Activist Investors Just Had Their Busiest Year Ever
Activist investor campaigns hit a new global record in 2025, with 255 companies targeted. The pressure led to a record number of CEO departures within a year of an activist showing up.
Category: Business
Apple’s 2026 MacBook Plan: Good, Better, Best
Apple’s MacBook strategy for 2026 could see a major simplification. According to Forbes, the plan centers on a classic “good, better, best” trio: a budget 12-inch MacBook, the mainstream MacBook Air, and high-performance MacBook Pro models.
The Smarter AI Bet Isn’t Nvidia. It’s The Companies Behind It.
Nvidia has become a colossal force, making up 7.7% of the S&P 500 ETF. MarketWatch suggests looking past the chip giant to the companies that supply the essential tools for manufacturing. It’s a classic play on the picks-and-shovels of the AI gold rush.
Rivian’s 2025 Deliveries Miss the Mark. Now What?
Rivian delivered 42,247 vehicles in 2025, an 18% drop and slightly below analyst forecasts. The pressure is on as the company works to cut costs ahead of its crucial, lower-priced R2 SUV launch next year.
AI is Becoming the ‘No-Drama’ Colleague, But at What Cost?
A new report from Anthropic highlights a double-edged sword of workplace AI. Employees are using tools like Claude for tasks they’d normally ask colleagues about, boosting productivity but potentially eroding mentorship and collaboration. Surveys suggest many now feel they have a better relationship
BNPL Isn’t Just for Stuff Anymore. It’s How We Pay for Fun.
A new report reveals a major shift: consumers are now using installment plans like BNPL primarily for experiences. Nearly two-thirds prefer it for travel, and over half for events. This comes as average credit card balances have jumped nearly $200 since April.
Euro Zone Factories End 2024 With a Whimper
The latest PMI data reveals a deepening slowdown in euro zone manufacturing as 2024 ended. Germany was the weakest performer, while France was a rare bright spot.
Trump Media’s New Crypto Token Plan Hits a Skeptical Market
Trump Media & Technology Group announced a plan to issue a new cryptocurrency token to its shareholders in partnership with Crypto.com. This comes as other Trump-affiliated crypto ventures, including the $Trump meme coin, have seen significant losses this year.
BCG’s AI Factory: How Consultants Are Now Building Tech
Boston Consulting Group is operating like a tech company, building AI tools from the ground up. Its strategy relies on consultants in the field to innovate, with a central R&D lab curating their creations.
Teenage Hacking Gangs Are a $1 Trillion Corporate Nightmare
A sprawling criminal network called “The Com” is recruiting teenagers on Telegram to carry out sophisticated ransomware attacks. Since 2022, they’ve hit companies worth over $1 trillion. Now, a wave of arrests is revealing just how young—and vulnerable—these hackers are.