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Business Strategy News 8 December 2025 - 30 December 2025

Meta buys AI startup Manus as it races to roll out task-running agents

Meta buys AI startup Manus as it races to roll out task-running agents

NEW YORK, December 30, 2025, 16:42 ET Meta Platforms said it will acquire Manus, a Chinese-founded artificial intelligence startup now headquartered in Singapore, as it accelerates efforts to roll out advanced AI features across its platforms. Financial terms were not disclosed, but a source with direct knowledge said the deal values Manus between $2 billion and $3 billion. Manus has…
30 December 2025
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Sam Walton’s trust play resurfaces as Walmart gets the “never sell” treatment

Sam Walton’s trust play resurfaces as Walmart gets the “never sell” treatment

NEW YORK, December 29, 2025, 11:03 ET Key points Financial commentators are revisiting how Walmart founder Sam Walton structured his family’s stake — and why some investors still pitch Walmart shares as a long-term defensive holding. Benzinga The renewed focus lands as Walmart’s stock trades around $112 and has climbed about 24% so far this year, according to Benzinga, amplifying…
29 December 2025
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TCS presses reset on AI strategy as it shifts from pilots to payback

TCS presses reset on AI strategy as it shifts from pilots to payback

NEW YORK, December 29, 2025, 08:29 ET Tata Consultancy Services is launching a sweeping internal overhaul and a fresh push to customers as it positions itself for an artificial intelligence (AI)-driven future, The Economic Times reported on Monday. The Economic Times The company is shifting from small AI pilots and proof-of-concept projects — limited trials — to scaled deployments tied…
29 December 2025
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Samsara (IOT) Shows Sticky Growth and Operating Leverage as Strategy (MSTR) Buys 10,645 More Bitcoin: Key Updates for Dec. 15, 2025

Samsara (IOT) Shows Sticky Growth and Operating Leverage as Strategy (MSTR) Buys 10,645 More Bitcoin: Key Updates for Dec. 15, 2025

Dec. 15, 2025 — Investors tracking “data economy” winners are watching two very different playbooks this week: Samsara (NYSE: IOT), which sells connected-operations software to fleets and physical enterprises, and Strategy (NASDAQ: MSTR), an analytics software company whose balance sheet has become one of the market’s biggest corporate bets on Bitcoin. On Monday, the broader market is also trying to…
15 December 2025
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Greater Victoria Tourism Won’t Chase FIFA World Cup 2026 “Overflow Dollars,” Destination CEO Says — Victoria, BC News (Dec. 14, 2025)

Greater Victoria Tourism Won’t Chase FIFA World Cup 2026 “Overflow Dollars,” Destination CEO Says — Victoria, BC News (Dec. 14, 2025)

VICTORIA, B.C. — December 14, 2025 — With Vancouver accelerating preparations for the FIFA World Cup 2026, tourism leaders in Greater Victoria are taking a notably cautious stance: don’t expect a spending windfall on Vancouver Island just because the world will be watching matches across the Salish Sea. A report published by the Victoria Times Colonist says Destination Greater Victoria—the…
14 December 2025
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Leon job cuts and restaurant closures: co-founder John Vincent’s turnaround plan (Dec 13, 2025)

Leon job cuts and restaurant closures: co-founder John Vincent’s turnaround plan (Dec 13, 2025)

Updated Saturday, 13 December 2025 — Leon, the UK “naturally fast food” chain known for positioning itself as a healthier alternative on the high street and in travel hubs, is moving into a restructuring process that could see multiple restaurant closures and job losses in the weeks ahead. The company has brought in Quantuma to steer the process and is…
13 December 2025
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Adobe Stock on December 10, 2025: Q4 Earnings Preview, AI Strategy, Semrush Deal and Wall Street Forecasts

Adobe Stock on December 10, 2025: Q4 Earnings Preview, AI Strategy, Semrush Deal and Wall Street Forecasts

Adobe Inc. (NASDAQ: ADBE) heads into its fourth‑quarter 2025 earnings report today with a paradoxical setup: fundamentals are strong, AI‑related revenue is accelerating, yet the stock has badly lagged the broader market. As of Wednesday, December 10, Adobe shares trade in the low‑$340s, around $342 per share, after fluctuating between $341 and $347 intraday. MarketBeat That price leaves the stock…
10 December 2025
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Home Depot Stock Today: 2026 Outlook, Housing Warning and New Creator Strategy (Dec. 10, 2025)

