid For Vault Minerals
Genesis Minerals has made a rival bid for Vault Minerals that values the Australian gold miner at $3.9 billion, trumping an agreed merger with Regis Resources.
Nintendo President Promises To Tackle Pokémon Card Scalpers After Billions Printed Fail To Satisfy Market
During a meeting with shareholders, Shuntaro Furukawa said that the intense world of Pokémon Card flipping is on their radar and mentions requiring government ID isn't off the table
Mark Zuckerberg takes business calls on a jet ski wearing his $800 Meta glasses—and insists ‘the other person could not tell’
Zuckerberg is convinced smart glasses will replace the smartphone—and he's spending billions to prove it, even as Reality Labs posts a $19.2 billion loss.
Sergey Brin and 11 tech leaders fighting California's billionaire tax
Google cofounder Sergey Brin has poured $82 million into an effort to undercut California's proposed billionaire tax. He isn't alone in the fight.
Trump Accounts are now live. Here's how to register.
Billionaire CEO Michael Dell said he and his wife will gift $250 to the first 25 million children who sign up for a Trump Account.
Superyacht designers reveal biggest trends among billionaire owners
Vripack's Marnix Hoekstra and Bart Bouwhuis design luxury superyachts for billionaires. Popular asks include high-end offices and gyms.
Sharp targets ¥300 billion new business sales by fiscal 2030
Sharp also plans to expand its satellite communications equipment business, including compact antennas.
Americans disgusted at Trump earning $1bn from crypto as president: ‘Obviously a grift’
Hundreds of Guardian readers expressed concerns over greed in the White House and a billionaire president unconcerned with high gas and grocery prices
Inside Iowa Politics: Why Sen. Ernst says taxpayers won’t fund $300 billion Iran rebuild
U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst said that American taxpayers won't pay toward the $300 billion fund to rebuild Iran.
Inside Iowa Politics: Why Sen. Ernst says taxpayers won’t fund $300 billion Iran rebuild
U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst said that American taxpayers won't pay toward the $300 billion fund to rebuild Iran.
Nintendo President Says The Pokémon Company Will 'Take Measures' to Respond to Widespread Card Scalping Issues
Nintendo's president has been asked to address the current state of Pokémon card shortages and scalping, which many fans feel is worse than ever, despite 10 billion cards being printed last year.
Cherokee Nation health system generated $2B economic impact in Oklahoma, report finds
A new report found Cherokee Nation Health Services generated more than $2 billion in Oklahoma economic output in FY2025 while supporting nearly 11,500 jobs.
MAGA Base Stays Quiet After Trump Reports Billions in Personal Gains
A new mandatory disclosure revealed that the president has earned $2.2 billion during the first year back in the White House.
Ecolab Closes CoolIT Acquisition and Expands AI Cooling Platform as Global High Tech Business Targets $4 Billion by 2030
ST. PAUL, Minn., July 02, 2026--Ecolab today announced the close of its acquisition of CoolIT Systems, a leader in direct liquid cooling for high‑density data centers. The transaction closed earlier than expected, and Ecolab welcomes the world-class CoolIT team to the company.
Nike Running's a $5 Billion Business: What's Next?
Nike Running added $1 billion over the last five quarter to become a $5 billion business, leading Nike's turnaround. Can that momentum continue?
Scott Bessent goes after the top Mexican cartel’s new billion-dollar business: gas stations
Treasury sanctioned two men and nine firms tied to a Jalisco cartel fuel-theft ring that reportedly nets tens of millions a year across 21 Mexican states.
How crypto, real estate and watches added up for Trump last year
The real estate mogul has become the billion-dollar crypto man.
Trump filing shows he took in about $1.2 billion from crypto businesses last year
Mere startups when he took the oath of office, the new ventures have now eclipsed in revenue much of his vast property portfolio that took him decades to accumulate.
Trump administration’s $46 billion 'smart wall' races ahead
The wall is under heavy scrutiny for the billions of dollars being dedicated to it when border crossings are at their lowest in decades.
Trump administration’s $46 billion 'smart wall' races ahead
The wall is under heavy scrutiny for the billions of dollars being dedicated to it when border crossings are at their lowest in decades.
The Earth Will Not Be Consumed When The Sun Becomes A Red Giant, But Life Will Die Out By 1.8 Billion Years Anyway
Researchers revisited both the Sun's eventual death and the lifespan of Earth's biosphere, and neither result was quite what they were expecting.
US to give Tanzania $1.3 bln under five-year health pact
The United States has signed a memorandum of understanding with Tanzania to invest more than $1.3 billion in its health sector over the next five years, the latest in a series of deals that have caused controversy in some African countries.
The real test for AI in healthcare is making care more human
The healthcare AI market is on track to reach $491 billion by 2032. The real test of success will be whether the technology makes care feel more human.
Abolish the NIH. It really would benefit science.
A $48 billion government monopoly should give way to the market.
