Business
Instantaneous consumption
India’s consumers are changing how they buy
A giant population turns to deliveries
Schumpeter
The future of the Chinese consumer—in three glasses
What China’s biggest distiller, brewer and water-bottler say about its economy
Accelerated development
AI and globalisation are shaking up software developers’ world
Their code will get cheaper. So might they
Electric shock
Northvolt announces more cuts, worrying investors
Europe’s battery-making champion has overstretched itself
Barbell effect
The rise of the $40,000 gym membership
When it comes to working out, consumers want either luxury or thrift
Schumpeter
Is a Nike lifer the best person to revive the swoosh?
Insider CEOs come with less risk—but fewer potential rewards
Brain drain
What does the OpenAI exodus say about Sam Altman?
Another departure focuses attention on his leadership
Silicon sally
Can dealmaking save Intel?
America’s failing chip champion needs a financial-engineering miracle
Star-crossed
The curse of the Michelin star
Restaurants awarded the honour are more likely to close, research finds
Old v new media
YouTubers like MrBeast are coming for Hollywood
Scandals will not be enough to stop a new generation from taking over
