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How Kraft Heinz Lost Its Lock on Mac and Cheese—and American Shoppers

January 1, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on How Kraft Heinz Lost Its Lock on Mac and Cheese—and American Shoppers
Buzzy upstarts and supermarket knockoffs have eaten into the market share of the leading brand. Years of cost cutting, underinvestment and corporate chaos preceded a planned company split.

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The Year the Newsletter Business Reached a Fever Pitch

January 1, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on The Year the Newsletter Business Reached a Fever Pitch
Writers, investors and pop stars alike are building new media businesses to connect directly with readers and fans.

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Hasbro’s Secret Weapon for Training Its Next Leaders: A Board Game

January 1, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Hasbro’s Secret Weapon for Training Its Next Leaders: A Board Game
Up-and-coming managers role play as CEOs in an in-house strategy game that tests their mettle for decision-making

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The $358 Billion Question for the New CEO of Berkshire Hathaway

January 1, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on The $358 Billion Question for the New CEO of Berkshire Hathaway
As Warren Buffett passes the torch to Greg Abel, a mountain of cash is top of mind.

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Octopus Energy to Spin Off AI Arm Kraken at $8.65 Billion Valuation

January 1, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Octopus Energy to Spin Off AI Arm Kraken at $8.65 Billion Valuation
The British renewable-energy startup raised $1 billion in its first stand-alone funding round for the artificial-intelligence platform.

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SoftBank to Buy Data Center Investment Firm DigitalBridge for $4 Billion

January 1, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on SoftBank to Buy Data Center Investment Firm DigitalBridge for $4 Billion
The deal is part of the Japanese conglomerate’s strategy to take advantage of an AI-driven boom in digital infrastructure.

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You Can Now Hire Someone to Return All Those Unwanted Gifts

December 31, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on You Can Now Hire Someone to Return All Those Unwanted Gifts
As in-store shopping slows and online orders surge, Taskrabbit has seen a 62% year-over-year increase in return-related bookings during November and December.

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Warren Buffett Stayed True to His Ways in His Final Year as Berkshire CEO

December 31, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Warren Buffett Stayed True to His Ways in His Final Year as Berkshire CEO
Buffett spent the year eschewing expensive deals, selling more stocks than he bought, and adding to the company’s cash pile.

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How Meta’s Newest Acquisition Target Got Around Worries Over Its Ties to China

December 30, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on How Meta’s Newest Acquisition Target Got Around Worries Over Its Ties to China
The $2.5 billion deal could herald a new era for China-linked AI companies and U.S. investors.

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Tech Startups Are Handing Out Free Nicotine Pouches to Boost Productivity

December 30, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Tech Startups Are Handing Out Free Nicotine Pouches to Boost Productivity
A nicotine replacement for smokers has started popping up in offices in the tech industry, despite health hazards.

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