Netflix is finally leaning into a key piece of the media playbook: Merchandising

Netflix finally has a robust line-up of original intellectual property and is bolstering its merchandising strategy to keep fans engaged between releases.
Toyota to invest $912 million in U.S. plants to increase hybrid vehicle production

Toyota Motor on Tuesday announced plans to invest $912 million in U.S. manufacturing plants in five southern states.
Downdetector shows Elon Musk’s X down for thousands of U.S. users, Cloudflare having issues

Cloudflare, a web infrastructure company, was also having issues that impacted other services.
Senators seek probe of Trump crypto venture over alleged token sales linked to North Korea and Russia

A group of U.S. Senators have sent a letter asking officials to investigate a Trump family-linked crypto company over reported business ties to illicit actors.
Paint maker Akzo Nobel to acquire Axalta Coating in $25 billion deal

AkzoNobel plans to acquire paintmaker Axalta Coating Systems in a deal that will create a combined company with an enterprise value of $25 billion.
Emirates to hold Boeing’s ‘feet to the fire’ to deliver on $38 billion deal, president says

Dubai’s flagship airline announced a major order with Boeing this week.
Panera lost diners by cutting portions and staff. It’s reversing course to win them back

Panera Bread has unveiled a turnaround strategy to reverse years of traffic declines.
Rheinmetall shares rise as defense giant sees sales surging fivefold by 2030

Rheinmetall forecast a surge in sales over the next five years, boosted by high demand for its weapons systems amid geopolitical tensions and war in Ukraine.
Home Depot cuts earnings outlook as home improvement demand falls short of expectations

Home Depot has tried to attract more business from contractors, roofers and other professionals during a slower housing market.
Diplomatic spat between Tokyo and Beijing threatens Japan’s already fragile economy

Tensions spiraled on Nov. 8, when Takaichi said that a Chinese attempt to seize Taiwan by force would constitute a “survival-threatening situation” for Japan.