A significant shift is underway in the Texas legal system, aimed at providing a more efficient and specialized forum for complex business disputes. The Texas Business Court, launched on September 1, is now operational, with ten inaugural judges sworn in by Governor Greg Abbott on September 19. This
It's official: AT&T is ditching its remaining stake in DirecTV, shifting its focus to the future of wireless and fiber connectivity. In a bold move, the company is offloading its 70% stake to private equity firm TPG, securing a whopping $7.6 billion in cash payments over the next six years. The dea
Jyoti Bansal, the founder of software developer AppDynamics, sold his company for $3.7 billion in 2017. At first glance, it seemed like a triumphant moment, but as he looked back, he realized that selling his startup was a bittersweet experience. In this interview, Bansal shares his story, revealing
In 2023, Motorola introduced the ThinkPhone, a device that caught everyone's attention with its retro design and impressive specs. Although it didn't revolutionize the smartphone world, it marked the beginning of Motorola's foray into the business phone market. Now, the company is back with the Thin
High school students are at a critical juncture in their lives, learning important skills and knowledge that will set them up for success in the future. However, one crucial topic is often overlooked: personal finance. Many students graduate without a basic understanding of how to manage their money
Courtney Colman's journey in the entertainment industry spanned over three decades. She was a charismatic figure who made a lasting impact on the film and TV production landscape. Her untimely death at 58 has left a void in the industry, and her colleagues are still reeling from the shock. Born in
Indonesia has been on a rollercoaster ride of economic growth, with a yearly GDP increase of 5%. This achievement is not enough, according to Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati, to help the country become a high-income nation. The government aims to achieve this goal by 2045, as part of its "Gol
The International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) is planning to go on strike, starting Tuesday, if a deal isn't reached by the end of Monday. The union is demanding higher wages and a total ban on automation at ports. But is this a reasonable request? Automation is changing the way we live and wor
The Asian markets experienced a dramatic start to the week, with Japan's Nikkei 225 index plummeting nearly 5% and China's Shanghai Composite index surging 5.7%. The contrasting performances were largely attributed to the outcome of Japan's Liberal Democratic Party leadership election, which saw for
The Chinese stock market has been on a remarkable journey, with its CSI 300 Index jumping as much as 6.5% on Monday, the largest gain since 2015. This sudden surge marks a significant turnaround for the market, which had lost over 45% of its value from its 2021 high in mid-September. The index has s
