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Mar 13 2025BUSINESS

7-Eleven's Big Shake-Up: New CEO, Big Plans

Seven & I Holdings, the company behind the 7-Eleven convenience stores, is making big moves. The Japanese company has just appointed its first foreign CEO, Stephen Dacus. This move comes after a tough six months. During this time, the company faced a massive $47 billion takeover bid from Canadian co

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Mar 13 2025BUSINESS

Marvell's Mixed Bag: Big Gains, Big Losses

Marvell Technology Inc. wrapped up its fiscal year 2025 with a mix of highs and lows. The company's total revenue hit $5. 8 billion, a 5% jump from the year before. This boost was mainly due to a huge 88% surge in sales from data centers, thanks to the growing demand for AI applications. However, de

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Mar 13 2025BUSINESS

Global Power Players Talk Trade, Tech, and Sports

In the bustling city of Singapore, a major event brought together some of the biggest names in business, investment, and policy. The focus? The heated global trade war, the future of cryptocurrencies, and the thriving business of sports. The event kicked off with a former UK Prime Minister,

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Mar 13 2025FINANCE

Intel's New Chief: A Fresh Start or More of the Same?

Intel has a new leader in town. Lip-Bu Tan, the former CEO of Cadence Design Systems, will step into the role of Intel's CEO on March 18th. This move comes after a long search for a permanent replacement for Pat Gelsinger, who retired at the end of last year. Tan's appointment is a big deal for Inte

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Mar 12 2025LIFESTYLE

Spring Kickoff: Minnesota's Biggest Swap Meet Returns

Spring is in the air in Minnesota, and with it comes the excitement of the Wright County Swappers meet. This isn't just any swap meet; it's a Minnesota tradition. The event has been going strong since 1970, making this year its 56th anniversary. The meet is a big deal, having been named "Be

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Mar 12 2025BUSINESS

Black Women Founders: Build Slow, Learn Fast

Mark Cuban, a billionaire businessman, knows a thing or two about building successful businesses. He's made his fortune by investing in growth-oriented companies. His net worth is now estimated at 5. 7 billion dollars. He has some advice for Black women founders. He says, "Don't look for funding. "

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Mar 12 2025BUSINESS

Small Businesses in a Spin: What's Going On?

In the United States, small businesses are feeling the heat. The National Federation of Independent Business's Uncertainty Index hit its second-highest level since 1973. This means small business owners are worried about the economy's future. The share of respondents who think it's a good time to ex

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Mar 12 2025BUSINESS

AI: Your New Business Buddy, Not Boss

Mark Cuban, a well-known tech investor, recently spoke at a big conference in Austin. He had some interesting things to say about AI and small businesses. He believes AI can give small businesses a big boost, but it's not a magic solution. It's more like a helpful tool. Cuban thinks that ne

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Mar 12 2025BUSINESS

Sunless Tanning Salon Coming to Westfield

Westfield is about to get a brand new sunless tanning salon. The salon is called goGLOW. It will be opening its doors on March 20th. The salon will be located at 500 Central Ave. The owners of the salon are a married couple, Kyle Healy and Mary Claire Choplin. They are both from Westfield. The

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Mar 11 2025BUSINESS

The Battle of the Skies: Phenom 100 vs. HondaJet Elite

The very light jet (VLJ) market is all about efficiency and luxury. Two standout players in this arena are the Embraer Phenom 100 and the HondaJet Elite. These jets are designed for business travelers and private owners who want speed, range, and efficiency. But they have different design philosoph

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