A new economic impact study reveals Kentucky's $10.6 billion bourbon industry continues to generate record tax revenue and jobs, yet confronts a sobering mix of production slowdowns, shifting consumer habits, and volatile export markets.
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Business Facilities magazine has named North Carolina its 'State of the Year' for business climate and economic development, the state's third such win in six years, following a surge of multi-billion dollar investments from tech and manufacturing giants.
Amidst a turbulent period for craft distilling, the founders of Casey Jones Distillery in Hopkinsville, KY, have sold their bourbon and moonshine operation to Pennsylvania-based B3 Beverage Company, securing the legacy of a family-run business while joining a growing portfolio of craft breweries and distilleries.
A new report highlights how small and medium-sized businesses are leveraging AI, hyper-personalization, and sustainable practices not just to adapt, but to lead in a rapidly evolving marketplace.
Barrell Craft Spirits has sold a contract bottling plant in Jeffersontown, Kentucky, consolidating operations back to its Louisville site amid shifting consumer demand and a broader slowdown in the US whiskey category.
A new survey by the American Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong reveals a significant uptick in business optimism for 2026, with over half of senior executives expressing a positive outlook despite persistent U.S.-China tensions and global uncertainty.
First Business Financial Services (FBIZ) reported robust 2025 results, driven by resilient margins and core deposit growth, while detailing a contained credit issue in its commercial real estate portfolio and outlining double-digit growth targets for the coming year.
Global agribusiness leader Bunge Ltd. (BG) reached a fresh three-year high this week, buoyed by strong technical indicators and sustained momentum in the essential food supply chain sector, even as analyst price targets remain widely dispersed.
Brookfield Business Partners (BBU) reports a strong 2025 defined by strategic capital moves and operational gains across its portfolio. The company is on the cusp of a major corporate reorganization into a single listed entity, aiming to boost liquidity and attract a wider investor base.
The United States has sanctioned Iran's Interior Minister and a prominent businessman, accusing them of human rights abuses and money laundering, as Washington intensifies pressure on Tehran amid ongoing regional tensions.
Brookfield Business Partners reported a robust 2025, generating over $2 billion from asset sales, reducing debt, and making strategic acquisitions. The firm is on the cusp of a major corporate restructuring into a single listed entity, aiming to boost liquidity and investor appeal in a shifting global landscape.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer arrived in Shanghai Friday with over 50 business leaders, aiming to deepen UK-China commercial ties. The visit, the first by a UK premier in eight years, comes against a backdrop of renewed US skepticism over Western engagement with Beijing.
Peloton Interactive announces a major restructuring, cutting jobs primarily in tech and corporate roles as new CEO Peter Stern prioritizes cash flow and operational efficiency over expansion, amid a prolonged stock slump and intense competition.
Despite its leadership in high-demand defense sectors like drones and hypersonics, Kratos Defense & Security's shares face sustained pressure as investors question its sky-high valuation and cash flow.
The global professional services firm Aon posted a net income of $1.7 billion for the final quarter of 2025, fueled by robust growth in its commercial risk and reinsurance divisions, while full-year revenue climbed 9% to $17.2 billion.
For many companies, shipping remains a blind spot in the budget. New analysis reveals how leveraging logistics data can identify inefficiencies, renegotiate carrier contracts, and transform a cost center into a source of competitive advantage.
An unexpected jump in the Producer Price Index for December underscores the stubborn nature of inflation, with rising wholesale costs threatening to ripple through the economy and sustain higher prices for households.
TD Cowen lowered its price target on Atlassian (TEAM) ahead of earnings, highlighting strong fundamentals in service management and cloud migration but flagging weak traction in AI as a key medium-term overhang for the stock.
The AI-as-a-Service (AIaaS) market is witnessing significant growth, fueled by cloud innovation and corporate demand for scalable AI solutions. While data privacy remains a hurdle, the integration of generative AI and tailored platforms is accelerating adoption across industries.
