Business

BBC Business · Jun 9, 2026 4:02 AM

AI giants' race to raise funds heats up as ChatGPT-owner plans stock market debut

The company behind ChatGPT files its plans one week after Anthropic did the same.

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BBC Business · Jun 9, 2026 3:20 AM

US adds BYD to list of firms with alleged Chinese military ties

The Pentagon list warns US firms of risks linked to working with flagged Chinese companies.

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BBC Business · Jun 8, 2026 7:23 PM

Russia's fuel crisis intensifies as Ukraine steps up strikes on occupied territories

Kyiv has made it difficult for Moscow to provide military and civilian supplies to the territories it occupies.

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BBC Business · Jun 8, 2026 7:22 PM

SpaceX's stock market blast-off could be Musk's biggest gamble yet

SpaceX is preparing for a stock market debut that could transform the company, the wider market and Elon Musk's fortune.

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BBC Business · Jun 8, 2026 7:06 PM

Could humanoid robots be heading for the battlefield?

Armed forces are experimenting with humanoid robots, but battlefield deployment is some way off.

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BBC Business · Jun 8, 2026 7:06 PM

How driving test booking is changing for learner drivers

From 12 May, only learner drivers can book their own tests, not instructors.

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BBC Business · Jun 8, 2026 7:05 PM

Driving test booking rules tightened after thousands of no shows

Learner drivers can only swap their test to the three centres nearest to their original booking.

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NPR Business · Jun 8, 2026 4:41 PM

Hey, Siri: Apple just announced a long-awaited AI update

At its annual developers' conference, Apple put the spotlight on new AI features, while highlighting security and child safety — and critiquing the company's AI competitors.

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PBS Economy · Jun 8, 2026 3:29 PM

Apple unveils new AI features with privacy focus at last developers conference with CEO Tim Cook

While the iconic iPhone maker has been playing catch-up with rivals when it comes to AI, it sought to distinguish itself from its peers by stressing a privacy-centered approach and integrating AI across its devices and apps.

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NPR Business · Jun 8, 2026 2:03 PM

With just days left, the U.S. opening match at the World Cup is still not sold out

Hundreds of tickets are still available for the U.S. and Canada opening matches for the World Cup on Friday. Even more are available in resale platforms — many at below face value.

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BBC Business · Jun 8, 2026 1:18 PM

Jailed crypto founder Sam Bankman-Fried seeks Trump pardon

The former leader of crypto platform FTX, currently serving a 25-year sentence, on Monday officially applied to be pardoned.

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NPR Business · Jun 8, 2026 11:04 AM

NPR's new chief content officer: 'I've been training for this job my whole life'

Less than two weeks after overhauling its newsroom, NPR has hired Nadine Zylstra to be its chief content officer. She has been a top executive at Sesame Workshop, YouTube and Pinterest.

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NPR Business · Jun 8, 2026 4:43 AM

Former '60 Minutes' correspondent Scott Pelley speaks out after firing

Former 60 Minutes correspondent Scott Pelley said CBS news leader Bari Weiss shouldn't be leading the network. Pelley spoke to The New York Times just days after being fired by CBS.

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NPR Business · Jun 7, 2026 9:21 AM

Kalshi and Polymarket crack down on paid influencers claiming election fraud

Influencers are using prediction market odds to sow doubt in vote counting, in some cases in posts paid for by the companies themselves.

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PBS Economy · Jun 6, 2026 4:23 PM

U.S. mortgage rates are staying high – and the Federal Reserve can do little about it

Investors' inflation expectations, much more than the central bank, are among the factors that affect the cost of home loans.

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PBS Economy · Jun 5, 2026 6:55 PM

Why hiring surged in May despite economic strain from the Iran war

There was surprising strength in the latest U.S. jobs report. Employers added 172,000 jobs in May, the third straight month of job gains. Overall, the labor market appears strong despite concerns about the Iran war, rising…

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PBS Economy · Jun 5, 2026 6:50 PM

What may happen as oil supplies dwindle and Strait of Hormuz remains mostly closed

As U.S.-Iran talks show little sign of progress, commercial traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remains sharply reduced, raising concerns about global energy markets and supply chains. Geoff Bennett speaks with energy analyst…

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NPR Business · Jun 5, 2026 4:33 PM

In the wake of layoffs, some tech workers are exploring new careers

Amid widespread tech layoffs, some highly skilled workers are making radical career changes. Some laid-off workers are turning to lower paying temp jobs, and some are leaving tech altogether.

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