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Allison Ellsworth’s Poppi Exit Made Her a Megamillionaire. She’s Ready to Talk Money.

May 10, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Allison Ellsworth’s Poppi Exit Made Her a Megamillionaire. She’s Ready to Talk Money.
Watch as the co-founder opens up about how she and her husband managed their wealth after the Poppi sale to PepsiCo, the post-exit blues, and her one-time $1 million family vacation to Europe.

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Mattel Shareholder Wants Company to Sell

May 10, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Mattel Shareholder Wants Company to Sell
Southeastern Asset Management is calling for a sale of Mattel, arguing it would be better off if owned by a private equity firm, competitor or large media company.

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Intertek Rejects Sweetened $12.1 Billion Offer From EQT

May 10, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Intertek Rejects Sweetened $12.1 Billion Offer From EQT
Intertek rejected the improved proposal from buyout group EQT, saying that it undervalues the company and it remains committed to a strategic review.

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OnlyFans Stake Sale Values Adult-Content Powerhouse at $3.15 Billion

May 10, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on OnlyFans Stake Sale Values Adult-Content Powerhouse at $3.15 Billion
Architect Capital agrees to buy minority stake in site popular with adult-content creators for $535 million.

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A British Bookseller Rebuilds Barnes & Noble for a New Era

May 9, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on A British Bookseller Rebuilds Barnes & Noble for a New Era
Chief Executive James Daunt is unsentimental about books as he wrings out expenses ahead of a potential IPO.

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China’s Cars Aren’t in the U.S., but Its Auto Parts Are Everywhere

May 9, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on China’s Cars Aren’t in the U.S., but Its Auto Parts Are Everywhere
Chinese companies have amassed ownership stakes in about 5% of 10,000 auto suppliers in America.

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The JPMorgan Banker Behind the Sexual-Assault Suit Captivating Wall Street

May 8, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on The JPMorgan Banker Behind the Sexual-Assault Suit Captivating Wall Street
Chirayu Rana set off a PR crisis inside America’s biggest bank. Now, his claims have gone viral, stoked by AI fakes.

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Companies Are Getting Tariff Refunds. Here’s What They Plan to Do With the Money.

May 8, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Companies Are Getting Tariff Refunds. Here’s What They Plan to Do With the Money.
Invest in the business? Pay down debts? Refunds to customers? Businesses are weighing their options.

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Downtown Joplin Alliance and Partners Seeks Entries for ‘Art: Outside the Box’ Project; Submission Deadline June 8

May 8, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – Downtown Joplin Alliance, in conjunction with the City of Joplin, Spiva Center for the Arts, and Joplin Arts District, invites artists and creators to submit original designs for a public art initiative […]

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Trump Poised to Ax FDA Commissioner

May 8, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Trump Poised to Ax FDA Commissioner
Plus, Apple and Intel plan to work together on chips, and a new book explains the rules of sorority rush.

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  • Why Trump’s Venezuela Oil Grab Is No Quick Fix for Gas Prices
    September 2, 2026 Comments Off on Why Trump’s Venezuela Oil Grab Is No Quick Fix for Gas Prices
  • Ford’s $30,000 EV Truck Sets Ambitious Goal: 100,000 Sales in Year One
    September 2, 2026 Comments Off on Ford’s $30,000 EV Truck Sets Ambitious Goal: 100,000 Sales in Year One
  • Mac-and-Cheese Disruptor Goodles to Be Acquired by Barilla
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  • Google Avoids Breakup of Dominant Ad Business
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