In 2026, major US companies will face crucial court decisions that could cost them billions. The cases involve big names like Apple, Live Nation, and the NFL. These legal battles will have a significant impact on the companies and the people involved. The NCAA is dealing with a massive settlement f
Ford has made a comeback in the U. S. market, selling more cars in 2025 than it has in the past few years. With 2. 2 million vehicles sold, it's the best year for Ford since 2019. That's a 6% increase from the year before. Even though it's not as many as they sold in 2019, it's still a big deal. Fo
Economic predictions are often off the mark. Take 1929, for example. A well-known economist confidently declared that stock prices had hit a "permanent high. " Just two weeks later, the market crashed, kicking off the Great Depression. Fast forward to today, and economic forecasters still struggle.
A recent agreement by nearly 150 countries, led by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), aims to prevent large global companies from avoiding taxes by moving profits to low-tax countries. However, there's a twist: U. S. -based multinational corporations are exempt from th
The EU is trying to get all its member countries to agree on a trade deal with Mercosur. This deal has been in the works for 25 years and is supposed to be a big win for exports. But not everyone is on board yet. Italy and France are the main holdouts. They have concerns about cheap beef and sugar
The acetone market is set for a big change. By 2032, it could be worth USD 7. 55 billion, growing at a steady rate of 5. 40% each year. This growth is driven by its wide use in many industries, from paints to personal care products. Acetone is a key player in making plastics and polymers, which are
King and Queen County is making waves with a new plan to tackle flooding and create jobs. The idea? A business park near the Middle Peninsula Regional Airport. This park would be a hub for companies focused on fighting flooding. It's not just about local issues, though. The goal is to make the Middl
California is making big moves to tackle its housing crisis. The state's housing finance agency just hired Katherine McFadden to lead their multifamily programs. This is a huge deal because the agency has already pumped $3. 4 billion into affordable housing in just two years. They're not slowing dow
In a significant move, finance ministers from the G7 countries are set to gather in Washington on January 12. Their agenda? Rare earths and other critical minerals. This meeting comes at a time when these nations, except Japan, are heavily dependent on China for a wide range of materials. Rare eart
A Hampton Inn in Minneapolis made headlines for the wrong reasons. This hotel, part of the Hilton family, was caught on camera turning away Department of Homeland Security (DHS) agents. The agents were in town to investigate fraud, but the hotel had other plans. They sent an email saying they wouldn
