Ad Spend to Grow More Than Expected in 2025 as Tariffs Sting Less and AI Gives a Leg Up
A new report from WPP Media says global ad revenue will reach $1.14 trillion this year.
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Trump Says Netflix-Warner Deal 'Could be a Problem'
The president adds, "I'll be involved in the decision" on the $72 billion agreement.
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Sephora Is the Biggest Name in Beauty. Can It Hold the Crown?
In the $450 billion global beauty market, there is no business with as much cultural impact as the LVMH-owned retailer. Executives have a plan to make sure it stays on top.
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Trump Administration Waives Biden-Era Fine Against Southwest Airlines
The carrier won't have to pay $11 million related to its 2022 meltdown during the holiday season.
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Brookfield, GIC Agree $4.5 Billion Deal for Australia's National Storage
The consortium entered into a takeover agreement for the largest self-storage provider in Australia and New Zealand after almost two weeks of exclusive due diligence.
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Why Nvidia and Other AI Stocks Have Lost Their 'Quality' Status
A popular ETF dropped Big Tech stocks, which gets at an important issue: Is the bet on artificial intelligence a vast potential profit pool, or a money pit?
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The Surprising Strategies Small Businesses Are Employing to Juice Holiday Shopping
Local retailers say early results have been surprisingly good with more lower-priced gifts, fewer holiday items and an emphasis on joy.
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Arc'teryx Won Over China With a $1,000 Jacket. Now It's Popping Up Everywhere.
The upscale outdoor brand is using its experience to power global expansion-and keep finance bros everywhere warm
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Why Netflix Shareholders Aren't Thrilled to Acquire Warner Bros.
Taking over Hollywood's biggest studio would transform the streaming giant's business model, at a steep price.
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Should Walmart Really Be Trading Like a Tech Company?
America's biggest retailer is growing quickly in e-commerce, and it might advance more as it moves to Nasdaq.
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SpaceX in Talks for $800 Billion Valuation Ahead of Potential 2026 IPO
The company's CFO told investors about the transaction in recent days, say people familiar with the matter.
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Carvana, CRH, and Comfort Systems USA to Join S&P 500
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Meta Platforms Buys AI Device Maker Limitless
The acquisition means Limitless, a maker of wearable artificial-intelligence devices, would stop selling many of its existing products. The deal comes as Meta has shown increased interest in AI investment.
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Magnum Ice Cream CEO Backs RFK Jr.'s 'Healthy America' Push
New chief executive Peter ter Kulve said he is aligned with the Make America Healthy Again movement, endorsing the push for higher-quality foods despite selling high-calorie products.
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Tesla Launches Low-Cost Model 3 in Europe. Investors Care About This More.
Lower-cost models are designed to help Tesla arrest recent sales declines. Investors are far more focused on Tesla's AI opportunities these days.
(END) Dow Jones Newswires
December 07, 2025 21:00 ET (02:00 GMT)
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