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Jeff Thomasson built a $38 billion firm from $20,000 debt and 1,000 client meetings a year, now gives $100 million to Indiana UniversityJeff Thomasson has donated $100 million to Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business. Thomasson founded Oxford Financial Group at age ...
Nike co-founder Phil Knight gives alma mater University of Oregon $1 billion, biggest-ever public university gift after unscheduled callPhil Knight and his wife, Penny, have recently pledged $1 billion to the University of Oregon. This donation is intended for the establishm...
Kobe Bryant invested $6 million in BodyArmor in 2014; years later, his stake was worth around $400 millionIn 2014, Kobe Bryant made a bold $6 million investment in BodyArmor, establishing himself as a pivotal figure in the brand's success. By 20...
Roger Federer invested $50 million in Swiss shoe company On — 4 years later, the brand went public at an $11.3 billion valuationRoger Federer’s relationship with Swiss sportswear company On developed into more than a traditional endorsement after he became an investo...
Nike co-founder Phil Knight and wife Penny, worth $25 billion, have donated over $9 billion in two decades. Now they’re giving $1.1 billion for Oregon’s first women’s hospitalPhil Knight, the co-founder of Nike, alongside his wife Penny, has made an extraordinary donation of $1.1 billion to launch Oregon's inaugu...
HYROX admits mistake, changes rules after Australian athlete Joanna Wietrzyk was allowed to finish despite bowel incontinenceHYROX admitted it made a mistake for allowing Australian athlete Joanna Wietrzyk to finish despite bowel incontinence. In a statement, HYRO...
As Sydney Sweeney sports ad faces massive backlash, Allyson Felix’s Nike split and how she launched her own shoe brand Saysh resurface. Check detailsAmerican actor Sydney Sweeney is facing intense backlash for featuring naked but covering parts of her body with various pieces of sporting...
MIT researchers are giving millions of plastic bottles a new life by turning plastic waste into homes, decks and bridges using AI robotsIn a significant development, the Atlas Building Composites, a spinout of Massachusetts Institute of Technology are turning millions of pla...
Jeff Bezos, world's third richest man, received $244,000 jet tax bill as LA County used a secret tracking system to catch wealthy aircraft ownersAmazon founder Jeff Bezos, who sits on a fortune of $263 billion as the third-richest man on the planet, was served notice by the Los Angel...
Lululemon cuts outlook again, highlighting to-do list for new CEOLululemon shares tumbled about 18% after the athleisure company cut its full-year outlook again and missed quarterly sales estimates. Sales...
Book recommendations by Warren Buffett: Want to sharpen your investing mindset? These five books recommended by the ‘Oracle of Omaha’ cover everything from building businesses and creating long-term wealth to making better financial decisionsWarren Buffett suggests reading for success and knowledge accumulation. Several of his recommended books are now available as audiobooks. P...
Kim Kardashian's SKIMS enters India with Reliance Brands, to open first stores in Delhi and MumbaiReliance Brands will bring Kim Kardashian's SKIMS to India soon. The global shapewear and lifestyle brand will open its first stores in Del...
Nike stock today: Why NKE is surging after Apple CEO Tim Cook’s biggest insider buy in over a decadeNike stock today: Nike stock saw a significant jump after Apple CEO Tim Cook doubled his personal investment. Cook purchased shares worth a...
Nike shares rise 4% as Apple's Tim Cook doubles personal bet on CEO Elliott Hill's overhaul effortNike shares rose nearly 4% in early trading on Wednesday after Apple CEO Tim Cook doubled his personal stake in the sportswear maker, rais...
ET Startup Award 2024 | Stepping up the startups game: in the valley of sneakersIf sneakers belong to the Valley bro fashion code, then it was the standout star of The Economic Times Startup Awards 2024. Taking inspirat...
Air release date on Amazon Prime Video: Ben Affleck, Matt Damon's film to premier on May 12'Air' featuring Ben Affleck and Matt Damon will be released on Amazon Prime Video in May.
'Good Will Hunting' stars Ben Affleck, Matt Damon to reunite for feature drama on NikeThe sports marketing film will narrate the story of Nike, the footwear brand.
Want a pair of virtual sneakers? Nike joins the metaverse craze, buys digital shoe making firmNike has already opened "Nikeland", a virtual showroom on gaming platform Roblox, where visitors can dress their avatars in Nike clothes.
Reading has resulted in value-addition and a fresh perspective for Mother Sparsh CEOHimanshu Gandhi prefers reading physical books, a childhood habit that remained with him.
ICC World Cup 2011: Nike, Pepsi look at ways to gain from World Cup victoryBrands like Pepsi with 'change the game' and Nike 'bleed blue' pledge are looking to leverage the historic win by India.