Business stories in Detroit

A former reality television star is in the sixth year of his presidency. His Cabinet includes a former wrestling executive along with a onetime “Real World” cast member who was filmed decades ago dancing in nothing but a towel. More than a half-dozen stars from the “Real Housewives” franchise just s

Now that spring is here, the ants are finding their way inside. Any recommendations for a pest control/insect control company? Thanks!

Anyone know of a fun dive sort of place hiring an experienced bartender for part time work? City or otherwise. Thanks!

Norfolk Southern's first-quarter profit fell 27% due to the absence of insurance payments from the Ohio derailment and merger costs. The railroad's earnings were impacted by a decline in shipments and rising expenses.

DTE Energy announced it will not request electric rate hikes until 2028, attributing the pause to increased revenue from data centers. The company is seeking a $474.3 million rate hike before this two-year pause begins.

Prosecutors in South Korea have rejected a police request for an arrest warrant for Bang Si-Hyuk, chairman of Hybe, amid an investigation into alleged investor fraud. Bang, who has been cooperating with authorities, is accused of misleading investors before Hybe's IPO.

ČEZ has signed a deal with Rolls-Royce SMR to initiate preparations for the first small modular nuclear reactor in the Czech Republic, aiming for approvals by 2030. This project marks a significant step in expanding nuclear energy capabilities in the region.

DeepSeek, a Chinese AI startup, has released preview versions of its V4 model, enhancing its capabilities to compete with U.S. rivals. The update includes significant improvements in reasoning and autonomous task performance, positioning DeepSeek as a formidable player in the AI market.

Louis Thomas “Tom” Conlin of Ann Arbor, Michigan, a devoted family man, lifelong champion of his hometown community, and a pioneering travel entrepreneur, passed away peacefully surrounded by family. Born October 30, 1933, Tom was a proud fourth-generation Ann Arborite who deeply loved the history a

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Asian stock markets mostly fell while oil prices continued to climb due to stalled peace talks between the U.S. and Iran. The ongoing conflict has led to increased military actions and a blockade affecting global energy supplies.

Curious how other homeowners think about this. When hiring a fence contractor, do you expect the company to handle the permit process, or do you assume that’s something the homeowner needs to do? Not asking what’s legally required in every city — more wondering what people expect when they’re payi

Kaktovik, a small village in Alaska, is seeking to revive its polar bear tourism industry, which has suffered due to the pandemic and federal regulations. Local leaders believe that with proper guidelines, tourism could significantly boost the economy while protecting the bears and their way of life.

Eduvirgen Zamora hides her hands out of embarrassment these days.Her nails are down to the quick, except for her thumbs, which feature inch-long talons covered in fancy silver swirls.Unable to afford a new set of nails as Cuba’s economic crises grind on, the 56-year-old cafeteria worker opted instea

President Trump is considering a taxpayer-funded takeover of Spirit Airlines, aiming to resell the airline after oil prices drop. This comes as Spirit is in advanced talks with the U.S. government for a financing deal to emerge from Chapter 11 protection.

Saroki’s Crispy Chicken & Pizza, a popular local chain known for its fried chicken and New York-style pizzas, is set to open its first Detroit location on May 4. The new store will be located in the Griswold Market & Spirits in downtown Detroit, marking a significant expansion for the brand.

Ticketmaster plans to restart the sale of tickets to Harry Styles concerns in New York City after it discovered scalpers bought an initial run of tickets.The company says it recently spotted fraudulent ticket purchases and took steps to invalidate the activity."We caught scalpers using multiple acco

Detroit’s Eastern Market Brewing Co. is planning a major expansion in Michigan.  The craft brewery says it is working with a new production partner to significantly increase its production capacity, making beers like its popular Elephant Juice IPA available across the state this summer. “For years,

[Link: https://www.mlive.com/detroit/2026/04/metro-detroit-bbq-restaurant-earns-best-brisket-title-in-the-state.html] I know the area isn’t really know for its brisket, but I find this hard to believe.

[Official unemployment figures for the Detroit-Warren-Livonia economy](https://www.bls.gov/eag/eag.mi_detroit_msa.htm) were updated today. Numbers for January have been finalized and preliminary figures for February have now been made available. **January** The unemployment rate increased to 5.3

Never had ribs before but really want to try some that are not pork. Also would like for it to be an at least decent sit-down restaurant for a date, and not sports-bar type. Would appreciate recs!

Asian stock markets saw a decline after reaching record highs, influenced by rising oil prices due to ongoing tensions in the Iran conflict. The Nikkei 225 index in Japan fell 1.5% after briefly surpassing 60,000, while global energy prices surged as the situation in the Strait of Hormuz escalates.

Potential budget cuts at NASA are threatening future missions just weeks after Artemis II's historic trip around the moon.The House Committee on Space Science and Technology reviewed a White House proposal on Wednesday to slash the space agency's funding by $5.6 billion next year. New NASA Administr

Consumers Energy plans to have a network of 100 company weather stations operating by the end of 2027.(Consumers Energy)Consumers Energy says it plans a huge expansion of its own weather stations by the end of next year.Currently, the company has five weather stations in Gladwin, Ogemaw, Barry,

The war with Iran has led the U.S. military looking to increase its spending for next year to billions on drones, air defense systems and fighter jets.

According to the National Retail Federation, Americans are expected to spend $38 billion on Mothers Day this year, topping the previous record of $35.7 billion set in 2023. On average, consumers will spend $25 more per person than last year.Although just 45% of consumers say they plan to shop for je