US Business
Activist Elliott Invests $1 Billion in Pinterest
Pinterest will use the injection to help fund a $3.5 billion share-buyback program.
Articles by Erin Slifka
US Business
Verizon Recently Weighed Pulling Back On NFL Sponsorship Deal
The company decided against the changes but is scrutinizing other major sports- and music-marketing agreements.
US Business
Schaeffler Shares Plunge After Guidance Falls Short of Expectations
Shares were down 18%—wiping out gains in the year to date—amid broad-based stock losses due to the Middle East conflict.
US Business
ASM International Posts Net Profit Above Market Views
Better-than-expected profit was supported by strengthened demand and a rebound in orders from China.
US Business
Iran Attacks U.S. Embassies in Middle East
Plus, the DOJ reverses course on law firm sanctions and Vail Resorts discounts the Epic Pass for Gen Z.
US Business
Starbucks to Open Nashville Office, Relocate Supply-Chain Workers
The coffee chain expects to open the office later this year as part of efforts to expand in parts of the U.S., the company said in an internal message.
Information Technology & Innovation
Sparklight Launches Mobile Service with Limited-Time Offer of One Free Unlimited Line for 12 Months
(Phoenix, AZ) – As reliable mobile connectivity becomes increasingly essential for education, work, healthcare access, and everyday life, Sparklight, a leading broadband communications provider serving more than 1 million customers across 24 states, has introduced […]
Career Building
Franklin Technology Center to Host Career & College Fair on March 5
(Joplin, MO) – Franklin Technology Center is proud to announce its Annual Career & College Fair, scheduled for Thursday, March 5, 2026. This highly anticipated event will connect approximately 2,400 students from Franklin Technology Center […]
Events
Missouri Technology Corporation Announces Opening of July 2026 IDEA Fund Cycle; Applications Due May 5
The Missouri Technology Corporation (MTC) is excited to announce the opening of the next IDEA Fund cycle. The IDEA Fund is Missouri’s state-sponsored venture capital program designed to make equity-based investments into high growth potential, […]
US Business
Jack Dorsey’s Latest Far-Out Bet: An AI Future With Fewer Employees
Block—owner of payment apps, bitcoin and music streaming—grew its workforce to nearly 13,000 during the pandemic.