Aristotle exchange companies sue Underdog and CEO over acquisition dispute deal Suswati Basu Two companies tied to Aristotle’s exchange business are suing Underdog Sports Holdings, CEO Jeremy Levine and several other defendants, months after Underdog unveiled plans to buy Aristotle’s federally regulated exchange operations. Aristotle Exchange Holding Company 1, Inc. and Aristotle … Continue reading Aristotle exchange companies sue Underdog and CEO over acquisition dispute deal
August 12, 2026 The Lakers just landed a $12.5 billion deal with 2 surprising new owners BY María José Gutiérrez Chávez The Los Angeles Lakers have new owners again. The team announced Wednesday that it has been sold to former Disney CEO Bob Iger and billionaire investor Josh Kushner for a record-breaking $12.5 billion. … Continue reading The Lakers just landed a $12.5 billion deal with 2 surprising new owners
July 19, 2026 How to deal with failure and stick with hard things BY Next Big Idea Club Below, Steve Kamb shares five key insights from his new book, How to Try Again: An Approachable Guide to Navigating Chaos and Making Change That Sticks. Steve is the founder of Nerd Fitness, an approachable fitness company that helps … Continue reading How to deal with failure and stick with hard things
July 01, 2026 Kroger to buy regional grocer Giant Eagle in $1.65 billion deal BY Associated Press Kroger said Wednesday it plans to buy regional grocer and pharmacy retailer Giant Eagle in a deal valued at $1.65 billion. Giant Eagle, which is privately held, has 197 supermarkets and 11 stand-alone pharmacies across northern Ohio, western Pennsylvania, … Continue reading Kroger to buy regional grocer Giant Eagle in $1.65 billion deal
HubSpot’s acquisition shows CRM platforms are evolving from customer databases into AI systems that identify buying intent and take action. By Constantine von Hoffman Published on July 1, 2026 HubSpot’s acquisition of Warmly (August 07, 2026) is another example of CRMs evolving into systems that identify buying opportunities, recommend the next step, and … Continue reading HubSpot’s Warmly deal points to the next generation of CRM
Bally’s Intralot agrees $327M evoke deal to create major European gaming group Suswati Basu Bally’s Intralot has reached an agreement to acquire betting and gaming operator evoke in a recommended all-share deal worth roughly £243.1 million ($ 327 million), bringing together brands such as William Hill and 888 with its expanding lottery and … Continue reading Bally’s Intralot agrees $327M evoke deal to create major European gaming group
June 05, 2026 SAG-AFTRA actor’s union strikes 4-year deal with studios to protect performers against AI BY Associated Press Television and movie actors on Thursday voted overwhelmingly to ratify a four-year contract with studios and streaming services, a month after their union leaders negotiated a deal they say provides protections against synthetic actors created by artificial … Continue reading SAG-AFTRA actor’s union strikes 4-year deal with studios to protect performers against AI
Barry Diller’s People Incorporated seeks to take MGM private in $18B deal Suswati Basu Barry Diller’s People Incorporated has made a move to take MGM Resorts International private, putting forward a cash offer of $ 48.30 a share for the stock it does not already own. The proposal, revealed Monday (June 1), values … Continue reading Barry Diller’s People Incorporated seeks to take MGM private in $18B deal
Fertitta Entertainment strikes multibillion dollar deal to acquire Caesars operations Suswati Basu Fertitta Entertainment plans to buy Caesars Entertainment in an all-cash agreement valued at roughly $ 17.6 billion, including the assumption of nearly $ 11.9 billion in debt, the companies said Thursday (May 28). Under the proposed deal, Caesars shareholders would receive … Continue reading Fertitta Entertainment strikes multibillion dollar deal to acquire Caesars operations
Samsung union suspends strike after reaching tentative deal on bonuses The strike would have impacted Samsung’s memory chip production. By Mariella Moon May 21, 2026 Chung Sung-jun/Getty Images Samsung’s largest labor union in South Korea has suspended the strike that was set to begin on May 21 after reaching a tentative deal with the company. … Continue reading Samsung union suspends strike after reaching tentative deal on bonuses
