Marc Stad buying controlling stake in Minnesota Timberwolves, Lynx for $4.5 billion
Tech investor Marc Stad is set to take control of the Minnesota Timberwolves and Minnesota Lynx in a $4.5 billion deal, marking another major shift in professional basketball ownership just weeks after the teams changed hands.
2026 HCC Southwest–Tesla Manufacturing Training Completion
Nearly 50 Tesla employees completed specialized workforce training at Houston City College’s Stafford Campus, marking another milestone in a partnership designed to connect hands-on skills with the growing advanced manufacturing economy in Greater Houston.
Higher gas prices bite Walmart sales growth, but says $2.9 billion tariff refund will feed price cuts
Walmart reported $6.4 billion in quarterly profit, boosted by a record $2.9 billion tariff refund, but slower US store sales and rising gas prices are signaling growing pressure on American consumers.
Houston Style Magazine Is Proud to Support the Houston Business Journal’s 2026 Women Who Mean Business Awards
Houston’s most influential women are taking center stage this fall as the Houston Business Journal honors 76 trailblazers shaping the city’s future across industries, communities and generations.
Trump pauses 50% Canada tariffs, says the two sides have a ‘deal’
President Donald Trump postponed threatened tariffs on roughly $20 billion in Canadian imports, saying Washington and Ottawa had reached a tentative deal after intense negotiations with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney.
Google is buying all of Spirit Airlines’ data to feed its AI models
Spirit Airlines may be gone from the skies, but its data is about to take on a new life in artificial intelligence. The bankrupt carrier has agreed to sell a massive trove of business data to Google for $10 million, …
Buss family clashes over report of Lakers sale
A bitter family dispute is threatening to complicate the record-setting sale of the Los Angeles Lakers, with controlling owner Jeanie Buss challenging her siblings’ reported agreement to sell the family’s remaining 17.8% stake.
HCC Southwest Brings Free Small-Business Training to Houston Entrepreneurs
Houston entrepreneurs can turn promising ideas into stronger businesses this fall through a free five-week program at Houston City College covering everything from business planning and marketing to finance and risk management.
GHWCC Rings the NYSE Closing Bell: Houston Women Take Wall Street — and Texas Is Next
The Greater Houston Women’s Chamber of Commerce took its mission to Wall Street, ringing the New York Stock Exchange’s Closing Bell while unveiling a bold new statewide initiative for women’s leadership and business advancement.
Exclusive model of Ferrari’s first electric car, Luce, sells for record $40 million
Ferrari’s first all-electric car has made auction history, with a one-off Luce selling for an astonishing $40 million during Monterey Car Week.
Apple + HCC: Houston Builds the Future as Tim Cook Opens Advanced Manufacturing Center
Apple’s new Advanced Manufacturing Center is putting Houston talent at the heart of the next manufacturing revolution, with AI, automation and hands-on training creating new pathways from Houston classrooms to high-tech careers.
Apple Opens Advanced Manufacturing Center in Houston
Apple’s new Houston Advanced Manufacturing Center is bringing AI, automation and hands-on training to small businesses, students and workers — strengthening the city’s position as a growing hub for next-generation manufacturing and technology.
Selena Gomez and her mental health startup accused of fraud
Investors in Selena Gomez’s mental health startup Wondermind are suing the pop star and her co-founders, alleging they were misled about the company’s value, partnerships and financial condition after investing $1.2 million.
‘Cyber privateers’: Trump issues order allowing US companies to hack overseas groups under certain conditions
The Trump administration is opening the door for private companies to conduct government-sanctioned cyberattacks against foreign cybercriminal groups, a major shift that could expand U.S. capabilities while raising significant legal, oversight and cybersecurity risks.
Disney parks and cruises saw their best growth in two years despite a travel slowdown. Here’s how they did it
Disney parks may look surprisingly empty this summer, but behind the shorter lines is a carefully engineered strategy of discounts, new programming and improved operations that helped drive a 10% surge in parks and cruises revenue.

