Company & Industry Overviews

Little Debbie is a popular family-owned brand of baked snacks like Swiss Cake Rolls but is it going out of business? Here's what we know.

Dollar General has been publicly traded for most of its history, with a brief period of being privately held. Who owns the discount retailer?

The Telegram messaging app attracted millions of users after a Facebook outage in 2021. Here's who owns Telegram now.

Since Adidas cut ties with Kanye West due to his anti-Semitic remarks, it still plans to keep selling Yeezy shoes, which were developed in partnership with Ye.

While Rihanna serves as the face of Savage X Fenty, she doesn't own it outright. Check out who else owns the lingerie line.

Big companies are leaving Chicago in what feels like droves. Here’s the scoop on which companies are leaving Chicago and why. See what it means for the city.

What happens to a timeshare when you die? Is the child of a timeshare owner required to keep the timeshare and pay fees? Keep reading for all the details.

Tupperware started offering plastic food-storage container products in 1946. Selling via home parties was the way the brand first took off. Is Tupperware still an MLM?

Credit Suisse shares dropped to an all-time low has many investors worried that it’s an indication of a similar scenario to the fall of Lehman Brothers in 2008.

Tesla's robot could release in the near future, according to Elon Musk. Its robots will be trained to eliminate repetitive and dangerous tasks.

Tony Blevins, a vice president at Apple, found himself in a viral TikTok video recently. Here's what he said and how it will impact his role at Apple.

When COVID-19 vaccines were first available, businesses had to navigate whether to create vaccine mandates for employees. Do companies still have vaccine mandates in place?

TikTok user Auggie (@augustte3n) posted a video revealing Target’s cross-training strategy, which some say has resulted in employees being overworked and underpaid.

Recently, Starbucks unveiled its Reinvention Plan which involves redesigning its cold beverage station and replacing equipment with machines that can brew hot coffee in 30 seconds.

Who owns Patagonia now? The founder, Yvon Chouinard, has donated all of his shares to keep the company focused on fighting climate change.

A seasonal job at Target generally lasts from late October to the second week of January. Depending on your location, tenure, and experience, you could make up to $15 per hour or more.

Two co-founders of Peloton, including its former CEO John Foley, are resigning from the company. What other corporate changes are happening at Peloton?

Goldman Sachs may be laying off a small percentage of its workforce due to a lowered need for deal-makers after interest rates have risen.

Starbucks is bringing a new location to Center City in Philadelphia, though it won't have public seating or restrooms available for use. Why is Starbucks transitioning to take-out only?

UPS drivers and workers may go on strike if the company doesn't work with them on their contract demands. Here's what to expect in 2023.

Stockton Rush is an aerospace engineer who founded OceanGate Expeditions. The company is exploring the wreck of the Titanic, among other maritime sites.

Space mining companies are popping up with the goal of mining asteroids for materials. Are they legit — and can investors bite? Here's what we know.

Virgin Voyages is owned in part by Richard Branson, with major investments from Bain Capital. Here's everything we know about the new cruise line.

MoviePass is coming back this fall with tiered memberships and other changes. Will it succeed this time? Here's the latest news on the subscription service.

Blaze Media, a far-right media platform, is grabbing attention with controversial remarks by its hosts. Who owns Blaze Media?

Lansing, Michigan workers at Chipotle voted to unionize on Thursday, Aug. 25. It's the first Chipotle restaurant to form a union.

Amazon may have spread itself too thin in the healthcare industry, and is getting rid of Amazon Care.

Illinois has had a tough time with companies and their data storage practices for Illinois users. But now, companies like Google are facing a class action suit.

FN Meka is a virtual rapper created by Factory New. Recently, FN Meka signed to Capitol Records. Who made FN Meka? We have all the details.

ESPN is one of the top sports television networks in the world, and would succeed on its own. So will Disney spin off ESPN?

Barstool Sports isn't publicly traded, but Penn Entertainment, which trades under "PENN," holds a large stake in the company. Here's how to invest in Barstool Sports.

Estée Lauder is force to be reckoned with in the beauty and cosmetic industry. The company has grown over time and now owns several brands and companies.

Triller, a short form video-sharing platform, is majority owned by Ryan Kavanaugh's company. Triller is being sued for nonpayment by creators.

Dan Price resigned as CEO of Gravity Payments because “his presence had become a distraction.” His name has been tied to a string of scandals, which he says he now needs to focus on.

Ford is the second-largest U.S.-based automaker and was founded in 1903 by Henry Ford. Who owns Ford Motor Company now? Well, it's complicated.

Swizz Beatz and Timbaland have sued Triller for non-payment of dues worth $28 million. How much is Triller worth? Here's what we know about the company.

Biden has been pushing for clean renewable energy since he became president. The call for more EV purchases will eventually lead to a ban on gas cars.

Aldi recently closed two locations in Chicago and one in Memphis. The retailer is now considering shutting down a location in New York. Here's why.

Apple isn't a stranger to anti-competitive allegations, but its upcoming ads policy could be a different fight over potential monopolistic behavior.

Nexstar Media Group is the biggest local TV network broadcaster in the U.S. and now its reach is growing even more with the purchase of The CW Network.