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Back to SearchCan GameStop Really Buy eBay?
GameStop has made an unsolicited offer to buy eBay for about $56 billion. The proposed deal, which eBay says it is reviewing, is the brainchild of Ga…
4 weeks, 2 days ago
A Data Center Revolt in Missouri
Around the country, there’s been a construction boom in AI data centers, but opposition is surging too. In the small town of Festus, Missouri, a $6 b…
1 month ago
'Eject! Eject! Eject!' Inside the Private Credit Panic
Private credit was the hottest craze on Wall Street. Throughout the boom, one firm became its poster child, Blue Owl. But a recent panic posed a trou…
1 month ago
Germany’s Economy Is Spiraling. Can War Fix It?
After years of industrial decline, the Germany economy is stagnant. Government officials now hope an audacious plan, to pivot from consumer goods to …
1 month ago
R.I.P. Spirit Airlines
Spirit Airlines ceased operations on Saturday after a possible government bailout plan fell apart. WSJ’s Alison Sider reports on the company’s challe…
1 month ago
The College Student Who Defeated the World’s Biggest Cyberweapon
Last year, a massive cyberweapon terrorized the internet. It launched thousands of DDoS attacks, threatening tens of millions of people around the wo…
1 month ago
How IKEA Is Keeping Its Furniture Affordable
Tariffs, inflation and an energy crisis have driven up the cost of nearly every consumer good. Despite those economic headwinds, IKEA has tried to ke…
1 month, 1 week ago
Move Over, Humans. China's Robots Are Taking Over
In China, humanoid robots are on the rise. Robots with heads and torsos have been spotted staffing the front desk at hotels, working factory floors, …
1 month, 1 week ago
Inside Meta’s Big AI Pivot
Meta is kicking its AI transformation into high gear. The Facebook, WhatsApp, and Instagram parent is getting aggressive about AI talent, integrating…
1 month, 1 week ago
Why Air Travel Costs Will Continue to Rise
The war in Iran has sparked a global jet fuel crunch, sending prices soaring. Now, airlines are passing costs onto travelers, with higher ticket pric…
1 month, 1 week ago