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Alphabet Beats Q2 Expectations but Higher AI Spending Sends Shares Lower

Alphabet topped Q2 expectations with strong cloud and advertising growth, but shares fell after the company raised its AI infrastructure spending forecast.

Jul 23, 2026 by Emma Clarke • 2 mins read

Fox Agrees to Acquire Roku in $22 Billion Streaming Deal

Business, Mergers & Acquisitions, News

Fox Corporation has agreed to acquire Roku in a $22 billion transaction, combining one of the largest streaming platforms with Fox’s growing digital media and advertising business.

Jun 15, 2026 by Emma Clarke • 2 mins read

Google Rebuilds Search Around AI as Traditional Web Links Fade From Results

Big Tech & Innovation, Business, News, Story of the Day

Google unveiled its biggest search transformation in 25 years, replacing traditional link-based results with AI-generated answers, interactive tools, and autonomous agents.

May 20, 2026 by Emma Clarke • 2 mins read

Walmart

By Emma Clarke Jan 26, 2026 • 3 mins read

Walmart Inc. is an American multinational retailer that operates supercenters, grocery stores, warehouse clubs, e-commerce marketplaces, and fulfillment networks. Its businesses also include membership programs, advertising services, financial products, and logistics operations serving customers in several countries.

Business, Mergers & Acquisitions

OpenAI Weighs Potential Pinterest Acquisition in 2026, Report Says

By Oleg Petrenko Jan 2, 2026 • 1 min read

OpenAI is reportedly considering acquiring Pinterest in 2026 to gain access to image data, advertising capabilities, and e-commerce partnerships.

WPP — By Emma Clarke Dec 23, 2025 • 3 mins read

WPP

By Emma Clarke Dec 23, 2025 • 3 mins read

WPP plc is a British multinational advertising and communications company. The group provides media planning and buying, advertising, brand strategy, public relations, production, commerce, data, and consulting services to businesses and institutions around the world.