As American Girl turns 40, Mattel struggles to introduce dolls into a new era

American Girl’s original six historical characters – Kirsten Larson, Samantha Parkington, Molly McIntire, Felicity Merriman, Addy Walker and Josefina Montoya – are on display at the brand’s flagship store, Luke fountain The flagship American girls place at Rockefeller Center in New York City it feels frozen in time. The air smells faintly of vanilla. Young […]

Retailers say the Trump tariff reversal is a victory even as uncertainty remains

The retail industry said Friday that the Supreme Court ruling striking down some of President Donald Trump’s global tariffs would bring more predictability and free companies from the burden of higher import costs. “Today’s Supreme Court announcement on tariffs provides much-needed certainty for American businesses and manufacturers, allowing global supply chains to function without ambiguity,” […]

Ford will follow Tesla Cybertruck with electric technology in new EV pickup

Early renderings released by Ford Motor of its next-generation electric pickup based on the upcoming Universal Electric Vehicle Platform. Thanks to Ford DETROIT- Ford engine‘s $5 billion ‘bet’ on the next generation of all-electric vehicles will feature a nascent technology Tesla commercialized in the U.S. on its Cybertruck, the Detroit automaker said Tuesday. The system, […]

Stellantis CEO says automaker is stronger together as shares tumble amid $26 billion charge

Stellantis CEO Antonio Filosa speaks at an event in Turin, Italy, November 25, 2025. Daniele Mascolo | Reuters DETROIT- Stellar CEO Antonio Filosa said Friday that the automaker plans to continue as one company, amid speculation that it would be better off selling or splitting brands after disappointing results. “Stellantis is a very strong global […]

Eli Lilly Beats Quarterly Expectations and Posts Strong Outlook as Zepbound and Mounjaro Sales Soar

Eli Lilly posted on Wednesday profit and turnover in the fourth quarter and 2026 guidance that exceeded expectations as demand for the hit weight-loss drug Zepbound and diabetes treatment Mounjaro soars. The pharmaceutical giant expects its sales to reach between $80 billion and $83 billion by 2026. Analysts expected revenue of $77.62 billion, according to […]

Eli Lilly is planning a $3.5 billion factory in Pennsylvania to make the next generation of obesity injections

Eli Lilly Chairman and CEO Dave Ricks speaks during a press conference in Houston, September 23, 2025. Antranik Tavitian | Reuters Eli Lilly said Friday it will spend more than $3.5 billion to build a factory in Pennsylvania’s Lehigh Valley that will help produce the next generation of obesity drugs. That includes a closely watched […]

Stellantis shares fall 43% as Jeep manufacturer turns five years old and makes a turnaround

Antonio Filosa, COO of Stellantis North America and CEO of Jeep, speaks during the Stellantis press conference at the Automobility LA 2024 car show at the Los Angeles Convention Center in Los Angeles, California, November 21, 2024. Etienne Laurent | AFP | Getty Images DETROIT – Five years after the transatlantic automaker Stellar was formed […]