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SpaceX Tells Staff It Is Preparing for a Potential IPO Next Year

December 12, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on SpaceX Tells Staff It Is Preparing for a Potential IPO Next Year
The new stock price disclosed by the finance chief at Elon Musk’s space company suggests an $800 billion valuation.

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The Hottest Toy of the Year Is Made by a Tech Startup You’ve Never Heard Of

December 12, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on The Hottest Toy of the Year Is Made by a Tech Startup You’ve Never Heard Of
How an obscure company pivoted, then pivoted again, nearly ran out of money—and built a hit product.

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We Followed the Mandarin Oriental’s Head Chef During the Craziest Time of the Year

December 12, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on We Followed the Mandarin Oriental’s Head Chef During the Craziest Time of the Year
In a profession known for hot tempers, Sylvain Delpique at the New York hotel says his mantra is to absorb the stress

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Amtrak Workers Are Getting Some of Their Managers’ Holiday Bonuses

December 12, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Amtrak Workers Are Getting Some of Their Managers’ Holiday Bonuses
After managers gave up $16 million in incentives, employees of the quasi-federal railroad will each get a $900 bonus this holiday season.

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Companies Are Desperately Seeking ‘Storytellers’

December 12, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Companies Are Desperately Seeking ‘Storytellers’
Brands trying to wrest greater control of their narratives are asking for ‘storytelling’ skill sets—without a campfire in sight.

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Behind the Deal That Took Disney From AI Skeptic to OpenAI Investor

December 11, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Behind the Deal That Took Disney From AI Skeptic to OpenAI Investor
Disney’s deal with OpenAI will allow users to generate AI videos based on characters from Marvel, “Star Wars” and other franchises.

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Broadcom Shares Sink Despite Record Revenue

December 11, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Broadcom Shares Sink Despite Record Revenue
The chip designer reported rapid revenue growth as demand continues to rise for chips to fill the data centers that power artificial-intelligence models.

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Rivian Expands Hands-Free Driving in AI Push

December 11, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Rivian Expands Hands-Free Driving in AI Push
The EV maker is increasing autonomous features to compete with Tesla. Its shares sank 6%.

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Disney to Invest $1 Billion in OpenAI and License Characters for Use in ChatGPT, Sora

December 11, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Disney to Invest $1 Billion in OpenAI and License Characters for Use in ChatGPT, Sora
The three-year deal lets users generate videos of Disney, Marvel, Star Wars and Pixar characters; Disney also accused Google of infringing on its copyrights

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Lululemon Chief Executive Calvin McDonald to Depart Next Month

December 11, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Lululemon Chief Executive Calvin McDonald to Depart Next Month
McDonald’s exit comes as the company’s estranged founder had privately been taking steps to mount a proxy fight.

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  • Roomba Maker Declares Bankruptcy, but Tries to Ease ‘Bricking’ Fears
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  • SpaceX Starts a Wall Street Bake-Off to Hire Banks for Possible IPO
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  • CEOs to Keep Spending on AI, Despite Spotty Returns
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