Mergers, acquisitions, IPOs, earnings and corporate strategy: the deals and decisions reshaping companies worldwide.
Yu Miao, the proprietor of JF Books in Washington D.C., has embarked on a new chapter after his previous bookstore in China was forced to close its doors. Jifeng Bookstore, which operated in Shanghai for over two decades, was known for hosting discussions on a wide range of topics,
An education company with business ties to New York City secured a private meeting with Schools Chancellor David Banks shortly after hiring his brother Terence Banks as a consultant, according to sources familiar with the matter. This meeting occurred in October 2022, just weeks after Terence Banks began working for
Two German naval vessels recently traversed the Taiwan Strait, marking the first such passage by German warships in over two decades. The frigate Baden-Württemberg and supply ship Frankfurt am Main made the journey on Friday, as confirmed by German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius. This transit occurred despite objections from
A Los Angeles-based bakery recently fell victim to a sophisticated counterfeit check scam, leaving its owner shaken and reevaluating her business practices. Loria Stern, proprietor of Eat Your Flowers, a bakery specializing in edible flower-pressed cakes and cupcakes, recounted the distressing experience that cost her time, resources, and
Taylor Frankie Paul and Dakota Mortensen’s relationship has been thrust into the spotlight with their appearance on the Hulu series “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives.” The show, which follows the lives of Paul and seven other influencers from the Mormon MomTok community, has shed light on the couple’
Indianapolis-based OneAmerica Financial Inc. has reached an agreement to divest its full-service retirement plan division to Voya Financial Inc., headquartered in New York City. The transaction, announced on Wednesday, is valued at up to $210 million and is scheduled to be finalized on January 1. Under the terms
A recent letter endorsing Kamala Harris for president, signed by 88 American business leaders, has sparked discussion about the evolving relationship between political parties and the corporate world. While this endorsement might seem unexpected given the traditional association of business with Republican policies, a closer examination reveals a more nuanced
Grand County is exploring ways to support local businesses and aspiring entrepreneurs through a series of classes and seminars. The initiative is a collaborative effort between Grand County Economic Development, Destination Granby, the Grand County Library District, and the Grand Enterprise Initiative. In response to requests from chambers and business
Ada County officials are currently investigating a firearms training business that may be operating without proper permits in the Boise foothills. The business, Valiance Firearms Training, is run by Nate Castillo, who started it over a year ago while studying entrepreneurship at Boise State University. The company’s social media
A venture capital firm has ended its grant program for Black women entrepreneurs as part of an agreement to resolve a lawsuit brought by a conservative advocacy group. The Fearless Fund, based in Atlanta, announced the closure of its Strivers Grant Contest, which had provided $20,000 awards to businesses
Ukrainian forces have conducted consecutive strikes on a bridge in Russia’s Kursk region, as evidenced by recently surfaced video footage. The initial attack, believed to have utilized High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS), was captured by unmanned aerial vehicles operated by the Khorne Group, a Ukrainian tactical drone unit
The home construction and renovation industry is poised for significant growth in the coming years, driven by a growing demand for aging-in-place solutions. As the population ages, more seniors are opting to remain in their homes rather than move to nursing facilities, creating a substantial market for builders
