Hundreds swarmed the Swatch shop at Somerset Collection in Troy for the AP×Swatch Royal Pop release; the in‑store drop was canceled and the store closed amid safety concerns.

Rocket Mortgage says UWM ran targeted refinance campaigns that cost it nearly $100 million and has sued in New York to recover losses. The filing deepens the Gilbert–Ishbia rivalry.

EW Grobbel opened a new St. Clair Shores plant Friday to expand production beyond corned beef and boost regional capacity for deli meats and pickles. Local records show the site at 20643 Stephens and state documents note past economic-development support.

Nissan narrowed its annual losses but still logged a 533 billion yen net loss, while saying cost cuts and model launches should help it return to profit next year.

Ford has quietly told certain suppliers they may be ineligible for new awards as it tightens cost and quality standards amid recent supply‑chain shocks.

GM will cut roughly 500–600 salaried IT positions as it reshapes its information-technology teams, affecting Austin and the Detroit‑area tech campus in Warren.

Trystar filed a WARN notice to close its Troy facility at 1955 Stephenson Highway, putting 71 jobs at risk and scheduling separations from Sept. 4 to Dec. 31, 2026.

Fifth Third will cut 502 jobs at Comerica’s Farmington Hills Great Lakes Campus as part of post‑merger consolidation, according to local reporting. The move follows the banks’ February merger close.

Rocket Companies reported strong first‑quarter loan growth and returned to profitability, a notable boost for the Detroit‑based mortgage giant and downtown employers. The results come as Rocket integrates major acquisitions and eyes spring homebuying momentum.

Ford and Detroit startup Sharrow teamed inside Michigan Central to cut propeller casting times from months to about two weeks, unlocking higher output for the summer season.

Jim Farley says shortages of mechanics and other trades have put the U.S. at unusual risk. Ford is pushing training, free workwear and a Detroit ToolBank to help fix the pipeline.

Oakland County is pitching Auburn Hills and local manufacturers to defense contractors, parading demo vehicles and tying workforce programs to federal supply chains.

Plante Moran’s deal with Mexico’s JA Del Río marks its largest overseas expansion, adding multi‑office coverage across Mexico and other Latin American markets.