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Mike Ashley, a controversial figure in British business who founded Frasers when it was called Sports Direct, remains the largest shareholder of the retail group with his son-in-law as chief executive.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

The plant is the largest domestic supplier of aluminum sheet for the U.S. auto sector.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Raymond also personally negotiated the company’s 1999 acquisition of Mobil for about $80 billion, then the largest industrial combination in history.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

The consumer price index rose 0.5% on a seasonally adjusted basis — the largest monthly increase in three years — pushing the annual inflation rate to 4.2%.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

On April 2, the nation’s largest subprime mortgage lender, New Century, was swamped by defaults and filed for bankruptcy.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis