#market-competition
#market-competition

California bill lets renters escape exclusive deals between ISPs and landlords

AB 1414's opt-out requirement could fragment bulk billing, potentially increasing renter broadband costs and favoring wireless providers over wired incumbents.

#novo-nordisk

Black Lives Matter

Wegovy maker Novo Nordisk to slash thousands of jobs

Healthcare

Blockbuster weight-loss drug Wegovy is losing market share in the U.S. Here's why

fromwww.theguardian.com

Healthcare

Sales of Novo Nordisk's diabetes drugs including Ozempic slow sharply

Black Lives Matter

Wegovy maker Novo Nordisk to slash thousands of jobs

Healthcare

Blockbuster weight-loss drug Wegovy is losing market share in the U.S. Here's why

fromwww.theguardian.com

Healthcare

Sales of Novo Nordisk's diabetes drugs including Ozempic slow sharply

Cars

Volkswagen Is Finally Headed In The Right Direction

Cars

'China's car market has lost all reason' - the country's largest western carmaker refuses to compete in Tesla and BYD's EV price war

fromInsideEVs

Cars

Volkswagen Is Finally Headed In The Right Direction

Cars

'China's car market has lost all reason' - the country's largest western carmaker refuses to compete in Tesla and BYD's EV price war

Lucid Shares Drop 80%

Lucid faces steep financial losses, weak sales, high-priced models, and intense competition, making its long-term viability in the U.S. EV market uncertain.

#cannabis

Cannabis

What Makes Silly Nice Weed Different From Every Other Brand in New York | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

Cannabis

NYC's Best Weed Right Now: Bubble Hash, Vapes, Diamond Powder & More from Silly Nice | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

NYC startup

These Small-Batch Weed Drops from NY Are Outselling the Big Guys | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

Cannabis

What Makes Silly Nice Weed Different From Every Other Brand in New York | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

Cannabis

NYC's Best Weed Right Now: Bubble Hash, Vapes, Diamond Powder & More from Silly Nice | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

NYC startup

These Small-Batch Weed Drops from NY Are Outselling the Big Guys | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

more#cannabis

fromTipRanks Financial

Baidu (BIDU) Is About to Report Q2 Earnings. Here's What to Expect - TipRanks.com

Baidu's Q2 2025 earnings are expected to be $1.84 per share, a decrease from the previous year.

OpenAI is at a classic strategy crossroads involving its 'moat'-which Warren Buffett believes can make or break a business

As the creator of ChatGPT, OpenAI recently attracted 78% of daily unique visitors to core model websites, with six competitors splitting up the rest.

Artificial intelligence

US politics

MBA opposes GSE merger, supports explicit government guarantee

The Trump administration plans to merge government-sponsored enterprises and pursue a stock offering this year.

fromTheregister

OpenAI's GPT-5 is a cost cutting exercise

OpenAI's new model, GPT-5, consists of two distinct models: a lightweight LLM for quick responses and a heavier model for complex tasks. This change aims to optimize resource use.

Artificial intelligence

Sam Altman says the AI talent war is a bet that a 'medium-sized handful of people' will make superintelligence breakthroughs

Tech giants are offering astronomical sums to attract a small pool of AI talent.

fromForbes

The AI Commerce Wars Have Begun

Major e-commerce companies are competing to develop AI assistants for shopping while trying to protect their data from rivals.

#airbnb

E-Commerce

Airbnb embraces a paradox: CEO Brian Chesky says hotels are the future

Travel

Airbnb Stock Up 2 Percent in 2025 but Faces More City Crackdowns Than Any Major Rival

E-Commerce

Airbnb embraces a paradox: CEO Brian Chesky says hotels are the future

Travel

Airbnb Stock Up 2 Percent in 2025 but Faces More City Crackdowns Than Any Major Rival

Exclusive: The high costs and thin margins threatening AI coding startups

Windsurf's valuation attempts fell apart due to significant operational losses from AI coding assistant costs.

The Browser Company launches a $20 monthly subscription for its AI-powered browser | TechCrunch

The Browser Company launched a $20 per month Pro subscription for Dia, introducing usage limits for free users on AI features.

Healthcare

Wegovy maker Novo Nordisk warns of layoffs as competition grows

Sales for Wegovy are declining amid increased competition, leading to potential layoffs at Novo Nordisk.

