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Google has been trailing OpenAI and Anthropic for much of 2026, analysts say Gemini 4 puts it back in the frontier AI conversation.

Rivian reported a year-over-year increase in vehicle deliveries of 46% during the third quarter.

As companies fight harder for consumers' attention, marketing is becoming an increasingly important tool for driving growth.

The IRS and Treasury issued a warning this week on an ETF strategy wealthy investors have been using to shield capital gains income from taxes.

Nonfarm payrolls rose by just 29,000 in September, well below the 84,000 forecast, and the unemployment rate rose to 4.2%, the Bureau of Labor Statistics said.

Nike's shares dropped for a second straight day of declines after it reported falling revenue and plans to lay off staff.

Odds tumbled after a jobs report showed a soft labor market, leading more traders to lower the the chances of a fed funds rate increase this month.

The September jobs report was exactly what stock market bulls needed.

YouTube is targeting more live sports rights. But it's more likely to buy games in bulk if there's a clear consumer proposition underlying the rights.

Western biopharma companies are increasingly turning to China to source innovation, as pharma's dreaded "patent cliff" draws closer. 

United Airlines launched an aggressive status match program for Delta and American's top frequent flyer elites.

Texas is working through a backlog of nearly 200,000 unprocessed voter registration applications, thanks to a software error involving state contractor Deloitte.

Hundreds of French high schools closed Friday after nationwide student protests over school conditions escalated into violence.

South Korea remains cautious on Alaska LNG amid concerns over its high costs and commercial risks.

Burger King is refranchising hundreds of its company-owned restaurants as part of its turnaround, while prioritizing local operators.

A big options bet involving the utility sector could indicate a top in yields.

Shares of toymaker Mattel rose Thursday after the Wall Street Journal reported that Authentic Brands Group had expressed interest in buying the toymaker.

Annual euro zone inflation hit 3.8% last month, its highest level since September 2023.

Brazil will hold a knife-edge vote as its presidential race kicks off — but the election's outcome is likely to be felt far beyond the country's borders.

The U.S. is reportedly sending a third aircraft carrier strike group to the Middle East, as Trump weighs resuming bombing Iran after the midterms.