BusinessVersant agrees to buy golf simulator company Full Swing for $530 millionDouglas L. GriderJuly 6, 2026 by Douglas L. Grider The deal for Full Swing will expand Versant’s non-traditional media assets in an effort to diversify revenue from cable television....
BusinessFord achieves quality milestone, as CEO targets flawless new vehicle launchesDouglas L. GriderJuly 3, 2026 by Douglas L. Grider Ford CEO Jim Farley told CNBC that the automaker has learned from its past quality and recall issues, which have hurt its earnings and stained...
BusinessSandwich chain Jersey Mike’s files for IPO, reports 50% same-store sales growth in recent yearsDouglas L. GriderJuly 2, 2026 by Douglas L. Grider Jersey Mike’s has nearly 3,300 locations, making it the second-largest hoagie sandwich chain in the U.S. behind Subway....
BusinessPremier Lacrosse League plans to bring in team owners by 2028 ‘or soon thereafter,’ co-founder saysDouglas L. GriderJuly 2, 2026 by Douglas L. Grider Paul Rabil told CNBC he’s banking on the 2028 Los Angeles Summer Games, where lacrosse will return as an Olympic sport, to shine a spotlight...
BusinessFord CEO wants level playing field with Toyota, GM imports as USMCA trade talks reopenDouglas L. GriderJuly 2, 2026 by Douglas L. Grider Ford reports it assembled more than 2 million vehicles in the U.S. last year – more than any other auto manufacturer, including 311,000 units for...
BusinessAutomakers report mixed U.S. sales results as hybrid vehicles drive marketDouglas L. GriderJuly 1, 2026 by Douglas L. Grider Second-quarter U.S. new vehicle sales show a sharp divide, with automakers offering hybrid models largely outperforming those without them....
BusinessU.S. auto industry faces more uncertainty without extension of USMCA trade dealDouglas L. GriderJuly 1, 2026 by Douglas L. Grider A major issue for automakers is the deal’s rules of origin, which determine where a product comes from and which goods are eligible for preferential...
BusinessNike is set to report earnings after the bell. Here’s what to expectDouglas L. GriderJune 30, 2026 by Douglas L. Grider Nike is expected to report another quarter of declining sales as the sneaker giant struggles to regain strength under its turnaround strategy....
BusinessMedicare will start covering obesity drugs for the first time. Here’s what patients should knowDouglas L. GriderJune 30, 2026 by Douglas L. Grider The move could unlock millions of new patients for Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly and expand access to medications that were previously out of reach...
BusinessComcast’s NBCUniversal spinoff raises hope for more deals. There may not be good optionsDouglas L. GriderJune 29, 2026 by Douglas L. Grider Comcast plans to separate its cable and media divisions over the next year. This could set each company up for M&A, but there might not...