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- 025Business
Netflix shifts Warner Bros. Discovery bid to all-cash as deal fight intensifies
Netflix reportedly converted its offer for Warner Bros. Discovery into an all-cash bid, aiming to simplify the transaction for shareholders as competing interest and legal pressure complicate the future of the media company.
- 026Business
Inflation ticks up slightly as Americans keep spending, complicating expectations for rate cuts
A key inflation measure rose modestly while consumer spending stayed strong, signaling a resilient economy and reducing pressure on the Fed to cut rates soon.
- 027Business
Wall Street drops after Trump tariff threats tied to Greenland dispute rattle markets
U.S. stocks slid sharply as investors reacted to tariff threats against several European countries, adding to volatility and raising fresh concerns about a wider trade conflict.
- 028Business
United Airlines forecasts stronger 2026 profits as premium travel and loyalty revenue rise
United projected higher earnings for 2026, citing growth in premium seats and its loyalty business, after reporting a profitable quarter and describing strong early-January ticket demand despite prior operational disruptions.
- 029Business
Capital One agrees to buy fintech Brex in $5.15 billion cash-and-stock deal
Capital One said it has entered a definitive agreement to acquire Brex in a transaction valued at $5.15 billion, aiming to expand its business payments and expense-management capabilities using Brex’s AI-native platform.
- 030Business
Under Armour investigates breach tied to roughly 72 million customer email addresses
Under Armour says it is investigating claims of a data breach involving customer email addresses and other personal details, while stressing there is no evidence that passwords or payment systems were compromised. A cybersecurity site flagged the dataset, raising questions about disclosure and consumer notification.
- 031Business
Streaming mega-deal scramble: Netflix and Paramount battle over Warner assets as regulators loom
A high-stakes bidding war over Warner Bros. Discovery assets is reshaping the media landscape, with Netflix pushing an all-cash approach while Paramount presses a rival proposal. Regulators and competition concerns are becoming central as the fight moves toward shareholder decisions.
- 032Business
Saks Global bankruptcy rattles luxury retail, squeezing suppliers and raising questions about store footprints
Saks Global’s bankruptcy filing has sent a shock through the U.S. luxury department-store ecosystem, creating uncertainty for suppliers, workers, and shoppers. Even as the company says stores will continue operating, brands and vendors are reassessing shipments and payment terms, highlighting the fragility of high-end retail’s inventory-driven model.
- 033Business
Inflation gauge ticks up while consumers keep spending, complicating the path for rate cuts
A key U.S. inflation measure rose slightly in November while consumer spending stayed strong, reinforcing the picture of an economy that continues to grow even as price pressures remain above the Federal Reserve’s target.
- 034Business
Markets brace for Fed meeting, shutdown deadline and a heavy earnings week
Investors head into the week of January 27–31, 2026 watching three major catalysts at once: a Federal Reserve meeting, a looming deadline in Washington to avert a federal shutdown, and a packed earnings calendar from megacap technology and industrial names. How companies talk about demand, costs and AI investment could shape the market’s next move.
- 035Business
Winter Storm Fern threatens supply chains and retail operations as companies brace for prolonged disruption
Beyond travel chaos, Winter Storm Fern created a broad operational challenge for businesses—from logistics delays to store closures and worker-safety adjustments. Grid strain and fuel demand added another layer of uncertainty for companies operating across multiple regions.
- 036Business
U.S. measles outbreak raises alarms as cases climb in South Carolina and officials track quarantines
Public health officials in South Carolina reported an additional jump in measles cases tied to an ongoing outbreak, with most infections among unvaccinated people and hundreds placed under quarantine or isolation measures.