Jollibee Foods Corp. received recognition on TIME magazine’s annual list of influential companies as several US-based firms pursued large franchise agreements involving up to 50 restaurant locations across the United States. The development comes as the Philippine fast-food chain continues expanding its North American presence and increasing its visibility in

Martha Stewart has entered the artificial intelligence sector with Hint, a new home management startup aimed at helping homeowners organize maintenance, repairs, and property planning through AI supported tools. The company was developed with Yih Han Ma, a home services executive, and Kyle Rush, a technology leader with experience in

OpenAI share sale activity drew renewed attention after reports indicated that current and former employees were permitted to sell as much as $30 million each in company stock through a secondary transaction completed last year. The deal was tied to an estimated company valuation of approximately $400 billion, reflecting the

Siemens AG announced a $1 billion investment to expand its manufacturing capacity in the United States, reinforcing its industrial footprint and increasing domestic production of equipment used across energy and infrastructure sectors. The investment, disclosed in 2026, includes plans to establish new production sites and upgrade existing operations across several

Greg Abel presided over Berkshire Hathaway’s annual shareholder meeting on May 3, 2026, in Omaha, Nebraska, marking his first time leading the event following his appointment as chief executive officer. The annual gathering brought together shareholders, company executives, and attendees from across the United States and international markets, continuing a

Verizon’s CEO, Dan Schulman, publicly outlined the company’s approach to artificial intelligence, recent layoffs, and competitive positioning during a recent discussion, detailing how the telecommunications firm is restructuring operations while integrating new technologies. The remarks come as Verizon continues to implement significant organizational changes, including a previously announced reduction affecting

Greg Abel Berkshire Hathaway leadership marks a historic transition as Warren Buffett has stepped aside as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, with Greg Abel formally leading the company’s annual shareholder meeting while Buffett remains chairman. The leadership change took shape during Berkshire’s annual shareholder weekend in Omaha, Nebraska, where Abel presided

AI Startup Acquisition of Meta has been stopped by China after regulators in Beijing blocked the company’s proposed purchase of AI startup Manus, halting a deal valued at roughly $2 billion and preventing the U.S. tech firm from moving forward with one of its most strategic artificial intelligence expansion efforts.