Southwest Airlines, a longtime staple in the airline industry, is on the brink of significant change. The announcement of executive chairman Gary Kelly’s impending retirement next year marks the end of an era for the carrier. Kelly, who has been with the company for nearly four decades, has been a driving force behind the airline’s
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The 2024 Olympics and Paralympics in Paris set a high standard for future summer Games, including the upcoming 2028 event in Los Angeles. Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass expressed her anxiety about the preparations needed for the Games, emphasizing the importance of improving the city to host such a significant international event. She highlighted the
The National Football League has made significant strides in expanding its audience reach through exclusive streaming deals with various media companies. This strategic move to incorporate streaming into its media distribution has not only paid off in the U.S. but has also helped broaden its fanbase globally. Hans Schroeder, the NFL’s executive vice president of
JPMorgan Chase, one of the largest U.S. banks, experienced a significant drop in its stock price by 5% after the bank’s president, Daniel Pinto, expressed concerns about the overly optimistic expectations for net interest income (NII) and expenses in 2025. Pinto stated that the current estimate of $90 billion for NII next year is unrealistic
The idea of reaching the trillionaire mark is something that has captured the imagination of the world ever since the concept of a billionaire was first introduced. The journey from a billionaire to a trillionaire seemed like an unattainable feat, and yet, here we are, contemplating who will be the first to achieve this unprecedented
Activist investor Starboard Value has taken steps to dissolve News Corp’s dual-class share structure, a move that could potentially challenge the Murdoch family’s control over the media company. The push was made through a non-binding shareholder resolution, with Starboard owning roughly 2% of the company’s Class A shares. This is a significant development, considering that
The automotive industry has seen a resurgence in advertising spending during the National Football League (NFL) season, with major automakers like Toyota Motor Corporation and Hyundai Motor Company taking advantage of the opportunity to promote their products. The pandemic-induced slowdown in recent years led to a decrease in advertising budgets due to low vehicle inventory
Boeing’s Starliner recently undocked from the International Space Station, marking the end of a test flight that faced numerous delays and setbacks. Originally scheduled to leave the ISS much earlier, the spacecraft departed without the two astronauts it had delivered to orbit in early June. Instead, NASA test pilots Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams will
The Green Bay Packers, standing as the 12th most-valuable NFL franchise with a value of $6.3 billion, have a ownership structure that sets them apart from all other teams in the league. Established over a century ago, the Packers’ ownership is made up of stockholders, most of whom are devoted fans of the team. In
The purchase of the Dallas Cowboys by Jerry Jones in 1989 marked the beginning of a transformation that has set new standards for NFL team ownership. At the time of the acquisition, the team was losing money and struggling to fill seats at Texas Stadium. Jones, an oilman, had taken a significant risk by borrowing