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[biz-nis] / ˈbɪz nɪs /






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Under the deal announced in December, shareholders of each firm will own about 50% of the combined business.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 21, 2026

Born in India and raised in Cardiff, Narayan worked in government and business before entering Parliament in 2024 as the MP for the Vale of Glamorgan.

From BBC Jul. 21, 2026

The couple also collaborated on another business, Valley View Rodeo, which was founded in 2023 and states on its website that it was built to keep “the Western lifestyle alive in the modern day.”

From MarketWatch Jul. 21, 2026

“That’s what marketing is about today,” said Nicolas Amaya, Kraft Heinz’s new head of its North America business.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 21, 2026

“Proud of you? Why would I be proud of you? It’ll be your fault if our business falls apart.”

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam

If approved by shareholders, the deal would be the latest in a line of acquisitions to deplete the number of listed businesses on the London Stock Exchange.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 21, 2026

At an event in the centuries old Covent Garden market, it hosted 20 small businesses with stalls who were also selling live to customers all over the UK.

From BBC Jul. 20, 2026

Steep tariffs could risk further retaliation "at a time when many US hospitality businesses continue to face financial hardships," he said.

From Barron's Jul. 20, 2026

Open models offer additional customization opportunities that can make them more useful to specific businesses, he added.

From MarketWatch Jul. 20, 2026

I turned down the street after it, weaving my way through the familiar sprawl of tenements and small businesses.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros




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