The regulatory clearance for Jio Platforms to launch an initial public offering marks a significant step in Reliance Industries’ effort to bring its telecommunications and digital businesses into the public markets. India’s market regulator has cleared a proposed fresh issue of up to 270 million shares, potentially making the offering the largest initial public offering…
The disruption of energy supplies caused by the war involving Iran is giving governments in Europe and Asia a stronger economic reason to accelerate renewable energy investment. The immediate concern is not climate policy but energy security: dependence on imported oil and natural gas has exposed major economies to sharp price increases and supply risks…
Nvidia has paused some revenue-sharing arrangements with artificial intelligence cloud companies, according to reports, only weeks after introducing a financing model designed to help smaller providers obtain the expensive computing equipment needed to build large artificial intelligence systems. The reported pause does not amount to an abandonment of Nvidia’s broader financing strategy, but it highlights…
Anthropic’s reported discussions with artificial intelligence chip startup MatX highlight a strategic problem that is becoming increasingly important for leading artificial intelligence companies: access to computing power is no longer simply a purchasing issue. It is becoming a question of how much control an AI developer wants over the hardware on which its models are…
Gap is turning to an experienced retail executive to address a problem that has become increasingly difficult to overlook: its largest brand is no longer contributing to the broader turnaround at the same pace as the rest of the company. The appointment of Michael Francis as president and chief executive of Old Navy follows a…
Shein’s long-awaited stock market debut is the result of a significant strategic adjustment. After spending years presenting itself as a global company and pursuing listings in New York and London, the fast-fashion retailer is preparing to enter public markets through Hong Kong, after obtaining approval from Chinese regulators. The shift reflects more than a change…
Meta’s settlement with almost all United States states over alleged harm to teenagers is becoming more than a costly legal resolution. It is emerging as a reference point for governments trying to determine how far social media companies should be required to go in protecting children from platform features that can encourage excessive use. Meta…
Best Buy’s decision to raise its annual sales and profit forecasts is providing an early indication that artificial intelligence is beginning to influence consumer electronics spending beyond the technology companies building AI itself. The US electronics retailer now expects annual revenue of $42.3 billion to $42.8 billion, compared with its previous range of $41.2 billion…
China was once treated by American consumer companies as an almost indispensable engine of global growth. Its huge population, expanding middle class and rapidly developing cities created an opportunity that few multinational brands could ignore. But the assumptions behind that opportunity have changed. For companies such as Nike, Starbucks and General Motors, the problem is…
Coca-Cola is moving beyond the traditional soda fountain as changing consumer tastes push restaurants toward customized, visually distinctive and higher-value beverages. Inside its innovation facilities, the company is developing equipment that can automate products such as dirty sodas, refreshers and customized energy drinks, allowing restaurant workers to offer drinks that appear handcrafted without requiring the…
