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A new category of mobile apps called "micro dramas" has quietly exploded into a multi-billion dollar business. These short-form, mobile-first scripted shows are designed to be watched vertically on phones, combining soap opera elements with TikTok-style engagement.
Emily Lyons, founder of multimillion-dollar companies, reveals how success amplified her fears and triggered imposter syndrome rather than providing the relief she expected.
Oil is trading at $102.47 per barrel as of March 24, 2026, representing a significant increase from $73.03 a year ago amid ongoing market volatility driven by supply and demand factors.
Sarah London, the youngest-ever female CEO to run a Fortune 500 company, leads Centene, America's biggest Medicaid insurer, through federal cuts and regulations by streamlining operations and using AI to manage care for vulnerable populations.
Millions of Americans don't have enough saved for retirement, and with President Trump pointing to Australia's system as a potential blueprint, policymakers have a rare opportunity to reform the U.S. retirement system through targeted fixes to coverage gaps, investment modernization, and income security.
Jacob Van Naarden has upended the drug giant's cancer pipeline through Lilly's $8 billion acquisition of Loxo Oncology, rising from COO of the biotech to president of Lilly Oncology and head of business development.
Brinc launched its newest 911 response drone this week, as the company seeks to expand its prominence in the public safety industry.
The UK inflation rate stayed at 3% in February, largely in line with expectations, driven mostly by a rise in the price of clothing.
London-based startup Origin has secured $30 million in Series A+ funding to help multinational companies manage employee benefits through its AI-powered platform, bringing total funding raised in the past 12 months to over $50 million.
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Gold prices climbed on Wednesday as declining oil prices helped temper worries about persistent inflation, following reports that Washington is working on a proposal to end the Middle East conflict.
Larry Fink, CEO of BlackRock, warns that oil prices hitting $150 per barrel would trigger a global recession, while also discussing AI investment and energy security concerns amid Middle East conflicts.
Mortgage rates are rising rapidly following geopolitical tensions, with first-time buyer deals particularly affected. Over 200 low-deposit mortgage products have been withdrawn since early March, making homeownership increasingly expensive for new buyers.
Market data shows unusual trading activity occurred just 15 minutes before President Trump announced postponement of strikes against Iranian energy infrastructure, raising questions about potential insider trading.
Elbit Systems, Israel's largest weapons manufacturer, has seen rapid growth as wars intensify across Iran, Palestine, and Lebanon. The company benefits from ongoing conflicts while maintaining links to policy-making, prompting activist efforts to force its shutdown.
UK mortgage rates are surging and continuing to rise rapidly, with over 200 low-deposit deals withdrawn from the market in recent weeks as geopolitical tensions impact financial markets and rate expectations.
The UK's Competition and Markets Authority has ordered vets to publish price lists for services and capped written prescription fees at £21, following an investigation that found vet prices rising at nearly twice the rate of inflation.
Postal workers across the UK have told the BBC they are instructed by managers to hide mail or take it "for a ride" to make it appear delivery targets are being met, while Royal Mail faces scrutiny over widespread mail delays affecting millions of people.
French food giant Danone has acquired British meal supplement maker Huel for a reported €1 billion, expanding its portfolio in the growing complete nutrition market.