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Are AI Layoffs at Amazon Real? Untangling Fact From Narrative

Amazon cut 30,000+ corporate jobs since October 2025. But is AI really driving the layoffs, or is that just the story companies want Wall Street to hear?

February 3, 2026Read Article

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Analyst Warns Oracle Could Cut Up to 30,000 Jobs to Fund AI Data Center Expansion

TD Cowen warns Oracle may cut 20,000-30,000 jobs to fund $156 billion AI infrastructure buildout. Banks pull back lending as debt concerns mount.

February 3, 2026Read Article

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Signify Cuts 900 Jobs Worldwide as Stock Hits Record Low

Signify announces 900 global job cuts to save €180M as world's largest lighting maker reports disappointing 2025 results. Stock falls 15% — worst day since IPO.

February 3, 2026Read Article

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Half of AI-Driven Layoffs Will Reverse by 2027, Gartner Predicts

Gartner predicts 50% of companies that cut jobs for AI will rehire by 2027. With 55% of employers already regretting layoffs, the AI hiring reversal is underway.

February 3, 2026Read Article

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Group 1 Automotive Signals More UK Dealership Closures in 2026

Group 1 Automotive plans further UK job cuts and showroom closures in 2026 despite record $22.6B revenue. All 10 JLR sites closing by 2027.

February 3, 2026Read Article

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Japan Unemployment Holds at 2.5% Despite Worker Shortage

Japan's 2025 jobless rate steady at 2.5% as labor force hits record 70 million. Women and seniors drive employment gains amid demographic decline.

January 30, 2026Read Article

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Cape Cod Chips Plant Closes After 45 Years

Campbell's closes iconic Cape Cod chips factory in Hyannis, eliminating 49 jobs. Brand founded on Cape in 1980 will no longer be made there.

January 30, 2026Read Article

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Dow Lays Off 4,500 Workers as AI Adoption Increases

Dow eliminates 4,500 roles in $2B restructuring push. Chemical giant bets on AI after $2.4B annual loss as layoffs sweep corporate America.

January 30, 2026Read Article

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Walmart Pharmacy Workers Get Major Raise

Walmart promotes 3,000 pharmacy workers to team leads with up to 86% pay increase. No degree required and certification is free.

January 30, 2026Read Article

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Amazon AI Push Triggers Mass Layoffs

Amazon cuts 30,000 jobs while pouring $125B into AI infrastructure. What this means for workers and the tech industry.

January 30, 2026Read Article

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Home Depot Cuts Jobs Ending Remote Work

Home Depot eliminates 800 corporate positions and mandates five-day office return by April 6 as housing market freeze squeezes sales and 30% of companies end remote work.

January 29, 2026Read Article

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Sainsbury's Boosts Pay Above Inflation Rate Again

Sainsbury's raises hourly pay 5% to £13.23 nationally starting March 2026, marking 42% wage growth over five years for 118,000 employees following strong Christmas sales.

January 29, 2026Read Article

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