Company & Industry OverviewsWhat It Means If Credit Suisse Has a 'Lehman Brothers' MomentCredit 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.
Technology & CommunicationsElon Musk Provides Hints About the Optimus Robot Release DateTesla's robot could release in the near future, according to Elon Musk. Its robots will be trained to eliminate repetitive and dangerous tasks.
Company & Industry OverviewsApple Executive Tony Blevins' "Joke" Went Viral on TikTok, Cost Him His JobTony 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.
HealthcareDo Companies Still Have Vaccine Mandates? The Answer Might Surprise YouWhen 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?
Company & Industry OverviewsTarget Employee Says They Are Cross-Trained to Work as Barista, Sparking Debate on TikTokTikTok user Auggie (@augustte3n) posted a video revealing Target’s cross-training strategy, which some say has resulted in employees being overworked and underpaid.
Company & Industry OverviewsClaire’s Finds Life After Bankruptcy, Expands to 1,200 More Walmart Stores Claire's recently expanded its partnership with Walmart to feature its brand in more than 1,200 stores. Did Walmart buy Claire's? Here's what we know.
Technology & CommunicationsWhy Dynata Keeps Calling You, and What to Do About ItIf Dynata keeps calling you and you’re getting fed up, there’s an easy way to stop the calls once and for all. What is Dynata and why are they calling you?
Company & Industry OverviewsStarbucks Is Implementing New Changes That Mostly Favor Its Baristas 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.
Company & Industry OverviewsPatagonia Now Owned By Climate-Focused Trust, Founder Donates SharesWho owns Patagonia now? The founder, Yvon Chouinard, has donated all of his shares to keep the company focused on fighting climate change.
Company & Industry OverviewsSeasonal Jobs at Target Last 5 Months — Details on Pay and Applying 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.
Company & Industry OverviewsTwo Peloton Co-Founders Leave in Company Leadership ShakeupTwo co-founders of Peloton, including its former CEO John Foley, are resigning from the company. What other corporate changes are happening at Peloton?
Company & Industry OverviewsGoldman Sachs Employees Brace for a Round of LayoffsGoldman Sachs may be laying off a small percentage of its workforce due to a lowered need for deal-makers after interest rates have risen.
Company & Industry OverviewsIs Starbucks Doing Away With Inside Dining? In One Area, YesStarbucks 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?
Company & Industry OverviewsIs UPS Going on Strike? Drivers and Workers Seek Contract DemandsUPS 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.
Company & Industry OverviewsStockton Rush Makes His Mark With OceanGate Expeditions Stockton Rush is an aerospace engineer who founded OceanGate Expeditions. The company is exploring the wreck of the Titanic, among other maritime sites.
Net WorthYankee Candle Founder Michael Kittredge Had an Impressive Net Worth Michael Kittredge had a net worth at least in the hundreds of millions, possibly even $2 billion, as the Yankee Candle founder.
Company & Industry OverviewsSnowmobile Company Polaris Issues Its Second Recall This Month For Polaris, the most recent recall for snowmobiles and their defect fuel tanks comes just days after the company recalled 3,000 snowmobiles over clutch failure concerns.
Company & Industry OverviewsWhat’s the Deal With Space Mining Companies? Legit OpportunitiesSpace 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.
Company & Industry OverviewsVirgin Voyages Prepares For U.S. Launch — Who Owns the New Cruise Line?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.
Company & Industry OverviewsMoviePass Is Coming Back — Will It Succeed?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.
Media & EntertainmentBlaze Media Grabs Massive Support From Conservative ListenersBlaze Media, a far-right media platform, is grabbing attention with controversial remarks by its hosts. Who owns Blaze Media?
Company & Industry OverviewsThe First Chipotle Union Is in Lansing, Michigan — More Could FollowLansing, Michigan workers at Chipotle voted to unionize on Thursday, Aug. 25. It's the first Chipotle restaurant to form a union.
Company & Industry OverviewsAmazon Is Taking a Break From Its Amazon Care Venture—Here's WhyAmazon may have spread itself too thin in the healthcare industry, and is getting rid of Amazon Care.
Company & Industry OverviewsGoogle Settles Illinois Class Action Lawsuit — How to File a ClaimIllinois 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.
Company & Industry OverviewsWho Made FN Meka? All About the Virtual Rapper 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.
BillionairesWhy Is Sheryl Sandberg Really Leaving Facebook? DetailsSheryl Sandberg is leaving the role of chief operating officer at Meta. She has been the COO since 2008 and is stepping down to focus on family and philanthropy.
