Mobility users raise safety concerns about a Pak’nSave carpark, prompting a response from the retailer and renewed questions about how accessibility works in practice.
The Warehouse Group plans to cut about 270 head office roles as part of a major restructure aimed at reducing costs and simplifying operations.
A New Zealand cancer patient says accessing KiwiSaver funds during serious illness is too difficult, exposing gaps between policy intent and lived reality.
New Zealand winegrowers are leaving grapes unpicked as excess supply and softer global demand force the industry into a cautious reset.
Bahama Breeze is closing all its restaurants, ending a long-running Caribbean-themed dining brand as rising costs and shifting consumer habits reshape the casual dining industry.
Uber is seeing faster growth outside major cities and has appointed a new CFO, signaling a focus on disciplined expansion and financial control as its business map stretches outward.
PayPal has named Enrique Lores as CEO as its board signals urgency for faster execution, renewed growth, and a sharper response to rising competition in digital payments.
Yum Brands reported a mixed quarter, with Taco Bell delivering strong sales and traffic, while other brands showed uneven performance amid cautious consumer spending.
Anthropic’s new AI automation tool triggered global software stock sell-offs as markets reassessed the long-term value of traditional software models amid rising AI capabilities.
Alphabet’s massive 2026 capex forecast unsettled markets even as earnings beat, while AMD shares slid sharply on forward guidance, reflecting tech investor caution.
Gold and silver extend a cautious rebound as the dollar softens and rate expectations shift, though lingering volatility keeps investors measured and alert.
Morning headlines highlight Disney’s CEO search, Chipotle’s slowing traffic, and the end of a government shutdown, offering a quiet snapshot of shifting leadership and consumer mood.
The Washington Post has eliminated its sports department amid mass layoffs, reflecting broader newsroom restructuring and the shrinking place of dedicated sports coverage in legacy media.
The Washington Post has begun major layoffs affecting about one‑third of its staff, including cuts to sports, books and foreign reporting, as part of a strategic newsroom restructuring.
The U.S. aims to form a critical minerals trading bloc with allies to stabilize supply, set price floors and lessen reliance on dominant suppliers, part of a broader effort to counter China’s market influence.
Software stocks slid anew as fears over AI disruption rattled investors globally, with major tech names and data service firms falling on concerns that emerging AI tools could upend traditional models.
Eli Lilly shares jumped after strong earnings and assertive 2026 guidance eased investor concerns tied to competition with Novo Nordisk in the obesity and diabetes drug market.
Gold and silver have extended their recent rebound after steep sell‑offs, but elevated price swings and market uncertainty continue to signal lingering volatility for investors.
The S&P 500 finished the session little changed as lingering weakness in technology stocks and softer jobs data kept investors cautious about the market’s direction.
Josh D’Amaro is named Disney CEO, succeeding Bob Iger; Dana Walden becomes president and chief creative officer as the company concludes a carefully watched succession.
Yum! Brands posts mixed quarterly results: revenue beats expectations, Taco Bell excels, but profits fall slightly short and Pizza Hut faces ongoing challenges.
Novo Nordisk warned that 2026 sales and profits could fall by up to 13%, marking the first expected annual sales decline in years as pricing pressures and competition intensify.
The Dow Jones rose modestly despite weak private payroll growth, as investors weighed slower job creation against expectations for rate cuts and broader market dynamics.
Amazon is in talks with OpenAI about obtaining special access to tailored AI models and technology as part of broader discussions that could include a major investment and deeper strategic ties.