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Grand Theft Auto V has pulled in over $8.6 billion since its 2013 launch, making it the highest-grossing entertainment product ever, and the franchise has earned more than $9.5 billion to date...

In early April, markets plunged after the Trump administration’s tariff announcement reignited fears of a global trade war...

Markets fear the U.S. will be a loser in its own trade war, but the trade deficit numbers miss the point...

European leaders are being urged to take more responsibility for their own defense as the U.S. signals a shift away from its traditional role....

Enterprise automation with AI is becoming essential for businesses to enhance efficiency and decision-making....

Microsoft, Meta and Alphabet are each committing roughly $70-80 billion in 2025 to build out AI-powered data centers, even amid economic uncertainty and trade-war fears....

Global energy demand is ramping, forcing countries and companies to search for viable solutions to meet demand...

Over the past few years, electric vehicles have gained ground in the consumer market, with EV technology improving year by year...

The AI boom has ushered in a trillion-dollar spending spree as hyperscalers race to compete against each other in the buildout of the most advanced AI model...

Modern day transactions have increasingly shifted towards digital payments, with digital payments firms paving the way for more convenient transactions...

Junior roles are being eliminated in favor of AI automations. And while this makes corporations appear lean and efficient on the surface, this can lead to small errors that can stack up and affect operations...

America’s consumers are facing pressure from multiple sources, as inflation, high levels of debt, unfavorable interest rates, and tariff-induced volatility has either raised prices or shrunk spending power....

Last week, Netflix (NFLX) and Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) shook the entertainment industry when both parties announced an acquisition deal worth $82.7 billion....

The metaverse—a digital space where individuals can interact with each other regardless of distance—was hailed by Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg as the “successor of the mobile Internet” in 2021....

The American household appliances market is a crowded space composed of big brands like KitchenAid, General Electric, and others....

U.S. electricity prices are rising primarily due to AI’s energy demand, prompting utilities to funnel cash into America’s aging electricity infrastructure...

Department stores have seen a slow, but steady decline in the past few years, due to a combination of strong competition and better pricing from big box retailers and a shift in consumer behavior...

Streaming giant Netflix (NFLX) has solidified its hold as the undisputed leader of streaming services in the U.S. with 67 million subscribers...

2025 was supposed to be a great year for the automotive industry as many expected this sector to get boosted by tax cuts, deregulation, and continued sales growth...

Over 400 million small and medium-sized businesses operate globally. Each day, these companies interact with millions of customers...