latest news in companies

Independent Music Distributor Opens Global Streaming to AI Tracks

Independent Music Distributor Opens Global Streaming to AI Tracks

Los Angeles, Friday, 11 September 2026.
On September 11, 2026, HolaTune began distributing copyright-compliant AI music from Suno and Udio to major streaming services, marking a key milestone for commercializing artificial intelligence in entertainment.

Automattic Leadership Crisis Deepens as Founder Claims Return Following Sudden Board Removal

Automattic Leadership Crisis Deepens as Founder Claims Return Following Sudden Board Removal

San Francisco, Friday, 11 September 2026.
Automattic founder Matt Mullenweg claims he has regained control as CEO just days after the board placed him on forced leave, calling the internal conflict a necessary founder ‘coup.’

Canada Selects Quebec Lithium Project for Major Global Investment Pitch

Canada Selects Quebec Lithium Project for Major Global Investment Pitch

Montreal, Friday, 11 September 2026.
Canada has selected Critical Elements’ Rose Lithium-Tantalum Project for its upcoming summit prospectus, presenting the Quebec development directly to global institutional investors managing over $100 trillion in assets.

Maria Bartiromo Speaks Out Following Sudden Departure From Fox News

Maria Bartiromo Speaks Out Following Sudden Departure From Fox News

New York, Friday, 11 September 2026.
Longtime anchor Maria Bartiromo has addressed her abrupt exit from Fox News amid reports of leaks to the White House, while her attorney forcefully denies she was fired.

Activist Investor Buys Bath & Body Works Stake to Push for Company Sale

Activist Investor Buys Bath & Body Works Stake to Push for Company Sale

New York, Friday, 11 September 2026.
Activist firm Barington Capital acquired over one million shares in Bath & Body Works, urging a full sale after the retailer’s stock plummeted roughly 78% since its 2021 corporate split.

Fire Risks Prompt PG&E to Warn Northern California of Weekend Power Shutoffs

Fire Risks Prompt PG&E to Warn Northern California of Weekend Power Shutoffs

Sacramento, Friday, 11 September 2026.
High winds and dry conditions have forced PG&E to prepare safety power shutoffs across 11 Northern California counties this weekend, aimed at preventing disastrous wildfire ignitions.

Mexican Star Carín León Secures 2027 Las Vegas Sphere Residency

Mexican Star Carín León Secures 2027 Las Vegas Sphere Residency

Las Vegas, Friday, 11 September 2026.
Carín León announced a return to Las Vegas’s Sphere in September 2027, following a sold-out run that grossed nearly $10 million in its first three nights alone.

Cable Television Viewership Drops to Record Low as Streaming Takes Half of U.S. Screen Time

Cable Television Viewership Drops to Record Low as Streaming Takes Half of U.S. Screen Time

New York, Friday, 11 September 2026.
Cable television viewership fell to an all-time low of 18.7% in July 2026, while streaming captured nearly 49% of U.S. screen time, led by YouTube’s record 14.2% share.

Rising Streaming Subscription Costs Drive Up Total Viewing Expenses for Consumers

Rising Streaming Subscription Costs Drive Up Total Viewing Expenses for Consumers

Los Gatos, Friday, 11 September 2026.
As major platforms like Netflix hike prices again in September 2026, fragmented broadcasting rights are forcing football fans to spend up to $800 annually across multiple services.

Investors Watch Oracle Stock as Cloud Growth Drives Earnings Outlook

Investors Watch Oracle Stock as Cloud Growth Drives Earnings Outlook

Austin, Thursday, 10 September 2026.
Despite a massive $638 billion order backlog, options traders are betting against Oracle ahead of its latest earnings report, contrasting sharply with last year’s record high.