SM Energy agreed to sell roughly $950 million in South Texas acreage and wells to Caturus Energy, freeing cash to reduce debt and refocus the company’s portfolio. The deal covers about 61,000 acres and 260 wells.

Meta is putting roughly $65 million behind state races to protect its AI buildout, with early spending in Texas and Illinois.

Leslie’s closed 80 underperforming stores and an Illinois distribution center as it restructures after heavy losses. The Phoenix-based chain says the cuts will trim costs ahead of pool season.

Willmar’s Life‑Science Innovations will buy Hormel’s Melrose whole‑turkey plant and the Swanville feed mill; Hormel keeps the JENNIE‑O brand while LSI co‑produces through fiscal 2026.

A new study ranks Massachusetts No. 2 in the nation for starting and growing businesses, citing top education levels, strong patent output and robust VC funding.

Spirit Airlines, amid financial restructuring, is selling 20 planes and recalling 500 furloughed flight attendants during its Chapter 11 Bankruptcy proceedings.

Framingham Baking Co. is closing on March 29 after over a century, leaving the MetroWest community without its beloved bakery known for square pizza slices and homemade bread.

Macomb County's Equip and Thrive Grant (EAT Grant) provides up to $5,000 to local food and beverage businesses like Champagne Chocolates, Eataliana Homemade Pasta, and Brown Iron Brewhouse to purchase equipment or technology.

Maria Aldana's Raíces Mexican Cantina in Sterling Heights offers an authentic experience with traditional dishes and a focus on creating lasting memories through food.

IKEA plans to open its first store in Tulsa, Oklahoma, in fall 2026, revitalizing a former Belk location and potentially bringing significant economic benefits to the area.

Washington issued a record number of CPA licenses last year, but most new certificates went to internationally trained accountants. The shift is reshaping hiring across the Seattle region.

A confidential Oakland County settlement ends a bitter 2025 legal fight between Novara and McDonald Baas & Livingston, including a payment plan and mutual releases.

New Seasons Market cut 95 Portland-area jobs, offering short-term pay and health coverage. The union says laid-off workers should be placed on recall lists under the new contract.