#electric-vehicles

Cars

Rivian Is Doomed

Cars

GM EV Sales Up 111%, Crush Ford

Cars

General Motors Is Going All-In On Affordable LFP Batteries

Cars

Thinking of buying an EV? Your tax credit window is closing

Cars

Tesla global sales fall amid Musk backlash and pressure on EV market

Cars

Ford CEO Says Chinese EVs Are 'Far Superior'

Cars

Rivian Is Doomed

Cars

GM EV Sales Up 111%, Crush Ford

Cars

General Motors Is Going All-In On Affordable LFP Batteries

Cars

Thinking of buying an EV? Your tax credit window is closing

Cars

Tesla global sales fall amid Musk backlash and pressure on EV market

Cars

Ford CEO Says Chinese EVs Are 'Far Superior'

more#electric-vehicles

The 5 biggest global business rivalries to watch, and how their outcomes will shape the future

Power in business attracts competition, as seen in rivalries across various industries.

#starbucks

Coffee

Starbucks vs. Luckin: U.S. Icon Slows as Chinese Company Surges with 119 New Drinks and 24,000 Stores

E-Commerce

Starbucks Faces Huge Competitor

Coffee

Starbucks Faces Huge Surge in Coffee Prices, Earnings Trouble

E-Commerce

China Coffee Giant Luckin Challenges Starbucks in the US

fromBusiness Insider

Silicon Valley food

Starbucks is taking a page out of competitors' playbooks to woo Chinese customers this summer

Coffee

Starbucks vs. Luckin: U.S. Icon Slows as Chinese Company Surges with 119 New Drinks and 24,000 Stores

E-Commerce

Starbucks Faces Huge Competitor

Coffee

Starbucks Faces Huge Surge in Coffee Prices, Earnings Trouble

E-Commerce

China Coffee Giant Luckin Challenges Starbucks in the US

fromBusiness Insider

Silicon Valley food

Starbucks is taking a page out of competitors' playbooks to woo Chinese customers this summer

more#starbucks

#tesla

Cars

Tesla's sales in California drops for seventh straight quarter

Cars

Tesla Cybertruck Sales Fall Dramatically To Their Lowest Level In A Year

US politics

Tesla sales plunge again as anti-Musk boycott shows staying power and rivals pounce on the weakness

Cars

Tesla's Q2 sales not nearly as bad as feared, but former leader is losing ground fast to BYD

Tesla reports 14 percent drop in second-quarter vehicle deliveries

Tesla's second-quarter vehicle deliveries fell by 14 percent, indicating ongoing challenges amid rising EV competition and political controversies surrounding Elon Musk.

fromTESLARATI

Tesla China breaks 8-month slump by selling 71,599 vehicles wholesale in June

Tesla China reversed an eight-month decline, selling 71,599 vehicles in June 2025.

Cars

Tesla's sales in California drops for seventh straight quarter

Cars

Tesla Cybertruck Sales Fall Dramatically To Their Lowest Level In A Year

US politics

Tesla sales plunge again as anti-Musk boycott shows staying power and rivals pounce on the weakness

Cars

Tesla's Q2 sales not nearly as bad as feared, but former leader is losing ground fast to BYD

Cars

Tesla reports 14 percent drop in second-quarter vehicle deliveries

fromTESLARATI

Cars

Tesla China breaks 8-month slump by selling 71,599 vehicles wholesale in June

The Cadillac Lyriq And Optiq EVs Keep Stealing Customers From Other Brands

Cadillac captures a significant market share from competitors, with high conquest rates for its electric vehicles.

NYC food

fromTasting Table

Luckin Coffee: We Tried Starbucks' Biggest Rival As First US Location Opens In NYC - Tasting Table

Luckin Coffee has opened its first U.S. store in Manhattan, competing in New York's vibrant coffee scene.

fromFortune Asia

Life atop China's car market starting to look shaky for BYD

BYD Co. faces stagnating sales and challenges in meeting its 2025 targets amid increased regulatory scrutiny and competition in the electric vehicle market.

Coffee

fromTasting Table

Why Luckin Coffee Is Considered Starbucks' Biggest Competitor - Tasting Table

Starbucks dominates the U.S. coffee market with significant revenue and store presence, but Luckin Coffee is attempting to disrupt this with lower prices and innovative ordering.

Amex Q2 results prove it's still the heavyweight of high-end cards

American Express continues to outperform expectations and is refreshing its card offerings to attract younger consumers.

NYC food

fromEater NY

The Grocery Store That's Listening to Customers and Lowering Prices

Jubilee's Young Kim responds to customers by lowering grocery prices after customer feedback highlights high pricing.

fromAol

Target to End Price-Matching Policy Amid Business Challenges

Target customers will soon lose the price matching policy, which has been a way to ensure the lowest prices by matching competitors' prices.

