In a strategic concession to European competition authorities, Microsoft has offered to sell its flagship Office 365 and Microsoft 365 productivity suites without its Teams collaboration app at a lower price than the bundled versions that include Teams. The move, designed to iron out antitrust concerns and avoid a potential multibillion‑euro fine, reflects both the…
More than six weeks after Amazon unveiled its next‑generation Alexa+ voice assistant, the company is grappling with an unexpected challenge: very few customers seem to be actively using the new AI‑powered features. Despite inviting hundreds of thousands of early adopters to test Alexa+ in late March, public demonstrations remain scarce and user feedback is largely…
Richemont, the luxury conglomerate best known as the owner of Cartier, delivered a striking beat on market expectations in its fiscal fourth quarter, powered by a combination of robust high‑jewelry demand, calibrated pricing strategy and accelerated digital investment. The Swiss group reported a 7 percent year‑on‑year rise in sales to €5.17 billion for the three months ending…
Europe’s leading bricks-and-mortar and online retailers have launched a concerted push for the European Commission to intervene against what they describe as “excessive and opaque” fees levied by the dominant card networks Visa and Mastercard. In a joint letter to senior EU officials, major retail lobbies—including the likes of Amazon, Carrefour, Ikea and Marks &…
U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday took aim at Apple’s expansion of manufacturing in India, emphatically telling CEO Tim Cook that he did not want the tech giant to build its products outside the United States. Speaking to a gathering of business executives in Doha, Qatar, Trump framed his objection as a matter of fairness…
Apple’s strategy to reduce its reliance on Chinese assembly lines officially kicked off this week as Foxconn secured Indian government approval for a 37.06 billion-rupee (\$433 million) joint venture with local technology firm HCL Group to build a semiconductor fabrication plant. The facility—slated to begin production by 2027 in Uttar Pradesh’s Noida industrial corridor—will manufacture…
Ultra-high-net-worth families around the globe are finding it increasingly difficult to secure skilled professionals capable of managing their complex financial affairs. As the number of family offices—private wealth-management firms dedicated to a single affluent household—continues its rapid ascent, a critical talent gap has emerged. Despite soaring demand for bespoke investment advice, succession planning and risk…
In a bold move to redefine its business model, Airbnb is transitioning from a platform primarily known for short-term rentals to a comprehensive lifestyle and services brand. This strategic pivot aims to offer users a seamless blend of accommodation, personalized services, and unique experiences, positioning Airbnb as a one-stop solution for travelers and locals alike.…
President Donald Trump’s reported interest in accepting a luxury Boeing 747-8 from Qatar’s ruling family—at an estimated value of \$400 million—has ignited fierce debate in Washington over the legality, ethics and optics of such a gift. The proposal envisions the Gulf state temporarily loaning its flagship jet to the U.S. military to serve as Air…
On Monday, President Donald Trump unveiled a sweeping executive order aimed at crushing what he described as “outrageously high” prescription drug prices in the United States. Touting the initiative as one of the most consequential in U.S. history, Trump vowed that Americans would soon pay between 30 and 80 percent less for medicines than they…
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