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Feb 11 2026BUSINESS

Closing of Oakland’s Athletic Club: A Last Game

The Athletic Club in Oakland has closed its doors after eight years of serving fans and friends. The final day coincided with the Super Bowl, adding a bittersweet note to its farewell. A post on Instagram announced the closure and thanked patrons for their support. Co‑owner Miles Palliser expressed

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Feb 11 2026BUSINESS

Nexperia Faces New Legal Hurdles Over Ownership Clash

In a twist that could shake the electronics supply chain, Dutch judges have decided to launch a full investigation into Nexperia BV. The move follows a battle that saw the company’s former Chinese owner, Wingtech Technology Co. , lose control of the business. Wingtech’s influence had already been

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Feb 11 2026BUSINESS

Big Tech Moves to Miami, Leaves California Behind

Billionaires are swapping sunny California for warm Florida. Mark Zuckerberg, the head of Meta, has just bought a massive home on Miami’s Indian Creek. The deal is worth somewhere between $150 million and $200 million, according to a recent report. The seller is linked to the founder of Jer

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Feb 11 2026BUSINESS

Madrigal Secures Major Deal to Battle Liver Disease

A Chinese biotech company in Suzhou has given an American firm the worldwide rights to create and sell six new RNA medicines aimed at a serious liver condition. The deal brings an upfront cash payment of $60 million and could grow to nearly $4. 5 billion if the medicines reach several key develop

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Feb 11 2026BUSINESS

Rethinking Corporate Purpose: A Shift Back to Shareholder Focus

"It is time to look at what a company really exists for. The debate started when many CEOs said that putting people and the planet first should replace the old rule of only caring about shareholders. This idea, called stakeholder capitalism, got a lot of attention from media and politicians who push

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Feb 11 2026BUSINESS

Mattel’s Stock Drops Despite Revenue Rise

Mattel, the maker of Barbie and Hot Wheels, saw its share price fall sharply after reporting a lower net profit for the fourth quarter, even though total sales climbed. The company earned $106 million in net income for the period, translating to 35 cents per share. This is down from $141 million

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Feb 11 2026BUSINESS

Tom Brady’s Card Vault: Turning a Hobby into a Nationwide Brand

Tom Brady, long known for his football glory, now helps run a fast‑growing card shop called CardVault. The company started small but has expanded to 12 stores across the country, turning the hobby of trading cards into a big business worth about $33 billion. Instead of just investing money, Brady

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Feb 11 2026BUSINESS

Pin‑Up Bowl Changes Hands in St. Louis

A new group, headed by Philip “Moon” Sneed, has taken over the Pin‑Up Bowl in Loop. The deal moves the venue from its former owners into a fresh leadership that plans to revamp the space. Sneed’s team is known for turning small projects into community hubs, and they already have ideas for new

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Feb 11 2026BUSINESS

Suspended Port Deals After CEO Scandal

British International Investment has put a hold on new deals with DP World. The pause follows fresh claims that the company’s chief executive, Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, may have ties to former financier Jeffrey Epstein. The UK development bank said it was “shocked” by the allegations that appeare

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Feb 11 2026BUSINESS

New Ways to Connect: How a Classic Brand is Personalizing Every Customer Touch

"L. L. Bean, the well‑known outdoor shop that started in 1912, is shaking up its customer service by teaming up with a tech company called Amperity. The goal? To make every shopper feel understood and to keep people coming back. The partnership replaces old software that made it hard for teams to s

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