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The music industry is closing in on a billion global subscribers – with Spotify out in front

The number of music streaming subscribers globally reached 921.6 million at the end of 2025, nearing the 1 billion mark.That is according to...

He Saved Arby’s. Now He’s Betting $1.5 Billion That He Can Rescue Pizza Hut

In a blockbuster deal, Bob Berlin’s LongRange Capital will acquire the entirety of the brand’s business outside of China.

U.S. Anthropic ban opens door for open-source AI, particularly from China

The U.S. government’s decision to stop Anthropic from offering its Mythos and Fable 5 models to non-U.S. nationals may end up providing a...

Reckitt CEO expects delayed inflation impact from Iran war

Reckitt CEO expects delayed inflation impact from Iran war

Sir Lucian Grainge highlights global opportunity for Japanese artists ahead of Music Awards in Tokyo, where UMG artists Fujii Kaze and Mrs. GREEN APPLE...

Sir Lucian Grainge, Chairman and CEO of Universal Music Group (UMG), returned to Tokyo this week to celebrate Japan’s creative talent and attend...