Category Archives: Companies

Tesla – finally – announces when it will face its shareholders

Elon Musk speaking at the Tesla shareholder meeting with attendees in the audience

Most investors following Tesla will want to know that the company has set its annual shareholder meeting for November 6, though this date is four months past the legal deadline required by Texas law. You should be aware that this delay comes amid significant challenges such as sharp sales declines, falling profits, and growing backlash […]

Nutella’s parent company Ferrero is buying cereal maker WK Kellogg for $3.1 billion

The Ferrero and WK Kellogg logos side by side, representing the merger of the two companies

Understanding Ferrero’s Strategic Move Ferrero’s $3.1 billion acquisition of WK Kellogg gives you direct access to a legacy cereal portfolio worth roughly $1.5 billion, including giants like Raisin Bran and Corn Flakes. By combining Ferrero’s strong foothold in sweet treats with WK Kellogg’s 14,000 employees and 22 plants, you’re seeing a clear bid to expand […]

Linda Yaccarino is leaving Elon Musk’s X after two years as CEO

Elon Musk contemplating the leadership changes at X

Just as you may have been following the evolution of X, Elon Musk’s social media company, Linda Yaccarino’s departure marks a significant shift after her two-year tenure as CEO. You should know her time was shaped by challenges with advertiser relations and controversial platform content, including issues linked to the integrated Grok AI chatbot. While […]

Warren Buffett donates record $6 billion Berkshire shares

Warren Buffett shaking hands with recipients of his latest donation, emphasizing the positive impact of his philanthropy.

Record-Breaking Philanthropy: Buffett’s Latest Donation Warren Buffett’s $6 billion gift in Berkshire Hathaway shares marks his largest single-year donation since he began giving away his fortune nearly two decades ago. By transferring about 12.36 million Class B shares, he has pushed his total charitable contributions to over $60 billion. The bulk of this latest gift—9.43 […]

Compass sues Zillow as fight over privately marketed listings heats up | Business

A computer screen showing Compass and Zillow logos side by side, with a gavel symbolizing the ongoing lawsuit over privately marketed listings.

Compass has escalated its ongoing dispute with Zillow by filing a lawsuit over the new Zillow rule requiring all publicly marketed home listings to appear on its platform within one day. This policy, which you should know about if you’re involved in real estate, threatens to reshape how listings are shared online and impacts Compass’s […]

Toyota sees 21% profit decline as tariffs take a bite

Toyota sees 21% profit decline as tariffs take a bite

You need to be aware that Toyota is forecasting a 21% profit decline for the current financial year, highlighting significant challenges ahead for the global automaker. The impact of US tariffs and a stronger yen is weighing heavily on their earnings, despite solid demand for hybrid vehicles. As these factors drive up costs and consumer […]