Company & Industry OverviewsRegal Cinemas, AMC’s Top Rival, May File for BankruptcyAMC is the top U.S. movie theater chain, with Regal Cinemas following in a close second. AMC doesn't own Regal — a British firm owns the company.
Company & Industry OverviewsDisney Board Members Continue to Request an ESPN Spin OffESPN is one of the top sports television networks in the world, and would succeed on its own. So will Disney spin off ESPN?
Company & Industry OverviewsHow to Invest in Barstool Sports Even Though It's a Private CompanyBarstool 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.
Company & Industry OverviewsEstée Lauder Has an Extensive Portfolio — Here's Everything It OwnsEstée 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.
Media & EntertainmentWho Owns Triller as Creators Sue for Millions?Triller, a short form video-sharing platform, is majority owned by Ryan Kavanaugh's company. Triller is being sued for nonpayment by creators.
NewsDan Price’s Generosity Wasn’t Enough to Clear His Name — Why He ResignedDan 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.
Company & Industry OverviewsWho Owns Ford Motor Company? It’s ComplicatedFord 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.
Net WorthHow Much Is Triller Worth? Company Faces $28 Million LawsuitSwizz 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.
AutomotiveCountries, Including the U.S., Plan to Phase Out and Eventually Ban Gas CarsBiden 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.
Company & Industry OverviewsWhy the FTC Is Investigating Amazon — and Why Amazon Is Biting BackThe Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is investigating Amazon’s Prime subscription business, and Amazon is biting back. Here's what we know.
Company & Industry OverviewsWho Owns 19 Crimes Wine? Rebellious Wine Connoisseurs Flock to the BrandWho Owns 19 Crimes Wine? The company, which features wines honoring Snoop Dogg and Martha Stewart, is owned by a large global wine company.
Company & Industry OverviewsSome Aldi Stores Are Closing Without Much Warning — Here's WhyAldi 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.
Company & Industry OverviewsIs Apple’s Upcoming Ads Expansion Monopolistic?Apple isn't a stranger to anti-competitive allegations, but its upcoming ads policy could be a different fight over potential monopolistic behavior.
Company & Industry OverviewsNexstar Media Group Buys Majority Control of The CW — DetailsNexstar 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.
Personal FinanceHow Well Does Shipt Pay Its Shoppers? Payment and Perks, ExplainedDoes Shipt pay well? The grocery delivery app pays similarly to other apps like Instacart, though there isn't a flat hourly rate for shoppers.
Company & Industry OverviewsOnly the Rich Are Invited to the Peer Organization Tiger 21The Tiger 21 membership requirements include $20 million in investable assets. Read more about this high-net-worth-exclusive peer group.
Company & Industry OverviewsRoyal Caribbean Won't Require COVID-19 Vaccines at Certain Ports Royal Caribbean and other cruise lines are easing their COVID-19 vaccine rules, which will allow passengers at certain ports to board unvaccinated passengers.
HealthcareZantac Lawsuits Drive Big Pharma Stocks Down — Who Owns the Drug?Sanofi owns the rights to Zantac. However, several companies, including Pfizer, have marketed the product in the past. Here's what know about the drug and its lawsuits.
Company & Industry OverviewsDomino’s Didn’t Take Off in Italy, Franchiser Closes RestaurantsDomino's, which had opened around 33 restaurants in Italy, has closed all of its locations. The franchise owner discovered that Italians prefer local pizza.
Company & Industry OverviewsAngela Yee Has Built a Business Empire — Diversity Is a Key ConceptAngela Yee is a radio host and co-owner of three businesses including a coffee shop, juice shop, and hair products company. She isn't done yet though.
Company & Industry OverviewsSignet Acquires Online Jeweler Blue Nile Hoping To Attract a Younger CrowdSignet recently acquired Blue Nile in an all-cash deal worth $360 million. Its seems Blue Nile is worth the investment. But is the company legit?
Company & Industry OverviewsMeet Jake Paul’s Betting Platform Betr — Is It a Scam or Legit?Controversial internet personality and boxer Jake Paul has launched a new betting platform, Betr. Is it a scam or legit? Here's what we know.
Company & Industry OverviewsIssey Miyake Built an Impressive Net Worth as a Fashion DesignerIssey Miyake, Japanese fashion designer, has died at age 84. Who owns the Issey Miyake design house?
Company & Industry OverviewsSoftBank Bankruptcy Isn't Inevitable, Vision Fund Posts $21.6B Losses Japanese conglomerate SoftBank is down — but is it out? Here’s where SoftBank’s woes stem from and whether the company will face bankruptcy.