Philippines' 80-year bet on America
Eight decades after the US recognized Philippine independence, Manila remains closely tied to Washington through treaties, military cooperation and billions in trade. DW went to Manila and Washington to ask what this partnership delivers — and who pays the price.
Stephen A. Smith slams President Trump calling his behavior gluttonous after he made $2 billion while in office
'Billionaires’ Vagina Club' sees Silicon Valley's richest wives spend $30K to 'healthmaxxx' their sex lives
Microsoft stock suffers worst month since 2000
Microsoft's stock price fell by 19% last month, capping off a fiscal year for the company during which it's lost over $800 billion in market value.
Trump's reported $2.2 billion in 2025 income sets off ethics alarms
Critics described President Trump's money-making ventures as "bribery" and "corruption." The White House denied any conflicts of interest.
Crypto, real estate, watches: How Trump made over $1 billion last year
The latest disclosure report listing President Trump's financial holdings shows he took in about $1.2 billion last year from crypto holdings, overshadowing a real estate business that first brought him fame.
Securitize Completes Business Combination with Cantor Equity Partners II
/PRNewswire/ -- Securitize Corp. ("Securitize"), the world's leading tokenization platform with over $4 billion in assets brought onchain, today announced the...
Trump's crypto earnings far outpace the businesses he spent decades building
NPR's Scott Detrow talks with Bernard Condon of the AP about how President Trump and his family raked in more than a billion dollars last year through crypto ventures.
How cryptocurrencies are changing global politics
Despite once dismissing them, Donald Trump made over $1 billion from cryptocurrency sales last year. But the digital currencies, and their lobbyists, are having an effect on policy and politicians around the world.
Trump earned $1.2 billion from crypto business, filings show
A recent federal filing reveals that President Donald Trump generated about $1.2 billion from his cryptocurrency ventures in 2025, highlighting the substantial wealth amassed since his return to the White House.
Big Tech is spending billions to not employ people
Amazon disclosed $2.7 billion in estimated severance costs in its latest annual report, while Intel and Oracle also reported spending $1.8 billion.
Microsoft set to cut thousands of jobs next week, spanning Xbox, sales and consulting
Microsoft is preparing another round of layoffs, spanning Xbox, sales and consulting, as it holds down operating costs while pouring more than $100 billion into AI infrastructure.
Trump took in about $1.2 billion from crypto businesses last year, financial disclosure shows
President Donald Trump took in nearly $1.2 billion dollars from his crypto businesses last year, a federal filing released Tuesday shows, locking in profits while his investors were socked with losses.
Trump took in about $1.2 billion from crypto businesses last year, financial disclosure shows
President Donald Trump took in nearly $1.2 billion dollars from his crypto businesses last year, a federal filing released Tuesday shows, locking in profits while his investors were socked with losses.
Trump made hundreds of millions from cryptocurrency ventures in first year back in office
President Donald Trump collected billions of dollars through an array of cryptocurrency holdings, royalty payments and property investments last year, according to his latest annual financial disclosure released on Tuesday.
Trump earned over $1 billion on cryptocurrency and coin ventures last year
In almost 1,000 pages of financial disclosure forms, the president’s earnings from crypto, settlements and resorts far outpaced his $600 million total income in 2024.
Iowa small businesses encouraged to compete for federal defense contracts
Iowa small business owners are being encouraged to compete for billions of dollars in government contracts as the federal government looks to expand its defense industrial base.
Iowa small businesses encouraged to compete for federal defense contracts
Iowa small business owners are being encouraged to compete for billions of dollars in government contracts as the federal government looks to expand its defense industrial base.
Trump filing shows he took in about $1.2 billion from crypto businesses last year
NEW YORK (AP) — President Donald Trump took in nearly $1.2 billion dollars from his crypto businesses last year, a federal filing released Monday shows.
Trump filing shows he took in about $1.2 billion from crypto businesses last year
President Donald Trump took in nearly $1.2 billion dollars from his crypto businesses last year, a federal filing released Monday shows.
Trump filing shows he took in about $1.2 billion from crypto businesses last year
President Donald Trump took in nearly $1.2 billion dollars from his crypto businesses last year, a federal filing released Monday shows.
Trump filing shows he took in about $1.2 billion from crypto businesses last year
President Donald Trump took in nearly $1.2 billion dollars from his crypto businesses last year, a federal filing released Monday shows.
Small Businesses Snagged $273 Billion In Federal Contracts, Even As Thousands Continue To Leave Contracting Base
Even as the government meets its goals in working with small businesses, a concerning trend appears to be accelerating.
Small Businesses Could Lose Access To Billions In Contracts As New HubZONE Deadline Kicks In
Certain areas across the U.S. that were previously designated as HUBzones will see that status expire on July 1.
The Roberts court knocks down one of the last campaign finance rules
Another win for billionaires. Another loss for democracy.
Mamdani, City Council reach agreement on $125.8 billion budget
Mamdani said the budget will help make public transit more affordable.