Company & Industry Overviews

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.

Xerox CEO John Visentin has died at age 59. The cause of death is unknown, but he had apparently been ill for some time. Here's what we know so far.

Cruise stocks crashed on June 29 after Morgan Stanley issued a bearish report on Carnival. Should you buy the dip in cruise line stocks or wait?

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.

Billionaire Mark Cuban launched Cost Plus Drugs in early 2022. Is the generic drug marketplace legit? Here's everything we know about the savings.

When are Uber shared rides returning? The company has launched UberXShare in select cities, and plans to include more as the summer progresses.

Kimora Lee Simmons left Baby Phat in 2010 and repurchased it in 2019. Simmons relaunched a limited collection. Here's where the brand stands now.

A Tesla shareholder named Tesla's board and Elon Musk in a lawsuit for “ignoring” the “toxic work environment.” Get the details here.

An open letter drafted by SpaceX employees claims Elon Musk’s recent behavior is “distracting” and “embarrassing.” Some employees have reportedly been fired as a result.

Manufacturer Caterpillar's long relationship with Chicago is now coming to an end. Why's Caterpillar moving to Texas?

People familiar with Revlon's current financial situation are saying the cosmetic brand may be considering filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Get the details here.

Joe Biden is taking executive action to mobilize the solar industry, which has been paralyzed by retroactive tariffs and an import investigation.

Children's music group Kidz Bop has been trending on social media. Who owns Kidz Bop, and who's its CEO?

As agriculture moves in an upward direction, vertical farming stocks remain central to the shift. What are the best vertical farming stocks?

Some see a conspiracy behind the shortage of DEF fluid in the U.S., and think Warren Buffett and BlackRock are behind it.

The U.S. filed a labor complaint in early May about Panasonic breaching union labor laws in Mexico. Now, Mexico has accepted America's probe request.

Amid the many shortages this year, lifeguards are hard to find. What's causing the lifeguard shortage in 2022?

Cargill, a leading global food supplier, prefers to remain a private company despite calls for it to go public.

Americans own far more guns than any other nation in the world, according to recent data. About 120 civilian guns per 100 people are estimated in the U.S.

Many companies observe Juneteenth through paid time off, but does Walmart give holiday pay for employees who want to observe the holiday?

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus is making a comeback, but without animals. Who owns Ringling Brothers?

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In March, McDonald's decided to temporarily close its Russian restaurants, and it has been losing money since then. Now, the company announced plans to permanently exit Russia.

Although Elon Musk's deal has yet to close, Twitter is already making some heavy changes, including a hiring freeze.

The FDA shut down Abbott’s baby formula plant due to contamination concerns. As the baby formula shortage rages on, when will the plant reopen?

Is Sandals publicly traded? Learn more about the company as authorities investigate the mysterious deaths of three people at one Sandals resort.

Amazon’s new delivery program uses local stores to get packages to residents in rural areas. Here's how Amazon's delivery system works.

The cost of Kentucky Derby horses can be in high six figures, but if you win, the expense could be worth it — and not just for the race winnings.

Starbucks raised wages for its workers — except those at unionized locations. Is it an obvious union busting tactic? Here are all of the latest details.

The 2022 Kentucky Derby will include 20 horses racing for a $3 million purse. Owners will receive a portion of those winnings. Who owns the favorite horses?

The Walt Disney Company has grown over the years, but by how much? What is the company's net worth and how do it subsidiaries play a role?

Wronged TurboTax customers across the U.S. may be eligible for a slice of the $141 million Intuit settlement. Intuit will contact eligible customers.

Whole Foods has been in the news for shutting down some of its stores. Is Whole Foods a publicly-traded company and does it have stock?

Apple is transitioning from having corporate employees working fully remotely to working in the office a few days out of the week–and they aren't happy about it.

In response to the Supreme Court's expected rollback of abortion rights, Amazon has announced an employee reimbursement policy on abortions.

James Dyson, founder of the famed first bagless vacuum cleaner company, has built a $22 billion net worth over his four decades in the business.

Unlike other commodities, the price of silver is shrinking. Want to get in on the bear run? Consider these silver mining stocks for your portfolio.

The World Food Programme, currently helping feed the hungry in Ukraine, supports feeding programs all over the world. World Food Programme is legitimate.