BUSINESS

A UK High Court judge ruled that major car manufacturers did not install emissions-cheating devices, overturning years of public suspicion post-Dieselgate. Analysis of the decision’s impact on the automotive industry, regulators, and consumers.

PepsiCo missed quarterly estimates as U.S. consumers cut spending, even as international sales surged. Analysis of the consumer pullback, historical parallels, and sector implications.

Private chef salaries hit $300,000 as record demand for household staff reshapes luxury service. A Morgan & Mallet report shows the rich are poaching Michelin-level talent, with big implications for dining and inequality.

Home sales dropped in June 2026 as mortgage rates remained high and prices hit an all-time high. Analysis of the affordability crisis and what it means for buyers, sellers, and the economy.

Delta CEO signals sustained high fares are the new normal, bringing the airline’s 2026 profit goal within reach amid strong demand and capacity discipline.

Goldman Sachs wins $70B in asset management deals from Verizon and Lockheed Martin, signaling a shift in corporate pension strategy and intensifying competition with BlackRock and Mercer.

Electric vehicle insurance costs remain a barrier to adoption. Analysis of why premiums are higher, who pays, and what insurers and automakers are doing to close the gap.

Delta launches Basic Business fares without lounge access or seat selection, extending unbundling to premium cabins. Insights on winners, losers, and industry impact.

The Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index for EVs rose 12% year-over-year in July 2026, driven by geopolitical turmoil and soaring gasoline prices. Analysis of winners, losers, and overlooked second-order effects.

Levi Strauss & Co. beat Q2 2026 earnings expectations, raised its full-year guidance and dividend. Analysis of market context, stakeholder impacts, and what it signals for the apparel sector.