E-Commerce

Demand for Elon Musk's Tesla Cybertruck plummeted in the second quarter, new data shows

Sales of the Cybertruck plunged 51% year-on-year in Q2 to just 4,300 vehicles, according to Cox Automotive, showing significant declines in demand for Tesla's electric pickup.

Cars

fromMiami Herald

Kroger plans to consolidate Texas operations as it battles H-E-B for market share

Kroger consolidates Dallas and Houston operations under Rudy DiPietro to create a Texas Division with over 210 stores. Efficiency and competition are key focuses.

Real estate

NAR, brokerages dismissed from Homie commission lawsuit

Homie's lawsuit alleges harm from anticompetitive practices by NAR and other brokers, seeking damages for being excluded from market competition.

Why it can be good for business to fight with your rival

Brands referencing rivals can enhance consumer engagement and influence purchase intent under certain conditions.

Digital life

fromMedium

Perplexity AI Launches Comet Browser to Challenge Google Chrome's Dominance

Perplexity AI launches Comet, an AI-powered browser aimed to compete directly with Google Chrome.

Analyst Forecasts on Ford Are Weak

Wall Street analysts rate Ford's stock mainly as Hold, Underperform, or Sell with a low average price target.

Cannabis

Why Supporting Small Cannabis Brands Matters More Than Ever | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

Corporate cannabis is using predatory tactics to eliminate small businesses and dominate the market.

Why GM's CEO is still betting on electric vehicles (and racing)

GM remains committed to an all-electric future but is adjusting timelines based on consumer demand and infrastructure challenges.

Slate Truck: Why One Expert Calls This Mid-$20,000s EV 'Really Innovative'

Slate Auto aims to create an affordable, customizable truck for the masses, contrasting the trend of high-priced SUVs.

fromIT Pro

A threat to Google's dominance? The AI browser wars have begun - here are the top contenders vying for the crown

Perplexity's CEO Aravind Srinivas stated, "I reached out to Chrome to offer Perplexity as a default search engine option a long time ago. They refused. Hence we decided to build [the] Perplexity Comet browser."

Digital life

fromGlobal IP & Technology Law Blog

UK regulator publishes update on dynamic pricing project and "top tips" for businesses using dynamic pricing

Dynamic pricing involves rapid and frequent price adjustments based on changing demand conditions.

Chick-fil-A Hikes Prices 21 Percent in Two Years as U.S. Fast Food Inflation Accelerates

Chick-fil-A first opened its doors in 1967 and has become a beloved fast food destination for its consistently great-tasting chicken sandwiches.

Food & drink

#social-media

Digital life

As X loses its CEO, daily usage is down and competition is growing | TechCrunch

Mobile UX

Threads is nearing X's daily app users, new data shows | TechCrunch

Digital life

As X loses its CEO, daily usage is down and competition is growing | TechCrunch

Mobile UX

Threads is nearing X's daily app users, new data shows | TechCrunch

Pret unveils new 13 salads as office lunch battle heats up

Pret A Manger launched new premium salads priced up to £12.95 to meet demand for larger, nutrient-rich lunch options.

fromTheregister

Samsung predicts profit slump as its HBM3e underwhelms

Samsung is struggling to qualify its HBM3e memory for use in Nvidia's AI products.

#real-estate

Real estate

Compass attacks NWMLS claims as 'misleading and self-serving'

NYC real estate

Real estate giant Compass files lawsuit against Zillow over private home listings policy

SF real estate

Realtor.com enters the Clear Cooperation debate

SF real estate

Zillow says it's fighting for buyers. Compass says it's fighting for sellers. What if neither is fighting for you?

Real estate

Compass attacks NWMLS claims as 'misleading and self-serving'

NYC real estate

Real estate giant Compass files lawsuit against Zillow over private home listings policy

SF real estate

Realtor.com enters the Clear Cooperation debate

SF real estate

Zillow says it's fighting for buyers. Compass says it's fighting for sellers. What if neither is fighting for you?

Eli Lilly's 3-step strategy to dominate the $95 billion obesity market

Eli Lilly is becoming the leader in weight loss drugs, surpassing competitors like Novo Nordisk. Their drug portfolio is innovative and expansive.

fromTechzine Global

Samsung's profits plummet, Nvidia-related woes continue

Samsung's profits have declined significantly due to delays in HBM chip certification and strong competition in the memory market.

Whoop MG review: a big whoop for a small crowd

Whoop's fitness tracker differentiated itself by focusing on sleep and recovery, lacking a screen, and utilizing a subscription model that charged $30 per month.

Wearables

Rivian Continues to Fall Apart

Rivian Automotive's second-quarter deliveries dropped 23%, and the company faces significant challenges in the competitive EV market.