Home Depot Stock Today: 2026 Outlook, Housing Warning and New Creator Strategy (Dec. 10, 2025)

The Home Depot, Inc. (NYSE: HD) is back in focus on December 10, 2025, as Wall Street digests a conservative 2026 forecast, a clear warning about the housing market, and a fresh push into creator-led marketing. Around midday on Wednesday, Home Depot stock is trading near $346 per share, up slightly on the session but still roughly 9% lower year…
10 December 2025
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CVS Health (CVS) Stock Soars in 2025 on New Guidance, AI Push and Clinic Reset – Is the Turnaround Finally Real?

CVS Health (CVS) Stock Soars in 2025 on New Guidance, AI Push and Clinic Reset – Is the Turnaround Finally Real?

New York / Hartford – December 10, 2025 – CVS Health Corporation (NYSE: CVS) is back in Wall Street’s good graces. After a bruising 2024, the stock has staged a powerful rebound in 2025 as management raised its 2025–2026 profit outlook, unveiled an AI‑native engagement platform, and tightened its primary‑care strategy. Shares were trading around $78 per share in midday…
10 December 2025
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Playboy, Inc. (PLBY) Stock in 2025: First Profit, Licensing Pivot and High‑Risk Upside – What Investors Need to Know Now

Playboy, Inc. (PLBY) Stock in 2025: First Profit, Licensing Pivot and High‑Risk Upside – What Investors Need to Know Now

Date: December 9, 2025 Playboy, Inc. (NASDAQ: PLBY) has quietly turned into one of the more polarizing small‑cap stories on the market. The iconic brand has posted its first quarterly profit since going public, pushed through a radical shift to an “asset‑light” licensing model, won an $81 million arbitration award, and staged a sharp year‑to‑date rally in its share price.…
9 December 2025
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IBM’s $11 Billion Confluent Acquisition: How Real‑Time Data Supercharges Its AI and Cloud Strategy

IBM’s $11 Billion Confluent Acquisition: How Real‑Time Data Supercharges Its AI and Cloud Strategy

IBM has agreed to acquire data‑streaming specialist Confluent in an all‑cash deal valued at $11 billion, in what is shaping up to be one of the defining AI and cloud infrastructure deals of 2025. The transaction, announced on December 8, 2025, will see IBM pay $31 per share for all outstanding Confluent stock, implying an enterprise value of around $11…
8 December 2025
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Jardine Matheson Holdings 2025 Outlook: New CEO, $250m Buyback and Mandarin Oriental Deal Signal a New Era

Jardine Matheson Holdings 2025 Outlook: New CEO, $250m Buyback and Mandarin Oriental Deal Signal a New Era

Jardine Matheson Holdings Limited (Jardine Matheson, SGX:J36; LSE:JAR; OTC:JMHLY) is closing out 2025 in full restructuring mode. A US$4.2 billion bid to take Mandarin Oriental private, a US$250 million share buyback and a leadership change that brings in a private‑equity veteran as CEO are together reshaping how investors view the 193‑year‑old Asian conglomerate. Reuters On 8 December 2025, Mandarin Oriental…
8 December 2025
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Stock Market Today

  • Is i-80 Gold (TSX:IAU) Undervalued After 160% Surge? Analysts Say Yes
    February 1, 2026, 10:13 AM EST. i-80 Gold's shares surged 160.2% over the past year but fell 13.9% in the last week, closing at US$2.16. Despite recent volatility, a discounted cash flow (DCF) model estimates the stock's intrinsic value at US$9.80, suggesting it may be 78% undervalued. The model projects free cash flow turning positive by 2029, rising to US$142 million. The stock has a valuation score of 3 out of 6, and its three-year return remains negative at 37%. Investors are reassessing risk amid broader metal and mining sector dynamics, focusing on long-term cash flow potential rather than short-term earnings. i-80 Gold's significant price swings reflect ongoing debate about its future financial prospects in the mining market.
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