French telecom giant Orange makes strategic move to own 100% of Spanish joint venture MasOrange in $4.9 billion deal. The acquisition strengthens Orange’s position in its second-largest European market amid industry consolidation.
Meta’s $65 billion AI investment has Wall Street confused, but the strategy reveals a fundamental shift toward personal superintelligence. The company is betting its future on becoming the primary AI interface for billions of users worldwide.
Southern Copper’s impressive 57% year-to-date surge reflects more than just copper price momentum. The company’s operational improvements and project milestones signal deeper strategic shifts, though historical volatility patterns suggest caution remains warranted.
Getty Images shares surged 25% following a strategic partnership with Perplexity AI. The deal provides Perplexity access to Getty’s extensive image library while improving attribution and source linking in AI search results.
While cybersecurity M&A activity cooled in October 2025 compared to summer highs, strategic acquisitions continued reshaping the industry landscape. Major players are targeting AI security and managed services capabilities in a consolidating market.
Nintendo secured a legal victory against a pirate streamer who threatened “I run the streets,” but the $17,500 settlement reveals deeper strategic shifts in how gaming giants combat modern piracy through targeted litigation and technological countermeasures.
As workforce longevity spans six decades, companies that penalize career reinvention risk losing their most valuable talent. Forward-thinking organizations are shifting from linear career paths to portfolio approaches that keep employees engaged through multiple life stages.
While iPhone 17 demand drives Apple stock optimism, analysts sound the alarm on Apple’s AI timeline. The company faces a critical 15-month window to deliver on artificial intelligence promises amid growing competitive pressure.
Corporate America insists AI is about productivity, not payroll reduction. But a new Goldman Sachs survey reveals the uncomfortable truth: significant job cuts are coming regardless of the stated intentions.
China’s manufacturing sector contracted more than expected in October, hitting its lowest level since April. The PMI reading of 49.0 reflects ongoing trade tensions and domestic economic challenges despite recent trade truce developments.
