Lauren Hirsch
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Musk Says He Has the Means to Buy Twitter, but Investors Aren’t So Sure
Elon Musk could pledge his Tesla shares, borrow from banks or team up with private equity to raise the funds. Each option comes with caveats.
Elon Musk Joins Twitter Board
After becoming Twitter’s largest shareholder, Elon Musk, Tesla’s chief executive, is joining the company’s board of directors.
Nestle Suspends KitKat and Nesquik Sales in Russia After Criticism From Zelensky
The consumer giant said it did not expect to make a profit in the country “for the foreseeable future.”
Companies Partially Exiting Russia Are Under Pressure to Leave Fully
Some companies have revised their plans after being pushed to make a more definitive break from the country.
Carl Icahn Pushes McDonald’s to Change Way It Sources Its Pork
The billionaire investor has proposed two candidates for the company’s board. The company argues that his demands are unreasonable given the current U.S. pork supply.
Fanatics is buying Mitchell & Ness, a fellow sports merchandiser.
Mitchell & Ness, founded in 1904, is known for its throwback jerseys, which go from $100 to $400.
Tyson Foods to Ease Mask Mandates at ‘Some’ Meat Processing Plants
The meatpacking giant said that fully vaccinated workers at “some facilities” could begin to remove their masks at work, but it did not say which...
Kohl’s Faces Renewed Pressure to Sell Itself as Bidders Emerge
An activist investment firm that has been fighting for changes at the company for more than a year has proposed a slate of candidates to...
John Stankey and David Zaslav Address Jeff Zucker's Resignation
John Stankey, the head of AT&T, and David Zaslav, the chief of Discovery, sidestepped intense speculation regarding whether Mr. Zucker was forced out.
Kohl’s Receives $9 Billion Offer Backed by Activist Investor
The offer comes as the retailer, like other brick-and-mortar stores, struggles with supply chain problems and competition from online sites.