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OpenAI introduces GPT-5.2 to boost reasoning power

A new generation of models for advanced work OpenAI has unveiled GPT-5.2, a frontier model built to strengthen its position in the rapidly evolving AI landscape. The system arrives in three versions—Instant,

Southwest explores launching its own lounge network

A push to capture premium travelers Southwest Airlines is weighing a major

Eli Lilly plans $6 billion plant in Alabama

New facility expands U.S. manufacturing footprint Eli Lilly announced Tuesday that it

Japan faces economic setback as exports weaken

GDP slips in the third quarter Japan’s economy shrank at an annualized

China sets record with trillion dollar trade surplus

Export momentum shifts away from the United States China has pushed its

Finance

RBC boosts dividend as record results fuel global ambitions

Strong earnings power a higher payout for shareholders Royal Bank of Canada reported a record fourth quarter, prompting its board to raise the quarterly common share dividend to $1.64, a six per

Dollar Weakens Amid Fed Dovishness and Trade Tensions

Dollar drops against euro, pressured by Fed and shutdown fears The U.S. dollar slipped for a third consecutive day against

Gold rises ahead of Jackson Hole and Fed pressure

Gold rebounds after recent lows Gold prices rose 0.9% on Wednesday to $3,344.37 per ounce, boosted by a weakening U.S.

JPMorgan Nears Deal to Take Over Apple Card

Goldman Retreats as JPMorgan Steps In JPMorgan Chase is close to securing a major deal to assume control of the

TD Joins Office Return Trend Amid Desk Shortage

Major Banks Push for In-Person Work—But Offices Strain Canada’s banking sector is shifting gears on hybrid work. Toronto-Dominion Bank is

Business

Netflix to acquire Warner Bros Discovery for $72 billion

Streaming giant makes bold move into Hollywood’s studio elite Netflix has agreed to buy Warner Bros Discovery for $72 billion, gaining control of some

BMO lifts dividend as U.S. banking overhaul shows progress

Improved credit performance drives stronger earnings BMO Financial Group reported $2.3 billion

Delta says shutdown cut profit by $200 million

Longest government impasse hurt travel bookings Delta Air Lines reported that the

Goldman Sachs to acquire Innovator Capital

Two billion dollar deal to expand ETF offerings Goldman Sachs said Monday

BYD Extends Growth in European Car Sales

Sales expand across the region Chinese automaker BYD continued to post higher

Alphabet approaches landmark valuation threshold

Premarket rally pushes the tech giant higher Alphabet shares climbed sharply in

Kohl’s names Michael Bender as permanent CEO

Leadership shift aims to stabilize the retailer Kohl’s announced that Michael Bender,

Technology

AWS unveils AI tool to speed up outage recovery

New DevOps Agent aims to cut downtime Amazon Web Services has launched DevOps Agent, an AI-powered software system designed to help organizations identify and resolve service outages with greater speed. The tool,