As Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) usage spikes during the 2025 holiday season, retailers and analysts debate whether it’s a savvy budgeting tool or a warning sign of financial strain among U.S. consumers.
Tesla’s board of directors has earned more than $3 billion in stock‑based compensation over two decades, far exceeding peer norms and prompting debate about director incentives and corporate governance.
iRobot, the maker of Roomba robotic vacuums, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and will be taken private under a restructuring plan with its contract manufacturer as it faces intensified competition and financial pressures.
Dietary fiber is emerging as a major U.S. health trend for 2026, with consumers and brands shifting focus from protein to fiber for gut health, satiety, and overall wellness.
Rivian will expand its hands-free driving to surface streets in early 2026. Universal Hands-Free promises full-route autonomy for eligible EVs.
Discover OpenAI’s major partnerships in 2026, from AWS and Disney to Walmart and Target, shaping AI across enterprise, retail, media, and entertainment.
Oracle shares fell sharply as investors fear heavy AI spending and reliance on OpenAI contracts. Learn why this stock move matters for 2026 tech investors.
New retail roles like avatar stylists and immersive merchandisers are emerging as the metaverse reshapes how consumers shop and how brands hire.
A metaverse-based digital twin of Bentonville could help Walmart and vendors simulate retail, logistics, and civic planning with real-world impact.
Retailers are adding a metaverse front-end to the shopper journey, where avatar behavior and virtual displays shape future omnichannel strategy.
DHL Supply Chain integrates its first all‑electric Tesla Semi into daily routes in California, advancing sustainability goals and planning more EV trucks in 2026.
Disney’s $1 billion investment in OpenAI unlocks 200+ characters for AI‑generated video via Sora, blending classic storytelling with generative AI innovation.
Fitch warns that plunging electricity market prices in France are hurting EDF’s profitability and could hinder its debt capacity as it plans new nuclear reactors.
Walmart and Wing launch drone delivery in Metro Atlanta, bringing ultra‑fast aerial fulfillment for groceries and essentials with plans to expand to 100 stores by 2026.
The Fed lowered rates by 0.25% in December but signaled only one cut likely in 2026, maintaining a cautious stance amid persistent inflation.
Walmart’s 2025 Nasdaq transition, holiday-driven sales surge, and bullish analyst forecasts set the stage for potential stock gains and stronger tech-enabled growth in 2026.