All articles tagged with #ownership
A Circle K store in Scottsdale is suing to determine who owns a $12.8 million The Pick lottery ticket printed at its store after leftover tickets included the winning one; the case hinges on whether the ticket counted as sold or the retailer’s property under Arizona rules, with a May 23, 2026 deadline to claim and potential implications for retailer-prize disputes.
A Circle K store manager in Scottsdale is suing to determine who owns a $12.8 million Arizona lottery prize after allegedly purchasing the winning, unclaimed ticket from another employee the day after the drawing; the ticket remains at Circle K’s corporate offices as the company seeks a court ruling on ownership ahead of a May 23, 2026 claim deadline.
During a groundbreaking for a new Cardinals practice facility, owner Michael Bidwill was pressed about why the team has no separate president, reiterating that he is the team president and arguing that a distinct president would add cost, noting that only a minority of NFL teams operate without a president while Cardinals leadership includes a GM, COO, CFO and other top executives.
A discussion about whether developers should understand the layers beneath their code as AI tools and high-level abstractions proliferate. Proponents say abstractions and AI boost productivity by letting teams focus on business goals, but critics warn this can erode situational awareness, create ownership gaps, and produce fragile, hard-to-trace systems. The thread covers dependency churn, testing, and governance, urging a balance between high-level efficiency and enough knowledge of interfaces, architecture, and rationale to ensure reliability and accountability.
Tesla clarifies that Full Self-Driving remains with the vehicle even if ownership changes and confirms a February 14 shift to a $99-per-month FSD subscription, with potential price increases as capabilities grow.
Ahead of Rivian’s February 12 Q4 2025 results, TipRanks shows public investors own about 79.77% of RIVN, followed by ETFs (10.87%), mutual funds (8.76%), insiders (0.55%), and other institutions (0.04%). Vanguard is the largest holder at roughly 6%, with ETF exposures from VTI and VB. Wall Street’s consensus is Hold with a $18.41 target, suggesting about 24% upside; the stock traded up about 8% to $14.80 ahead of earnings.
Mike McDaniel canceled his interview for Buffalo’s head-coaching job, continuing a pattern of retreat from NFL openings amid reported ownership turmoil that could deter top coaching candidates.
A deal to install a majority-American board for TikTok’s U.S. operations puts Trump-friendly investors in charge of a major cultural platform used by about 170 million Americans, sparking debate over whether ownership could steer the app’s algorithm toward pro‑Trump content. The arrangement, brokered with national security in mind, reflects broader shifts in U.S. media ownership and raises questions about the platform’s influence on younger voters, while observers stress that the exact impact on content remains uncertain.
The column decries Buffalo owner Terry Pegula’s confusing press conference on firing Sean McDermott and promoting GM Brandon Beane as a sign of dysfunction, contrasting it with the Walton-Penner ownership group’s disciplined, aligned approach in Denver under coach Payton and GM Paton. It argues that stable leadership and clear accountability—more than payroll or talent—have helped the Broncos return to relevance, while Bills’ chaos highlights how ownership shapes culture and results.
John Harbaugh downplayed the significance of the reporting line to Giants ownership, saying the real key is effective collaboration among him, GM Joe Schoen, and owner John Mara as negotiations wrap up and the team plans for 2026.
Kyle Tucker’s high-value deal underscores the Dodgers’ financial heft and signals a shift in MLB power away from the Yankees’ traditional dominance; the move could push Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner to explore minority stakes or external investors to stay competitive as more teams rely on outside capital to fund payrolls and strategy.
TipRanks’ ownership breakdown shows public companies and individual investors own 72.02% of NFLX, ETFs 22.83%, mutual funds 4.30%, insiders 0.49%, and others 0.36%. Vanguard leads with 7.17% and iShares 4.61% among the top holders; ETF bets include the Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF (VTI) at 2.92% and Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO) at 2.35%. Mutual funds like Putnam Asset Allocation hold about 1.98%, with Vanguard Index Funds at 0.63%. With a Moderate Buy rating and a $127.23 price target (about 44.6% upside), the NFLX outlook remains debated ahead of Netflix’s Q4 results.
John Harbaugh is reportedly seeking a 'parallel report' to Giants ownership alongside GM Joe Schoen, a move that could explain delays in finalizing his contract as ownership involvement grows. The Giants typically structure power with the GM above the coach, so Harbaugh's arrival might require changes to Schoen's role; if ownership wants him, he could still be hired, but negotiations remain unsettled.
Following Baltimore's decision to part ways with John Harbaugh, the Giants are aggressively pursuing him, viewing a proven, culture-setting coach as the missing piece to stabilize a franchise in need of credibility; with ownership and GM Joe Schoen orchestrating the push, Harbaugh would likely have a strong voice on staff and roster decisions, signaling hopes of an immediate competitive upgrade.
The article argues that a new breed of legendary quarterbacks—Matt Ryan, Troy Aikman, Tom Brady, and others—are moving into front-office and advisory roles, giving them substantial influence over hires, rosters, and even ownership decisions. Tracing from John Elway’s successful GM tenure to today’s quarterback-empowered leadership, it suggests owners are increasingly entrusting big-name signal-callers to steer franchises, with mixed historical results but a clear shift in where power sits in the NFL.