Company & Industry Overviews

Issey Miyake, Japanese fashion designer, has died at age 84. Who owns the Issey Miyake design house?

Japanese conglomerate SoftBank is down — but is it out? Here’s where SoftBank’s woes stem from and whether the company will face bankruptcy.

Are Alex Jones companies like Inforwars really bankrupt? Jones has made numerous attempts to file for bankruptcy and it seems he did so to avoid paying damages.

Kobalt, one of Lowe's biggest tool brands, makes products such as drills and saws. Who makes Kobalt tools for Lowe's? Kobalt isn't made in the U.S.

Private equity firm Thoma Bravo makes a business out of buying companies — but what does it mean for acquired brands after the deal gets finalized?

Nuzzle, a pillow company, claims its product is made with the same material that NASA uses in its spacesuits. Who owns Nuzzle?

After less than a year as Tinder's CEO, Renate Nyborg is stepping down. The company will search for her replacement.

It has now been over a year since Jeff Bezos stepped down as Amazon’s CEO. Why did Bezos step down and does he still own Amazon?

The Pop Pacifier appeared on Season 9, Episode 19 of ABC’s 'Shark Tank.' It went from making $100,000 during its first four months in business to making $1 million.

What are the signs that a company will be doing layoffs? Those signs may be good to know as some wonder if Google will do layoffs next.

The paper shortage hasn't let up yet. Industries are scrambling to meet demand and keep up with supply. When will the paper shortage end?

JetBlue Airways and Spirit Airlines have reached a merger agreement. But the Department of Justice may not permit it as it cracks down on mergers due to antitrust laws.

TikTok is among the most popular social media apps in the U.S. Is the company owned by the Chinese government?

3M is joining the clique of public companies spinning off into separate entities. Here are the details on 3M’s healthcare spin-off.

People are concerned about the data they've given Ancestry, especially now that the genealogy company is in Blackstone's hands. Why did the investment firm buy Ancestry?

These tk companies all had their IPO in 2002. See who is still going strong 20 years later, who went private again, and who vanished like dust in the wind after promising debuts

About 2,500 Boeing defense workers have decided to go on strike as they rejected the company’s offer. What are Boeing striking workers’ demands?

Amazon Leadership Principles are a cornerstone of job interview questions at the Jeff Bezos company. Here's what we know about the questions.

U.S. Representative Jason Crow has cautioned people against sharing their health data with 23andMe. Who owns 23andMe and does the company sells users' data?

An Alabama-based subsidiary of Hyundai has been caught using child labor. Here are the details — and whether Hyundai is at fault.

The NBA's 76ers have announced plans to build a new arena and move there in the next ten years. Who owns their current home arena, the Wells Fargo Center?

After appearing on 'Shark Tank' in 2015, DUDE Wipes watched its sales rise from $250,000 to $40 million by 2020. How's the company doing today?

Just four years after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, Toys "R" Us is coming back again and hoping to stay, and this time they have partnered with Macy's.

Where did Better.com go wrong? After mass layoffs and executive controversy, Better.com is back in the limelight—this time for an SEC investigation.

The prospects for synthetic biology companies are bright, and some are set to dominate the sector. What are the best synthetic biology stocks to buy now?

Over 550 women are a part of a civil lawsuit against Uber for not doing enough to prevent drivers from committing sexual assault against passengers.

Starbucks has announced closures of 16 stores in several U.S. cities, citing safety concerns. Some workers believe it to be an attempt to punish unionizing stores.

Is Victoria’s Secret going out of business? A “challenging environment” awaits VS&Co in 2022, and now there’s a damning new TV doc about the company.

Costco CEO Craig Jelinek says the big box retailer won't increase the price of its hot dogs. So, how does Costco make money? Here's what we know.

Hundreds of thousands of confidential documents from Uber Technologies (UBER) have been leaked. Here’s what the bombshell means.

The news just keeps coming for GameStop (GME), which announced major layoffs and fired its chief financial officer amid a stock split.

Like many tech giants, Snap had humble beginnings. Here's a full timeline of Snapchat's 11-year history, including a big lawsuit with cofounder Reggie Brown.

Researchers claim to have created a hangover-curing pill, which they've named Myrkl. Here’s the company behind it and who’s investing.

Carbon removal and carbon capture are different beasts. Here’s how they work and help the planet. Let's see how they are both different.

Nathan's Famous Hot Dogs is a global brand that launched in 1916 in Coney Island as a family business. Today, the brand is is owned by Smithfield, a subsidiary of WH Group.

Why is the Apple logo a half-eaten apple? False theories abound, and only one very simple answer is true. Here's everything we know about the logo.

J.M. Smucker's acquired the Jif peanut butter brand in 2002. Now, it makes the iconic peanut butter and serves as the brand's parent company.

California's Great America theme park will close in the next 6–11 years. Cedar Fair, its owner, is selling it to a real estate company, Prologis.

On June 27, HOOD stock soared on reports that crypto exchange FTX is buying the company. Is FTX buying Robinhood? So far, FTX has denied the reports.

Is retailer Sears still in business? The retailer faced a merger in 2005 and bankruptcy in 2018. Currently, Sears only has a few stores remaining.