Bill Gates' foundation trust bets big on Bud Light comeback
The Microsoft co-founder's foundation trust bought nearly $100 million in battered Anheuser-Busch stock.
The Microsoft co-founder's foundation trust bought nearly $100 million in battered Anheuser-Busch stock.
ESPN, ABC, Disney-owned channels go dark for Charter Spectrum cable subscribers amid dispute
Channels owned by the Walt Disney Co. such as ESPN, Disney Channel and others went dark Thursday afternoon for those who own Charter Spectrum cable.
Channels owned by the Walt Disney Co. such as ESPN, Disney Channel and others went dark Thursday afternoon for those who own Charter Spectrum cable.
Bobcat Bonnie's owner plans M-Brew revival 3 years after Ferndale bar closed
The owner of Bobcat Bonnie's and The Fly Trap Diner has purchased Ferndale's M-Brew, a spot for pinball, pizza, and beer that closed in 2020.
The owner of Bobcat Bonnie's and The Fly Trap Diner has purchased Ferndale's M-Brew, a spot for pinball, pizza, and beer that closed in 2020.
Black business alliance helps minority entrepreneurs navigate added challenges
Not only do Black men and women face tougher challenges in accessing capital to finance a new business, they on average must spend $5,000 more than their non-Black peers if they want to open a store.
Not only do Black men and women face tougher challenges in accessing capital to finance a new business, they on average must spend $5,000 more than their non-Black peers if they want to open a store.
4 local businesses to check out while you're in Royal Oak for Arts, Beats & Eats this Labor Day weekend
Here are four downtown Royal Oak businesses to visit while at Arts, Beats & Eats this weekend:
Here are four downtown Royal Oak businesses to visit while at Arts, Beats & Eats this weekend:
Amazon CEO on staff resisting return to the office: 'Probably won't work out' for them
Andy Jassy set the online retail giant's return-to-office policy in May.
Andy Jassy set the online retail giant's return-to-office policy in May.
Pizza Cat opening 4th Michigan restaurant in Oak Park
Pizza Cat is opening a new restaurant in Oak Park. It's the fourth Michigan location after opening in Detroit last year.
Pizza Cat is opening a new restaurant in Oak Park. It's the fourth Michigan location after opening in Detroit last year.
Twinkies maker Hostess Brands exploring sale amid interest from major companies: report
Hostess stock rose sharply amid reports several food companies interested in buying Twinkies maker.
Hostess stock rose sharply amid reports several food companies interested in buying Twinkies maker.
Netflix kills DVD mailings, makes surprising offer to old-school members
Netflix is winding down its shipment of little red envelops containing DVDs, mailing the final batch on Sept. 29 after 25 years of sending subscribers DVDs by mail.
Netflix is winding down its shipment of little red envelops containing DVDs, mailing the final batch on Sept. 29 after 25 years of sending subscribers DVDs by mail.
Summer spending at bars & restaurants soars as Americans overlook inflation, recession fears
Sales at restaurants and bars surged from May through July compared to last year, with the recent spending trend occurring during a time of slowing menu price growth.
Sales at restaurants and bars surged from May through July compared to last year, with the recent spending trend occurring during a time of slowing menu price growth.
Dollar Tree and Family Dollar agree to improve worker safety at bargain stores
Dollar Tree and Family Dollar reached a settlement with U.S. regulators after facing allegations of safety violations at multiple stores.
Dollar Tree and Family Dollar reached a settlement with U.S. regulators after facing allegations of safety violations at multiple stores.
Looming UAW strike could cost US economy more than $5B in just 10 days
If the United Auto Workers decides to strike against the "Big Three" Detroit automakers when the current contract expires next month, it could cost the U.S. economy more than $5 billion.
If the United Auto Workers decides to strike against the "Big Three" Detroit automakers when the current contract expires next month, it could cost the U.S. economy more than $5 billion.
Gas prices fire up as summer draws to a close: AAA
The national average price for a gallon of gas increased this week despite a decrease in oil prices, AAA reported. But severe weather could have a major impact on gas prices in the weeks to come.
The national average price for a gallon of gas increased this week despite a decrease in oil prices, AAA reported. But severe weather could have a major impact on gas prices in the weeks to come.
Trader Joe's execs shoot down possibility of self-checkout
Trader Joe's leadership rejected the idea of the grocery chain implementing self-checkout this week, saying it was "false."
Trader Joe's leadership rejected the idea of the grocery chain implementing self-checkout this week, saying it was "false."
UPS reaches deal with union: How it compares to other historical agreements
While the UPS deal didn't result in a strike, past labor disputes between unions and companies over fair pay and better working conditions had different outcomes.
While the UPS deal didn't result in a strike, past labor disputes between unions and companies over fair pay and better working conditions had different outcomes.
'Flash mob' of 20+ people loots Los Angeles Nordstrom
It happened around 4 p.m., according to the Los Angeles Police Department. A group of 20–50 people ran into the store grabbing merchandise off the shelves.
It happened around 4 p.m., according to the Los Angeles Police Department. A group of 20–50 people ran into the store grabbing merchandise off the shelves.
Zoom wants employees to return to office
Zoom has told its employees to return to the office for the first time since the video communications tool saw a boom during the remote work revolution of the coronavirus pandemic.
Zoom has told its employees to return to the office for the first time since the video communications tool saw a boom during the remote work revolution of the coronavirus pandemic.
Apple posts net sales decrease for third quarter in a row
Apple's first, second quarters showed year-over-year declines in overall net sales
Apple's first, second quarters showed year-over-year declines in overall net sales
Adidas makes $437 million from first Yeezy sale with portion going to anti-hate groups
Adidas is trying to offload the unsold shoes and donate part of the proceeds to groups like the Anti-Defamation League. The sports apparel company ended its partnership with Kanye West.
Adidas is trying to offload the unsold shoes and donate part of the proceeds to groups like the Anti-Defamation League. The sports apparel company ended its partnership with Kanye West.
Taco Bell faces allegations of false advertising for Crunchwraps, Mexican Pizzas
Taco Bell has been hit with claims in a lawsuit that the fast-food chain engaged in false advertisement of several menu items.
Taco Bell has been hit with claims in a lawsuit that the fast-food chain engaged in false advertisement of several menu items.