AI threatens staffing industry as companies bring recruitment in-house
Advances in AI are allowing employers to screen resumes, rank applicants and conduct preliminary interviews without relying on external recruiters.
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Novo Nordisk says it’s suing Hims to halt obesity drug copycats
The makers of blockbuster GLP-1 drugs, Novo and Indianapolis-based Eli Lilly and Co., have long complained the U.S. Food and Drug Administration hasn’t done enough to stop the proliferation of cheap, compounded weight-loss drugs.
Traders chase ‘AI resistant’ stocks as disruption fear hits tech
A new group of stock winners has emerged as technology shares slide: Companies with businesses that artificial intelligence can’t replicate.
Stellantis shares plunge on $26B in charges tied to EV retreat
The writedowns, much of which will cover the cost of canceling EVs and compensating suppliers, exceed the impairments Ford Motor Co., General Motors Co. and Porsche AG have announced in recent months.
Walmart joins $1T club as tech, frugal shoppers fuel gains
Recent investments in artificial intelligence have helped supercharge the stock’s advance.
UPDATE: Elevance shares wobble on Trump administration plans, lower projections
In a call with shareholders Wednesday, Elevance CEO Gail Boudreaux said the Trump administration’s plan to limit federal payments to Medicare Advantage “doesn’t keep pace with the current medical cost and utilization trends.”
Travel chaos set to linger as airlines try to restore flights
Sunday marked the highest number of cancellations since the early days of the COVID pandemic.
Fed served with DOJ subpoenas; Powell vows to stand firm
The unprecedented move by the Trump administration marks an escalation of the president’s longstanding feud with the central bank’s chair, though Trump denied having any knowledge of an investigation.
Eli Lilly set to back Aktis Oncology’s upsized $318M IPO
Clinical-stage biotechnology company Aktis Oncology increased the size of its initial public offering by 50% and drew interest from Indianapolis-based Lilly for $100 million of shares in the listing.
Copper set for biggest annual gain since 2009 on supply bets
The rise is being fueled by near-term supply tightness and bets that demand for the metal key in electrification will outpace production.
Tariffs to set up US materials stocks for best earnings in 5 years
Materials stocks—a group of companies ranging from steelmaker Nucor Corp. and paint maker Sherwin-Williams Co. to packaging manufacturers including Smurfit WestRock Plc and Ball Corp.—are set to see earnings rise 20% in 2026.
Bots, banking and stablecoins expected to dominate fintech in 2026
After a year of regulatory triumphs, industry leaders are betting that 2026 could mark a major inflection point.
Every Wall Street analyst now predicts a stock rally in 2026
After three years when the equity market’s rip-roaring run made a mockery of any bearish calls, sell-side strategists are marching in lockstep optimism for 2026.
This year’s IPO billionaires see wealth eroded by market moves
The long-awaited return of IPO activity this year minted 21 new billionaires, but what came after many companies’ eye-popping debuts was often a different story.
Publicly traded private-credit funds set for worst year since 2020
The funds have been pummeled by a storm of rate cuts, market blow-ups and rising signs that the market is set to experience more stress.
Spirit Airlines gets $100 million lifeline amid restructuring
Spirit said flights, ticket sales and operations will continue as usual over the holidays.
AI data center boom sparks fears of glut amid lending frenzy
The broader AI universe has also been caught up in the worries, with circular deals and soaring valuations taking a toll on the bullish sentiment that once dominated.
Disney invests $1 billion in OpenAI, strikes licensing deal
Sora will be able to generate short, user-prompted social videos, drawing from a library of more than 200 animated and creature characters from Disney, Marvel, Pixar and Star Wars, according to Disney.
Small-business optimism rises on brighter sales outlook
Inflation concerns ranked as the second-biggest problem for small firms behind labor quality.
NextEra raises bet on AI with Google, Meta and gas deals
The flurry of announcements underscores the energy industry’s intensifying focus on technology companies’ data centers.