Chrysler CEO touts minivan ‘resurgence’ but stays quiet on plans

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Chrysler and Dodge CEO Matt McAlear wants the world to know that the minivan is not dead. Far from it, he said, at the New York International Auto Show, where he showed off the latest version of the Pacifica Pinnacle, the highest-end trim of the brand’s sole product line. The Chrysler brand — once one […]


Disney plans layoffs of as many as 1,000 employees

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People gather at the Magic Kingdom theme park before the “Festival of Fantasy” parade at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida, U.S. July 30, 2022. Octavio Jones | Reuters Disney is planning to begin its next phase of cost cutting, which will include as many as 1,000 layoffs, according to a person familiar with the […]


Netflix plans ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ global concert tour before sequel to hit film: report

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Netflix  is planning a “KPop Demon Hunters” world tour, as it looks to capitalize on its most popular movie, a source familiar with the talks said Wednesday. “KPop Demon Hunters” won the Oscar for best animated feature on Sunday, capping a record-breaking run after becoming Netflix’s most-watched film ever on its 2025 debut. The movie’s song, “Golden,” took […]


CEO Michael Fiddelke merchandise plans

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A Target store in Chicago, Feb. 10, 2026. Scott Olson | Getty Images MINNEAPOLIS — Target customers will soon see changes on the retailer’s shelves, as the company tries to woo back shoppers during a turnaround effort that has started to catch Wall Street’s eye. Among those shifts, Target will add more fresh and trendy […]


Disney CEO Bob Iger plans to step down before contract expires at end of year: report

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Disney CEO Bob Iger has reportedly told allies that he plans to step down from his post before his contract expires at the end of the year. The Mouse House’s board of directors, chaired by ex-Morgan Stanley CEO James Gorman, is planning to meet next week and vote on who will replace Iger, The Wall […]


Meta to test premium subscription plans for Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp

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Chinese officials are reviewing Meta’s $2 billion acquisition of AI startup Manus for possible technology control violations, FT reported on Tuesday. Sopa Images | Lightrocket | Getty Images Meta Platforms is set to test new subscription models across its apps, including Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp in the coming months, according to a report from TechCrunch […]


Baidu plans Hong Kong IPO of AI chip unit Kunlunxin in spin-off move

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A general view of the Baidu logo is seen at the Shanghai New Expo Center during the World Artificial Intelligence Conference 2025 in Shanghai, China, on July 28, 2025. Ying Tang | Nurphoto | Getty Images Chinese tech giant Baidu has announced plans to spin off its artificial intelligence chip subsidiary, Kunlunxin, and list it […]


How Trump plans to fund $2,000 tariff ‘dividend’ checks for most Americans

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President Trump has vowed to send $2,000 tariff “dividend” checks to most Americans by the 2026 midterms – but some Republicans are questioning how the president will get the funds for the payouts. Trump has promised to send the so-called “dividend” checks to low- and middle-income Americans using revenue from his sweeping expanse of tariffs.  […]


NYC restaurateur cancels expansion plans following Mamdani victory: ‘I’m not signing’

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New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani’s radical policy proposals have prompted high-profile restaurateur Stratis Morfogen to cancel plans to open new businesses. He told Side Dish he’s pulling the plug on three new establishments, including one in Midtown West.  “I waited for the election before signing and now I’m not signing,” he said. Stratis Morfogen […]


Meta Plans to Cut 600 Jobs at A.I. Superintelligence Labs

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Meta on Wednesday said that it plans to cut approximately 600 jobs in its artificial intelligence division, according to a memo sent to employees that was relayed to The New York Times, as the company seeks to keep pace with competitors in the furious contest over the technology. The layoffs will be in Meta’s so-called […]