Category: Business

Indian auto giant to buy out Agnelli family’s stake, with plans to skip defense assets Tata Motors is gearing up for what could become the biggest acquisition in its history — and one of the most closely watched cross-border deals by an Indian company this year. The Mumbai-based automaker is in advanced stages of buying Italian commercial vehicle maker Iveco for $4.5 billion from Exor, the holding company of the…

Donald Trump and Elon Musk are at it again—and this time, it’s personal and political. The latest blow-up between the former president and the Tesla CEO has sparked questions about loyalty, taxpayer money, and even Musk’s citizenship. Yes, really. On Monday night in the U.S., Trump took to his favorite megaphone, Truth Social, to slam Musk for biting the hand that feeds him. His message? Without government subsidies, Musk would…

As headlines swing between missile threats and diplomatic whispers, gold trades in a tightrope dance — reflecting investor confusion, fear, and fleeting relief. Gold’s golden moment may have just dimmed a bit. After surging above $3,450 an ounce in overnight trade on June 16, spot prices lost steam by Tuesday as signs of a cooling tone between Iran and Israel began to emerge. But make no mistake — the market…

Georgia Power just handed the reins of one of its most critical roles to someone with deep policy chops and a proven record in public service. Arthur Tripp, a familiar face in Georgia’s economic and political circles, has been named the new vice president of Economic Development. And it’s a big deal — not just for the company, but for communities across the state counting on fresh jobs and business…

Carrollton just lost a neighborhood staple. Dyson’s Seafood, the fried seafood joint along Bankhead Highway, has quietly shut its doors for good. But don’t write off that corner just yet—the man behind the business says something fresh is already cooking. It didn’t make a splashy exit. No goodbye post. No farewell party. Just a “temporarily closed” label on Google and a locked front door. But owner Dyson confirmed what many…

N’namdi Arinze’s journey from pop-ups to a permanent storefront is a story of roots, resilience, and redefining fast food in Black communities Tucked into a modest 540-square-foot corner on Cascade Road, a new kind of flavor is sizzling — and no, it’s not chicken. It’s “wangs.” Vegan ones. Smothered in bold, soulful sauces and frying in a kitchen that’s about more than food. This is where N’namdi Arinze is building…

Indian markets took a sharp downturn early Tuesday, wiping out the gains from the last two sessions. The BSE Sensex fell more than 700 points, sliding under the 81,500 mark, while the NSE Nifty dropped over 200 points, rattled by weak trends across sectors like IT, auto, financial services, and pharma. Investors turned cautious as anticipation builds for key economic data releases due later this week. The slide is a…

IndusInd Bank’s stock opened lower Thursday, reacting to the lender’s first quarterly net loss in nearly 20 years. But buyers soon stepped in, pushing shares back up as investors pinned hopes on new leadership and attractive valuations. The private sector bank’s future now hinges on how soon clarity arrives on its next CEO and how it navigates recent accounting issues. Mixed Analyst Views Reflect Unease and Opportunity Out of 45…

A new study puts LaGrange, Carrollton, and Statesboro in the national spotlight for entrepreneurs looking to set up shop without big-city headaches. Georgia’s business scene just got a big boost — and not from Atlanta this time. According to WalletHub’s latest analysis of the best small cities to start a business, three Georgia towns broke into the top 25 across the entire United States. It’s another win for a state…

Georgia-born convenience chain Parker’s Kitchen is revving up for a big push into South Carolina’s Grand Strand, announcing plans to open 20 new locations and inject $200 million into the region over the next few years. It’s a big swing from humble beginnings. What started as a single store in Savannah back in 1976 has morphed into a fast-growing network of 100 across the Southeast. Now, founder Greg Parker says…