Company & Industry Overviews

Target is increasing its minimum wage range from $15 to $24. But does Target pay more than Walmart?

Although Stoli Vodka bears a Russian name, it's actually produced and bottled in Latvia and owned by Yuri Shefler who was exiled from Russia.

Who owns wedding website-builder Zola? Learn more about the company and its co-founder Shan-Lyn Ma, who has also invested in other ventures.

Carvana has expanded into the physical auction industry with its acquisition of Adesa U.S. Here’s a rundown of the deal and CVNA's stock forecast.

Will cultured meat and seafood make up the plate of the future? Here’s what to know about the industry, plus companies to invest in amid the shift.

George Farmer is the CEO of conservative social media platform Parler. He took over the role after the Capitol riots in 2021. What has he contributed to the company?

As it's widely expected that Fanatics will eventually go public, the company made another acquisition on Feb. 18 and purchased Mitchell & Ness.

The mattress industry has decided to claim Presidents' Day as its time to launch its best marketing campaigns as this is when consumers are more likely to spend.

German financial giant Allianz SE owes investors big, and it’s going into debt to pay them back. Here’s a rundown of the multi-billion dollar Allianz controversy.

Crystal Cruises is winding up operations and going out of business. What happens to customer deposits and how can people get a refund?

Uber has made it possible for passengers to see how their ratings are calculated. Here’s how you can check drivers' ratings for passengers.

Airbus has dethroned Boeing to become the largest aircraft company. Is Boeing going out of business or will it survive the ongoing challenges?

Despite a global supply chain crisis and component shortages, a handful of companies continue to dominate the global smartphone industry.

Moderna CEO Stéphane Bancel has proceeded with a planned sell-off and dumped about $3.6 million in MRNA stock. What does the sell-off mean?

Big tech conglomerate Cisco Systems has offered $20 billion for software company Splunk. Will the deal go through and what would happen to SPLK stock?

MoviePass has announced that it's coming back this summer. Who owns the company now and will it make a comeback in the summer of 2022?

As one of the most popular fast-food brands in the U.S., many people want to get a share in Chick-fil-A. Is Chick-fil-A a public company?

Product management software Productboard is officially the 1,000th startup to become a unicorn. Will Productboard IPO? Here's what investors can expect.

The U.S. Treasury wants the DOJ and FTC to target the alcohol industry for potential anti-competitive activity. Here are the details.

Peter Jackson-founded Weta Digital has a parent company in the public eye. Here’s how to get a stake in Weta, plus details on the company’s famous founder.

Peloton stock surged recently on multiple buyout reports. Which companies are looking to scoop it up? Here are Peloton’s buyout rumors explained.

A cruise ship’s weekly fuel costs are almost equivalent to purchasing a $1 million home. Here's how much cruise lines are paying to fuel their vessels daily.

Budget airline rivals Frontier and Spirit Airlines announced on Feb. 7 that they will merge and create the fifth-largest airline in the U.S. Who owns Frontier Airlines now?

GoFundMe is the top crowdfunding platform for giving to those in need. Who owns GoFundMe?

EV startup Electric Last Mile went public through a SPAC deal. Now, the co-founders are getting out of dodge and ELMS stock could be kaput.

CNN, following the resignation of president Jeff Zucker, will continue towards a mid-2022 merger. Who owns CNN and what does the network's future hold?

The chip shortage situation took a toll on GM’s production in 2021. What’s the latest update and are supplies expected to get better in 2022?

Southwest Airlines CEO Bob Jordan has been working for the airline for over three decades. Jordan’s Southwest salary has grown throughout his 34-year career..

Capital One Financial Corporation has closed a large number of its physical banking locations over the past two years. Why are Capital One banks closing?

BlackBerry is selling off some of its intellectual property to Catapult IP Innovations Inc. Here’s what the patent sale means for the company and BB stock.

A pair of private equity firms are acquiring Citrix Systems. What will happen to CTXS stock after the acquisition? Here's what investors can expect.

The Buc-ee’s empire was built by two Texans and is now worth a reported $500 million. Who owns Buc-ee's? Here are the details about the company with the largest convenience store.

Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton is bullish on Zapp. Is the grocery and snack delivery company publicly traded?

Kim Kardashian is the co-founder and majority owner of Skims—a shapewear company that launched in the fall of 2019. The company recently doubled its estimated valuation.

Many investors wonder what they can expect from Robinhood in the future. Will Robinhood survive, go bankrupt, or eventually be acquired by a fintech company?

Incarceration is big business for The GEO Group, which owns and/or manages private prisons and mental health facilities worldwide. What prisons does GEO Group own?

Investment bank Goldman Sachs is bullish on the metaverse. However, the company just led a $227 million investment round in IRL events startup Fever.

TA3 swimwear designer Leila Shams gave a "Shark Tank" update after appearing on the ABC show’s Jan. 21 episode. Here's how the company is doing now.

Trevor Lambert and John Vadnis walked away from "Shark Tank" with a deal from millionaire investor Kevin O’Leary (aka "Mr. Wonderful").

Unilever failed to acquire GlaxoSmithKline. Now, a Nelson Peltz-led activist fund wants to change things at the conglomerate. What changes might be coming?