Timef 12/11/2025

The deal is a watershed for Hollywood, which has been trying to sort through the possible harms and upsides of generative artificial intelligence.

I took a leap into the unknown, and it taught me three things that are more valuable than any expertise.

Disney is investing in OpenAI and has licensed its iconic characters like Mickey Mouse, Ariel and Iron Man to be used in the Sora AI video generator.

The Trump administration is threatening the Fed’s autonomy, which the central bank regained with the Treasury-Fed accord in 1951.

AI-powered editing that works as hard as you do.

U.S. imports and exports ticked up from lows the previous month when the president’s global tariffs went into effect, while the trade deficit continued to fall

Shares in the technology company are down as investors grow anxious that its bet on artificial intelligence, and OpenAI in particular, may not pay off.

The maker of Zepbound reported results from a study of retatrutide, which targets three hormones in the body and led to much more weight loss than any approved drug.

In a letter set to be released Thursday, Bessent will recommend changing the approach of the Financial Stability Oversight Council.

Growing competition from smaller players is tightening the race for market leaders Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly as more weight loss medicines near market entry.

The drugmaker is betting big on retatrutide as the next pillar of its obesity portfolio after its weight loss injection Zepbound and its upcoming pill. 

Russia has tried to make the most of the White House's national security strategy and President Trump's criticism of Europe and Ukraine's leadership of late.

President Trump wants substantially lower borrowing costs, but officials at the central bank appear ready to resist delivering further cuts if the economic backdrop does not warrant it.

The president continues to brush off an issue that he said he would solve in his first months in office. Some Democrats say he is making the same mistake as his predecessor.

You may be surprised by the little-known and sometimes nonsensical rules lurking in the fine print. Here are a few that tripped up readers in 2025.

It’s hard to make a movie studio tour exciting when movies aren’t made there anymore. “A vibe of tiredness, like the end of something,” one guest said.

Desperate to catch up with Chinese automakers, Ford is redesigning its fleet with a Silicon Valley-style team. Is it too late?

Nvidia’s latest opt-in software may reveal where its GPUs are operating, a capability that aligns with Washington’s drive to better track restricted chips.

Shares in Nvidia, Micron and Microsoft were also lower in premarket trade on Thursday.

The lab will use AI and robotics to run experiments and will open next year, as the U.K. government deepens ties with U.S. tech companies.

Indian retail investor-driven mutual fund assets are expected to touch $3.3 trillion by 2035, according to a Bain & Company report.

It ended up being a "hawkish cut" by the U.S. Federal Reserve, as expected. Still, investors managed to find a few gifts tucked between the lumps of coal.

European stocks are expected to open flat to lower on Thursday as investors digest the U.S. Federal reserve's rate cut and commentary.

The UK and Germany have become key hubs for defense startups in Europe and the U.S.

Despite being a laggard in some key areas of artificial intelligence, India is becoming a major investment destination for Big Tech companies.

South Korea's SK Hynix is considering a U.S. listing as it grows in market cap and production capacity.

It ended up being a "hawkish cut" by the U.S. Federal Reserve, as expected. Still, investors managed to find a few gifts tucked between the lumps of coal.

Australia started the day higher, while Japan and Hong Kong futures also show a strong open.

Quincey has led Coca-Cola since 2017, seeing the company through the Covid pandemic and a focus on healthier beverages.

The Fed approved a much-anticipated quarter percentage point interest rate cut at a meeting that was packed with intrigue and surprises.

At this year’s DealBook Summit, there was an understanding that in the Trump era, business runs through the White house like never before.

Representing a variety of public and private sectors, guests from technology and finance to education and the artsparticipated in a lunchtime discussion designed to spark conversation around critical questions of the day.

While President Trump has made positive moves, panelists on a DealBook task force pointed to Ukraine, Venezuela and, especially, China as serious missteps.

Executives on a DealBook Summit task force panel said fear was not the way to build teams capable of navigating difficult times.

Legacy journalists on a DealBook Summit panel warned about interference from President Trump, while panelists from new media said he is just the “coroner” for a field that had already lost credibility.

Leaders of colleges and universities on a panel at the DealBook Summit said other challenges they face include government pressure and preparing graduates for a new world.

Surro Connections held itself out as a reliable business. Now, clients have lost as much as tens of thousands of dollars meant to compensate women carrying their pregnancies.

High Touch-High Tech franchisees operate without the need for a physical location, significantly reducing overhead costs.

This is a comparison of Wednesday's Federal Open Market Committee statement with the one issued after the Fed's previous policymaking meeting in October.

Figma CEO Dylan Field had experience in leadership, but not management, when he co-founded the $19.45 billion company.

The White House has undertaken a large military buildup in the Caribbean and launched deadly strikes against boats that it claims were trafficking drugs.

Three members of the Federal Open Market Committee didn't agree with the central bank's quarter percentage point cut on Wednesday.

How tokenization is transforming the corporate balance sheet from a passive record into an active, programmable financial system.

The Federal Reserve on Wednesday released its interest rate decision.

A call for leaders to pause the distractions and harness the power that comes from stillness.

Award-winning non-fiction writer, "The New Yorker" staffer, and dog owner Susan Orlean talks about her creation process, her new memoir "Joy Ride," and what it is like to be portrayed as a murderous criminal in a Nicolas Cage movie.

Midpriced steakhouses and fine-dining establishments are trying to figure out how to cover their rising costs without scaring away customers.

Switzerland agreed to reduce tariffs on imports from the United States of fish, seafood, and some agricultural products under a trade deal announced last month.

Discount and higher-end retailers have reported stronger sales from consumers who are hunting for the best deals and long-lasting items.

While competitors treat data recovery as a cost center, forward-thinking executives are transforming it into a strategic weapon.

Karri Saarinen has prioritized work-life balance while building Linear, a $1.25 billion company.

Discount and higher-end retailers have reported stronger sales from consumers who are hunting for the best deals and long-lasting items.

As an entrepreneur, when you know why you show up each day, growth always feels steady and purposeful.

Oracle's hefty infrastructure costs and rising debt load have weighed on the stock in the past few months.

The forecasts will offer a glimpse of the path for policy at a highly uncertain moment for economy — and the central bank.

See how the central bank’s interest rate stance influences car loans, credit cards, mortgages, savings and student loans.

Turn simple ideas into AI-optimized prompts.

Elon Musk's rocket company is reportedly aiming to go public at a $1.5 trillion valuation, which would set a new IPO record.

The ring could be ideal for people who often have brilliant ideas — but forget them five minutes later.

Ecommerce's future belongs to brands that personalize deeply and build loyalty beyond transactions.