US Business
Burger King’s New Whopper Strikes a Blow in Fast-Food Burger Wars
Company president said the revamped burger was helping win market share; McDonald’s recently overhauled the Big Mac.
Year: 2026
Community
Joplin Family YMCA Opens Registration for After-School Program
(Joplin, MO) – As families prepare for the new school year, the Joplin Family YMCA is helping parents bridge the gap between the end of the school day and the end of the workday with […]
US Business
Apollo to Buy European Budget Airline easyJet for $7.7 Billion
The deal for the British airline caps a weekslong bidding war with American private equity and aircraft leasing group Castlelake.
US Business
FCC Votes to Repeal National TV Ownership Limit
In a 2-1 split, the agency voted to eliminate the cap and said it would instead review proposed station acquisitions on a case-by-case basis.
Accounting
Forvis Mazars to Host Business Transition Planning Webinar on September 1
Business owners face important decisions when planning for the future of their companies. Whether planning to pass a business to family, sell to a third party, or explore an employee ownership strategy, having a transition […]
US Business
Hedge Fund Turning Up Pressure on Voya Financial to Sell Itself
Toms Capital Investment Management is bringing its push for the asset manager to explore a sale directly to shareholders.
US Business
Commerzbank CEO Calls For Dialogue With UniCredit
Bettina Orlopp appealed for constructive dialogue with UniCredit after the Italian bank achieved a near majority stake in its German rival.
US Business
The Investors Whose SpaceX Shares Vanished Before They Could Cash In
One bought in to an SPV fund touting pre-IPO “exposure” to the rocket company. He was told later the shares were sold before trading began.
US Business
Airlines Push Back Against ICE Enforcement at Airports
Federal agents are using flight manifests to arrest travelers with lapsed visas, drawing objections over safety and protocol.
US Business
News Corp Revenue Rises, With Growth Across All Segments
Digital-only subscriptions to The Wall Street Journal averaged nearly 4.5 million in the quarter, compared with 4.33 million in the prior quarter.