BUSINESS

Toshifumi Suzuki, the visionary who transformed 7-Eleven into the world's largest convenience store chain, has passed away at 93.

Donald Trump faces allegations of using presidential power to benefit family business interests in crypto and prediction markets, amid reduced regulatory oversight by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission.

Berkshire Hathaway shifts focus to AI investments, with over a third of its portfolio in AI-linked stocks. Is it marking a departure from Warren Buffett's tech-averse strategy?

Elsie Hewitt claims she is raising her daughter alone, sparking controversy as Pete Davidson's team denies her allegations. The dispute highlights Davidson's financial backdrop and co-parenting dynamics.

Rachel Minion lost her Ticketmaster job while her husband was also laid off. Her decade-old marketing side hustle now generates $560,000 a year.

Shark Tank's Kevin O'Leary says social media creators in his companies now earn up to $500,000 a year as AI reshapes which skills are most valued.

Explore how China's new regulations on rare earth minerals are impacting global supply chains and increasing costs for Western industries. Discover US and EU efforts to reduce reliance on China.

Mark Cuban argues that AI will transform job structures rather than eliminate them, suggesting a future in which human oversight remains crucial despite advances in automation.

AI shopping assistants are transforming e-commerce by streamlining product discovery and influencing consumer behaviour, while raising privacy concerns and challenging traditional brand loyalty.

The British Business Bank commits £1M to support female founders via Angel Academe's EIS fund, but female CEOs in mid-market firms are at an eight-year low, indicating stalled progress in gender equality.

Samsung's employees in South Korea have secured a historic deal to share in the company's AI-driven profits, averting a major strike and highlighting the growing debate over corporate wealth distribution.

Hooters is rebranding to a family-friendly image by revamping uniforms and menu items, following a Chapter 11 bankruptcy and reacquisition of intellectual property by its founders.

Starbucks has discontinued its AI-powered inventory system in North America due to inaccuracies, reverting to manual methods to ensure consistent stock availability and improve supply chain performance.

Apple's App Store blocked $2.2 billion in fraudulent transactions in 2025, but faces criticism for potentially erroneous account suspensions affecting legitimate developers, highlighting challenges in fraud detection accuracy.

Meta and LinkedIn have announced significant layoffs, raising concerns about job security and AI's growing influence in Big Tech.

President Trump's unexpected investment in Kura Sushi USA has sparked speculation and market reactions, highlighting potential mix-ups and broader concerns about his financial activities.

The Department of Homeland Security's £750 million warehouse purchases tied to Donald Trump are facing scrutiny over alleged overpayments and potential conflicts of interest.