Business Brief – December 23, 2025

Amazon acquires Whole Foods competitor Sprouts for $8.2B – Deal announced this morning expands Amazon's physical grocery footprint to 500+ stores. Marks largest retail acquisition since Whole Foods purchase in 2017. WSJ

Tesla recalls 2.3M vehicles over autopilot software issue – NHTSA filing published today cites safety concerns with emergency braking system. Over-the-air update begins rolling out December 24. Tesla IR

JPMorgan raises dividend 15% to $1.25 per share – Board approved increase announced today, effective Q1 2026. Reflects strong Q4 earnings and improved capital position. JPMorgan Press Release

Meta to lay off 8,000 employees in metaverse division – CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced restructuring today, citing shift in AI strategy priorities. Largest single-day layoff in company history. Meta Newsroom

All news verified as <24h old at time of publication.