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Passing the Torch (Again): Disney announced this week that Josh D’Amaro will succeed Bob Iger as CEO, bringing an end to a long and closely watched succession process. D’Amaro, who currently leads Disney’s Parks and Experiences division, will step into the role on March 18, while Iger remains on as a senior advisor and board member through the end of the year before fully retiring. The transition seems familiar because it is. Iger first stepped down in 2020 after a 15-year ru

Profit Over Perks: Southwest posted a strong earnings report this week, and from a profitability standpoint, its controversial business model changes are clearly working. The airline delivered solid results and projected a sharp increase in profits next year, sending the stock meaningfully higher. That outcome comes after a period of intense criticism, as Southwest moved away from long-standing policies like open seating and free checked bags in favor of assigned seats, premi

AI Course Correction: It’s now confirmed that Apple will partner with Google to power key artificial-intelligence features, including a long-awaited overhaul of Siri slated for later this year. The move marks a notable shift for Apple, which has struggled to gain traction in the modern AI race after falling behind competitors like Google, OpenAI, and Microsoft in user-facing AI capabilities. Apple’s traditional strategy of waiting on the sidelines until technologies mature wo