Bill banning sale of kangaroo parts introduced in Oregon
January 24, 2023 GMTPORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A bill that would ban the sale of kangaroo parts has been introduced in the Oregon Legislature, taking aim at sports apparel manufacturers that use leather from the animals to make their products.
Disney faces proxy fight as Peltz pushes to join board
January 12, 2023 GMTActivist investor Nelson Peltz is fighting for a seat on the board of Walt Disney Co., claiming that the company is struggling with self-inflicted problems.
Peltz's attempt to join Disney's board comes just months after the company brought back longtime CEO Bob Iger to lead Disney again.
Nike, FedEx rise; Pebblebrook, Calavo Growers fall
December 21, 2022 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Stocks that traded heavily or had substantial price changes Wednesday:
Nike Inc., up $12.57 to $115.78.
The athletic apparel maker reported strong fiscal second-quarter financial results.
Twitter relaunching subscriber service after debacle
December 12, 2022 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Twitter is once again attempting to launch its premium service, a month after a previous attempt failed.
Asian shares advance on back of Wall Street gains
December 9, 2022 GMTBANGKOK (AP) — Shares rose in Asia on Friday after an advance on Wall Street led by the latest rally in technology companies.
Chinese benchmarks rose on reports the government is planning new measures to support the ailing property sector, which has dragged on growth over the past several years.
Irving touts freedom on game sneakers after split with Nike
December 8, 2022 GMTKyrie Irving is a sneaker free agent and he used the Brooklyn Nets' game Wednesday night to advertise it.
Irving played with tape covering the logo on his black sneakers, two days after Nike ended its relationship with him.
Nike shares surge premarket on N. American sales, outlook
June 25, 2021 GMTNike's shares are soaring before the opening bell Friday, as the footwear and clothing company posted record fiscal fourth-quarter sales in North America and gave a better-than-anticipated full-year revenue forecast.