Amazon (AMZN) Aims At Nvidia (NVDA) With Absurd 600 GB-per-Second AI Chip

Amazon is developing a competitive AI chip via AWS, challenging Nvidia's market dominance.

Ford EV Sales Fall Apart

Ford's electric vehicle sales in June plummeted by 31%, mainly due to quality issues and a factory shutdown.

US politics

fromBusiness Insider

Even China's top leadership has had enough of companies' aggressive price-cutting

China aims to stabilize its economy by curbing aggressive price-cutting practices among enterprises.

Marketing

fromDigiday

Inside Kristi Argyilan's RMN playbook: Lessons from the 'godmother' of retail media

Retail media is evolving into comprehensive media ecosystems amidst stiff competition among over 250 ad networks for advertising dollars.

fromDigiday

The Rundown: The regulatory hurdles still in the way of the Omnicom-IPG merger

In melding Omnicom and IPG, the deal will create the world's largest advertising group, potentially dominating media-buying markets globally.

US politics

fromZDNET

ChatGPT's iOS app downloaded 30 million times last month - clobbering all social apps

ChatGPT has gained notable popularity and user engagement, surpassing other major social apps in downloads.

Media industry

fromAol

How the world's top ad agencies aligned to fix prices in India

Global ad agencies in India are being investigated for colluding to fix prices, undermining market competition.

European startups

fromTearsheet

"Take a hard look at your current ecosystem. If you were to double the assets under your management today, would your current ecosystem sustain that growth?" Finastra's Kristen Lista, on what FIs need to do to compete in SME lending - Tearsheet

NBFIs are gaining market share in SME lending through technology, pressuring traditional FIs to innovate.

Apple

fromArs Technica

Trump Org launches $47/month wireless service, teases odd $499 phone

The T1 Phone from Trump Mobile launches fall 2023, priced at $499, a competitive option against Apple's $799 iPhone 16.

fromEntrepreneur

fromDiscover the Best Podcasts | Discover Pods

AMD CEO Claims New AI Chips 'Outperform' Nvidia's | Entrepreneur

AMD claims its MI355 chips outperform Nvidia's with greater efficiency and lower cost.

Podcast

The No BS Guide to Podcast Audience Growth in 2025

Audience growth is the real challenge in podcasting, not just launching a show.

Most podcasts fail due to lack of commitment and consistent engagement.

Video games

fromKotaku

I Miss When Handheld Gaming Was Its Own Thing

The ROG Xbox Ally represents Microsoft's serious entry into handheld gaming, competing directly in a crowded market.

Video games

Asus and Lenovo's handhelds get price hike as Valve pauses some Steam Deck sales

Prices for key gaming handhelds have risen unexpectedly, complicating market dynamics.

Meta To Dump $10 Billion Into AI

Meta is investing $65 billion in AI through ScaleAI to compete with other tech giants.

NYC startup

Does Domino's Have a New Competitive Threat to Worry About?

Domino's remains the leader in pizza delivery but faces new competition from Sam's Club's online pizza service.

Marketing tech

fromMarTech

The hidden cost of playing defense in marketing | MarTech

B2B SaaS companies risk losing market share by focusing too much on defending their status rather than pursuing growth opportunities.

Traditional marketing strategies may not align with the fast-paced nature of today's business environment.

fromTESLARATI

Tesla customers are still being targeted by automaker with Musk rivalry

Lucid is targeting Tesla owners with a $4,000 trade-in allowance to encourage them to switch to Lucid vehicles.

Mobile UX

fromgizmodo.com

Oppo Find X8 Ultra Review: This Might Be the World's Best Phone Camera

The Oppo Find X8 Ultra is considered the best camera phone globally, though it's only available in China.

Marketing tech

fromMensjournal

Mark Zuckerberg is Planning a Major Retail Move: Report

Meta is expanding its retail presence to emulate Apple's successful physical store strategy.

Nvidia CEO warns that Chinese AI rivals are now 'formidable'

Chinese AI firms are rapidly advancing as US companies withdraw from the market, posing new competitive challenges for Nvidia.

Growth hacking

How Olipop CEO Ben Goodwin built a brand new kind of soda brand

Olipop's success reflects a cultural shift away from sugary sodas towards healthier beverage options, appealing especially to Gen Z and millennials.

fromTelecompetitor

Benchmark Report Updates Electric Cooperatives' Broadband Progress

Compared to our 2022 report, projects covered roughly 50 percent more miles, locations, and dollars invested and 91 percent are still building to new locations.

Online Community Development

Canada news

fromThe Globe and Mail