GM extends 3 plant shutdowns and adds fourth due to ongoing semiconductor chip shortage
GM is extending three plant closures through April due to an ongoing semiconductor chip shortage so that it can prioritize the production of pickups and SUVs.
Investors look to Fed for next steps as Twist speculation ramps up
Thursday's event will be Powell's last outing before the Fed's policy-making committee convenes March 16-17
Amazon eyes $1 billion NFL payout for exclusive rights to some Thursday night games
The Journal reported that Amazon currently pays between $75 million and $100 million to stream Thursday games under its current contract which lasts through the 2022 season. The new deal would reportedly take effect after the 2022 season.
Joe Montana huddles with new football league controlled by fans
San Francisco 49ers legend Joe Montana is regarded as one of the greatest players in NFL history. Now, during his retirement life, he’s not only an investor, but he’s serving as the Chief Strategic Officer for Fan Controlled Football.
SpaceX Starship prototype explodes after 'soft landing'
The third time was mostly the charm for SpaceX’s latest flight test.
Japanese billionaire seeks volunteers for SpaceX flight around the moon
Eccentric Japanese billionaire Yusaku Maezawa is looking for eight civilian volunteers to blast off to the Moon with him on the first-ever private commercial space trip.
Disney to close at least 60 Disney Stores in North America before end of year
Disney announced Wednesday it will be closing at least 60 Disney retail stores in North America as the company focuses its efforts on boosting its e-commerce platforms.
Electric Mustang Mach-E sales accelerated in February as Ford slips 14.1 percent overall
The Ford Mustang Mach-E was one of the best-selling electric cars in the U.S. in February with 3,739 deliveries
Walmart makes $350B pledge to support US manufacturing
The company will focus its investment on domestic manufacturers that produce plastics, textiles, small electrical appliances, food processing, and pharmaceutical and medical supplies.
Universal Orlando takes Dr. Seuss books out of gift shop, considers park changes
Dr. Seuss Enterprises, the entity that preserves and protects the author’s legacy, announced on Tuesday it would stop publishing six of the author's well-known books, including “And to Think That I Saw It on Mulberry Street” and “If I Ran the Zoo.”
NJ gym owner who defied lockdown banned from airline after mask-less trip
Ian Smith, 33, shared an email on Instagram Monday from the carrier, informing him of his ban “due to a recent incident regarding our policy on face mask coverings.”
Microsoft says Chinese hackers targeted groups via server software
Microsoft said it was the work of a group it dubs HAFNIUM, which it described as a state-sponsored entity operating out of China
Biden administration locks ICE Twitter account
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) locked one of its Twitter accounts Tuesday, halting all public safety alerts on illegal migrants in the U.S. with criminal backgrounds.
Target, Toyota, GM in Texas to keep wearing masks
Employees at General Motors, Toyota Motor, Target Corp, and Macy's Inc in Texas will keep face masks on at work, the companies said on Tuesday, even as the U.S. state lifted most of its coronavirus curbs allowing businesses to reopen at full capacity as of next week.
Nordstrom racks up on off-price stores and online sales
Nordstrom Inc on Tuesday reported better-than-expected results for the holiday quarter, aided by a rise in e-commerce sales and growth in its off-price business, Rack.
Shaquille O'Neal becomes founding partner, investor in new ad agency focused on diversity
Basketball legend Shaquille O’Neal has become known since retiring from the game for his prolific work as a celebrity pitchman. In his latest venture, he’ll be working with marketers behind the scenes.
Disney plans to enhance attractions, boost efficiency once theme parks reopen, CEO says
Walt Disney Company CEO and Chairman Bob Chapek said that the media conglomerate would enhance efficiency and update attractions at its theme parks amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.
Milwaukee Bucks President on importance of donating to minority-owned businesses
Fiserv CEO and Milwaukee Bucks President on helping black-owned businesses
Nike exec steps down after report on son’s $132,000 sneaker purchase
Nike said it plans to announce a new head of its North American geography "shortly."
Flying taxi network in LA could take off soon
Archer co-CEO Adam Goldstein discusses getting flying taxis to the market by 2024.



















