Fan Business Grandstand

Trump Round 2: How Business Services Companies Are Preparing for the New Administration

Companies that offer HR and IT services are gearing up for four more years of MAGA.

Inc. - Dec. 5

Why Small-Business Owners Are Cheering the Suspension of the Corporate Transparency Act

A Texas judge delivered a nationwide injunction against application of a law requiring small businesses to report their real beneficial owners by January 1.

Inc. - Dec. 5

Toronto-Dominion Bank Suspends Growth Targets as It Reviews Business

Toronto-Dominion Bank said it suspended financial-growth targets as it reviews its business options, weeks after settling U.S. charges it failed to properly monitor money laundering.

The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 5

The end of an Eras tour approaches, marking a bittersweet moment for Taylor Swift fans

The global phenomenon that is Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour is coming to an end after the popstar performed more than 150 shows across five continents over nearly two years

ABC News - Dec. 5

The end of an Eras tour approaches, marking bittersweet moment for Taylor Swift fans

The global phenomenon that is Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour is coming to an end after the popstar performed more than 150 shows across five continents over nearly two years

ABC News - Dec. 5

MeetKai creates virtual fan experience for Detroit Pistons

MeetKai and the Detroit Pistons announced they are launching their Detroit Pistons World, a new virtual fan experience.

VentureBeat - Dec. 5

UK businesses expect lower margins and higher prices after Budget

Survey finds 54% of companies plan to raise prices in 2025 after national insurance increase

Financial Times - Dec. 5

Trump’s populist 'mandate' could disrupt business tax reform wish list

Congress, and the GOP, has changed since then-President Trump and Republicans crafted the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. And while Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) and GOP leadership are gunning to get a ...

The Hill - Dec. 5

Airbus to Move Ahead With 2,000 Job Cuts at Defense and Space Business

The cuts amount to around 5% of the division’s workforce, fewer than the up to 2,500 positions Airbus had initially sought to eliminate two months ago.

The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 5

Trump Business Plans Ethics Policy Without Banning Foreign Deals

The family business of President-elect Donald J. Trump is expected to announce some restrictions on transactions but is not likely to accept as many limitations as it did eight years ago.

The New York Times - Dec. 5

Warren Stephens: the Arkansan Spurs fan Trump is sending to London

The billionaire history buff and former Clinton backer will be the US president-elect’s man in the UK

Financial Times - Dec. 5

General Motors Takes $5 Billion Hit From Ailing China Business

The charge marks the latest example of how global automakers are struggling in China as local consumers embrace electric vehicles from homegrown brands.

The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 4

Trump picks former Sen. Kelly Loeffler for small business administrator

President-elect Donald Trump announced Wednesday that he will nominate former Sen.

NBC News - Dec. 4

OpenAI Enters Silicon Valley's Hot New Business: War

The artificial-intelligence company behind ChatGPT has agreed to put its powerful tech in Anduril Industries’ drone defense systems.

The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 4

ESPN hopes to reach more casual sports fans with Disney+ integration

Disney debuted an ESPN tab on Disney+ on Wednesday for ESPN+ subscribers and will make about 100 live games available on Disney+ to nonsubscribers.

CNBC - Dec. 4

Small Business Owners Brace for Trump’s Proposed Tariffs

While the impact of the proposed import duties will hit small businesses hard, many are awaiting their final form before calculating their own costs.

Inc. - Dec. 4

G.M.’s Ailing China Business Will Deal It a $5 Billion Blow

General Motors and other foreign automakers are selling fewer cars and losing lots of money in China, where domestic electric and hybrid cars have taken off.

The New York Times - Dec. 4

ESPN hopes to reach more casual sports fans with Disney+ integration

ESPN is coming to Disney+.

NBC News - Dec. 4

GM takes more than $5bn charge against China businesses

Move lays bare declining future in what was once the US carmaker’s largest market

Financial Times - Dec. 4

Dishonored Director Says Next Game Will Make Fans "Feel Very At Home"

Raphael Colantonio founded Arkane Studios in 1999 and spent more than 18 years there, including co-creating and directing the original Dishonored with Harvey Smith. Colantonio also directed 2017's ...

GameSpot - Dec. 4

Amorim warns Man United fans: 'Storm will come'

Ruben Amorim has warned Manchester United fans that "a storm will come" despite his positive start as head coach.

ESPN - Dec. 4

Plaschke: Baseball fans can whine, but there's nothing wrong with the way the Dodgers are winning

Some MLB teams and their fans are complaining the Dodgers are spending too much on star free agents, but other teams should be doing the same thing.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 4

German companies in China see slump in business confidence

Yahoo News - Dec. 4

Western businesses in China hold on to hopes for Trump 2.0

Some believe the incoming US president is in a strong position to negotiate a trade deal with Beijing

Financial Times - Dec. 4

Trump Nominates Crypto Fan Paul Atkins to Run the SEC

Atkins is the co-chair of a crypto industry advocacy group.

Inc. - Dec. 3

Protection deal for Amazon rainforest in peril as big business turns up heat

Exclusive: With Brazil’s politicians, agribusiness organisations and global traders piling on the pressure, the highly successful 2006 Soy Moratorium is under threat. One of the cornerstones of ...

The Guardian - Dec. 3

How to Turn ‘Boring’ Businesses Into Cash-Flow Machines

In ‘Main Street Millionaire,’ Codie Sanchez describes how to make money buying the types of businesses that most people ignore.

Inc. - Dec. 3

AT&T plans to plow $20 billion into buybacks in signal of business turnaround

AT&T’s stock is rising as the company will bring back share repurchases alongside an expected $20 billion-plus in continued dividend commitments over the next three years.

MarketWatch - Dec. 3

Is Enron really back in business? Here's what to know.

A new Enron website appeared on Monday to proclaim its relaunch. It's been 23 years since the energy company went up in smoke.

CBS News - Dec. 3

Amorim tells United fans: 'I don't like my chant'

Ruben Amorim has said he is uncomfortable with Manchester United fans singing his name and would rather they showed their support for the players rather than the coach.

ESPN - Dec. 3

AT&T Gave Up on the Media Business, and Its Stock Has Surged

Investors have welcomed CEO John Stankey’s return to boring wireless and broadband services after costly entertainment gambles.

The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 3

Carlsberg Sells Russian Baltika Breweries Business

Carlsberg agreed to sell its Russian Baltika Breweries business, ending a long-running legal dispute sparked after the Russian government seized control.

The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 3

Nicholas Hoult is a man of character — and it's keeping him busy

'What I enjoy doing is trying to disappear and not do the same thing over and over again,' says the actor with three recent releases: 'Juror #2,' 'The Order' and 'Nosferatu.'

Los Angeles Times - Dec. 3